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RShaips · 01-29-2011, 06:59 PM

I have not posted in quite a while, but after doing 2 trucks I am now doing my Jimmy. I just can't help myself, wanted to restore it, even though it is extremely solid, replaced one rocker and it needs a little work on the doors and behind the passenger door. Was working on it all day and the body is ready to come off! Both of the trucks that I did before are gone and this is the one I will keep forever! My first vehicle was a 1970 Blazer about 35 years ago! I am going back with the stock color and probably the stock Highlander green plaid/white seats. They are so funky I think I will keep it that way. Vintage air and new 4" lift in front and maybe a shackle flip in the back. Thanks

RShaips · 01-29-2011, 07:23 PM

Couple of more pics

VA72C10 · 01-29-2011, 07:37 PM

Looking forward to the project!!!

1956cameo · 01-29-2011, 09:32 PM

Nice!

matthew79 · 01-29-2011, 09:36 PM

nice rallys!

YBNORML · 01-29-2011, 10:26 PM

You're no more/less crazy than the rest of us. Nice project! Is that butternut yellow?
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BIGBLU 72 · 01-29-2011, 11:49 PM

great Blazer!! good looking work too! what color is that?

RShaips · 01-30-2011, 09:44 AM

Thanks guys, I will keep you updated as I move forward. My son is going to do the paint and help on the bodywork on this one.

teeitup · 01-30-2011, 11:03 AM

you got a great start I'm sure it will turn out good

Fesser · 01-30-2011, 12:18 PM

That's the color my current project was. Lost the battle with my daughter to keep it that color. Apparently when we vote on things around here a tie goes to the daughter(s). Keep the pictures coming!

RShaips · 01-30-2011, 06:25 PM

I really like the color, we already painted the inner fenders this color and it looks great. It really looks different compared to the old paint.

RShaips · 01-30-2011, 06:28 PM

My son and I both like the original truck colors, the only thing we disagree on is whether or not to put the trim back on. He would rather leave it off, I like it on although it's a lot more money to buy all new trim!

matthew79 · 01-30-2011, 07:36 PM

I vote for putting on new trim. To me it gives it that "classic" look. Although if it's between using the old trim or leaving it off I'd leave it off. Faded trim looks like pooh

teeitup · 01-30-2011, 08:44 PM

I like with trim

RShaips · 01-31-2011, 12:12 AM

Do you guys still use the old stlye clips for the trim or can I just stick it on there. I hate those clips! I like the trim, I agree it would all have to be new!

RShaips · 08-01-2011, 10:09 PM

Well so much for my son doing the paint and body work, he moved out about 3 months ago! So I have been doing it, he has helped me a couple of times. Anyway this is where it's at today. Should be ready to put the motor and tranny in anytime then the body. I didn't rebuild the motor since it was already in good shape. Had the frame blasted and epoxy painted semi gloss black. Smoothed the firewall, staightened out everything and painted it. Also put bed liner spray inside everywhere, on the bottom portion of the body and also the complete underneath of the truck. Mixed in my paint color and it really comes out good. 4" shackle flip on the rear and lots more money to spend!

RShaips · 08-01-2011, 10:24 PM

Here are some pics

VA72C10 · 08-01-2011, 10:56 PM

Looking good!!!

YBNORML · 08-01-2011, 11:14 PM

Nice work! You still haven't given us the specs on that color

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Bentblazer · 08-02-2011, 08:03 AM

Looks a lot better than the bucket i'm driving, maybe I'll get to see it some day, being from MO.

wholio · 08-02-2011, 11:35 AM

could i get a better picture of the body cart n maybe some dimensions

BobbyK · 08-02-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Nice work! You still haven't given us the specs on that color

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I'll bet it's called light yellow #525.

Looks the same as my truck.

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bouncytruck · 08-02-2011, 03:18 PM

My first Blazer was that color. It even had the funky 70's black pin stripping.

RShaips · 08-28-2011, 03:25 PM

That is the color, really kinda yellow with a green tint. I like it! Anyway a few more pictures to bring it up to date. Put new mounts in and put the body on last week. Lots of things to do now!

**70cst** · 08-28-2011, 10:46 PM

All I can say is sweet ....

