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blazerboss · 05-24-2012, 12:46 PM

I couldn't resist the urge any longer, so I broke down and bought myself a 71 k5 Blazer. A lot of work to do, but the basics are there...

Questions:
1. I'm thinking line-x or rhino liner for the whole interior and just throwing down rubber mats. Will it get too hot? It does have a 2" body lift so there'll be a little distance between the exhaust and floor.
2. Anyone have billet dash cluster? I'd like to get one, but have concerns with sun glare? Anyone experience this?

fxdxharley · 05-24-2012, 09:30 PM

looks like a nice base to start. we love pics so post up more.
1. i dont think the line x will cuz it to be to hot. lots of 4x4 guys use it in and under the rig.
2. they make billet dash bezels so dont think the glare will be any worse than it is off the glass or lense of the gages.

mcmlxix · 05-25-2012, 02:37 AM

The Line-X is not a heat barrier.... use Lizzard Skin on the underside, OR ask the line-x guys if you can put the Lizzard Skin down under the Line-X... there may be compatability issue with the two products...

SeventyOne · 05-25-2012, 03:26 PM

I don't know why but something tells me the line-x would make it like an oven inside...

VA72C10 · 05-25-2012, 03:47 PM

Welcome to the board. I know a lot of guys run bedliner on their interiors...never really heard a complaint about the heat....my 71 had it but I put pad and carpet over it.

Bentblazer · 05-26-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SeventyOne

I don't know why but something tells me the line-x would make it like an oven inside...

It does ask me how I know

blazerboss · 05-26-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bentblazer

It does ask me how I know

How?

Bentblazer · 05-27-2012, 10:10 AM

As said above by mcmlix bed liner materials are not a heat barrier but Lizzard Skin is made up different, it does claim to be a heat barrier. I can't testify to that claim but others can, I have Al's Liner on my complete floor, looks good but it's hot. Most likely due to the motor/exhaust heat, truck has no lift which may give you a little better air flow. If I were to do it again it would be Lizzard Skin underneath cab then carpet and pad. And thats just one option.

Rdrdave · 05-29-2012, 05:15 PM

I have a liner on my roof in/out, and on the floor. I think it's Rhino but not certain. It doesn't block out the heat. I have dual 2.5" flows and I can feel the warmth.

fxdxharley · 05-29-2012, 08:48 PM

you will feel the heat liner or no liner. only way to block it is with isulation like jute or lizard skin. i had bare painted floors in my 84 c10 and the floors were hot.

mcmlxix · 05-30-2012, 03:00 AM

someone on here found a product to add to your own paint or bed liner. I think it was hollow ceramic beads.. creates a layer for a heat barrier...

found it ... http://www.hytechsales.com/insulatin...additives.html

blazerboss · 06-24-2012, 07:21 PM

The top that came with the truck was hammered, so I found this grey one in excellent shape as a replacement. My 14 year-old in the background will be the liucky driver on this when it's done (if he behaves).

Getting ready to refinish the top. Need to decide if I want smooth or textured like original.

blazerboss · 06-24-2012, 07:26 PM

Finally getting the body ready... Adding a few more pics...

Found some old brass filler in a couple places. For the most part I'm, happy with what we found... pretty virgin. I was nervous for a bit.

blazerboss · 06-24-2012, 07:28 PM

Still not 100% on the color scheme.... down to dark silver/light grey metallic (not as dark as this one) with a black top or staying with blue (adding a metallic, like a "Lemans Blue" and a white top. Similar to original.

I need to decide pretty quick...

Opinions?

blazerboss · 06-24-2012, 08:31 PM

Any idea how to get this thread where it belongs... over to the build section?

VA72C10 · 06-24-2012, 08:35 PM

nice top! Moved it for you....

blazerboss · 06-24-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

nice top! Moved it for you....

Thank you sir!

blue70k5 · 06-26-2012, 06:34 PM

My vote is for the blue/white combo but I'm biased... I feel like blue is less common and the white top keeps the "vintage" look.
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fxdxharley · 06-27-2012, 10:23 AM

I like the dark grey. that k5 is killer looking!! hmm ideas....

blazerboss · 07-24-2012, 11:44 PM

Decided on the blue. Corvette Nassau blue in fact. I originally wanted the Jetsream Corvette blue, but at $1k/gal I passed. Nassau is $350/gal... better.

Coming along. Ordered all of the roll cage material... removed the 2 fuel tanks (original & PO added) - installed new 31 gal fuel tank, refinishing the top, tilt column, ceramic headers, new windshield, new bumpers, powder coating hinges, mounts, core support... new urethane bushings, all new nuts and bolts, bought new seats... should be in the booth in 2 weeks!

CTENTA1 · 07-25-2012, 12:27 AM

Looking really good.

OLD K5 · 08-10-2012, 09:40 PM

Soon all you hard work will be rewarded.

blazerboss · 03-07-2013, 11:21 AM

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Got crazy the other day and pulled the frame off... Yep full frame-off restoration! I'm certain I've opened a can of worms, but with it being so close I just went for it. Frame is back from powder coating.
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**hilljob26** · 03-07-2013, 01:54 PM

lookin good,, keep em comin

Bishops Trucks · 03-07-2013, 02:09 PM

It's going to be a beautiful truck. That should be some good incentive for your young-un to mine his p's & q's.

05-24-2012, 12:46 PM	#1
blazerboss Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newbury park, CA Posts: 38	New project underway! My first! I couldn't resist the urge any longer, so I broke down and bought myself a 71 k5 Blazer. A lot of work to do, but the basics are there... Questions: 1. I'm thinking line-x or rhino liner for the whole interior and just throwing down rubber mats. Will it get too hot? It does have a 2" body lift so there'll be a little distance between the exhaust and floor. 2. Anyone have billet dash cluster? I'd like to get one, but have concerns with sun glare? Anyone experience this? Attached Images

05-24-2012, 09:30 PM	#2
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: New project underway! My first! looks like a nice base to start. we love pics so post up more. 1. i dont think the line x will cuz it to be to hot. lots of 4x4 guys use it in and under the rig. 2. they make billet dash bezels so dont think the glare will be any worse than it is off the glass or lense of the gages. __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589

05-25-2012, 02:37 AM	#3
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: New project underway! My first! The Line-X is not a heat barrier.... use Lizzard Skin on the underside, OR ask the line-x guys if you can put the Lizzard Skin down under the Line-X... there may be compatability issue with the two products... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

05-25-2012, 03:26 PM	#4
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,382	Re: New project underway! My first! I don't know why but something tells me the line-x would make it like an oven inside...

05-25-2012, 03:47 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: New project underway! My first! Welcome to the board. I know a lot of guys run bedliner on their interiors...never really heard a complaint about the heat....my 71 had it but I put pad and carpet over it. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-27-2012, 10:10 AM	#8
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: New project underway! My first! As said above by mcmlix bed liner materials are not a heat barrier but Lizzard Skin is made up different, it does claim to be a heat barrier. I can't testify to that claim but others can, I have Al's Liner on my complete floor, looks good but it's hot. Most likely due to the motor/exhaust heat, truck has no lift which may give you a little better air flow. If I were to do it again it would be Lizzard Skin underneath cab then carpet and pad. And thats just one option. __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

05-29-2012, 05:15 PM	#9
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: New project underway! My first! I have a liner on my roof in/out, and on the floor. I think it's Rhino but not certain. It doesn't block out the heat. I have dual 2.5" flows and I can feel the warmth.

05-29-2012, 08:48 PM	#10
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: New project underway! My first! you will feel the heat liner or no liner. only way to block it is with isulation like jute or lizard skin. i had bare painted floors in my 84 c10 and the floors were hot. __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589

05-30-2012, 03:00 AM	#11
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: New project underway! My first! someone on here found a product to add to your own paint or bed liner. I think it was hollow ceramic beads.. creates a layer for a heat barrier... found it ... http://www.hytechsales.com/insulatin...additives.html __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE Last edited by mcmlxix; 05-30-2012 at 04:12 AM. Reason: added link

06-24-2012, 07:21 PM	#12
blazerboss Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newbury park, CA Posts: 38	Re: New project underway! My first! The top that came with the truck was hammered, so I found this grey one in excellent shape as a replacement. My 14 year-old in the background will be the liucky driver on this when it's done (if he behaves). Getting ready to refinish the top. Need to decide if I want smooth or textured like original. Attached Images

06-24-2012, 07:26 PM	#13
blazerboss Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newbury park, CA Posts: 38	Re: New project underway! My first! Finally getting the body ready... Adding a few more pics... Found some old brass filler in a couple places. For the most part I'm, happy with what we found... pretty virgin. I was nervous for a bit. Attached Images

06-24-2012, 07:28 PM	#14
blazerboss Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newbury park, CA Posts: 38	Re: New project underway! My first! Still not 100% on the color scheme.... down to dark silver/light grey metallic (not as dark as this one) with a black top or staying with blue (adding a metallic, like a "Lemans Blue" and a white top. Similar to original. I need to decide pretty quick... Opinions? Attached Images

06-24-2012, 08:31 PM	#15
blazerboss Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newbury park, CA Posts: 38	Re: New project underway! My first! Any idea how to get this thread where it belongs... over to the build section?

06-24-2012, 08:35 PM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: New project underway! My first! nice top! Moved it for you.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-26-2012, 06:34 PM	#18
blue70k5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Galveston, Tx Posts: 114	Re: New project underway! My first! My vote is for the blue/white combo but I'm biased... I feel like blue is less common and the white top keeps the "vintage" look. Posted via Mobile Device



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06-27-2012, 10:23 AM	#19
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: New project underway! My first! I like the dark grey. that k5 is killer looking!! hmm ideas.... __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589

07-24-2012, 11:44 PM	#20
blazerboss Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newbury park, CA Posts: 38	Re: New project underway! My first! Decided on the blue. Corvette Nassau blue in fact. I originally wanted the Jetsream Corvette blue, but at $1k/gal I passed. Nassau is $350/gal... better. Coming along. Ordered all of the roll cage material... removed the 2 fuel tanks (original & PO added) - installed new 31 gal fuel tank, refinishing the top, tilt column, ceramic headers, new windshield, new bumpers, powder coating hinges, mounts, core support... new urethane bushings, all new nuts and bolts, bought new seats... should be in the booth in 2 weeks! Attached Images

07-25-2012, 12:27 AM	#21
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: New project underway! My first! Looking really good. Last edited by CTENTA1; 07-30-2012 at 02:02 PM.

08-10-2012, 09:40 PM	#22
OLD K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 98	Re: New project underway! My first! Soon all you hard work will be rewarded.

03-07-2013, 11:21 AM	#23
blazerboss Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newbury park, CA Posts: 38	Re: New project underway! My first! Got crazy the other day and pulled the frame off... Yep full frame-off restoration! I'm certain I've opened a can of worms, but with it being so close I just went for it. Frame is back from powder coating. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

03-07-2013, 01:54 PM	#24
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03-07-2013, 02:09 PM	#25
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