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PHAT TONY · 09-18-2009, 01:00 AM

Got the call today saying stainless brake lines are in, not bad - 6 weeks from order date. Prolly either a pearl ruby red or that Lambourghini(?) orange pearl paint, guess I should start flingin sand at the frame first. Gotta do a '68 GMC for my "last" customer over the winter as well; his grampy bought it new, maybe I'll post some shots of it as well-we all like pictures of these trucks!

VA72C10 · 09-18-2009, 01:10 AM

I for one would like pictures

nuke1 · 09-18-2009, 03:28 AM

PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES, that enough times yet, hehe. later

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-19-2009, 07:20 AM

Sweet, another 2wd

PHAT TONY · 11-07-2009, 06:42 PM

I'm sure everyone here understands my perma-grin when I say I was able to spend some time on MY junk for a change! After 7 hours of undercoat scrapin and a little blastin & paintin.......

VA72C10 · 11-07-2009, 07:07 PM

Very nice! Looks great! I remember that feeling when I got my frame painted and stepped back. It was a lot of work but totally worth it!

**lks dcvn** · 11-07-2009, 07:20 PM

Looks really good - I have never had to clean a frame like that - looks like a lot of work - but it also looks awesome when done.

Thealien · 11-07-2009, 09:09 PM

subscribed, looks great!

PHAT TONY · 11-19-2009, 12:50 AM

Anybody know if I need to change my new pitman arm to fit a newer power steering box(1987ish)? I have ps now but would like a quicker ratio unit and am unsure of sector shaft diameters.

OARNGESI · 11-19-2009, 02:02 AM

Frame looks really good

PHAT TONY · 12-12-2009, 02:29 PM

Well, we're on all 4's again; possied and braked but waiting on ss fuel lines(stupid 2wd Blazer stuff nobody carries and has to order and takes 22 years to arrive!), when that happens I'll clean and mount the tank, run lines, install shock re-locators and adjustable panard bar. Motor assembly has begun; rotating assy anyway. I'd like to install motor/trans before the body 'cause I'm using new headers that differ from the old rusty ones and modify the current decent exhaust to fit(easier without the tub on). This may not work out as I might need to put a Dart on my rotissery before my plan comes together. As much as I hate removing 1/4 inch of undercoating you can't deny how nice it is to see a factory painted floor underneath.

PHAT TONY · 12-12-2009, 02:31 PM

MMMMMM,....clean and waiting for boxliner.

VA72C10 · 12-12-2009, 02:33 PM

Looking good. Nice progress...

1956cameo · 12-12-2009, 10:27 PM

Cool project! Interested in watching this one since I am picking up a 72 2 wheel drive blazer myself in a couple of days.

PHAT TONY · 12-13-2009, 11:07 PM

Pick it up and revel in it!!! These things are shweeet!! I'm 6 or 7 hrs into "rattling" brittle u/coat off with an air chisle and not done yet!! Still need to blast after this before I spray box liner!

PHAT TONY · 12-31-2009, 03:32 PM

I got a little sumpin-sumpin done recently; decided to put l&r rockers on 'cause you never know for sure what's in there till ya look and the right side had a 2 1/2" rust through already. The inners are good, boxes are perfect but the w/strip must've held some crap long enough to rot the 90 degree step behind it; no sweat, cutting it out allowed me to peek inside. I filled 25 or so holes in the firewall and capped the gutter after cutting the hump above the motor to make it smooth all the way across.

PHAT TONY · 12-31-2009, 03:39 PM

I also fabbed up my marker light fuel door hinge and bought a little billet gas cap/1 3/4 weld in bung for a bike tank to weld to the 1 1/2 fill tube(yet to do). Also got the floors box-lined and hope to mount the body to the frame this week end, just have to do fuel lines and e-brake stuff.

VA72C10 · 12-31-2009, 03:43 PM

Great progress!!! Looking very good!

72BlckButy · 12-31-2009, 04:27 PM

The underside looks good, and I like the fuel filler.

1956cameo · 12-31-2009, 07:54 PM

It's coming along nicely!

classicchev · 12-31-2009, 08:21 PM

Nice to see at least one Alberta Blazer is getting worked on. Hopefully I can get the crew cab done soon so I can get going on mine.

PHAT TONY · 01-03-2010, 09:01 PM

I had a pretty good weekend; couldn't wait on a fuel line kit any longer so I ran some 3/8's tubing and mounted the gas tank(now I can finish the fill tube), dropped the body on the frame and mocked up the brake stuffs. I found out that later model master cylinders swap front and rear line locations (I hate flaring brake lines with my poor excuse for a tube flare kit!!).

PHAT TONY · 01-03-2010, 09:03 PM

For 4 inch drop coils in the rear, it sits alarmingly high in the keester. Hhmmm.

VA72C10 · 01-03-2010, 09:15 PM

That does seem high for 4" drop....are you sure you aren't binding on something keeping it from going all the way down?

Wildstreak · 01-03-2010, 09:25 PM

do all 2wd blazers use springs in the rear? I just noticed that the green blazer has a canadian package, I wonder what that was?

09-18-2009, 01:00 AM	#26
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. Got the call today saying stainless brake lines are in, not bad - 6 weeks from order date. Prolly either a pearl ruby red or that Lambourghini(?) orange pearl paint, guess I should start flingin sand at the frame first. Gotta do a '68 GMC for my "last" customer over the winter as well; his grampy bought it new, maybe I'll post some shots of it as well-we all like pictures of these trucks!

