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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-24-2010, 01:05 AM

Damn she turned out nice good luck with putting those k-5 fender emblems on mine have always been a pain in the butt with the fenders mounted on the truck.

my67chevytruck · 08-24-2010, 07:50 AM

very nice Jonathan!

VA72C10 · 08-30-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Damn she turned out nice good luck with putting those k-5 fender emblems on mine have always been a pain in the butt with the fenders mounted on the truck.

Thanks. Yeah, I have a plan for those

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

very nice Jonathan!

Thanks! Got the grille ends on so I was able to install it and the bumper. Jason used his skills to deal with the passenger door handle that was giving me fits so I was able to get the door panel wrapped up. Got the carpet hold downs installed and the hatch weatherstrip is all on now. Got all the seatbelts in now too!

blazer specific passenger belt

Rear bench belts

Passenger door panel

because the handle is finally done

VA72C10 · 08-30-2010, 12:39 AM

Man, flash makes things look horrible...

Here is the passenger side 99% done....

and the front end finally together

VA72C10 · 08-30-2010, 12:40 AM

should have the headlight buckets tomorrow or tuesday...still have to tweak the hood slightly...was going to wait till the painter came over with his body guy instead of pulling my hair out

trenz68 · 08-30-2010, 02:36 AM

coming along nice

hgs_notes · 08-30-2010, 07:35 AM

It looks great, getting down to the very last "finishing touches".

I should change the name of my thread to "beginning touches" because it seems every day is a new start to something that will never end...

VA72C10 · 08-30-2010, 07:56 PM

yep....a little difference between what I started with

oldblue1968chevy · 08-30-2010, 09:45 PM

lol^

thats a pretty color, medium blue? factory color?

mcbassin · 08-30-2010, 09:49 PM

Great job on the Blazer! It turned out great! too bad you have to sell it so soon, what with all the warm weather left, it would be cool to drive it till late fall at least.

72BlckButy · 08-30-2010, 10:01 PM

Looking good Jonathan!

Have you considered side trim?

VA72C10 · 08-30-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

lol^

thats a pretty color, medium blue? factory color?

Yes, factory medium blue. The PPG code for the chevy medium blue cross referenced to a more modern chrysler blue which is what it says on the paint can codes. However, it does match perfectly with the original paint still on the firewall and under the spid sheet on the inside of the glovebox door.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Great job on the Blazer! It turned out great! too bad you have to sell it so soon, what with all the warm weather left, it would be cool to drive it till late fall at least.

I am probably going to take it Friday night and or/saturday night depending on weather to a couple of large local cruise-ins for a shakedown cruise and just to enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Looking good Jonathan!

Have you considered side trim?

I would love to do it and really think it would bring the truck to another level visually.....but I am going to leave it up to the next owner. If they like it they can put it on...and if they didn't want trim they wouldn't have to weld up any holes since the truck originally didn't come with any.

Slick67 · 08-31-2010, 10:20 PM

Kinda sad to see a great project come to an end, but a great ride hittin the road makes it worth it!!! We all expect to see some pics of it out in the wild.: )

Redneck72 · 09-02-2010, 08:28 PM

Man let me tell you that thing is looking so sweet. Of course now that you have the top on I must see pictures of it outside the Garage..

I may have to save a pic to my hard drive to let peeps know what I am looking for in a couple of years. Man that is some inspiration. Just don't tell JR that I said I am possibly going with the Blazer..

VA72C10 · 09-02-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Kinda sad to see a great project come to an end, but a great ride hittin the road makes it worth it!!! We all expect to see some pics of it out in the wild.: )

Hope to take it to a cruise in Saturday night!

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Originally Posted by Redneck72

Man let me tell you that thing is looking so sweet. Of course now that you have the top on I must see pictures of it outside the Garage..

I may have to save a pic to my hard drive to let peeps know what I am looking for in a couple of years. Man that is some inspiration. Just don't tell JR that I said I am possibly going with the Blazer..

Will do....

VA72C10 · 09-03-2010, 11:53 PM

Tonight was frustrating with not having the hardware I needed for the top. Finally found some of the bolts but will have to buy some others tomorrow. Got the courtesy lights all hooked up. All lights now working. Jason was able to do a safety check and checked the timing and all fluids. (He's now a certified state inspector too)
Wanted to take a test drive but not with a loose top. Will hopefully bolt it on tomorrow night and make it to a local cruise-in.

Paint is going to be wet sanded and buffed Sunday morning by the paint guy and his top assistant. Can't wait to see it all buffed up to a shine!!!

Here's pictures showing the bezels on the lights and the trim rings and center caps I was also able to install with Jason's help on the rings that were kicking my butt

. Did I ever mention it has the Warn Gold locking hubs

VA72C10 · 09-07-2010, 11:20 PM

Paint got wet sanded and then buffed and is SUPER SMOOTH! Almost finished now.....and got a deposit on it so it'll be going to a new owner soon.

Jason's bike in the reflection

getting the emblems on

and cleaned up the engine after tuning it up and adding a fuel pressure regulator and fuel pressure gauge

mcbassin · 09-08-2010, 08:44 AM

Great job on everything Jon, You really knocked this out of the park and quickly! Hard to believe how fast you got it done. I'm sure the new owner will be happy too. congrats on the sale.

gcburdic · 09-08-2010, 09:25 AM

and the new owner is....??

congrats to whoever it is.....hopefully a board member or soon to be!!!

my67chevytruck · 09-08-2010, 09:45 AM

Congrats on a job well done... I'm with Geoff, is the new owner a board member?

