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87 K5 Build...Hmmm, whats that Ryoken up to? stay tuned...

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Yes I knew there were actually three panels involved in replacing that rear section of the floor. From the drop at the rear seat to the tailpan there are three sections one in front of the wheel wells, and then the two between the wheel wells. This is a factor in why I like your design, plus it is smooth to allow me to sleep back there. And with the angle iron you can add tie downs for cargo easily inside the vehicle. Since this section appears to be my worst for rust, seeing how others are doing it is a big plus for me. Thanks for the info.
 
nad said:
I was wondering the exact same thing as Avery. Although, it is nice to see that someone is focusing on more than just axles, tires, suspension, etc. I like what you're doing with your Blazer, and I wish I would've gone that route when doing my floor instead of cutting tedious patches to patch every rust spot.

Great work, and every time I show one of my friends your gauge setup pictures, their jaws drop. Amazing setup, and it's great to see someone focusing on the little details that matter :D
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Thanks mang, you guys always keep me motivated.... :D If I was rich and retired, you'd see some really cool stuff! :doah: :haha:

I think once I get the running gear done, some tube bumpers and such, it'll make the prior projects that much cooler and worthwhile...

On a sidenote, as soon as I get the a$$end painted, I'm gonna start on the dash mold again.. So hopefully by next week, I'll be going full-bore on getting it into production.... :D
 
lectric80 said:
Yes I knew there were actually three panels involved in replacing that rear section of the floor. From the drop at the rear seat to the tailpan there are three sections one in front of the wheel wells, and then the two between the wheel wells. This is a factor in why I like your design, plus it is smooth to allow me to sleep back there. And with the angle iron you can add tie downs for cargo easily inside the vehicle. Since this section appears to be my worst for rust, seeing how others are doing it is a big plus for me. Thanks for the info.
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woah, quick reply! mornin bud.... :D

When ya tackle it, gimme a holla and we can go into more detail on it... I'm pretty pleased with how it's coming out...
 
ryoken said:
On a sidenote, as soon as I get the a$$end painted, I'm gonna start on the dash mold again.. So hopefully by next week, I'll be going full-bore on getting it into production.... :D
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YeeHaw. Make sure you give us a little warning to put some cash aside. Awh, who am I kidding, I'd sell a kidney if need be. :wink1:
 
mini_mull said:
YeeHaw. Make sure you give us a little warning to put some cash aside. Awh, who am I kidding, I'd sell a kidney if need be. :wink1:
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x2.... I want one of those dashes!
 
Paul about your "grill" I belive you said you wanted to use expanded metal for that is that correct? If so how do you plan on doing it?

Balzer
 
original balzer said:
Paul about your "grill" I belive you said you wanted to use expanded metal for that is that correct? If so how do you plan on doing it?

Balzer
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I decided to do the expanded metal grill a couple of years ago, but I want to do a round-headlight conversion first (I have an '86 K5).

My plan was to use angle iron for the outer frame. The curves on the corners may be a little tricky, but by no means impossible. One of the sides of the angle iron would face outward, with the 90* bend forming the perimeter. It'd probably be built in at least 2 sections, joined in the middle. I'm not sure if the pre-'80 has a peak in the center like my '86 does, so the previous sentence was based on what I have now. If it does have the peak, the center area where the two sections are joined would be cleanly mitered, then ground smooth.

The expanded steel would be welded into the angle iron frame from behind, so that no exposed edges would be seen. Then I'd drill and tap the perimeter of the frame for mounting with machine screws.

Lastly, I'd love to get a black crackle finish...sort of a rough, porous texture, like what I have on my main Zippo lighter, baked onto it. The headlight trim would have the same finish to complete the look.
 
There is no peak in the center of the grille. At least based on what I can see from my 80 (last year of the old style). It is basically as flat as you can get. Like driving a brick wall down the road.
 
lectric80 said:
There is no peak in the center of the grille. At least based on what I can see from my 80 (last year of the old style). It is basically as flat as you can get. Like driving a brick wall down the road.
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Even better, and even easier! :D
 
lectric80 said:
Like driving a brick wall down the road.
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nice :haha:


My intentions for the expanded steel grill go like this.... I'm taking 5/16's round rod and trimming out the entire outer edge of the expanded steel with it.... If you can imagine it, the backside of the expanded steel will be even with the back of the round rod. This will allow the round rod to be raised above the expanded steel in the front... I'm betting thats gonna be some tedious mig work! :doah: :haha:

Then I'm gonna add some small tabs to the inside edge of the round rod at my mounting points around the perimeter.. I'm pretty certain at this point that I'll be ditching the lower valance... I'll mod the grill and frame as needed when I tuck a winch in there.. Oh, and the grill will be the same semi black as the tube bumpers, sliders, etc....
 
Yours is newer than mine so tucking the winch is a pretty cool idea. Since I just picked up an 8274, I don't want to cut that much of my grille to tuck it in. Plus I am thinking of a way to add a small electric fan for trans cooler, for future plans (OD trans).
 
That rear floor fron angle iron and flat sheet is just killer :bow:

I've been thinking that what would be the easiest way to make new floor to replace that rotten one my Suburban, and there it was. Thanks for great idea!

Keep up the good work :thumb:
 
For anyone interested, I did my expanded grill out of aluminum. It was extremely easy to work with, the curves could be matched flawlessly, and it will never rust.

I also did mine with NO welding. I used two part epoxy to 'fill in' the expanded metal in a few spots where I drilled and affixed aluminum angle as mounting tabs.

I'll post some pics tomorrow if anyone is interested.
 
fireplug said:
For anyone interested, I did my expanded grill out of aluminum. It was extremely easy to work with, the curves could be matched flawlessly, and it will never rust.

I also did mine with NO welding. I used two part epoxy to 'fill in' the expanded metal in a few spots where I drilled and affixed aluminum angle as mounting tabs.

I'll post some pics tomorrow if anyone is interested.
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Please do!
 
fireplug said:
For anyone interested, I did my expanded grill out of aluminum. It was extremely easy to work with, the curves could be matched flawlessly, and it will never rust.

I also did mine with NO welding. I used two part epoxy to 'fill in' the expanded metal in a few spots where I drilled and affixed aluminum angle as mounting tabs.

I'll post some pics tomorrow if anyone is interested.
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Feel free... It does pertain to a project that I'll have in this thread at some point... I'll be curious, tho I'm committed to the steel, being as it and the round rod are down in the garage...

Should be a simple project... I just need to put it off for awhile so I can get going on the dash mold... I'm also waiting to pick up a pair of new fenders first as mine are smashed up at the front a tad...

I'm sure I can drag us back on topic with more pics... :wink1:
 
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