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russgt · 04-01-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by abebummy26

Are those rear clearance lights above the hatch? I've never seen those before. Or are they just chicken lights the po added? And may I ask why do you want high back buckets? Do you have low backs now or are yours just shot? Good work on saving the blazer by the way.

They are clearance lights that where added by the po. My drivers low back is a little tore up but the pass is good. I like the high back because they recline and have a head rest, also because I am 6'2" and my wife is 5'6" and will probably drive this more than I will. They just seem more comfortable to me.

abebummy26 · 04-01-2010, 09:36 PM

I didn't realize they reclined of course I have a set of truck buckets not a set of blazer buckets. so mine have a fixed base on the passenger and no recline at all

USSkoval · 04-01-2010, 10:01 PM

The high back buckets didn't recline until the mid 80's

I sill consider the non-reclining ones to be comfy though. I even put them back in after the PO had installed newer seats.

russgt · 04-01-2010, 10:29 PM

Mine are out of an 86, the first year to recline

abebummy26 · 04-01-2010, 11:21 PM

ah I've got 78 buckets out of a GMC regular cab good to know on the reclining buckets by the way thanks for the info.

russgt · 04-24-2010, 08:12 PM

I have my new rear axle ready to go, 14 bolt full float, auburn posi, 4.10 gears, and a disc brake swap with ballistic brackets.

russgt · 04-24-2010, 08:20 PM

russgt · 04-24-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by threeonthetree

and i see that your from wisconsin too hello neighbor!
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I make it up by you once a year for Iola

glimmertwin01 · 05-23-2010, 10:07 AM

hey Russ.. lookin good...
hey do you still have the pieces you took off the rear floor in post 16?
they are the same pieces my truck has that are TOAST! if you do I was wondering if you could send em.... they look solid other than a couple plate patches...MINE are toast
Dan

russgt · 05-31-2010, 10:43 PM

Only the passenger side survived removal, but I sold it over the winter for 50 bucks at a swap meet.

glimmertwin01 · 05-31-2010, 10:53 PM

damn!...lol

russgt · 05-31-2010, 11:27 PM

A few updates

russgt · 05-31-2010, 11:28 PM

A few more, most of the truck is in epoxy primer

glimmertwin01 · 06-01-2010, 05:10 AM

Lookin good Russ!

**nlped** · 06-01-2010, 11:39 AM

Looking much better. I need to get started on my '76, but work & education seem to be getting in the way

russgt · 06-01-2010, 08:28 PM

School is very important, I had to put projects on hold for 4.5 years for college. I am glad that I did.

glimmertwin01 · 06-02-2010, 06:10 AM

hi Russ
do you still have the copies of the drawings for the rear supports you fabricated? I could use them
im on hold till i get my shipment from LMC for the few odds and ends im lacking
Dan

glimmertwin01 · 06-02-2010, 03:12 PM

HEy Russ
I copied and traced your picture for the support. and labeled the dimensions (see attached pic) if you could list the corresponding dimensions in a note or on here as a post it should safe us both some troubles the top one is the big plate the bottom was traced from your photo of the original one.... and what gauge is the plate? I was thinkng of using 1/8"
thanks a bunch...

russgt · 06-02-2010, 08:46 PM

First Image:
B: 12.187
C: 3.875
D: 16.25
E: 10.475
F: no F, comes to point
H: 3.125
J: 4.75
K: 5.00
Cant do too much at the moment on R, M, and L, but I would suggest just using cardboard and making a template to get the angle right.
The top is flat across from the top of C to the right side of H.
The top from side to side is 2.25. Each side is the mirror image of the other
G: 2.25

I will have to measure the thickness to get it right, but I am thinking it is maybe 1/8, but it might be a little thinner.

glimmertwin01 · 06-02-2010, 09:19 PM

thanks man its a good start..made the drawing today with some software at work
thought you had the pattern... i probably can make it work since mine id kinda still there...lol
but pretty much junk or not existent from M down.... LOL Im thinkin 18 inch should be rigid enough
thanks again russ... wish mine was as far along..... but patience... it will be cool and TOPLESS i have yet to get the top off my 72 yet either

russgt · 07-05-2010, 06:35 AM

a few updates, The truck now has 3 coats of epoxy primer and two coats of high build and is roughly at about the 180 grit sand point. The body work is finished for now and I finally moved it from my in-laws to my house. The next steps are pulling the engine, finishing the front frame rails, and installing the steering box reinforcement kit.

glimmertwin01 · 07-05-2010, 10:37 AM

very NICE!

MrBeast · 07-08-2010, 11:17 AM

Man doesnt even look like the same truck you started with any more, good job! It is going to be a mighty fine blazer.

russgt · 07-08-2010, 09:19 PM

Thanks!! I still have a long way to go though!

69face · 07-10-2010, 04:11 PM

How long did the bodywork take from first cut?

