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chevy2racr · 10-30-2011, 10:57 PM

hey your boggers are on backwards!! lol

matthew79 · 10-31-2011, 09:22 AM

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hey your boggers are on backwards!! lol

Yes they are! I was told they're quieter on the street that way. I'll most likely reverse them back just because..
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tubbedII · 10-31-2011, 11:36 AM

Lookin good, Matthew! Glad to see it comin along...

thor · 10-31-2011, 12:57 PM

Nice! Keep it up!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-31-2011, 10:37 PM

Awesome build! Loving the interior color change as well. So how come it's in a garage now and not the body shop awaiting the paint?

matthew79 · 11-01-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

Lookin good, Matthew! Glad to see it comin along...

Yes, thank you! I'm sure you know how glad I am!!

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Nice! Keep it up!

Thank you!!

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Awesome build! Loving the interior color change as well. So how come it's in a garage now and not the body shop awaiting the paint?

Well the body shop guy turned out to be a crook. He took my money and hardly did any work in the 10 months that he had it. He kept asking for a little more time which I gave to him, but enough was enough and I had to get my Blazer out of his shop. It's now in my friend's garage and he knows what he's doing. When I picked it up he shoved everything inside and put the hatch on top so I couldn't really see if all my parts were in there. When I got it over to my buddy's house we emptied it out and he stole almost all my new engine parts. The carb, serpentine kit, fuel pump, water pump. He even kept my battery! I'm in the process of suing him, but even if I win (which should be easy) that doesn't mean I'll get my stuff or money back. It's been a nightmare to say the least. Here's what I'm talking about him throwing everything inside...

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Looking GOOD!!!!

Thanks!! I can't wait to take my first cruise in it!

joemacho · 11-01-2011, 09:38 PM

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Finally got on some primer..

that blazer is comming out nice...

VA72C10 · 11-01-2011, 10:34 PM

Really sorry to hear about all the body shop issues. I paid a guy $600 to buy materials and while it was at his house he stole my gas tank and an $80 carb bracket setup that he put on (bought the truck from him) Never saw the money...he supposedly bought the supplies then one day came to work and it was closed down and he couldn't get in to get even his tools.....RIGHT......

I thought of suing him, but I can't stand the litigious society as is....

denny5625 · 11-01-2011, 11:02 PM

Sorry to hear about that. There are some good body guys out there but I personally have been taken a few times myself. Just gotta keepmoving forward. I do believe in karma!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-01-2011, 11:40 PM

Matt, I'm really sorry to hear about the bad body shop deal and him thieving all your parts. I wish you the best of luck and hope you can get your investment back at least. But, your blazer is looking great now!

thor · 11-02-2011, 11:48 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your lost money, parts, and time. That sucks! I wish you the best in litigation, although it's a shame it has to come to that. It's too bad there are so many dishonest people in the world. But atleast your buddy can make it right, and maybe show you the ropes along the way.

psuedopimp · 11-29-2011, 01:07 PM

man i just read this thread watching the dates thinking i was going to see a kick ass blazer finished....nothing but tragedy!

sorry bout your misfortune and hopefully you can get something back from him

jays454 · 12-17-2011, 08:43 AM

looks awsome !

tubbedII · 01-13-2012, 05:19 PM

Hey Matthew...any good news on swagger?

matthew79 · 01-13-2012, 07:05 PM

Thanks for the support and kind words, everyone!!

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Hey Matthew...any good news on swagger?

Hey Brian!

I'll have some great progress pics in about a week. The serpentine kit and all the accessories should be mounted up. I got my seatbelts restored with Python Restoration so here's a pic of those!

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tubbedII · 01-13-2012, 07:27 PM

Wow! Those belts look amazing! Never thought I'd be jealous of seatbelts...

I'll keep an eye out for updates!

owenryberg · 01-13-2012, 11:19 PM

Matthew,
This is Owen, the guy you bought the seats from. Is the guy that ripped you off named Martin by any chance?
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matthew79 · 01-13-2012, 11:22 PM

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Matthew,
This is Owen, the guy you bought the seats from. Is the guy that ripped you off named Martin by any chance?
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I'll PM you his info
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matthew79 · 02-04-2012, 02:44 PM

Some (grainey) engine pics!

Ridnhi · 02-05-2012, 12:31 AM

Very nice! and i like the dune buggy in the back. I used to have one.

matthew79 · 02-12-2012, 04:44 PM

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Very nice! and i like the dune buggy in the back. I used to have one.

Thanks, Eli! I had to take a better pic....

