‘76 K5 LS swap fiberglass body

[Chief Brody]

If you want OEM original materials these guys have it:

https://smsautofabrics.com/

Example: https://smsautofabrics.com/collections/1976-chevrolet/products/1976-chevrolet-cloth-76-6417

 

[Asherk5]

Thanks Brody. That is where we are getting the plaid from. Boy are they proud of that stuff

 

[Chief Brody]

Thanks Brody. That is where we are getting the plaid from. Boy are they proud of that stuff

I know, but when I was doing mine, to actually have the original vinyl from a an original factory bolt was the most incredible thing. I couldn't believe I was holding it in my hands. The stampings on the back of the material are correct. Amazing that anyone would even think to save that old cloth, much less buy up all the old Detroit stock.
Back in 2010 I don't remember it being a lot more than the already made seat sets you could get online...but you had to pay an upholstery guy to sew it up for you in addition.
I imagine it it a lot more expensive now.

 

[Asherk5]

Realized it’s been a while since I posted so here is the latest progress on blazer 2. Got the front axle and suspension swapped. Got doors put back together and all the glass reinstalled. Put some of the interior back together also. It runs under its own power with a gas can.

 

[Asherk5]

Also made and installed some blazer wall art.

 

[Asherk5]

some progress made over the winter. last year we realized that the 4L60E wasnt very happy with 31" tires and 3.07 gears (was at 1400 RPM in 3rd at 60 MPH). rebuilt rear axle with Posi and front axle with 4.10's and crossover steering. when doing the crossover steering, i realized i did not build my engine cradle far enough back so it had to get modified. now i am working on running board mounts.

I picked up some gently used 33 all terrains last fall and while the tires were off, i had the rims painted to match the white on the 2-tone. the removable top got painted and working to put all new weather stripping in it. Pics of all this yet to come!