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    Roof Sheet Metal

    Follow up to my previous reply. After using the crude technique I described in my previous reply and pics, I also had to cut an access panel into the interior roof skin which allowed me to bang out the remaining dents in the outer roof skin and spray Eastwood chassis paint with the provided long...
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    Where can I buy ‘83 K5 high headrest bucket seat foam? Can’t find!

    So, after much frustration, research, your replies and from talking to an upholstery professional, it is true that the seat frame that came out of my Blazer is not original to my ‘83 Blazer and is likely from a ‘70’s Blazer and cannot be re-foamed because the foam was originally sprayed on or...
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    Beware- LMC Blazer seat upholstery/foam mismatch

    I ordered bucket seat vinyl upholstery and seat foam from LMC Truck for my ‘83 K5. Beware that LMC lists the vinyl for ‘78-‘87 models and the foam cushion set for ‘78-‘86 models but the two are NOT compatible (see photos). The vinyl was correct with a more rectangular head rest shape but the...
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    Where can I buy ‘83 K5 high headrest bucket seat foam? Can’t find!

    I’m restoring the high headrest bucket seats in my ’83 K5. I ordered new black vinyl upholstery and seat foam from LMC. The upholstery seems correct but the seat foam does not fit the frame and has more angled sides of the headrest than the original buckets. I called LMC and confirmed that I...
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    K5: LMC vinyl flooring underlayment recommendations?

    I found the Jegs tiles but are 1/16” thick. I would like at least 1/4” thick padded product with an adhesive backing that will stick to the textured Lizard skin heat barrier that I sprayed on. I’m going to experiment with a Yoga mat or camping sleep pad and put double sided tape on it. Any other...
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    K5: LMC vinyl flooring underlayment recommendations?

    1lejohn, I can’t seem to find it on Jegs. Please send a link.
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    K5: LMC vinyl flooring underlayment recommendations?

    ‘83 K5: I will be installing the LMC vinyl (MIP) flooring and would like to know alternatives to the underlayment insulation that was provided with the vinyl flooring. I have already sprayed Lizard skin ceramic thermal coating on the floor and I don’t necessarily need to have a sound deadening...
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    New crate engine oil priming/ ignition timing impact if the distributor is mis-installed

    Great advice! Thank you all so much!
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    New crate engine oil priming/ ignition timing impact if the distributor is mis-installed

    I’ll be installing a new GM crate 350 into my ‘83 Blazer soon. While the engine is on the stand, I’ll need to pull the distributor to prime the oil system. I’ve not done this before although I’ve watched videos of the process. I’m just curious how the engine will operate in the truck if I don’t...
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    Air compressor good quality hose recommendations? Not as simple a request as you might think.

    Thanks! I have been reading reviews on different hoses listed on Amazon. I pay more attention to the bad reviews instead of the good reviews. People complain that the fittings tend to blow off the Goodyear/Continental hoses along with other types and brands of hoses. I think I’ll take your...
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    Air compressor good quality hose recommendations? Not as simple a request as you might think.

    I am in need of recommendations on a very good quality compressor air hose. I bought a hose reel with a brown 3/8” /250 psi hose from Harbor Freight about a year ago. The hose sucks (blows, rather) and has developed many leaks of which I have had to continually make the hose shorter by cutting...
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    Thanks for all your replies. I just wish the DMV was as timely and responsive as my squarebody brothers! Lol!
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    So, since it is exempt, I could reset the odometer or install a new odometer with 0 miles to coincide with 0 miles engine and drivetrain.
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    Actually, I got a hold of the county Vehicle Registration department and explained my situation. They said to remind the state inspection place that my Blazer is exempt and the renewed registration would indicate that, as well.
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    I have completely restored the Blazer with all new drivetrain. In Texas, reporting the miles is required however, I once bought a ‘68 Cutlass fully restored in Michigan and in that state the odometer can be reset to 0 miles and can be reported as such for registration purposes with documented...
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    So, if I decide to install a new gauge to coincide with the new engine what miles do I report for inspection/registration purposes? 0 miles (on new gauge) or the old odometer reading? When I had my ‘86 C10 inspected, it had new New Vintage digital gauges that weren’t yet calibrated and didn’t...
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    I will soon be installing a new crate engine into my ‘83 Blazer (restoration near completion) with the original odometer. What is the best way to begin tracking the miles driven with the new engine? Can/should I reset the odometer to match the new engine and if so, how and is it legal in this...
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    Xenon 8400 Fender Flares- TERRIBLE QUALITY and Customer Service

    So, I’m coming to the end of my ‘83 K5 Blazer multi-year restoration/build. I had been interested in Xenon 8400 squarebody fender flares for a year and was ready to purchase them since they look great (online), made to order, are unique looking and made in America (Round Rock, TX). Prior to...
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    Alternatives for seal sealer that dries fast and paintable??? Need quick responses!

    Thank you everyone for the quick replies!
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    Alternatives for seal sealer that dries fast and paintable??? Need quick responses!

    I’m in the process of painting my K5 but found a seam that needs seam sealer but don’t have time to wait days for it to dry. What is a good alternative for seam sealer that seals well, dries fast and is primer/paintable? Thanks!
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    ‘83 Blazer soft topper/cage and canvas?

    Yep, it was my thought also that it was homemade. Looks good! I’m trying to design my own similar to that but there are a lot of considerations to be made. Thanks!
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    DIY spray coatings “garage test” review- Dupli-Color Sound Dampening, Dupli-Color Truck Bedliner, Rugged Restore Barricade Truck Bedliner

    Review of “garage test” of 3 DIY automotive spray coatings without “lab standards” applied on non coated/non prepped sheet metal. Dupli-Color (“DC” from here on) Premium Undercoating/ Sound Dampening/“High-Build Formula/ Protective, Paintable Rubberized Finish/ Solvent Based”, 15 ounce spray...
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    ‘83 Blazer soft topper/cage and canvas?

    See photo attached of a Blazer I found online. I’m trying to understand what is covering the bed. Look closely, is it a soft topper underneath a canvas cover that is snapped onto a roll cage that mounts to the cab? It looks cool and I would like to do something similar but that also has to be...
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    Prep/paint metal dash recommendations???

    I went ahead and sprayed the dash and cab with the same 2K primer surfacer that I used on the body. It went on pretty flat and will only require buffing with grey or red scotchbrite.
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    Prep/paint metal dash recommendations???

    ‘83 K5 Blazer: seeking best practices on prepping/ priming/ painting metal dash. My windshield is out, all dash metal is exposed, the exterior is primed and ready for paint, the floor has been coated with Lizard Skin. The dash metal currently has old paint on it. Just wanting to know if I should...

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