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spankycffc 07-19-2008 01:21 AM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
wow goooooood work!!!! really neat and spend good money on your **** and wow that truck is going to be prime!!! good work!!!

MrBeast 08-25-2008 10:25 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
I am impressed so far, I really like the body lift you built, I think I might wind up copying your idea there, that thing would be damn handy for installing truck beds, bodies, and what ever else.

72truckman 09-06-2008 09:00 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Havent had much time to work with football starting but... got the firewall finshed... hydraulic clutch conversion figured out.... drive by wire pedal modified angle to fit.. and 5.3L mounted(pics soon)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN5602.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN6357.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN6358.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN6311.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN6318.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN6359.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN6360.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN6361.jpg

Big J 12-02-2008 10:42 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Lookin' good. Any updates? Driving it yet?

70rs/ss 12-03-2008 12:41 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Football should almost be over right, get back to the Blazer! Looking super sweet, I have a 5.3 and an NV 4500 so I am super interested in seeing how this goes!! BTW you don't want to sell your single walled top do ya.....I didn't think so, but had to try!

72truckman 12-29-2008 02:00 AM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Just got finished with a long football season... now time to finally start working and hopefully get the Blazer on the road within the next couple months. First work was fixing the irrepairable attempt at body work with a torch and some welding wire by the PO..
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...DSCN7076-1.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN7080.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN7089.jpg

and the other side that was literally filled and inch deep with solid metal...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN7014.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN7018.jpg

Next Project is to undercoat the entire tub which i already stripped (PITA!) with HERCULINER. Buying Seats this week in order to modify the floor or make brackets etc. Still having trouble finding the perfect way to mount engine without Shortening/Lengthening drivelines but its getting close. More updates soon... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

MrBeast 12-29-2008 02:17 AM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Lookin good, keep us posted.

Custom 68 12-29-2008 10:19 AM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
great project, enjoy the build.

72truckman 12-30-2008 10:15 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Got some seats out of a 2004 GMC sierra both are full power with heaters:clap: got a great deal on them. Ill have to reupholster with black leather to match the rest of the interior and the back seat.. They're really comfortable and the foam is in great shape.. now to mount them:metal:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN7198.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN7199.jpg

72truckman 01-10-2009 10:04 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Not great pics but got somethin special in the mail today... A bestop soft top with all hardware... vinyl is flawless it sat in a box for 10 years, ill replace the windows and have a hellofa nice top:metal:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN7236.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN7235.jpg
Reinforced the floor and got seats mounted, they fit amazingly well ill put some pics up soon...

ERASER5 01-11-2009 02:59 AM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
I'm liking it.

vtblazer 01-11-2009 06:00 AM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Cool that you found a soft top for it, you'll be able to run it all year, yes?

gringoloco 01-11-2009 02:12 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
:cool:

Calitruckgrl1 03-23-2009 04:45 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Maxx!! Hey brother, I haven't logged onto this site in months, but here I am again!! :metal: The seats look *****in'! Also niiiice soft top. That's gonna look great on the truck. Decide on the body color yet? :lol: I just drove my '65 today and it's running great!! Well it should be with a new battery, single-wire alternator, spark plugs & wires, and an HEI!!!

Calitruckgrl1 03-23-2009 04:46 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Bobby Bobby!! :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72truckman (Post 3078622)
Not great pics but got somethin special in the mail today... A bestop soft top with all hardware... vinyl is flawless it sat in a box for 10 years, ill replace the windows and have a hellofa nice top:metal:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN7236.jpg
Reinforced the floor and got seats mounted, they fit amazingly well ill put some pics up soon...


NorCalTank 05-10-2009 09:33 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Anymore updates on this build?

BLUE THUNDER 05-10-2009 10:37 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Yeah, I wld really like to see how you mounted your seats. Lots of pics wld be great. Thanks. Mario

McRed70K5 05-28-2009 12:03 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Truckman, you are the man... That is a serious project you have taken on!!

The Blazer I picked up is also a project for me and my 13 year old son... Maybe you guys can start a club, since were neighbors and all :metal:

Thanks for the info!!
Mc

chevybuldr 06-06-2009 09:52 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Hey hows it going Livermore guy here. Nice looking project you got there. Same with you McRed. I am curious what did Moss charge you to do that frame. They are around the corner from the machine shop I work at.

72truckman 06-07-2009 10:40 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Damm we have a community of 67-72's in the valley! Sandblast and powder-coat of everything including separate brackets and crossmembers was around $600? give or take a few. i also got a discount because the shop i used the shop account that i used to work at.

72truckman 07-11-2009 12:27 AM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Havent updated in foreverrrr....

Engine mounts
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...DSCN7557-1.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN7555.jpg
Tranny Crossmember
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8246.jpg
Painting the 5.3
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...DSCN8257-1.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...DSCN8266-1.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...DSCN8273-1.jpg

72truckman 07-11-2009 12:55 AM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Fuel system (73-81 blazer 25 gallon tank,tanks inc in tank pump running to a 1999-2004 corvette fuel filter/regulator)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8496.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8497.jpg
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http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8815.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8816.jpg
Chassis before body is mounted
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8819.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8820.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8822.jpg
Hydraulic Clutch
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8821.jpg

packers05 07-11-2009 10:11 PM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
nice work, when will it be on the road, this year?

72truckman 07-12-2009 12:01 AM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
The goal is driveable but not yet finished by the end of summer

72truckman 07-20-2009 02:01 AM

Re: 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Build
 
Firewall wet sanded after single stage black
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8934.jpg
After Buff
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8948.jpg
Body Mounted!
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN8951.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9000.jpg
Engine fit, Hydraulic Clutch, Brake Stuff
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9001.jpg
Unnecessarily smooth firewall :lol:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9002.jpg
ORD 1" Body Lift for a total of 5" of lift
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/DSCN9003.jpg


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