Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Thanks, I think Keith Stephens does them too but I'd have to source my own v/c. We'll see if it becomes a priority or not. ;)

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Delmo supplied mine, but originals are all over ebay if you have to supply some.

BTW, even though it is not correct for a 1970, I too will be using an oil fill tube machined into a Performer RPM Q-Jet intake. I like the classic look and the functionality of them.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Well, it's been 1 year and 9 months since I started rebuilding the new engine for Ratchet's Blazer, but yesterday I finally stabbed it in place. Now I just have to get it running and tuned so that I can hit the road with it for 10 days of Hot Rodding bliss on the 30th of September. CTC 2016 or bust!

By the way, if anybody is looking for a decent solution to running an upper radiator hose around a GM Serpentine setup's alternator, I was looking at my Dad's 67 GTO and bought an upper hose for it and it seems to work pretty good.

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Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

I'm glad to see this killer ride about to be back on the road!

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Steven, engine looks really good! I really like the valve covers.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Looking good! Nothing like fresh Chevy engine orange, though it looks a little red in pics. You didn't use hemi orange, did you!? ;)

Edit: I stumbled across the SEM paint I had mixed to match parchment. No codes on it, but they labeled it 'oyster white'.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Looking great. I need to do a engine at some point. Mines starting to burn oil and foul plugs.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Engine works! Still have to finish the exhaust, button up cooling system and power steering systems, tune it, and wash it before I leave Friday afternoon. What sucks is I thought I was going to be working out of the office this week and be able to tinker on it every night, but I have to go to TX in the morning and won't be back until Thursday night. I've got a lot of work to do Friday morning!

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

The orange is POR Engine enamel in Chevy Orange. Trust me, it is REALLY orange in person!

Thanks for the parchment paint info!

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Congrat's on the start! Sounds good...nice smile.

I missed it, where are you headed with the Blazer?

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Going to Natchitoches, LA for a car show on Saturday, then a week of Cruisin' the Coast in MS.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

So, are you gonna make it? Pics or it didn't happen!

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

I'm still in TX working. I busted my @ss to finish up a day early so I would have more time on the Blazer, but they just created more work for me since I was getting it all done so fast...

I should get home tomorrow night, then I guess I will pull an all-nighter.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Yeah, ya gotta be careful with that over-performance; you may set a new standard, then you're stuck with it :lol:

Time to stock up on energy drinks. Are the wheels going on now?

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

No, the wheels are going to wait for winter when there are no shows, cruises, etc. to go to. I still need to find somebody to narrow the rear end before I can mount the back wheels. The wheels, bags, and accuair should all go on at the same time.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Sweet! I'm fully jealous of your Blazer

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Nice work Steven.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Thanks Guys!

The exhaust whipped my butt today, and I still have a few things to finish up tomorrow before it's back on the road. It looks like I'm going to miss the Natchitoches show tomorrow, but I should still make a full week of Cruisin' the Coast starting Sunday.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

I finished wrenching on the Blazer at 11:30 AM, took it for a 1/2 mile test drive, then loaded it up for Cruisin' the Coast and left at 12:15, drove it 200+ miles to get here and the damn thing is running like a top! There is obviously more potential that will be unlocked with more tuning, but damn I impressed myself!

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Congrats brutha! Hope to see y'all later this week.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Glad you made it down here.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

You guys have fun and be Safe!

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Awesome :metal: We need CTC pics!

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Apparently the transmission cooler on my radiator is leaking and I had some milky looking trans fluid. It stopped pulling Monday night. We flushed out as much milky fluid out as possible and it pulls again, but shudders pretty bad. I have a buddy showing up today with a trailer so that we can get it home on sunday. I'll see if I can't flush it out better at the house, and maybe add some Lucas trans fix stuff to nurse it along until I can rebuild or replace it.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Argh!!!, that suxs....:(

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Boooo... I think I'm over auto transmissions and their leaky/slippy tendencies

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

I feel the same way. I am thinking about putting the SM-465 back in, if I can't save this 700R4, and add a GV overdrive later.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

I forgot to add pictures of the finished engine... The air cleaner is going to get taken off, blasted, and powdercoated so that it looks better, I had 15 minutes to wire-wheel it and paint it before I hit the road. :lol: I also need to clean and paint the alternator and clean up the wiring. I was in way too big of a rush to get it out the door.

I trailered it home from Cruisin' the Coast yesterday and promptly took a nap, I was worn out. Tonight on my way home from the office, I will get some more transmission fluid and try to flush out more of the milky fluid. If it still isn't working just right, I might add a little posi friction modifier, I've been told it might help. If it doesn't work, I'm on the fence about what I should do... T56?, NV4500?, SM-465 with GV?, or rebuild/replace the 700-R4. We'll see what kind of dumb ideas I can come up with, I'm sure whatever I decide on, it will cost more than I expect. :lol:

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Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Looks good Steven!

I'd go to a Tremic 5 or 6 speed or stay with the 700.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

And take twice as long... Engine looks great

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Awesome Sauce

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Wow, it's been a few months since I touched this thread, but y'all haven't missed anything. I was too mad at the Blazer to touch it for a while, then some family issues came up, and of course, the holidays.

I did decide to rebuild the 700-R4, and it has been pulled out and sent off. I got word that it was finished and brought to a buddy's house for him to spray it the same orange as the engine. Might as well while it is out, right?

While pulling the trans, I noticed that the script valve covers got tweaked a bit from over-tightening and are leaking down the back of the engine. I'm thinking that I will get some plain cast aluminum valve covers, paint them orange, and put some of Iron Canine's decals to retain a stock-ish look while stopping the leaks.

Unfortunately, this unexpected expense has delayed the wheels and air bags a bit more. I want to make sure I'm not finishing stuff at the last minute right before Goodguys in March at the Texas Motor Speedway (like I did for CTC), so I definately won't start that snow ball rolling until at least the end of March, maybe later.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Hmmmmmmmmm this is something new for you Steven.....waiting till after a show to fix something. ;)

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

It's getting Fixed before the show.....Modified after...

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Too bad the script ones are leaking. Are they too tweaked to be made to work Steven?

That's a good idea for the replacement covers. I like that look.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Doug,

I could probably work them back into shape, but they would need to be refinished afterwards. Another problem with them is the fact that they don't have any baffles since they were modified to accept the breather and PCV. There is oil getting out there also.

I've never had good luck with stamped steel valve covers since I always tend to over-tighten them. It will put me ahead if I just get some valve covers with a stiff rail now. PML actually makes some cast valve covers that look like the original steel script covers, but they are $pendy.

http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_covers_11106.php
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Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Thanks Steven. Those are speedy and really nice...spending some time looking them over. Thanks for the link.

Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Well, my shiny valve covers showed up last week, so of course, I had to take them to work and blast them to get rid of the shine!

Before:
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After:
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Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

We got the transmission and valve covers painted last night, loaded them up this morning (after curing) and got them back to the shop this afternoon. Next Saturday, I should be getting some help to install the trans, and hopefully all will be good from now on with the Blazer!

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Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint
 

Are those valve covers from Jegs?
I just got a set of big block valve covers like yours.