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great combo if you want you can buy the stuff and send it to me and ill test drive it for you:) i wouldnt be scared of the aluminum the problems of long ago are gone with quality product you should be fine

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:lol:

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Thanks my67chevytruck and welcome!

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I see how it is! Finish your truck and don't invite me to come help out anymore!

Looks good, I think I may have found a 72 2wd blazer in town that is calling my name!

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You can have a ride, but your buying the cheeseburgers now!

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you should know by now that i get no cheese!

you give me a ride, ill buy you lunch at fatjacks. deal?

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The combo of dual carbs, intake, and heads should give you a substantial power gain. Alot more than you have now! There goes the gas mileage (not that it was good to begin with)

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hi cal, sorry to bother, but what was the measurement of the width of the rear-end out of the blazer you used?.....as you see from my post, the budget build im doing might need a more narrow rear end....thanks ...max.

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Hey Max sorry to butt in...

2wd is 58"
4wd is 60"

thats at least 1999 to 2003

Brian ...:cool:

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great!...thanks entourageguy...im sure cal won't mind us bud'ng in just this once...lol..:)

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Brian beat me to it.;) It's just as he said. 2wd is 58" &
4wd is 60", it does include 1998 also. If I had to do it over, I would have went with the 4 wheel drive.

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My Dear Son, Christmas & my birthday is coming don't you know!

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The only other thing is if you are going low as in c-notch the calipers for the disc brakes will hit the box even with the 60" unless you are going to tub the box.
With the 15x7 rally wheels and 235-70 tire I had to use a 2.5" spacer for the wheel to fit.

Brian ...:cool:

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was that a subtle hint?

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With the 58", the calipers come un next to the stock leaf spring unless you run lowering blocks. I ened up using 2.5 spacers also with 10 inch wide rims. Again, if I were to do it over, I would use the 4wheel drive like you did and no spacers.

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Do you think he got the hint???

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Yes, I got the hint! Only thing is...I dont get to drive it enough for me to get you carbs heads and intake :)

Any word from Custom Classic Trucks?

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I'll let you drive it around the block.......twice!!!

There's a car show Saturday at the Clovis Toy's R Us. It's the last one this year. Come by if your not busy, I can give you the Summit Racing parts numbers for the heads. :rolleyes:

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I would come by but I have Dave's wedding. I wish I could go. There is going to be a long wait til next spring til you can show the truck again. It will give you plenty of time to save up for your new engine parts :lol:

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First of all let me say welcome!
Only the S-10 blazers from 1998 to 2003 had rear disk brakes. None of the S-10 trucks had them. There are two sizes from the Blazers, the first is 58 inches wide and that one comes from the 2 wheel drive. The second is 60 inches wide and it was on the 4 wheel drive. There is draw backs to both of them, but they can be worked through. On the 58 inch, the caliper comes slightly in contact with the rear spings in the stock location. It can be corrected by using a flip kit and using 2 inch lowering blocks with a C-notch or use a four link in the rear. The 60 inch also has problem. The calipers will hit the bed sides and have to be notched to clear the caliper. This is what entourageguy had to with his and he also used a 4 link. I used the spacer so I could use the 2 wheel drive rear end and I could get a 10inch wheel with a deep dish.

Since there I have a lot of detail here I will post this on my build thread to share with everyone else.

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hi cal, did you use the new electric winshild wiper motor, and if you did, where did you buy it?....thanks....max.

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With the 60" the calipers are mounted up higher than the 58". I've c notched the my frame and have it low.The calipers hit the box just before the axle hits the bumpers in the c notch. I also used 2.5" spacers with the 15"x7" gm rally wheels. 2" would be better.. I'm going to do a small tub over the winter so I can get the rear right down.

Brian ...:cool:

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I have the stock electric wiper motor.

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Okay, so the car show season is over for the year and winter is almost here. It's time to start my winter project. I broke down and bought the intake, carbs & heads I was thinking about buying. My son and I will start installing them this weekend. Here's a few pics.

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sweet! :)

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I LOVE Christmas gifts to me from me!!!!

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oh nooooo its the beginning of the end , next thing you know he be dropping by nelson racing for one of there 1100 hp turbo kits .

oh whell milage out of the window but other than that nuttin but fun right ?
hope you got the progressive linkage kit on those dual carbs

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Yep, the kit was complete with the linkage all the way to intake gaskets. As for gas mileage.....will if I can keep my foot from slamming the pedal to the floor I thank I will be okay.....well maybe?

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Just finished reading this whole thread and damn what a bad ride you have built.

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Thanks FREBCHBLUE! It was alot of work, well worth it now that I can cruise it down the road.

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Hey Cal

I looked and saw you had posted on your forum and thought " what the heck is this guy going to do now"? Nice choice on the engine add ons.
I've got my truck in the garage at home as it never made it to my usual storage spot before the snow and salt hit the ground.
I'm already cruising the sites on the net wondering what to do for next year.

Brian ...:cool:

ps unfortuntly I've also got it up for sale.

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Hey Brian, whats up with your truck for sale?

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Cal

Time to start thinking of the family. My oldest daughter has autism and is in high school. Moneys tight and she has to continue her education and college/university is around the corner. With two other kid in high school I think I need a few $$ in the bank. We'll see what happens.

Brian ...:cool:

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I understand, the family should always come first. Cars & trucks can be replaced, but family can't. Although sometimes it feels kind of like your ride is a part of your extended family. Even though you sell your truck and I'm sure everyone would agree, your still apart of our truck family here! Good luck on your auction, I hope you get top dollar for your truck.

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what is the extended cab on the other truck you have,and what did you use a sub or two truck cabs.

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Hey Steve, You need to PM extd56 to find out. I don't think he reads my thread. By the way, Welcome!!

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Ever find that rocker washer? Hope it did not fall into the black hole! I cant wait to finish the engine. We should be able to put it back together in the same amount of time it took to strip it down.

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cumon Cal

:wop::haha::haha:

Brian ...:cool:

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I don't know if it's in the"black hole". I sure hope it not or I'm screwed.:m6:
It will take more time to put back then it did to tear down since were going to have to tork everything back down and adjust the valve's.

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Pictures to come buddy! By the way, this is the 1000 th post on this thread!:ennyd: