TxK5BlazerMAN
Registered Member
Alright,
I finally did it! I just turned 30 and decided that I was going to go for it and Sold my 2004 F-150 Lariat Supercrew, for $8500 and found the type of Blazer I have been wanting since Highschool. Found the truck below on Craigslist guy was asking $10,000. This was the best looking one in Texas I could find IMHO in the two months I was looking. The saturday after Thanksgiving, I drove up to Mabank Tx about 3.5 hrs from Houston, to test drive it. The Guy was pretty up front about the issues it had, including a transmission leak. I test drove it for about 30 minutes and did not detect any issues. I talked him down to 6500 Dollars. Well about halfway home to Houston, truck broke down on me, I believe it had to do with an Electrical Short, leading to the Holley Blue fuel pump.
I have roadside assistance through my insurance so I got it towed to my in laws automotive shop in Houston. They are going to see about fixing the transmission leak, and Fuel pump electrical issues. I would do some of this work myself, mainly due to the fuel pump, but decided since it was going anyway to let them handle it.
Plus I need it done quickly as I am down to one vehicle, My 2009 Honda Accord, I bought for the wife.
Anyway some specifics about it.
Unfortunately equipped with a 1992 305 from a Camaro. I plan to upgrade in the future to a new 350 with EFI.
700R4 Transmission and Engine was supposed to rebuilt 4 years ago, and the the engine transmission are supposed to have 8500 miles on it only in the 4 years he had owned it. This is reflected on the working odometer.
6" Pro Comp Suspension lift- Plan to keep
37" Nitto Mud Grappler Tires
Electric Fan,
Longtube Headers,
Edelbrock intake
Magnaflow Muffler Duals out back
A/C Working but seems a bit underpowered
All Engine accessories replaced
Steering Stabilizer
Newer CD Player
New Window Regulators and window seals in front
Has updated(slightly newer Interior) Im still trying to figure which vehicle its out of exactly..lol
My Goals are to actually Modernize the vehicle but keep its Rugged looks that I have always liked.
This will include in the Future:
New (non-rebuild Engine and Transmission 350)
Upgrading the Guages (Speedometer/Odometer and Instrument guages)
New Dash Possibly with some Custom Modifications
Most likely front captains chairs will be recovered with Leather.
Rear Bench Seat will be Replaced with 3rd row leather seat from Suburban/Tahoe/Escalade and Modifications made.
Dynamat and install good insulation wear needed and add carpet to Front and Passenger areas. I will keep the Rear with just Rhino Liner, as I like the look back there.
As this will be a daily driver, I will be selling the 37" Mud Grapplers and Getting some 35" Trail type tires, also to reduce the road noise.
Other misc. Touches of Leather and trim to increase interior luxury.
Other Items as I go. I plan to replace older parts as the budget allows.
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I finally did it! I just turned 30 and decided that I was going to go for it and Sold my 2004 F-150 Lariat Supercrew, for $8500 and found the type of Blazer I have been wanting since Highschool. Found the truck below on Craigslist guy was asking $10,000. This was the best looking one in Texas I could find IMHO in the two months I was looking. The saturday after Thanksgiving, I drove up to Mabank Tx about 3.5 hrs from Houston, to test drive it. The Guy was pretty up front about the issues it had, including a transmission leak. I test drove it for about 30 minutes and did not detect any issues. I talked him down to 6500 Dollars. Well about halfway home to Houston, truck broke down on me, I believe it had to do with an Electrical Short, leading to the Holley Blue fuel pump.
I have roadside assistance through my insurance so I got it towed to my in laws automotive shop in Houston. They are going to see about fixing the transmission leak, and Fuel pump electrical issues. I would do some of this work myself, mainly due to the fuel pump, but decided since it was going anyway to let them handle it. Plus I need it done quickly as I am down to one vehicle, My 2009 Honda Accord, I bought for the wife.
Anyway some specifics about it.
Unfortunately equipped with a 1992 305 from a Camaro. I plan to upgrade in the future to a new 350 with EFI.
700R4 Transmission and Engine was supposed to rebuilt 4 years ago, and the the engine transmission are supposed to have 8500 miles on it only in the 4 years he had owned it. This is reflected on the working odometer.
6" Pro Comp Suspension lift- Plan to keep
37" Nitto Mud Grappler Tires
Electric Fan,
Longtube Headers,
Edelbrock intake
Magnaflow Muffler Duals out back
A/C Working but seems a bit underpowered
All Engine accessories replaced
Steering Stabilizer
Newer CD Player
New Window Regulators and window seals in front
Has updated(slightly newer Interior) Im still trying to figure which vehicle its out of exactly..lol
My Goals are to actually Modernize the vehicle but keep its Rugged looks that I have always liked.
This will include in the Future:
New (non-rebuild Engine and Transmission 350)
Upgrading the Guages (Speedometer/Odometer and Instrument guages)
New Dash Possibly with some Custom Modifications
Most likely front captains chairs will be recovered with Leather.
Rear Bench Seat will be Replaced with 3rd row leather seat from Suburban/Tahoe/Escalade and Modifications made.
Dynamat and install good insulation wear needed and add carpet to Front and Passenger areas. I will keep the Rear with just Rhino Liner, as I like the look back there.
As this will be a daily driver, I will be selling the 37" Mud Grapplers and Getting some 35" Trail type tires, also to reduce the road noise.
Other misc. Touches of Leather and trim to increase interior luxury.
Other Items as I go. I plan to replace older parts as the budget allows.
