New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72Levi · 01-01-2010, 02:14 PM

I had time yesterday to work on the Blazer and did a few things. First, I remember a thread on someone selling NOS knobs for $100.00. My knobs are original but looked old after being used for 37 years

so I started thinking

Why not "re-paint mine"? I was torn do I leave the knobs the same or try it? I decided to give it a try, I can paint and still have a steady hand. I also added my factory aux battery tray, looks nice and came out great. Finally I like my stock chrome hubcaps, but I don't like the 15x6 rims. I tried my hubcaps on a set of 15x8 Rally's I have and they fit perfect. The next thing is to have them switched out. Factory chrome hubcaps and 15x8 wheels... NICE. Happy New Year to all and may 2010 be a better year than 2009! Enjoy the pics... of course I had to "test" the battery tray out and make sure it did not fall out and take the Blazer for a nice ride

72Levi · 01-01-2010, 02:15 PM

The rest of the pics...

72Levi · 01-01-2010, 02:17 PM

Aux Battery tray and test drive...

72Levi · 01-01-2010, 02:18 PM

Hub caps fit... and now one more test drive on New Years Day

bouncytruck · 01-01-2010, 03:45 PM

Wow, looks great. You freehand painted the knobs? What's holding the hub caps on the wheels?

72Levi · 01-01-2010, 05:03 PM

Thanks Bouncy, yes freehand... I cleaned the recessed numbers with an ice pick and then I painted the numbers with a toothpick using acrylic enamel ceramics paint. I think/hope it will hold, I considered shooting clearcoat on it but I think with the oil on our hands it would not last as long. The original hubcaps fit nice and tight on the truck rally 15x8 wheels.

72Levi · 01-01-2010, 05:04 PM

Thanks Bouncy, yes freehand... I cleaned the recessed numbers with an ice pick and then I painted the numbers with a toothpick using acrylic enamel ceramics paint. I think/hope it will hold, I considered shooting clearcoat on it but I think with the oil on our hands it would not last as long. The original hubcaps fit nice and tight on the truck rally 15x8 wheels.[/QUOTE]

Critter · 01-01-2010, 06:19 PM

Looks great! Your interior is definitely a work of art. I'm sure glad you have a steady hand, I will have to remember that as I start putting things back together.

Nothing like a topless drive through Boerne!

bouncytruck · 01-01-2010, 07:45 PM

Did you do anything to polish the shifter knob before you painted it? It looks really shinny in the pre-install pic.

71jimmy · 01-01-2010, 07:59 PM

Wow, shift knobs look really good. Been waiting to do mine. I have minor imperfections on mine that I thought I would sand down and shoot with black, repaint the numbers etc and then final shoot with clear. Your work gives me hope mine will come out OK.

Does anyone know what the shift knobs are made out of? Are they some kind of plastic?
Any other ideas on refurbishment is appreciated. I haven't seen this topic come up before unless it's on an other tread somewhere.

69-72 · 01-01-2010, 08:38 PM

$100 for a knob?

uhh, I just got a brand new knob from GM last year for $20 cdn

72Levi · 01-01-2010, 08:51 PM

Bouncy... soap and water and a lot of rubbing. 71jimmy, I did consider sanding, painting, and clear coating but I did not want to take away the "original" look. I think they are made of 'hard plastic', 'resin plastic mold' etc... I realize that by painting them i take away the original look, but I got tired of looking at the 37 year old gunk in the numbers so painting them worked for me. My original 4wd knob had white paint but it was an 'aged' white. I've added many options to my Blazer and I am thinking about adding tow hooks but find it hard to justify spending $300-$500. I might need to go 4 wheelin more

72Levi · 01-01-2010, 08:55 PM

Really not trying to attack anyone, but someone on the board was selling them for $100.00 each. I have seen nice ones on eBay go for $50+. Heck for $20 CAD = $19USD, I would have picked up 5

69-72 · 01-01-2010, 08:57 PM

Hmm, might have to dig up that part number

BLUE THUNDER · 01-01-2010, 09:23 PM

Lookin good Richard. Let me know when you go out for a drive again, I'll join you. I reallywant to check out the Blazer again. Later dude.

72Levi · 01-01-2010, 09:36 PM

69-72 dig up that part number I am sure many people would want it. Mario sounds good, lmk we can meet up.

badpeanut · 01-02-2010, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72Levi

69-72 dig up that part number I am sure many people would want it.

I believe the GM part number for the NP205 knob for our trucks is 3991947, but it is no longer available.

67ss&99ss · 01-03-2010, 12:26 AM

Looks good.

Looking at the picture that has all three pedals has me thinking about something. Why is the clutch pedal so high up? Where they that much higher from the factory?

BLUE THUNDER · 01-03-2010, 01:43 AM

You'll have to give me some pointers/help. I like the way they came out. Mario

69-72 · 01-04-2010, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badpeanut

I believe the GM part number for the NP205 knob for our trucks is 3991947, but it is no longer available.

Its the 4 speed knob I got.

72Levi · 01-05-2010, 11:10 AM

69ss... My clutch pedal is a bit higher and it is slightly to the left. I have considered replacing the pedals but the clutch works perfect. It looks like the clutch pedal hangs to the left, either the spring is a bit weak or the bracket is the issue. It does work fine, but I keep monitoring it. 69-72, send us the part number for the 4 speed knob, many of us would like to purchase extras for $19.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-05-2010, 12:42 PM

Nice work on the knobs!

