hey that left rear tire is flat 
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Black Betty - Formerly Blaze the Monster Machine
- Thread starter centexk5
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1984 K5 Project for Dad and kids
Crossmember is the one that came with the blazer so assuming it’s original. Don’t think there is a tall and short foot option for a 4L80E transmission. At least not that I’ve found. I’ll probably get around the spacers when I get around to the crossmember. I never ran them on my last k5 and never had an issue with the bolts loosening up.
All 4 of them are. Only way I can get it to fit in the garage haha.hey that left rear tire is flat
I’m just happy the dang thing is in. Now to fight the transfer case in place. I really don’t want to run a body lift. Truck is a pain to get in and out of the garage as is. Need to get this in soon though so I can get the driveshafts redone.
Looks like I’m gonna need a 1/8”-3/16” spacer between the converter and flex plate to get the spacing on that correct. Nothing a washer or two won’t fix.
Next big purchase will be a GM TBI tank, sending unit, and fuel line.
Looks like I’m gonna need a 1/8”-3/16” spacer between the converter and flex plate to get the spacing on that correct. Nothing a washer or two won’t fix.
Next big purchase will be a GM TBI tank, sending unit, and fuel line.
Measure the washers with a caliper, many washers are different thicknesses, try to get 3 the same. You are shooting for ~1/8" clearance correct?
Correct. IIRC the specs are between 1/8-3-16”. And I was planning on taking my calipers to Home Depot for that reason.
Cross member is the same for all trucks.
It goes on top in the 1 ton trucks below on 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton
Few love taps from a sledge to the floor and she fit like a glove.
Yes, that is what she said.
Driveshafts are going to fit good enough for the time being. Still want to have them cut and lengthened accordingly but to get on the road they will be fine.
Yes, that is what she said.
Driveshafts are going to fit good enough for the time being. Still want to have them cut and lengthened accordingly but to get on the road they will be fine.
When’s the test drive on the trails?
I’m trying to get it running by Christmas. Maybe spring time next year it’ll be on the trails. How’s your rig running?
Good last time I drove it haha…it’s been sitting in the garage for to long…I’m moving to a new dork schedule so I should have more time to plan some trips…Id love to do a spring ride somewhere!!!
Also bout to start another project with my dad…it’s an 88 jimmy I believe…thinking bout making a nice driver with a 5.3 swap…I’ll prob do a build page on our progress
Did a few small things. Installed the injectors. Installed the battery box. Started laying out the fuel injection harness. Took inventory of what sensors and adaptors I need to order. Trying to find a place to put the coil and FPR. ECU and MSD will go in the cab under the dash.
Trying to get as much of the stuff off the floor in this room as I can because my plan is to make this my office over the winter. Tool boxes and welder will remain but there’s a lot of parts in there to install and go through. 
Back of the blazer is a good spot
That’s already filled with the stuff that goes in the blazer.
Headers could be hung? BBQ goes on patio. Vacuum in shop. You can ship the vise and stand to me, I am sure another member will speak up for the drill press. Shop tolls and ppe in cupboard, not what the tubing is spare tire mount? Not a bad mess at all.
Gotta buy bolts for the headers. Tools are staying. The tubing is the diy4x doors. There’s also power steering pump, alternator, big ass winch, driveshafts. The black stone I’m putting on the outdoor kitchen when I start that build this winter.
Not a real exciting update but making progress. Got the valve covers bolted on. Reordered header bolts 3 times cause I can’t read a tape measure but those will go on tomorrow or next day. Torque converter is bolted to the flex plate.
Was researching mounting points for the Holley ecu and stumbled across the factory build sheet.
ECU is going to fit nicely in the glovebox.
Was researching mounting points for the Holley ecu and stumbled across the factory build sheet.
ECU is going to fit nicely in the glovebox.
