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brockmub
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I'll Try Again
So I've been hesitant to do any more work on the Blazer for fear that I've bitten too much off. However, I did finish getting the shocks mounted and cleaned up some of the interior "accessories".
Here is a good pic of the new set of shocks. The left side was a bugger to get off but we found room between the body and the gas tank.
After the shocks were done I started removing the misc wires that were hanging down around my feet and in the engine bay. There was a CB speaker, Kmart fog lights, illuminated switch, 5 ice bag metal ties, and a steering column tach. I might pull the fuses out of the wiring but I'm sure that I'm going to pitch the rest. While working under the dash, I tapped the radio, and noticed........
It's an 8-track!!! Now I have to finish this project. In the engine bay, I also looked at the AC compressor and got the feeling that it should come off too if I'm going to do any engine work.
So what should be my next step with the Blazer?
1. Engine - Have the engine checked to see if it's worth rebuilding
1a. If it's good - build a 383 Stroker - proceed to step 2
1b. If it's good - rebuild the 350 - proceed to step 2
1b. If it's bad - drive it till it grenades and sell it for parts/scrap - find a new project
2. Interior -
2a. Tear out the interior and rhino line it so I don't have to drive with the top on all summer.
2b. Replace the "Pearl" interior back to stock
2c. Replace the interior with a new Chevy interior and a van Quick release back bench seat so I can haul more when I need it.
3. Exterior - floors, quarters, doors are all rusted through.... Top - solid
3a. replace steal back to factory look
3b. replace steal/rusty quarters with Fiberglass
3c. borrow a neighbors cutting tool and welder to cut out the wheels and weld up the holes in the floor
Any thoughts????
So I've been hesitant to do any more work on the Blazer for fear that I've bitten too much off. However, I did finish getting the shocks mounted and cleaned up some of the interior "accessories".
Here is a good pic of the new set of shocks. The left side was a bugger to get off but we found room between the body and the gas tank.
After the shocks were done I started removing the misc wires that were hanging down around my feet and in the engine bay. There was a CB speaker, Kmart fog lights, illuminated switch, 5 ice bag metal ties, and a steering column tach. I might pull the fuses out of the wiring but I'm sure that I'm going to pitch the rest. While working under the dash, I tapped the radio, and noticed........
It's an 8-track!!! Now I have to finish this project. In the engine bay, I also looked at the AC compressor and got the feeling that it should come off too if I'm going to do any engine work.
So what should be my next step with the Blazer?
1. Engine - Have the engine checked to see if it's worth rebuilding
1a. If it's good - build a 383 Stroker - proceed to step 2
1b. If it's good - rebuild the 350 - proceed to step 2
1b. If it's bad - drive it till it grenades and sell it for parts/scrap - find a new project
2. Interior -
2a. Tear out the interior and rhino line it so I don't have to drive with the top on all summer.
2b. Replace the "Pearl" interior back to stock
2c. Replace the interior with a new Chevy interior and a van Quick release back bench seat so I can haul more when I need it.
3. Exterior - floors, quarters, doors are all rusted through.... Top - solid
3a. replace steal back to factory look
3b. replace steal/rusty quarters with Fiberglass
3c. borrow a neighbors cutting tool and welder to cut out the wheels and weld up the holes in the floor
Any thoughts????
Jason4x4
1/2 ton status
umm, leave the a/c compressor and convert it for On Board Air!!!
^^ second that
Agreed on that nice to see the bug working into your blood nicely! Keep having fun at it.
Start off the body work by boatsiding that sucker. That'll get rid of those problematic rust areas.
Then follow up with a rattle-can paint job, cuz I always figure paint is only temporary anyway.
I also agree on the air comp.
Then follow up with a rattle-can paint job, cuz I always figure paint is only temporary anyway.I also agree on the air comp.
1: check the motor, tranny, brakes, etc and be sure you want to proceed farther.
2: change all fluids, motor, coolant, transmission, tcase, and axles.
3: fix any safety issues. ie brakes, steering, bearings, etc.
4: you need some body work
a) strip the interior
b) fix sheetmetal
c) install interior or spray bedliner
5: lift, modify, ect.
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brockmub
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I will keep the AC compressor but am worried that it was diconnected for a reason. Chances are that it just needed to be rechared and hopefully not that it had seized tight. Really all I would need would be the compressor and a tank if I wanted one, right? I'll probably still remove it for now until I get a better understanding of what state the motor is in. I'm thinking about labeling a crate "stuff I don't need now but later" and start pitching stuff in it.