**DPowers** · 09-08-2010, 10:01 AM

Congrats on the sale- great job

70k52wd · 09-08-2010, 04:50 PM

dribble dribble drool...amazing results.
I'll feel terrible if I don't see this in person before it rolls out. Cruise-in this weekend maybe?
Take it on a shake down cruise to F'burg this fri lol...

VA72C10 · 09-08-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

dribble dribble drool...amazing results.
I'll feel terrible if I don't see this in person before it rolls out. Cruise-in this weekend maybe?
Take it on a shake down cruise to F'burg this fri lol...

Thanks!

gonna have to come up here if you want to see it. Will probably be leaving by Monday or Tuesday...

VA72C10 · 09-08-2010, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Great job on everything Jon, You really knocked this out of the park and quickly! Hard to believe how fast you got it done. I'm sure the new owner will be happy too. congrats on the sale.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

and the new owner is....??

congrats to whoever it is.....hopefully a board member or soon to be!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Congrats on a job well done... I'm with Geoff, is the new owner a board member?

He joined to pm me so hopefully he'll post up on here when he gets it

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Congrats on the sale- great job

Thanks

Redneck72 · 09-09-2010, 07:12 AM

Don't Forget we need final pictures outside the garage...

need to save em to my hard drive for future Inspiration. Gratz on a quick sale and project well done.

Paul

08-24-2010, 01:05 AM	#276
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Damn she turned out nice good luck with putting those k-5 fender emblems on mine have always been a pain in the butt with the fenders mounted on the truck. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-24-2010, 07:50 AM	#277
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" very nice Jonathan! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-30-2010, 12:39 AM	#279
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Man, flash makes things look horrible... Here is the passenger side 99% done.... and the front end finally together __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-30-2010, 12:40 AM	#280
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" should have the headlight buckets tomorrow or tuesday...still have to tweak the hood slightly...was going to wait till the painter came over with his body guy instead of pulling my hair out __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-30-2010, 02:36 AM	#281
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" coming along nice __________________ 05 CC- magnacharged,LTs,Gt-2 cam,3.73s,tru-trac,tuned-sold 01 ECSB- caddy-clipped,22/24 intros,cammed,layin-frame 04 RCSB-joe gibbs clone,22in billets 68 stepper build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332337

08-30-2010, 07:35 AM	#282
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,112	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" It looks great, getting down to the very last "finishing touches". I should change the name of my thread to "beginning touches" because it seems every day is a new start to something that will never end... __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff Last edited by hgs_notes; 08-30-2010 at 07:35 AM.

08-30-2010, 07:56 PM	#283
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" yep....a little difference between what I started with __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-30-2010, 09:45 PM	#284
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" lol^ thats a pretty color, medium blue? factory color? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-30-2010, 09:49 PM	#285
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Great job on the Blazer! It turned out great! too bad you have to sell it so soon, what with all the warm weather left, it would be cool to drive it till late fall at least. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-30-2010, 10:01 PM	#286
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Looking good Jonathan! Have you considered side trim? __________________ -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)

08-31-2010, 10:20 PM	#288
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Kinda sad to see a great project come to an end, but a great ride hittin the road makes it worth it!!! We all expect to see some pics of it out in the wild.: ) __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

09-02-2010, 08:28 PM	#289
Redneck72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Haines City, Florida Posts: 79	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Man let me tell you that thing is looking so sweet. Of course now that you have the top on I must see pictures of it outside the Garage.. I may have to save a pic to my hard drive to let peeps know what I am looking for in a couple of years. Man that is some inspiration. Just don't tell JR that I said I am possibly going with the Blazer..

09-03-2010, 11:53 PM	#291
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Tonight was frustrating with not having the hardware I needed for the top. Finally found some of the bolts but will have to buy some others tomorrow. Got the courtesy lights all hooked up. All lights now working. Jason was able to do a safety check and checked the timing and all fluids. (He's now a certified state inspector too) Wanted to take a test drive but not with a loose top. Will hopefully bolt it on tomorrow night and make it to a local cruise-in. Paint is going to be wet sanded and buffed Sunday morning by the paint guy and his top assistant. Can't wait to see it all buffed up to a shine!!! Here's pictures showing the bezels on the lights and the trim rings and center caps I was also able to install with Jason's help on the rings that were kicking my butt . Did I ever mention it has the Warn Gold locking hubs __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-07-2010, 11:20 PM	#292
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Paint got wet sanded and then buffed and is SUPER SMOOTH! Almost finished now.....and got a deposit on it so it'll be going to a new owner soon. Jason's bike in the reflection getting the emblems on and cleaned up the engine after tuning it up and adding a fuel pressure regulator and fuel pressure gauge __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 09-07-2010 at 11:21 PM.

09-08-2010, 08:44 AM	#293
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Great job on everything Jon, You really knocked this out of the park and quickly! Hard to believe how fast you got it done. I'm sure the new owner will be happy too. congrats on the sale. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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09-08-2010, 09:25 AM	#294
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" and the new owner is....?? congrats to whoever it is.....hopefully a board member or soon to be!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-08-2010, 09:45 AM	#295
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Congrats on a job well done... I'm with Geoff, is the new owner a board member? __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

09-08-2010, 10:01 AM	#296
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,430	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Congrats on the sale- great job __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

09-08-2010, 04:50 PM	#297
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" dribble dribble drool...amazing results. I'll feel terrible if I don't see this in person before it rolls out. Cruise-in this weekend maybe? Take it on a shake down cruise to F'burg this fri lol...

09-09-2010, 07:12 AM	#300
Redneck72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Haines City, Florida Posts: 79	Re: 71 Blazer "Finishing Touches" Don't Forget we need final pictures outside the garage... need to save em to my hard drive for future Inspiration. Gratz on a quick sale and project well done. Paul

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