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Old 05-25-2022, 03:48 PM   #51
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Good work - somehow I missed the last update. And tell us more about the cool new squarebody. Your new wheels and tires look the business. Just right for the rig, I think.
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The new truck is a pretty clean 1985 M1009 Blazer that just kind of came along. You have to have a back up squarebody for when one is down right? Right. I'll have to get a build thread going for that.
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Old 05-26-2022, 05:03 AM   #52
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Thanks!

The new truck is a pretty clean 1985 M1009 Blazer that just kind of came along. You have to have a back up squarebody for when one is down right? Right. I'll have to get a build thread going for that.
For sure a backup squarebody, haha! In my world, I call them parts trucks. And then when I get them home, I decide to build them instead. I'll look forward to the build thread.
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Old 05-26-2022, 07:54 AM   #53
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Here is a link to the Blazer's thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=834844
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Old 01-20-2023, 07:33 PM   #54
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I have started the rust repair on the cab.
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Old 01-20-2023, 07:34 PM   #55
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Further progress
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Old 01-21-2023, 05:47 PM   #56
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Nice progress so far!

What have you been using for paint and primer? Has it been holding up?
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Old 01-29-2023, 12:49 AM   #57
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I'm always in for rust repair. Keep us posted!
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Old 02-01-2023, 09:15 PM   #58
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Nice progress so far!

What have you been using for paint and primer? Has it been holding up?
I have been using Rustoleum Professional primer and paint using a brush to apply it. Seems to be way more economical than spray cans with less mess and easier to do thick coats. Its been holding up very well! I have scrapped the black paint off during the axle install but it only ever goes down to the primer. Easy to touch up.
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Old 02-01-2023, 09:18 PM   #59
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I think I have the kick panel about where I want it.
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Old 02-04-2023, 02:14 AM   #60
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I think I have the kick panel about where I want it.
Nice Work...
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Old 03-03-2023, 08:26 PM   #61
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Floor patched and inner rocker on.
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Old 05-02-2023, 05:03 PM   #62
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Body work continued. One side is done and the passenger side it cut apart.
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Old 05-02-2023, 05:05 PM   #63
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Im pretty happy with how things went. Its a ton of cutting, welding, grinding, drilling.
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Old 05-02-2023, 05:06 PM   #64
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Closer to the end.
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Old 09-23-2023, 10:58 PM   #65
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Progress on the passenger side.
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Old 09-23-2023, 10:59 PM   #66
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New panels going on.
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Old 09-23-2023, 11:01 PM   #67
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Final panels and cab light install.

My friend had a dump truck that I was able to use as a template to make the cab light holes using some thicker paper. I used the drip rails as a guide to locate things.
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Old 09-23-2023, 11:05 PM   #68
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Gotta have AC. Im retrofitting an ac system I scavenged from a spare parts cab I bought a while back. Welding up the non ac holes and making new holes for the ac ducting.
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Old 09-24-2023, 11:06 AM   #69
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A lot of good work and progress! It's coming together very nicely. You're even putting in creature comforts: sound deadening, air conditioning. Capable AND comfortable.
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Old 11-25-2023, 07:33 PM   #70
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I got the roof prepped and painted along with the rockers/floor/cab corners. I used spray cans of touch up paint from https://www.automotivetouchup.com
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Old 11-27-2023, 10:45 AM   #71
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Nice work on what many would consider too far gone!
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Old 11-30-2023, 05:43 PM   #72
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Nice work on what many would consider too far gone!
hahaha where I am from this is about as rust free as you get for an early squarebody.
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Old 11-30-2023, 06:34 PM   #73
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hahaha where I am from this is about as rust free as you get for an early squarebody.
I'm on the other side, we get rotten interiors/dashes/rubber and paint.
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Old 12-27-2023, 10:42 PM   #74
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The holes for the ac addition are complete. Interior hvac box has been refurbished, additional firewall insulation is in and the cab is back on the frame!
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Old 03-29-2024, 08:05 PM   #75
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Doors, cab clearance lights, AC BOX, Fenders, and hood installed.
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