You need four boxes
1.) Things to put back on.
2.) Things to pitch.
3.) Things to fix.
4.) The WTF box
Remember if you don't have extra parts when you put it back together you didn't do any thing wrong.
1.) Things to put back on.
2.) Things to pitch.
3.) Things to fix.
4.) The WTF box
Remember if you don't have extra parts when you put it back together you didn't do any thing wrong.
Looks like an old york compressor, great for onboard air! Try putting 12 volts to it's clutch and see if it turns. If it does, chances are it'll be just fine!
VERY true.You need four boxes
1.) Things to put back on.
2.) Things to pitch.
3.) Things to fix.
4.) The WTF box
Fixed it for ya.Remember if you don't have extra parts when you put it back together you did something wrong.
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brockmub
Guest
Yeah... I agree. 4 crates would be nice. I'd be curious to find out how much weight I save. Probably not much if any. Especially if I add the big tires that I want.
Slapperbar
Retired Navy NDT Examiner
No matter how much you cut, it'll gain weight.
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brockmub
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Now that the holidays are over, I've go the time to work on the Blazer again. It's been a while and I really needed to figure out what direction to go with the truck. So I've decided to recreate the Cheap Truck Challenge that Peterson's 4 Wheel and Off Road ran at on time in their mag. However, I'm going to put a twist on it, the challenge will be to:
1. Build a $1500 truck
2. Drive 1500 miles
3. Live/Survive in the Blazer for a week
4. Do some moderate wheeling
So it's the Ultimate Adventure meets the Cheap Truck or as I'm going to call it, "The Ultimate Cheap Adventure Truck Challenge". My brother and I are going to drive from Sioux Falls, SD to Colorado Springs, CO and back again. Should be just over 1500 miles by the time we are done.
Am I nuts? I'll be posting a few pics as I get the truck back in the shop. I'll also post my budget and expenses.
1. Build a $1500 truck
2. Drive 1500 miles
3. Live/Survive in the Blazer for a week
4. Do some moderate wheeling
So it's the Ultimate Adventure meets the Cheap Truck or as I'm going to call it, "The Ultimate Cheap Adventure Truck Challenge". My brother and I are going to drive from Sioux Falls, SD to Colorado Springs, CO and back again. Should be just over 1500 miles by the time we are done.
Am I nuts?
I'll be posting a few pics as I get the truck back in the shop. I'll also post my budget and expenses.
GsxrMike
1/2 ton status
Just make sure you save some of that $1500 for a tow truck if you are wrong! LOL! Truck looks sweet! I wish I had a full convertable!
pauly383
Daddy383
I tossed those shock spacers . I let the shock move for flexing on a wide sleeve . Doesn't bother it all normal driving , and I don't eat the upper bushings up at all either 
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brockmub
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As dumb as it sounds I have a aaa membership that I never use. So I'm banking on that to bail me out.
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brockmub
Guest
On the spacers...
You know, I had that idea recently. But I think I'll still leave them in considering the amount of road driving I'll do. Ultimately for the best flex wouldn't you want a ball joint right there, I suppose most serious rock crawlers do.
Right now I'll be keeping the build as simple as possible so I can find parts any where from here to CO. No ultra flexing, ball joint, suspension for me. Great idea on the spacers though. I'll keep it in mind.
You know, I had that idea recently. But I think I'll still leave them in considering the amount of road driving I'll do. Ultimately for the best flex wouldn't you want a ball joint right there, I suppose most serious rock crawlers do.
Right now I'll be keeping the build as simple as possible so I can find parts any where from here to CO. No ultra flexing, ball joint, suspension for me. Great idea on the spacers though. I'll keep it in mind.
bp71k5
3/4 ton status
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It sounds like a fun challenge. I'd say to take it slow and enjoy driving it before making any huge changes or gutting anything. Make the small and simple changes first so the thing doesn't end up in 1000's of pieces in the garage for 3 years straight.
It sounds like a fun challenge. I'd say to take it slow and enjoy driving it before making any huge changes or gutting anything. Make the small and simple changes first so the thing doesn't end up in 1000's of pieces in the garage for 3 years straight.
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brockmub
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No doubt I'll be driving the Blazer a lot this spring and making updates only as time permits. Just like a lot of people, I dont have a dedicated shop to store my pieces in, so if I can't do it out in the street or in the garage in a weekend it's going to wait. Plus a rig like this would not be a good frame off resto candidate because it's so far gone rust wise.