Over the next 2-3 weeks the wiring and exhaust will be completed. I got a new Painless kit for a great price! I'm going with a mandrel bent exhaust, x-pipe, and flowmaster mufflers..

Ridnhi · 02-13-2012, 01:37 AM

Thats purrrrrrty!!

tubbedII · 02-13-2012, 12:21 PM

What pulley set up is that? I've been wondering how I could fit another compressor on my drives for a/c, and it looks like this would be the ticket! Looks darn good too!

matthew79 · 02-13-2012, 03:39 PM

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Thats purrrrrrty!!

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

What pulley set up is that? I've been wondering how I could fit another compressor on my drives for a/c, and it looks like this would be the ticket! Looks darn good too!

Thanks and here you go!!

woodymm3 · 02-13-2012, 05:35 PM

can you send me the info on your seatbelt guy? Dang those look nice!

10-30-2011, 10:57 PM	#101
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	Re: Project Swagger hey your boggers are on backwards!! lol __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

10-31-2011, 11:36 AM	#103
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Project Swagger Lookin good, Matthew! Glad to see it comin along... __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

10-31-2011, 12:57 PM	#104
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: Project Swagger Nice! Keep it up! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

10-31-2011, 10:37 PM	#105
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: Project Swagger Awesome build! Loving the interior color change as well. So how come it's in a garage now and not the body shop awaiting the paint? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-01-2011, 10:34 PM	#108
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Swagger Really sorry to hear about all the body shop issues. I paid a guy $600 to buy materials and while it was at his house he stole my gas tank and an $80 carb bracket setup that he put on (bought the truck from him) Never saw the money...he supposedly bought the supplies then one day came to work and it was closed down and he couldn't get in to get even his tools.....RIGHT...... I thought of suing him, but I can't stand the litigious society as is.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-01-2011, 11:02 PM	#109
denny5625 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 153	Re: Project Swagger Sorry to hear about that. There are some good body guys out there but I personally have been taken a few times myself. Just gotta keepmoving forward. I do believe in karma! __________________ 66 el Camino 70 1/2 RS Z-28 71 C10 2wd 72 2 wd Blazer (2) 72 4 x 4 Blazers 88 24' Mirage 70 mph+ 08 Harley Night Train 08 Silverado 4d 4 x 4

11-01-2011, 11:40 PM	#110
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: Project Swagger Matt, I'm really sorry to hear about the bad body shop deal and him thieving all your parts. I wish you the best of luck and hope you can get your investment back at least. But, your blazer is looking great now! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-02-2011, 11:48 AM	#111
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: Project Swagger I'm sorry to hear about your lost money, parts, and time. That sucks! I wish you the best in litigation, although it's a shame it has to come to that. It's too bad there are so many dishonest people in the world. But atleast your buddy can make it right, and maybe show you the ropes along the way. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

11-29-2011, 01:07 PM	#112
psuedopimp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Cruces New Mexico Posts: 219	Re: Project Swagger man i just read this thread watching the dates thinking i was going to see a kick ass blazer finished....nothing but tragedy! sorry bout your misfortune and hopefully you can get something back from him

12-17-2011, 08:43 AM	#113
jays454 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 39	Re: Project Swagger looks awsome !

01-13-2012, 05:19 PM	#114
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Project Swagger Hey Matthew...any good news on swagger? __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

01-13-2012, 07:27 PM	#116
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Project Swagger Wow! Those belts look amazing! Never thought I'd be jealous of seatbelts... I'll keep an eye out for updates! __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

01-13-2012, 11:19 PM	#117
owenryberg Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1	Re: Project Swagger Matthew, This is Owen, the guy you bought the seats from. Is the guy that ripped you off named Martin by any chance? Posted via Mobile Device

02-04-2012, 02:44 PM	#119
matthew79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 381	Re: Project Swagger Some (grainey) engine pics!

02-05-2012, 12:31 AM	#120
Ridnhi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 719	Re: Project Swagger Very nice! and i like the dune buggy in the back. I used to have one. __________________ 1972 K5 Auto 4x4 factory air 2007 Silverado extended cab Z71



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02-13-2012, 01:37 AM	#122
Ridnhi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 719	Re: Project Swagger Thats purrrrrrty!! __________________ 1972 K5 Auto 4x4 factory air 2007 Silverado extended cab Z71

02-13-2012, 12:21 PM	#123
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Project Swagger What pulley set up is that? I've been wondering how I could fit another compressor on my drives for a/c, and it looks like this would be the ticket! Looks darn good too! __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

02-13-2012, 05:35 PM	#125
woodymm3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma city Posts: 490	Re: Project Swagger can you send me the info on your seatbelt guy? Dang those look nice!

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