Forgot to add this, check out these limit straps
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Piecing together a full vert! (This Blows)
- Thread starter Rugby_7
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I got some left over strap material like that, maybe I should build some too....NOT!!!Forgot to add this, check out these limit straps
HaHa from what I could tell they looked like stock springs, dont know how much flex they were getting out of that rear end
Took advantage of the nice weather to blast and paint the frame.
looks good.
I never understand why anyone would think it's OK to paint axles an obnoxious color like yellow
I never understand why anyone would think it's OK to paint axles an obnoxious color like yellow
What type of blaster did you use? I'm hope to have mine blasted by winter.
Used a friends Harbor Freight one. It did alright, but my frame wasn't too bad to begin with. If the frame was really rusty it probably wouldn't have went as well.
the pressure pot deal?
Yup that one
I was quoted 200 to do the whole frame. Probably going to go that route instead
$200 not that bad. Everything I found around here was alot more. I think they would do a better job too.
Or i'll just wire wheel it and call it done. It will probably be snowing / salt when I can get it blasted. We shall see what happens. Need to get my hoist in first.
Made a bunch of headway on the blazer! I ordered some stainless steel prebent brake lines from inline tube. Also got their disc brake proportioning valve. Was a pretty easy install. Would have been easier without the engine crossmember in.
Did some laying out of crossmembers to compare
I installed a shin catcher. Found out the ruffstuff 6" shackles make good plates for the hitch.
Installed my 5.3 and 4l60e
Here is the TNA LS swap engine mounts
Got my TBI Tank and sender
Installed the Schoenfeld 102ls1 headers. Didnt have to move the passenger side O2 bung. Must be something they updated
Ran my fuel line. I have hardline running on the frame rails and braided line to the engine and tank.
Then welded up my exhaust. Going with the Thrush welded mufflers. I like the way they sound on 5.3s just hope it doesnt get too annoying with no top.
Next step is to put the body back on. Feels good making a lot of progress!
Did some laying out of crossmembers to compare
I installed a shin catcher. Found out the ruffstuff 6" shackles make good plates for the hitch.
Installed my 5.3 and 4l60e
Here is the TNA LS swap engine mounts
Got my TBI Tank and sender
Installed the Schoenfeld 102ls1 headers. Didnt have to move the passenger side O2 bung. Must be something they updated
Ran my fuel line. I have hardline running on the frame rails and braided line to the engine and tank.
Next step is to put the body back on. Feels good making a lot of progress!
Nice! You are making some good progress. That thing will be brand new.
Thanks! Goal is to have it done and driving this time next year
Nice! I'll hafta stop by and see it.
Actually, we'll probably be in your area 2 weeks from now. You wanna show this thing off?
Sounds good to me! Let me know when. We will be out of town the 16-18
Well, that's 2 weeks from now.
We are thinking of heading to the Cheese Days fest in Monroe. Which will bring us pretty close to your location.Oh well, we'll try some other time. We pass through Madison semi-regularly, it's just a matter of diverting a few miles. We'll be heading through there Tuesday morning, but won't have much time for stopping.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
You got to be shitting me? Your going to drive, (what 6 hours) for that?
bnow48
Registered Member
Great looking build. Try to remember that Mount Rushmore was built one rock chip at a time. 
Don't Quit!
Bnow
Don't Quit!
Bnow
