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BigCountryx · 09-23-2012, 12:14 AM

New 5" springs, 2" blocks, notch, no limit shock relocator, porterbuilt adjustable panhard and maybe the CPP trailing arm crossmember if I have the time, but I'll have to cut up my exhaust if I'm gonna do that so it may be a project for a later date.
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shawno72 · 09-23-2012, 12:49 AM

Sounds like a good plan.
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BigCountryx · 09-23-2012, 01:45 AM

Yes I'm being a pic whore. I know
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gringoloco · 09-23-2012, 05:17 AM

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Yes I'm being a pic whore. I know
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Better than being a pic tease!

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BigCountryx · 09-23-2012, 05:18 PM

Anybody know what could have been welded to the frame here? One of the POs cut it off and left some remnants to be ground off.

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72BlckButy · 09-23-2012, 05:38 PM

Lookin' good!

BigCountryx · 09-23-2012, 05:46 PM

Must have been some car springs out back before, this alone should improve the handling I would think.

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hgs_notes · 09-23-2012, 06:13 PM

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Anybody know what could have been welded to the frame here? One of the POs cut it off and left some remnants to be ground off.

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I have both a 72 2wd frame and a 72 4x4 frame and niether has anything in that spot. If it had been from the factory it would have been bolted or rivited on. It was probably an exhaust hanger someone welded on.

gringoloco · 09-23-2012, 06:55 PM

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Must have been some car springs out back before, this alone should improve the handling I would think.
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Oh, wow. ...and the ride quality, I'm sure...

BigCountryx · 09-23-2012, 07:55 PM

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I have both a 72 2wd frame and a 72 4x4 frame and niether has anything in that spot. If it had been from the factory it would have been bolted or rivited on. It was probably an exhaust hanger someone welded on.

Didn't really think it was factory, just couldn't think of what it would be for. There's one on each side and seem way too beefy for exhaust hangers although the thought did run through my mind. Of course the truck had dual exhaust when I got it and these pieces were lopped off already. Oh well, they're nice and flush now lol.
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BigCountryx · 09-23-2012, 07:58 PM

Yeah, it was pretty bouncy, I knew something was not right when I took the top off and it lifted about 2-3 inches lol.

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Oh, wow. ...and the ride quality, I'm sure...

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Thelast 72k5 · 09-23-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCountryx

Anybody know what could have been welded to the frame here? One of the POs cut it off and left some remnants to be ground off.

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Maybe it was the front mount on an old trailer hitch???

BigCountryx · 09-25-2012, 12:35 AM

One step forward and 2 steps back lol. Got my springs, blocks and No Limit lower shock relocators mounted. The CPP notch is in, but the Porterbuilt panhard bar doesn't fit with the notch or the shock relocator..... And I already removed the stock panhard upper mount before I realized it, yeah. If anyone wants the PB panhard, powdercoated Wet Black, I taking offers hahaha. Anyway. Looks like I'll bolt up and run the stock bar until I've got time to order the one from Rob. Oh, the shocks I had would have been the right length, but the bushings are the wrong size for the mounts, so new shocks are added to the list. Anyway, I had to bolt up the shoes and set her down to see what ride height looked like, so here ya go.

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gearys 5600 · 09-25-2012, 01:12 AM

SWEET blazer..

Love the color.

BigCountryx · 09-25-2012, 11:02 AM

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SWEET blazer..

Love the color.

If it ends up half as nice as your yella truck, I'll be satisfied

BigCountryx · 09-26-2012, 01:28 AM

Ok, so I dropped the tank tonight for access and found this. The vent line going to the filler neck had the sealant broke loose and the other small vent (which is plugged off along with the vent on the passenger side btw) had popped loose as well. What's the right thing to do here?

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darkhorse970 · 09-26-2012, 06:52 AM

You've got a good looking Blazer here!

longbed67 · 09-26-2012, 06:59 AM

IMHO I would just replace the tank! To me the peace of mind of having a clean new tank would be worth the cost.

BigCountryx · 09-26-2012, 07:39 AM

Just didn't know if this was common or not. The rest of the tank is solid w/o a bit of corrosion. Everything in the pic is just dirty undercoating. Wonder how long it'll take to get a new tank in!!
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tubbedII · 09-26-2012, 02:49 PM

I've never done this, but I would just try to seal it up with some type of sealant that's resistant to gas and gas fumes. Given there's no corrosion, I don't think there's a need to drop $ on a new one.

