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Impressive build, very nice work!
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Got a bit more done !! Top of dash is now painted as well as the roll bar. Also got some colour on it too. Nice to see, but the main reason was to paint the firewall so that next week I can get the body back on it's chassis. I need the room too because having them separated is like having to store 2 vehicles.
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Looks like an interesting colour. Looking forward to seeing it when complete. Remind me what you are thinking for wheels ?
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Will be using Ralley rims. I didn't really want to go to an aftermarket wheel, but I'll have to wait and see what they look like when installed.
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Hemi what kind of powder coating oven do you have??
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It's looking great. Love all the pics. It appears as if you get more done Ina day then I get done in a week. I will just be so glad to finally get all the rust cut out of mine so that the shop floor is not a$$ deep in rust.
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Sorry for the slow progress !! ;)
I know you Guys like pictures, so here's some more.I just checked the date, and so far I've been working exactly 6 months on my build. Can't wait till spring !! |
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I think I just saw a Jeep in this colour in the Home Depot parking lot. I think it will suit a first gen body style.
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Since I need to wait at least a month before blocking the primer, I figured I'd get some underdash stuff done.Was able to get the Old Air heat/AC unit in place and wired. The fit was pretty good, but I must say that the quality is not as good as a Vintage Air system. Hopefully it performs OK.
I'm using a Speedway aftermarket wiring kit, and for the price it can't be beat. Got way more circuits(20) that I'll need, but better too many than not enough. I found it odd that they only had a one 30 amp circuit for both heat and AC. Would have been nice if they would have deleted the 15amp CB circuit and put a 30amp in it's place. Who still uses CBs? Was also able to get the windshield reinstalled. I reused the one that came with the truck because it was almost new. I used a new gasket from Precision, and the fit was perfect. It did take quite a few cuss words but it popped into place. The instructions say to put it in dry, but I used glass cleaner as a lubricant. |
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Nice. Looking good. What are your plans for the floor? Rubber? MIP? Carpet?
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Did you fab your roll bar or buy it? I have been looking for one. I don't mind building one but I don't have a way to bend pipe that big and make it look good.
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I'll be covering the floor with sound deadener (Peel&Seal), then carpet without the jute backing. I made my own roll bar and had it mandrel bent.
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I have read about peel and seal somewhere. Perhaps in one of your posts. Where do you get it?
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Engine bay is starting to fill up. So far I've had zero clearance issues, and it looks like it belongs there.
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that looks great!
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Good progress.Looks great.
I like the paint too. What color interior where you thinking ? |
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Seats and carpeting will be black. |
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OUTSTANDING work! Very awesome.
I am interested in building a plasma table like that...can you point me in the right direction? |
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for the electronics. The table will have to be built with whatever you can afford or scrounge. The most expensive part will the the linear bearings. Try to find some used ones. Another way of getting the table is to purchase an old one with outdated electronics and rebuild it. |
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Doesn't look like much progress, but I haven't stopped working on the Blazer. Finally got all the wiring done which took forever. I hate wiring !! Got the Dakota Digital dash installed too.
Fender and doors were temporarily installed so that the body mounts could be shimmed and tightened. I'm real happy with the door fits.The new grille was also fitted. It's real thin compared to the original. Go my rad core this morning from Howe racing, so will be fabbing the tanks hopefully this weekend. Once it's installed, I'll be able to fire up the engine. |
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I can see the end soon!
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Looks great, nice progress. Where did you get the steering wheel mounting hub. Mine is a very old design, and the horn button keeps falling off
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I got the rad done and installed. I plasma cut the tanks and they fit perfect. I only have about $200 in total to build the rad so it was worth a bit of time and effort considering buying a comparable unit would be almost $500. I also got the AC lines installed. I haven't put the 134a in yet just in case things have to come apart. I did however evacuate the system and seems to hold a steady vacuum. Hopefully will get it fired up next week. Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !! Dan |
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Just outstanding workmanship Dan. Continuing to look great. Getting excited with you. Good luck on the key-turn....love that 70 grille!
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Maybe I missed it. Who did your harness and is it new or a reworked stock harness
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Having a wiring schematic of the donor vehicle is a must also especially if you want to run all the emission components. |
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Do you have any specs for the roll bar that you built?
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It was made from 2 1/2 dia 1/8 wall tubing with a CLR of 5". Dan |
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Man, Super cool build you got going on. i wish i was there with ya to learn from your skills. Ive only seen one 70 blazer in med. gold and thats mine. You found the twin! :metal:
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