01-01-2010, 02:14 PM	#1
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... I had time yesterday to work on the Blazer and did a few things. First, I remember a thread on someone selling NOS knobs for $100.00. My knobs are original but looked old after being used for 37 years so I started thinking Why not "re-paint mine"? I was torn do I leave the knobs the same or try it? I decided to give it a try, I can paint and still have a steady hand. I also added my factory aux battery tray, looks nice and came out great. Finally I like my stock chrome hubcaps, but I don't like the 15x6 rims. I tried my hubcaps on a set of 15x8 Rally's I have and they fit perfect. The next thing is to have them switched out. Factory chrome hubcaps and 15x8 wheels... NICE. Happy New Year to all and may 2010 be a better year than 2009! Enjoy the pics... of course I had to "test" the battery tray out and make sure it did not fall out and take the Blazer for a nice ride Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-01-2010, 02:15 PM	#2
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... The rest of the pics... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-01-2010, 02:17 PM	#3
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Aux Battery tray and test drive... Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-01-2010, 02:18 PM	#4
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Hub caps fit... and now one more test drive on New Years Day Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-01-2010, 03:45 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Wow, looks great. You freehand painted the knobs? What's holding the hub caps on the wheels? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-01-2010, 05:03 PM	#6
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Thanks Bouncy, yes freehand... I cleaned the recessed numbers with an ice pick and then I painted the numbers with a toothpick using acrylic enamel ceramics paint. I think/hope it will hold, I considered shooting clearcoat on it but I think with the oil on our hands it would not last as long. The original hubcaps fit nice and tight on the truck rally 15x8 wheels. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it! Last edited by 72Levi; 01-01-2010 at 05:04 PM.

01-01-2010, 05:04 PM	#7
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Thanks Bouncy, yes freehand... I cleaned the recessed numbers with an ice pick and then I painted the numbers with a toothpick using acrylic enamel ceramics paint. I think/hope it will hold, I considered shooting clearcoat on it but I think with the oil on our hands it would not last as long. The original hubcaps fit nice and tight on the truck rally 15x8 wheels.[/QUOTE] __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-01-2010, 06:19 PM	#8
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Looks great! Your interior is definitely a work of art. I'm sure glad you have a steady hand, I will have to remember that as I start putting things back together. Nothing like a topless drive through Boerne! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

01-01-2010, 07:45 PM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Did you do anything to polish the shifter knob before you painted it? It looks really shinny in the pre-install pic. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-01-2010, 07:59 PM	#10
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Wow, shift knobs look really good. Been waiting to do mine. I have minor imperfections on mine that I thought I would sand down and shoot with black, repaint the numbers etc and then final shoot with clear. Your work gives me hope mine will come out OK. Does anyone know what the shift knobs are made out of? Are they some kind of plastic? Any other ideas on refurbishment is appreciated. I haven't seen this topic come up before unless it's on an other tread somewhere. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

01-01-2010, 08:38 PM	#11
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... $100 for a knob? uhh, I just got a brand new knob from GM last year for $20 cdn __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

01-01-2010, 08:51 PM	#12
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Bouncy... soap and water and a lot of rubbing. 71jimmy, I did consider sanding, painting, and clear coating but I did not want to take away the "original" look. I think they are made of 'hard plastic', 'resin plastic mold' etc... I realize that by painting them i take away the original look, but I got tired of looking at the 37 year old gunk in the numbers so painting them worked for me. My original 4wd knob had white paint but it was an 'aged' white. I've added many options to my Blazer and I am thinking about adding tow hooks but find it hard to justify spending $300-$500. I might need to go 4 wheelin more __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-01-2010, 08:55 PM	#13
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Really not trying to attack anyone, but someone on the board was selling them for $100.00 each. I have seen nice ones on eBay go for $50+. Heck for $20 CAD = $19USD, I would have picked up 5 __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-01-2010, 08:57 PM	#14
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Hmm, might have to dig up that part number __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

01-01-2010, 09:23 PM	#15
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Lookin good Richard. Let me know when you go out for a drive again, I'll join you. I reallywant to check out the Blazer again. Later dude.



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01-01-2010, 09:36 PM	#16
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... 69-72 dig up that part number I am sure many people would want it. Mario sounds good, lmk we can meet up. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-03-2010, 12:26 AM	#18
67ss&99ss Andy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 224	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Looks good. Looking at the picture that has all three pedals has me thinking about something. Why is the clutch pedal so high up? Where they that much higher from the factory? __________________ 1967 Camaro SS 406\|522hp/514ft lbs\|M20 Muncie\|3.73s\|Posi 1969 CST/10 383\|Aisin AR5 5 speed 1972 K5 350\|Turbo 350 4x4 2005 Duramax 2500HD 4x4

01-03-2010, 01:43 AM	#19
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... You'll have to give me some pointers/help. I like the way they came out. Mario

01-05-2010, 11:10 AM	#21
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... 69ss... My clutch pedal is a bit higher and it is slightly to the left. I have considered replacing the pedals but the clutch works perfect. It looks like the clutch pedal hangs to the left, either the spring is a bit weak or the bracket is the issue. It does work fine, but I keep monitoring it. 69-72, send us the part number for the 4 speed knob, many of us would like to purchase extras for $19. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-05-2010, 12:42 PM	#22
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: New Years Eve Blazer Work, racking up the options, Knobs etc... Nice work on the knobs! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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