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Old 02-07-2018, 12:36 AM   #226
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto

He did an outstanding job on the box.
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Old 02-07-2018, 12:38 AM   #227
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Board member FAA benny refurbished this AC box for me and did a POA conversion for R134. The original AC hoses have been exchanged but the OEM metal fittings were kept. The original brass nut is still in place on the suction hose.
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Great progress! You might need that A/C to work when you take the Blazer out on its first drive come Spring!
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Old 02-07-2018, 12:43 AM   #228
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Great progress! You might need that A/C to work when you take the Blazer out on its first drive come Spring!
Hopefully it's done for summer at least! Thanks Troy.
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Old 02-07-2018, 08:27 AM   #229
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto

NOS is best...boy, Pete, I'm running out of superlatives. Thanks for this pics. You never fail to deliver. A/C stuff looks outstanding.
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Old 02-07-2018, 09:48 AM   #230
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto

Looks great Pete.
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Old 02-11-2018, 03:19 PM   #231
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto

Hey Pete...do my eyes deceive me, or is that not 61 Dodge that we saw at Mild to Wild 5 years ago in your K20 build? I sure hope they're done!!!
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto

Wow Pete. I am late to the party but glad to read this thread. Very nice to see your high level of attention to detail at work on another project! Nice find and project!
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Old 03-02-2018, 05:11 PM   #233
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto

Great build Pete! X2 with everyone else..Thanx, and keep it up!
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto

Quick update. Progress continues. The blazer will move and stop under its own power now. The single wall top was stripped, has had the few cracks repaired and is on deck to be painted this week. The front fenders will be buffed then trim and interior will be installed.

Bucket and rear seats have been rebuilt. The front bucket driver and rear pass tracks were black phosphate coated with the bolts per OEM and the other brackets and hinges powder coated as these seemed to be painted originally. Foam is USA made - thanks Wes.

I assembled the inner outer grill today both pieces NOS with NOS bow tie and NOS hood bumpers and head light bezels.
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Hey Pete...do my eyes deceive me, or is that not 61 Dodge that we saw at Mild to Wild 5 years ago in your K20 build? I sure hope they're done!!!
Brad you have the sharpest eye! Indeed that is the same dodge truck but was back briefly only to update some front suspension components. The owner has been driving and enjoying that truck for a while.
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Great build Pete! X2 with everyone else..Thanx, and keep it up!
In the home stretch guys thanks for following. Jud I'll be next door in Eau Claire by July - hope to visit sometime.
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Thanks for the update Pete. Top shelf per usual. Seats look great. I know that was a pain. Can’t wait for more pics. This’ll be the cream of the crop.
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Added these NOS accessory steps - correct for first gen with instructions dated 1970 - for my wife. These were added in a manner such that they can be unbolted when desired. Without these my wife would grab ahold of the gb door to scramble inside.
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Steps look awesome! Really nice rare add on. Wife will appreciate them!
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Steps look awesome! Really nice rare add on. Wife will appreciate them!
Thank you Steve!
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It's is coming out beautifully. I'm digging the steps, they're a nice touch to this great build.
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Wow Pete ! Hard to come up with any more superlatives for this build. Outstanding.
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Added these NOS accessory steps - correct for first gen with instructions dated 1970 - for my wife. These were added in a manner such that they can be unbolted when desired. Without these my wife would grab ahold of the gb door to scramble inside.
This is even cooler than the Delco air shocks on the K20!!! Thanks for the inspiration Deadhead!
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Thanks again guys. Getting so close. There was a short traced to the tilt column that's fixed. The radius of the tailgate handle is tight such that it contacts the upper middle trim - odd but something that shimming may easily fix. Also having trouble getting the clips for the bright trim on the tailgate to bite and hold to the gate but we are going to try clips from another source.

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This is even cooler than the Delco air shocks on the K20!!! Thanks for the inspiration Deadhead
Lol! I still have this set up in the box. I am tempted to use this on the blazer if I get any sag with a rear load. I'm pleased the steps are removable and a real GM accessory. Was tempted to add front bumper guards but held back given these steps are present: want to avoid too many bolt-on items.

I'm really liking the look of the rally wheels.
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