Even though very few people are watching my videos right now, I would like to apologize for the American flag that had fallen on the ground during my video. I only realized it when I was editing my video. The flag has since been properly retired.
Thank you for the post about your flag, that was very respectful thing to do and I as well as any American watching your videos really appreciate brother , keep up the good work bro your videos rock!!!!
Hey Phil, I just picked up a 90 blazer this past weekend and stumbled onto your videos. I'm looking forward to watching upcoming episodes. I've already started removing my newer grille, headlight and rad support to replace with an 83-84 dual headlight unit. And would like to have a 5.3L ls based engine in there by the end of the summer. As for the flag. I was a Color Guard while I was in the Marine Corps and unfortunately had the colors hit the deck once. Now I'd always heard that you need to destroy or burn them if they do but after resourcing and asking several personnel we discovered that that is not the case. There is no regulation saying that you have to retire, destroy or burn the flag if it hits the ground. Atleast in the Corps
+Beau Granbois First, congratulations on the new blazer. I have some bad news about upcoming videos, but I will cover all of that in my next video that should be coming out soon. I really like the idea of putting in a 5.3. Please shoot some video (no matter what the quality is) of the engine swap. That is something I would really like to see. Most importantly, thank you for your service in the Corps. I appreciate the information about not having to retire a flag. I should have done more research, but I was simply going off what was in my old Boy Scout handbook (cheesy, but I thought it was a reliable source).
Phil - about how heavy would you estimate that tailgate? I'm staring at mine right now contemplating my ability to do this job alone. I'll probably have it off by the time you can reply, but it might be helpful for the next person. Thanks.
+Chris Jones Thanks for the question. There are things that are heavy and things that are just awkward to lift. Unfortunately, this one is both (in my opinion). I would ask a friend, neighbor, or family member to give you a hand with it. You will only need them for a couple minutes. Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
How do the brackets to the tailgate attach though? Is there a nut up in there or do they just thread into the frame? I'm trying to attach a tailgate to my 82 jimmy but I didn't disassemble it myself so I'm not sure how exactly it attaches. I don't see how I could get a nut in that space they feed into so I assume they thread into the frame.
+MyChemMistress I truly apologize for that. I am embarrassed that I let that happen. I assure you that, as soon as I realized what I had done, I picked up the flag and then later retired it.
madTurk, is the window stuck open? if so, you are going to have to remove the access panel from inside the truck, disconnect the (blue?) cable that runs from the motor to the regulator, and use a power drill to spin the inner cable and lower the window. good luck!
Those second generation Chevrolet K5 Blazers & GMC Jimmys were produced from 1973 through 1991. Same with the seventh generation Suburbans & third generation C/K series pickups except the regular cab pickups were discontinued in 1987, but just the half ton & three quarter ton models, & the one ton models were discontinued in 1989. In 1987, the C/K series was dropped & changed to R/V series to make a distinction between them & the upcoming fourth generation C/K series pickups for the 1988 model year & help avoid confusion with the two different body designs. Also 1987 was the first year for gasoline fuel injected motors. 1980 was the first year for square shaped headlamps & last year for round shaped headlamps. The square shaped headlamps came standard on models with the Silverado & Sierra Classic trim levels & optional on models with the other trim levels.
You and I are in the same boat on this. I did not notice it until after I had shot the video, and I was mortified. That flag has since been properly retired.
I could not agree more. I did not notice that until after the video was shot. I tried to address this with a comment to my video, but I respect your concern.
Even though very few people are watching my videos right now, I would like to apologize for the American flag that had fallen on the ground during my video. I only realized it when I was editing my video. The flag has since been properly retired.
Didn't notice till you said it, thank you for taking care of it
I was just heading to the comments to say something.
Thank you for the post about your flag, that was very respectful thing to do and I as well as any American watching your videos really appreciate brother , keep up the good work bro your videos rock!!!!
You'll get more viewers. Thank you for posting these videos, I just recently acquired my 85 Jimmy and enjoy seeing what I'll be getting into .
+KokoTheNinjaQueen Wow! Didn't realize that my niece was logged on, lol. I am neither Koko nor a ninja queen.
+KokoTheNinjaQueen I have a feeling this will be my favorite comment for a long time.
