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Old 08-18-2009, 11:46 AM   #1
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Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending

I have been neglecting my k5 for some time now, almost a year. So i thought it was time to give it alittle love. The plan is to paint it inside and out, then debut it at turkey drag 09' it wont be finished but much closer than it is now.

The last few months i have been talking to a friend of mine about what i would like to do to the truck and i think we have found a solution.

So last week i drove the blazer over to:

AARON'S AUTOMOTIVE AND PERFORMANCE INC <--- DO NOT EVER TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO THIS GUY HE IS A RIP OFF
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The plan:
tear the truck down
smooth firewall
paint
put truck back together
install 5.3/4l60e w/ cam
shorten rearend for big lip wheels
drive to turkey drag

Here a few pics so far, and dont hate the pics they are from my iphone, i didnt have my camera.










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Old 08-18-2009, 11:48 AM   #2
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Old 08-18-2009, 11:52 AM   #3
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Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending

If you havent seen this truck before you can view the build up here

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Old 08-18-2009, 12:56 PM   #4
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Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending

i remember... and subscribing!!! what are your plans on the body? keeping the trim or smoothing it? and what color(s)?
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Old 08-18-2009, 01:42 PM   #5
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Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending

sounds like a really good plan, make sure to take a lot of pictures.
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Old 08-18-2009, 02:11 PM   #6
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i remember... and subscribing!!! what are your plans on the body? keeping the trim or smoothing it? and what color(s)?
the body is going to be two tone, smoothing the fire wall and giving it an underdash a/c system. with colors close to the original (desert pearl/ and im undecided on molten bronze or blazin copper by hot hues for stripe and top.

the trim is staying off and is FOR SALE! i plan to have the trim air brushed on along with some original bonanza badges.

thanks for the kind words! i have to stay motivated now.
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Old 08-18-2009, 02:54 PM   #7
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Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending

I was just wondering the other day what had happened to your truck. I can't wait to see it done!
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Old 08-18-2009, 04:16 PM   #8
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Looks sharp man. The airbrushed trim, and badges will look sweet.
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Old 08-25-2009, 11:03 AM   #9
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Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending

Here is the latest progress. The top has been worked and is in primer, the old motor is out and should be on its way to a very good home soon.

i pulled out the new motor and cleaned it up real well then got it taped up and sprayed with nothing but the best, chevy orange!!

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Old 08-25-2009, 11:06 AM   #10
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and dont worry about the orange paint on the oil pan, im changing it out for an f-body pan.
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Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending

looking great! love the orange
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Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending

Looks good. What are you painting the valve covers too?
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Old 08-25-2009, 04:33 PM   #13
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Looks good. What are you painting the valve covers too?
i havent decided just yet,

possibly orange with black stripes to give alittle accent.

any idea's?
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Old 08-26-2009, 07:56 AM   #14
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Very sweet!! Happy that your back on it again. That thing is going to look sweet!
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hell yea thats going to be bad azzzz!
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Very sweet!! Happy that your back on it again. That thing is going to look sweet!
thank Travis, your blazer is an inspiration for alot of people
me included, I hope mine comes out as nice as yours!
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whatever this factory tar sh!t is made of is just nasty to get off





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Re: Bdydrptk5, start of a happy ending

thats what i'm working on now!! there was a thread not too long ago with the easiest way... i'll try to find it.
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thank Travis, your blazer is an inspiration for alot of people
me included, I hope mine comes out as nice as yours!
Thanks man.

And I know what your talking about with the firewall, It took me a long time to get that off. I little help from a grinder did it..
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Old 08-28-2009, 06:40 PM   #20
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Wet it with tar and grease remover (or 3M adhesive remover) and let it soak for a minute. Follow up with a scraper. Repeat as necessary.

I too have been following your Blazer, even from the transformation from 4WD. Looks like it is going to be slick when it is finished.
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Here are a few updates for you.

The firewall is being filled and smoothed along with welding up some holes in the body, one major dent in the tail gate came out really good. And for what your all waiting for pics:











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Subscribed!
I just got done with the welding part of smoothing my firewall. It is a lot more work than it looks like. I'm interested to see what you'll do.
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some more pics, i know how everyone loves pics!!



















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Lots of work.. So whats up with the back half of the blazer in the floor? Are you putting that in too?
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