01-29-2011, 06:59 PM	#1
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	I must be crazy! I have not posted in quite a while, but after doing 2 trucks I am now doing my Jimmy. I just can't help myself, wanted to restore it, even though it is extremely solid, replaced one rocker and it needs a little work on the doors and behind the passenger door. Was working on it all day and the body is ready to come off! Both of the trucks that I did before are gone and this is the one I will keep forever! My first vehicle was a 1970 Blazer about 35 years ago! I am going back with the stock color and probably the stock Highlander green plaid/white seats. They are so funky I think I will keep it that way. Vintage air and new 4" lift in front and maybe a shackle flip in the back. Thanks Attached Images

01-29-2011, 07:23 PM	#2
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: I must be crazy! Couple of more pics Attached Images

01-29-2011, 07:37 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: I must be crazy! Looking forward to the project!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-29-2011, 09:32 PM	#4
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: I must be crazy! Nice! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

01-29-2011, 10:26 PM	#6
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: I must be crazy! You're no more/less crazy than the rest of us. Nice project! Is that butternut yellow? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-29-2011, 09:36 PM	#5
matthew79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 381	Re: I must be crazy! nice rallys!

01-29-2011, 11:49 PM	#7
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: I must be crazy! great Blazer!! good looking work too! what color is that? __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

01-30-2011, 09:44 AM	#8
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: I must be crazy! Thanks guys, I will keep you updated as I move forward. My son is going to do the paint and help on the bodywork on this one.

01-30-2011, 11:03 AM	#9
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: I must be crazy! you got a great start I'm sure it will turn out good __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-30-2011, 12:18 PM	#10
Fesser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 519	Re: I must be crazy! That's the color my current project was. Lost the battle with my daughter to keep it that color. Apparently when we vote on things around here a tie goes to the daughter(s). Keep the pictures coming!

01-30-2011, 06:25 PM	#11
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: I must be crazy! I really like the color, we already painted the inner fenders this color and it looks great. It really looks different compared to the old paint.

01-30-2011, 06:28 PM	#12
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: I must be crazy! My son and I both like the original truck colors, the only thing we disagree on is whether or not to put the trim back on. He would rather leave it off, I like it on although it's a lot more money to buy all new trim!

01-30-2011, 07:36 PM	#13
matthew79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 381	Re: I must be crazy! I vote for putting on new trim. To me it gives it that "classic" look. Although if it's between using the old trim or leaving it off I'd leave it off. Faded trim looks like pooh

01-30-2011, 08:44 PM	#14
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: I must be crazy! I like with trim __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-31-2011, 12:12 AM	#15
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: I must be crazy! Do you guys still use the old stlye clips for the trim or can I just stick it on there. I hate those clips! I like the trim, I agree it would all have to be new!



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08-01-2011, 10:09 PM	#16
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: I must be crazy! Well so much for my son doing the paint and body work, he moved out about 3 months ago! So I have been doing it, he has helped me a couple of times. Anyway this is where it's at today. Should be ready to put the motor and tranny in anytime then the body. I didn't rebuild the motor since it was already in good shape. Had the frame blasted and epoxy painted semi gloss black. Smoothed the firewall, staightened out everything and painted it. Also put bed liner spray inside everywhere, on the bottom portion of the body and also the complete underneath of the truck. Mixed in my paint color and it really comes out good. 4" shackle flip on the rear and lots more money to spend!

08-01-2011, 10:24 PM	#17
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: I must be crazy! Here are some pics Attached Images

08-01-2011, 10:56 PM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: I must be crazy! Looking good!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-01-2011, 11:14 PM	#19
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: I must be crazy! Nice work! You still haven't given us the specs on that color Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

08-02-2011, 08:03 AM	#20
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: I must be crazy! Looks a lot better than the bucket i'm driving, maybe I'll get to see it some day, being from MO. __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

08-02-2011, 11:35 AM	#21
wholio Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: fort myers Posts: 320	Re: I must be crazy! could i get a better picture of the body cart n maybe some dimensions __________________ it aint custom unless you CUT IT!! My Restoration Begins on a 1969 k5

08-02-2011, 03:18 PM	#23
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: I must be crazy! My first Blazer was that color. It even had the funky 70's black pin stripping. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-28-2011, 03:25 PM	#24
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Re: I must be crazy! That is the color, really kinda yellow with a green tint. I like it! Anyway a few more pictures to bring it up to date. Put new mounts in and put the body on last week. Lots of things to do now! Attached Images

08-28-2011, 10:46 PM	#25
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: I must be crazy! All I can say is sweet .... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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