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01-10-2012, 01:05 AM
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69 Blazer build
Starting another build thread here on a 69 Blazer Im doing for a buddy. We got the blazer off of Ebay in ElPaso. Its in pretty good shape with no rust. It currently has a 6" lift and a built 350. Mods planned are a new Gen VI 502, 700r4 and an atlas Tcase. Also installing Dynatrac axles front and rear. I started by yanking the small block and th350 and am trying to shoehorn the 502 in. The firewall needs major surgery to fit it in the stock location. I cut the firewall sections out and am welding in some sheet metal to make room.
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01-10-2012, 01:15 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
A few pics of the firewall adjustments
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01-10-2012, 03:57 PM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
This should be a good one.
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01-13-2012, 02:42 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
holy sh%% nice motor and truck... love the rim and paint combo
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02-17-2012, 02:54 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
Got the motor all gussied up. Painted the block/pan red and will paint the valve covers too once I get the breather and oil fill mounted. The heads and intake will remain bare aluminum. I also mounted up the vintage air front runner serpentine system. Lots easier to do it now than when mounted in the blazer.
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03-22-2012, 10:02 PM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
Progress continues. Dynatrac front axle installed with new spring bushings and greaseable shackles from Offroad Design. New PSC 2WD steering gearbox for the crossover steering. Also test fit the engine again to check Header fitment. They fit real well with only minor frame grinding (about 1/8") in 2 spots. Gotta get the rear Dynatrac axle installed so I can set it at ride height to measure for the steering draglink. More to come.........
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05-25-2012, 12:18 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
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05-25-2012, 12:28 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
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05-30-2012, 01:43 PM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
Looking really good, any updates?
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05-30-2012, 02:17 PM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
Sweet Blazer what size rims & tires are those?
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01-25-2013, 12:06 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
Well, the Blazer is just about done. Ive been slacking on posting updates here. I will try and catch up with the pics.
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01-25-2013, 12:10 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
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01-25-2013, 12:16 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
and more.....
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01-25-2013, 12:20 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
did some repairs to the double wall top. The bottom mounting areas were in bad shape and most of the captive mounting nuts were stripped or missing. I was able to drill out the rivets, and slide the nut strip out of the end of the top, weld new nuts onto the strip and fish it back in and glass it up. Worked great.
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01-28-2013, 02:05 PM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
Incredible project! That thing is all sorts of mean. Nice work.
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02-27-2013, 03:50 PM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
well done!
Happen to have or could you give a quick diagram of how you have your battery separator wired up? Thanks
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02-27-2013, 08:44 PM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
I dont have the wiring diagram around but basically, its a big solenoid that is hooked up to the main battery on one side and the aux battery on the other. A small circuit board attached to the solenoid senses output from the alternator and battery voltage on both batteries. It will send charging current to the main battery first, then once it shows charged, it will charge the aux battery also. It also has a function that connects both batteries together when starting to get max voltage only if both show an acceptable charge. You can drain the aux battery with accessories like winch, stereo etc, and the main battery will stay fully charged and still allow you to start. Seems to work pretty well so far.
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02-27-2013, 10:02 PM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
Sorry Evan, didn't mean to have you explain its use, I guess I should have been more clear. I have a separator and I'm not so clear on the Aux. start connection. I have a basic diagram (that I don't where I got it from as I haven't worked on the truck in almost two years), but the diagram shows a connection from the separator to the alternator and I think that is for the 3v+ connection required for the Aux. start to function. Is this where you have yours connected?
Thanks, daz
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05-22-2013, 06:52 PM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
Gary, I bought 2 extra ball vents and split the center vent hose into 2 outlets. The vintage air works great.
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05-23-2013, 01:46 PM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
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You ever consider sellling one of those center panels you fabbed up? I'd like to do that to mine but I don't have tools. Willing to throw a little money at a fellow forum member. PM me if you are interested.
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05-22-2013, 10:02 PM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
VERY nice work!
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05-24-2013, 08:55 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
Who is the member on here that did the restored center console?
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05-24-2013, 10:13 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
Gary, I made 2 of those center panels, the other was for my Daughter's C10, (look for Project Estelle in the LSX swap forum. That about used up my supply of 1/8 aluminum plate. I still have the template I made so I can make another for Project "April" that Im doing with my son. I would be happy to make another for you when I make the one for April, might be a couple of months before I get to that though.
Tom, The forum member was VA72C10, However, I dont think he's doing them anymore as I recently PM'd him about another and he said he no longer restores them. Evan Q. |
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05-25-2013, 09:35 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
Very nice work. That center panel is very cool.
Had to come back and add that the rest of the fab work and resto are excellent, as well. Very sweet rig!
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05-25-2013, 10:36 AM
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Re: 69 Blazer build
Awesome
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