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red71cheyenne · 09-17-2010, 06:27 PM

I've been getting a little done as I can and trying to get the Blazer put back together so I can drive it this winter. Here are some pics!

red71cheyenne · 09-17-2010, 06:30 PM

Couple more:

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-17-2010, 07:05 PM

That looks very nice! Are you excited yet?

cleszkie · 09-17-2010, 07:44 PM

Paint is looking good.

Be careful with using those braces between the rollbar and winshield frame. Might seem like a good way to stabilize the frame/firewall, but it has a drawback. There is a lot of movement between the winshield and rollbar when the truck flexes and twists, and when you put a rigid brace between them, the winshield frame looses the battle every time. Those braces will fatigue the winshield metal at the bolts and eventually rip them out. Ask me how I know

**jaros44sr** · 09-17-2010, 07:48 PM

Lookin' good, keep it up...how many coats is that, nice choice of color. The glove box and fender gives the best angle for what it will look like, neat stuff

now ya can come do mine

bouncytruck · 09-17-2010, 07:52 PM

Looks good. Keep the progress pictures coming.

VA72C10 · 09-17-2010, 08:50 PM

looks good

red71cheyenne · 09-17-2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cleszkie

Paint is looking good.

Be careful with using those braces between the rollbar and winshield frame. Might seem like a good way to stabilize the frame/firewall, but it has a drawback. There is a lot of movement between the winshield and rollbar when the truck flexes and twists, and when you put a rigid brace between them, the winshield frame looses the battle every time. Those braces will fatigue the winshield metal at the bolts and eventually rip them out. Ask me how I know

Ya, I was seeing that already, the passenger side is pulling on that bolt already. I think once I get the top on and locked down, I'll pull them out.

red71cheyenne · 09-17-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Lookin' good, keep it up...how many coats is that, nice choice of color. The glove box and fender gives the best angle for what it will look like, neat stuff

now ya can come do mine

Thats only 1 to 2 coats, bring yours on down and we'll shoot it!

red71cheyenne · 09-17-2010, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That looks very nice! Are you excited yet?

I'll be excited when I'm actually driving it! I've been trying to get to this point for 7 years!

YBNORML · 09-18-2010, 12:09 AM

Looks awesome, I know what it's like to have a truck in builders purgatory.
I took my short box apart in 2002, and I'm not even halfway done the mock-up never mind final assembly

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Effeckt · 09-18-2010, 10:51 AM

Looks great! I'm jealous. I would love to be at that stage with my project.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-18-2010, 09:49 PM

Looks great!

red71cheyenne · 09-19-2010, 11:24 PM

Got the fenders and cowl on and the new mirrors hung.

red71cheyenne · 09-19-2010, 11:25 PM

Started on the carpet too

red71cheyenne · 09-19-2010, 11:26 PM

I like how my door panels came out too.

zammer · 09-19-2010, 11:40 PM

oh man, love that blue

red71cheyenne · 09-19-2010, 11:51 PM

Thanks!

herb101 · 09-20-2010, 12:03 AM

Looks great - almost time for an updated avatar.

red71cheyenne · 09-20-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by herb101

Looks great - almost time for an updated avatar.

I hadn't even thought of that!

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-20-2010, 03:16 PM

Nice work!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-24-2010, 08:56 AM

Nice job blue looks great on everything..

red71cheyenne · 09-24-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Nice job blue looks great on everything..

Thats what I was thinking too!! I'll post up some pics of the seats installed tonight.

red71cheyenne · 09-24-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work!

Thanks Diesel!

1LoC10 · 09-24-2010, 03:16 PM

looks great

09-17-2010, 06:27 PM	#1
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Got some paint on... I've been getting a little done as I can and trying to get the Blazer put back together so I can drive it this winter. Here are some pics! Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

09-17-2010, 06:30 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Got some paint on... Couple more: Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

09-17-2010, 07:05 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Got some paint on... That looks very nice! Are you excited yet? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-17-2010, 07:44 PM	#4
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Got some paint on... Paint is looking good. Be careful with using those braces between the rollbar and winshield frame. Might seem like a good way to stabilize the frame/firewall, but it has a drawback. There is a lot of movement between the winshield and rollbar when the truck flexes and twists, and when you put a rigid brace between them, the winshield frame looses the battle every time. Those braces will fatigue the winshield metal at the bolts and eventually rip them out. Ask me how I know

09-17-2010, 07:48 PM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: Got some paint on... Lookin' good, keep it up...how many coats is that, nice choice of color. The glove box and fender gives the best angle for what it will look like, neat stuff now ya can come do mine __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 09-17-2010 at 07:50 PM.

09-17-2010, 07:52 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Got some paint on... Looks good. Keep the progress pictures coming. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-17-2010, 08:50 PM	#7
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09-18-2010, 12:09 AM	#11
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09-18-2010, 10:51 AM	#12
Effeckt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 341	Re: Got some paint on... Looks great! I'm jealous. I would love to be at that stage with my project. __________________ My 1972 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399719

09-18-2010, 09:49 PM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Got some paint on... Looks great! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-19-2010, 11:24 PM	#14
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Got some paint on... Got the fenders and cowl on and the new mirrors hung. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

09-19-2010, 11:25 PM	#15
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Got some paint on... Started on the carpet too Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

09-19-2010, 11:26 PM	#16
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Got some paint on... I like how my door panels came out too. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

09-19-2010, 11:40 PM	#17
zammer Addicted user Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 370	Re: Got some paint on... oh man, love that blue

09-19-2010, 11:51 PM	#18
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Got some paint on... Thanks! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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09-20-2010, 12:03 AM	#19
herb101 Used Register Join Date: May 2005 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 379	Re: Got some paint on... Looks great - almost time for an updated avatar.

09-20-2010, 03:16 PM	#21
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Got some paint on... Nice work! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-24-2010, 08:56 AM	#22
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