Red Velvet | 1983 Chevy K5 Blazer

[83blazertexas]

Parts comin' in.

 

[83blazertexas]

Still no update on engine swap, but currently get this list of mechanical updates done.
1. Replace upper and lower ball joints and both ends of drag link
2. Get manual locking hubs, clean repack etc,
3. Replace front sway bar bushings
4. Service transfer case
5. Replace seals on transfer case
6. Service rear differential
7. Replace Brakes- Pads, rotor, shoes, cylinders, hardware
8. Replace U Joints in rear drive shaft
9. front-end alignment
10.Replace spring bushings

 

[83blazertexas]

And then these.

 

[83blazertexas]

Still no update on engine swap, but currently get this list of mechanical updates done.
1. Replace upper and lower ball joints and both ends of drag link
2. Get manual locking hubs, clean repack etc,
3. Replace front sway bar bushings
4. Service transfer case
5. Replace seals on transfer case
6. Service rear differential
7. Replace Brakes- Pads, rotor, shoes, cylinders, hardware
8. Replace U Joints in rear drive shaft
9. front-end alignment
10.Replace spring bushings

Add these to the list above:
11. Rebuild rear differential with truetrac
12. New Rear Drive Shaft
13. New Rough clunky cardan shaft
14. 4 sets of new leaf sprints

 

[83blazertexas]

Still working on the list above. All that's left is the truetrac in stall and drive shaft replacements. Springs, shocks, ball joints, U joints all done

 

[83blazertexas]

Still working on the list above. All that's left is the truetrac in stall and drive shaft replacements. Springs, shocks, ball joints, U joints all done

With all the drive train work done it drives like a new truck. Tight steering, no clunk, and the new truetrac made a huge different on how it feels taking off from a stop.

 

[83blazertexas]

As I mention in the overview this vehicle has a black wrap. It's red and white underneath. Wasn't sure what it would really be like, but turned out pretty good. See before (black) and after (red and white)

 

[83blazertexas]

New suspension, and new locking hubs

 

[83blazertexas]

83blazertexas updated The Sinner | 1983 Chevy K5 Blazer

Removed the black wrap to show it's original Red White color way.

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[Natescashmoney]

That red and white looks good. Classic

 

[83blazertexas]

Thanks natecashmoney . Now moving on to more rust repair. Rockers, floor pans, etc.

 

[Natescashmoney]

Way beyond my skill set. Good to see new life going into it though.

 

[centexk5]

That was a black vinyl wrap?

 

[83blazertexas]

That was a black vinyl wrap?

Yep. Here's a pic showing it peel away.

It was owned by a movie house and they had it wrapped. I was a bit worried about what paint would be like underneath.

 

[83blazertexas]

Man this things drives like new after all the drive train work mentioned above. I didn't realize how clunky it really was before.
Now officially going on the rust in the mid section. Front, rear floor pans, B-pillar repair, inner rockers, etc...

 

[centexk5]

I bet. I can't wait to get the new springs and bushings in mine. May actually start driving it to work.

 

[83blazertexas]

Front right floor is done. 2 layers like rear floor due to being on body mount. New body mount too.

 

[83blazertexas]

Passenger side seat belt area, b pillar underway now. Found a very old rat nest in the cross beam too.

 

[83blazertexas]

Garry's done so far:
Cut out all bad metal and clean up
Make up and weld in end of body support, rear floor cross member, upright piece joining this to body report and wheel arch repair.

Still to do:
Rear cross member, floor and inner rocker to cut out and clean up.
Make up closing panel between door and rear floor (inc. seat belt mounting)
Cut out required area of replacement floor and make replacement cross member fit.
Repair inner rocker as needed once rusted part(s) are removed. There is a panel welded in there already by prior owner, but don't know what!

Please note that the old parts were carefully cut out to checked on how bad the under layer of metal was.

 

[6872xtc]

Nice progress!
How are you cleaning, or stopping the rust on the remaining surfaces?