09-18-2009, 01:10 AM	#27
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. I for one would like pictures __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-18-2009, 03:28 AM	#28
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES, that enough times yet, hehe. later __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

09-19-2009, 07:20 AM	#29
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. Sweet, another 2wd __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-07-2009, 06:42 PM	#30
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. I'm sure everyone here understands my perma-grin when I say I was able to spend some time on MY junk for a change! After 7 hours of undercoat scrapin and a little blastin & paintin....... Attached Images __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

11-07-2009, 07:07 PM	#31
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. Very nice! Looks great! I remember that feeling when I got my frame painted and stepped back. It was a lot of work but totally worth it! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-07-2009, 07:20 PM	#32
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,338	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. Looks really good - I have never had to clean a frame like that - looks like a lot of work - but it also looks awesome when done.

11-07-2009, 09:09 PM	#33
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. subscribed, looks great!

11-19-2009, 12:50 AM	#34
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. Anybody know if I need to change my new pitman arm to fit a newer power steering box(1987ish)? I have ps now but would like a quicker ratio unit and am unsure of sector shaft diameters. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

11-19-2009, 02:02 AM	#35
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. Frame looks really good __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

12-12-2009, 02:29 PM	#36
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. Well, we're on all 4's again; possied and braked but waiting on ss fuel lines(stupid 2wd Blazer stuff nobody carries and has to order and takes 22 years to arrive!), when that happens I'll clean and mount the tank, run lines, install shock re-locators and adjustable panard bar. Motor assembly has begun; rotating assy anyway. I'd like to install motor/trans before the body 'cause I'm using new headers that differ from the old rusty ones and modify the current decent exhaust to fit(easier without the tub on). This may not work out as I might need to put a Dart on my rotissery before my plan comes together. As much as I hate removing 1/4 inch of undercoating you can't deny how nice it is to see a factory painted floor underneath. Attached Images __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

12-12-2009, 02:31 PM	#37
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. MMMMMM,....clean and waiting for boxliner. Attached Images __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

12-12-2009, 02:33 PM	#38
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. Looking good. Nice progress... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-12-2009, 10:27 PM	#39
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. Cool project! Interested in watching this one since I am picking up a 72 2 wheel drive blazer myself in a couple of days. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

12-13-2009, 11:07 PM	#40
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. Pick it up and revel in it!!! These things are shweeet!! I'm 6 or 7 hrs into "rattling" brittle u/coat off with an air chisle and not done yet!! Still need to blast after this before I spray box liner! __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664



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12-31-2009, 03:32 PM	#41
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. I got a little sumpin-sumpin done recently; decided to put l&r rockers on 'cause you never know for sure what's in there till ya look and the right side had a 2 1/2" rust through already. The inners are good, boxes are perfect but the w/strip must've held some crap long enough to rot the 90 degree step behind it; no sweat, cutting it out allowed me to peek inside. I filled 25 or so holes in the firewall and capped the gutter after cutting the hump above the motor to make it smooth all the way across. Attached Images __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

12-31-2009, 03:39 PM	#42
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. I also fabbed up my marker light fuel door hinge and bought a little billet gas cap/1 3/4 weld in bung for a bike tank to weld to the 1 1/2 fill tube(yet to do). Also got the floors box-lined and hope to mount the body to the frame this week end, just have to do fuel lines and e-brake stuff. Attached Images __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

12-31-2009, 03:43 PM	#43
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. Great progress!!! Looking very good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-31-2009, 04:27 PM	#44
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. The underside looks good, and I like the fuel filler. __________________ -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)

12-31-2009, 07:54 PM	#45
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. It's coming along nicely! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

12-31-2009, 08:21 PM	#46
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. Nice to see at least one Alberta Blazer is getting worked on. Hopefully I can get the crew cab done soon so I can get going on mine. __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

01-03-2010, 09:01 PM	#47
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. I had a pretty good weekend; couldn't wait on a fuel line kit any longer so I ran some 3/8's tubing and mounted the gas tank(now I can finish the fill tube), dropped the body on the frame and mocked up the brake stuffs. I found out that later model master cylinders swap front and rear line locations (I hate flaring brake lines with my poor excuse for a tube flare kit!!). Attached Images __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

01-03-2010, 09:03 PM	#48
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. For 4 inch drop coils in the rear, it sits alarmingly high in the keester. Hhmmm. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

01-03-2010, 09:15 PM	#49
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. That does seem high for 4" drop....are you sure you aren't binding on something keeping it from going all the way down? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-03-2010, 09:25 PM	#50
Wildstreak "something witty here" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salmo, B.C, Canada Posts: 966	Re: Latest Obsession; 1972 2WD Blazer. do all 2wd blazers use springs in the rear? I just noticed that the green blazer has a canadian package, I wonder what that was? __________________ 57 chevy 4x4 70 swb fleetside 4x4 68 burb 2wd: 71 burb 2wd: 350 4spd 71 lwb fleetside 4x4: 350/sm465/205/3.07 eaton posi rear 72 lwb fleetside Cheyenne 454/th400 1991 GMC V3500 CC 4x4 Last edited by Wildstreak; 01-03-2010 at 09:26 PM.

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