Thats awesome man you and dad redo her that will be something to hold on to for a life time me and my pop do shit like that all the time
Where would a guy find replacement hinges, I can't find the hing style, just the old cup style
Looking good my friend!!
You look like Eminem right now ❤️😂😂😂
Great Video. Thanks!
awesome thanks for your help
Hey Phil, I just picked up a 90 blazer this past weekend and stumbled onto your videos. I'm looking forward to watching upcoming episodes. I've already started removing my newer grille, headlight and rad support to replace with an 83-84 dual headlight unit. And would like to have a 5.3L ls based engine in there by the end of the summer. As for the flag. I was a Color Guard while I was in the Marine Corps and unfortunately had the colors hit the deck once. Now I'd always heard that you need to destroy or burn them if they do but after resourcing and asking several personnel we discovered that that is not the case. There is no regulation saying that you have to retire, destroy or burn the flag if it hits the ground. Atleast in the Corps
+Beau Granbois First, congratulations on the new blazer. I have some bad news about upcoming videos, but I will cover all of that in my next video that should be coming out soon. I really like the idea of putting in a 5.3. Please shoot some video (no matter what the quality is) of the engine swap. That is something I would really like to see.
Most importantly, thank you for your service in the Corps. I appreciate the information about not having to retire a flag. I should have done more research, but I was simply going off what was in my old Boy Scout handbook (cheesy, but I thought it was a reliable source).
Vary good.
Hello, cool videos I'm wondering if you could tell me how to to unlock my k5 tailgate because I've lost my keys ? Thanks
Phil - about how heavy would you estimate that tailgate? I'm staring at mine right now contemplating my ability to do this job alone.
I'll probably have it off by the time you can reply, but it might be helpful for the next person. Thanks.
+Chris Jones Thanks for the question. There are things that are heavy and things that are just awkward to lift. Unfortunately, this one is both (in my opinion). I would ask a friend, neighbor, or family member to give you a hand with it. You will only need them for a couple minutes. Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
I waited for a friend. I don't have a weight for this, but it's not a one person job. Thanks for the video, it made removal much easier.
How’d you get torsion today off? Nobody ever shows that part.
How do the brackets to the tailgate attach though? Is there a nut up in there or do they just thread into the frame?
I'm trying to attach a tailgate to my 82 jimmy but I didn't disassemble it myself so I'm not sure how exactly it attaches. I don't see how I could get a nut in that space they feed into so I assume they thread into the frame.
Your video is very helpful. Thank you !
I can't stop looking at the flag laying on the ground.
+MyChemMistress I truly apologize for that. I am embarrassed that I let that happen. I assure you that, as soon as I realized what I had done, I picked up the flag and then later retired it.
hey phil to fix regulator or before anything how possibly can put window down?? motor wont work and gate wont open
madTurk, is the window stuck open? if so, you are going to have to remove the access panel from inside the truck, disconnect the (blue?) cable that runs from the motor to the regulator, and use a power drill to spin the inner cable and lower the window. good luck!
i seen that wideo and i dont have the blue cable :}} i forced the regulator to get the window down but it didnt work either lol
How did you get the torque rod off?
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Those second generation Chevrolet K5 Blazers & GMC Jimmys were produced from 1973 through 1991. Same with the seventh generation Suburbans & third generation C/K series pickups except the regular cab pickups were discontinued in 1987, but just the half ton & three quarter ton models, & the one ton models were discontinued in 1989. In 1987, the C/K series was dropped & changed to R/V series to make a distinction between them & the upcoming fourth generation C/K series pickups for the 1988 model year & help avoid confusion with the two different body designs. Also 1987 was the first year for gasoline fuel injected motors. 1980 was the first year for square shaped headlamps & last year for round shaped headlamps. The square shaped headlamps came standard on models with the Silverado & Sierra Classic trim levels & optional on models with the other trim levels.
dads earmuffs wont work...on his cheeks
you should talk about getting window down first think so
not likin that flag layin on the ground
You and I are in the same boat on this. I did not notice it until after I had shot the video, and I was mortified. That flag has since been properly retired.
The flag on the ground is a big NONO to keep watching..
I could not agree more. I did not notice that until after the video was shot. I tried to address this with a comment to my video, but I respect your concern.
If I were you, I would remove this video. No one like to look at the flag on the ground.