04-01-2010, 09:36 PM	#52
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: 76 Blazer build I didn't realize they reclined of course I have a set of truck buckets not a set of blazer buckets. so mine have a fixed base on the passenger and no recline at all __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

04-01-2010, 10:01 PM	#53
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: 76 Blazer build The high back buckets didn't recline until the mid 80's I sill consider the non-reclining ones to be comfy though. I even put them back in after the PO had installed newer seats.

04-01-2010, 10:29 PM	#54
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build Mine are out of an 86, the first year to recline __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

04-01-2010, 11:21 PM	#55
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: 76 Blazer build ah I've got 78 buckets out of a GMC regular cab good to know on the reclining buckets by the way thanks for the info. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

04-24-2010, 08:12 PM	#56
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build I have my new rear axle ready to go, 14 bolt full float, auburn posi, 4.10 gears, and a disc brake swap with ballistic brackets. Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

04-24-2010, 08:20 PM	#57
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build next __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634 Last edited by russgt; 04-24-2010 at 08:22 PM.

05-23-2010, 10:07 AM	#59
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 76 Blazer build hey Russ.. lookin good... hey do you still have the pieces you took off the rear floor in post 16? they are the same pieces my truck has that are TOAST! if you do I was wondering if you could send em.... they look solid other than a couple plate patches...MINE are toast Dan __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

05-31-2010, 10:43 PM	#60
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build Only the passenger side survived removal, but I sold it over the winter for 50 bucks at a swap meet. __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

05-31-2010, 10:53 PM	#61
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 76 Blazer build damn!...lol __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

05-31-2010, 11:27 PM	#62
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build A few updates Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

05-31-2010, 11:28 PM	#63
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build A few more, most of the truck is in epoxy primer Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634 Last edited by russgt; 05-31-2010 at 11:30 PM.

06-01-2010, 05:10 AM	#64
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 76 Blazer build Lookin good Russ! __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

06-01-2010, 11:39 AM	#65
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 76 Blazer build Looking *much* better. I need to get started on my '76, but work & education seem to be getting in the way __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-01-2010, 08:28 PM	#66
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build School is very important, I had to put projects on hold for 4.5 years for college. I am glad that I did. __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

06-02-2010, 06:10 AM	#67
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 76 Blazer build hi Russ do you still have the copies of the drawings for the rear supports you fabricated? I could use them im on hold till i get my shipment from LMC for the few odds and ends im lacking Dan __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style



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06-02-2010, 03:12 PM	#68
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 76 Blazer build HEy Russ I copied and traced your picture for the support. and labeled the dimensions (see attached pic) if you could list the corresponding dimensions in a note or on here as a post it should safe us both some troubles the top one is the big plate the bottom was traced from your photo of the original one.... and what gauge is the plate? I was thinkng of using 1/8" thanks a bunch... Attached Images __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style Last edited by glimmertwin01; 06-02-2010 at 03:14 PM. Reason: add comment

06-02-2010, 08:46 PM	#69
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build First Image: B: 12.187 C: 3.875 D: 16.25 E: 10.475 F: no F, comes to point H: 3.125 J: 4.75 K: 5.00 Cant do too much at the moment on R, M, and L, but I would suggest just using cardboard and making a template to get the angle right. The top is flat across from the top of C to the right side of H. The top from side to side is 2.25. Each side is the mirror image of the other G: 2.25 I will have to measure the thickness to get it right, but I am thinking it is maybe 1/8, but it might be a little thinner. __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634 Last edited by russgt; 06-02-2010 at 08:51 PM.

06-02-2010, 09:19 PM	#70
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 76 Blazer build thanks man its a good start..made the drawing today with some software at work thought you had the pattern... i probably can make it work since mine id kinda still there...lol but pretty much junk or not existent from M down.... LOL Im thinkin 18 inch should be rigid enough thanks again russ... wish mine was as far along..... but patience... it will be cool and TOPLESS i have yet to get the top off my 72 yet either __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

07-05-2010, 06:35 AM	#71
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build a few updates, The truck now has 3 coats of epoxy primer and two coats of high build and is roughly at about the 180 grit sand point. The body work is finished for now and I finally moved it from my in-laws to my house. The next steps are pulling the engine, finishing the front frame rails, and installing the steering box reinforcement kit. Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634 Last edited by russgt; 07-05-2010 at 06:35 AM.

07-05-2010, 10:37 AM	#72
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: 76 Blazer build very NICE! __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

07-08-2010, 11:17 AM	#73
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 76 Blazer build Man doesnt even look like the same truck you started with any more, good job! It is going to be a mighty fine blazer. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

07-08-2010, 09:19 PM	#74
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: 76 Blazer build Thanks!! I still have a long way to go though! __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634 Last edited by russgt; 07-08-2010 at 09:20 PM.

07-10-2010, 04:11 PM	#75
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: 76 Blazer build How long did the bodywork take from first cut? __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL! Last edited by 69face; 07-10-2010 at 04:16 PM. Reason: was a blank post!

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