BigCountryx · 09-27-2012, 11:23 PM

Slow progress, little tedious things. But hey, the hoods on.

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YBNORML · 09-27-2012, 11:54 PM

Sure is coming together nicely! I absolutely love how the color turned out.

**Tom Vogel** · 09-28-2012, 04:44 PM

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IMHO I would just replace the tank! To me the peace of mind of having a clean new tank would be worth the cost.

X2... Is that even the right tank?? My old stock 72 tank is well, this is it.

shawno72 · 09-28-2012, 04:57 PM

This has sure come along way and I think changing over to the 67-68 front clip will be well worth it in the end

BigCountryx · 09-28-2012, 05:21 PM

Yup. Tank looks just like yours minis the rust. I pressure washed it plugged the small vent and sealed the vent nozzle using the putty repair kit. Seems to have done a bang up job. I'm cleaning out the inside of the tank, coating it and reinstalling it. I may order another but this should be just fine through cruising the coast.
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09-23-2012, 12:14 AM	#101
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale New 5" springs, 2" blocks, notch, no limit shock relocator, porterbuilt adjustable panhard and maybe the CPP trailing arm crossmember if I have the time, but I'll have to cut up my exhaust if I'm gonna do that so it may be a project for a later date. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

09-23-2012, 12:49 AM	#102
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Sounds like a good plan. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-23-2012, 01:45 AM	#103
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Yes I'm being a pic whore. I know Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

09-23-2012, 05:18 PM	#105
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Anybody know what could have been welded to the frame here? One of the POs cut it off and left some remnants to be ground off. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

09-23-2012, 05:38 PM	#106
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-23-2012, 05:46 PM	#107
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Must have been some car springs out back before, this alone should improve the handling I would think. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

09-25-2012, 12:35 AM	#113
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale One step forward and 2 steps back lol. Got my springs, blocks and No Limit lower shock relocators mounted. The CPP notch is in, but the Porterbuilt panhard bar doesn't fit with the notch or the shock relocator..... And I already removed the stock panhard upper mount before I realized it, yeah. If anyone wants the PB panhard, powdercoated Wet Black, I taking offers hahaha. Anyway. Looks like I'll bolt up and run the stock bar until I've got time to order the one from Rob. Oh, the shocks I had would have been the right length, but the bushings are the wrong size for the mounts, so new shocks are added to the list. Anyway, I had to bolt up the shoes and set her down to see what ride height looked like, so here ya go. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

09-25-2012, 01:12 AM	#114
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale SWEET blazer.. Love the color. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

09-26-2012, 01:28 AM	#116
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Ok, so I dropped the tank tonight for access and found this. The vent line going to the filler neck had the sealant broke loose and the other small vent (which is plugged off along with the vent on the passenger side btw) had popped loose as well. What's the right thing to do here? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

09-26-2012, 06:52 AM	#117
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale You've got a good looking Blazer here! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

09-26-2012, 06:59 AM	#118
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale IMHO I would just replace the tank! To me the peace of mind of having a clean new tank would be worth the cost. __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

09-26-2012, 07:39 AM	#119
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Just didn't know if this was common or not. The rest of the tank is solid w/o a bit of corrosion. Everything in the pic is just dirty undercoating. Wonder how long it'll take to get a new tank in!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

09-26-2012, 02:49 PM	#120
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale I've never done this, but I would just try to seal it up with some type of sealant that's resistant to gas and gas fumes. Given there's no corrosion, I don't think there's a need to drop $ on a new one. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

09-27-2012, 11:23 PM	#121
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Slow progress, little tedious things. But hey, the hoods on. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

09-27-2012, 11:54 PM	#122
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Sure is coming together nicely! I absolutely love how the color turned out. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- 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



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09-28-2012, 04:57 PM	#124
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale This has sure come along way and I think changing over to the 67-68 front clip will be well worth it in the end __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-28-2012, 05:21 PM	#125
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Brewing up some Pale Ale Yup. Tank looks just like yours minis the rust. I pressure washed it plugged the small vent and sealed the vent nozzle using the putty repair kit. Seems to have done a bang up job. I'm cleaning out the inside of the tank, coating it and reinstalling it. I may order another but this should be just fine through cruising the coast. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

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