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vtblazer · 10-13-2008, 05:05 AM

Hope your parts don't sit on the shelf as long as mine have.

Any weekend progress?

Chevyman63 · 10-13-2008, 06:40 AM

Unfortunately that's all they have done so far...is sit there.

This weekend was the big Halloween weekend at the local campground so that killed Sat. And Sunday was dedicated to fixing crap soooo...nothing got done.

How about your progress on the manspace or the remodeling?

vtblazer · 10-13-2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Unfortunately that's all they have done so far...is sit there.

This weekend was the big Halloween weekend at the local campground so that killed Sat. And Sunday was dedicated to fixing crap soooo...nothing got done.

How about your progress on the manspace or the remodeling?

Permit becomes 'effective' on the 14th, trusses got ordered two weeks ago, so as long as nobody submits a complaint things are good to go as soon as tomorrow.

Chevyman63 · 10-13-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Permit becomes 'effective' on the 14th, trusses got ordered two weeks ago, so as long as nobody submits a complaint things are good to go as soon as tomorrow.

Cool! Don't forget to keep us updated on the progress.

**jaros44sr** · 10-13-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Hope your parts don't sit on the shelf as long as mine have.

Any weekend progress?

My parts were here fitted up 5 or 6 times, my son came up with the solution, and now they are in transit back to DIY4X. No time to collect dust, they're accrueing frequent flyer miles

Chevyman63 · 11-06-2008, 07:59 AM

Haven't had much going on with the build for a while, but today she goes to the blasters. The frame, axles and springs are loaded on the trailer and ready to go.

Progress...coming soon!

vtblazer · 11-06-2008, 08:14 AM

Without going back through the thread...how's the drive train?
Ready to go?

What are the plans there?
Stock parts or are you adding/modding it?

Do you know what the axle gear ratio is?

Chevyman63 · 11-06-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Without going back through the thread...how's the drive train?
Ready to go?

What are the plans there?
Stock parts or are you adding/modding it?

Do you know what the axle gear ratio is?

Drive train is good. The engine had around 15,000 on it when I bought it and had some work done to it, mild came, bored out, etc. But the local engine shop is a friend and will go through everything just to freshen it up. The tranny, I was told has about 500 miles on the rebuild and the transfer case is an unknown. Everything will get a once over and a fresh paint job before going back in.
Once the frame comes back I will start in on it and figure out the axle ratio.

As far as mods, the shackle flip and all new grease-able bushings will be about the only mods right now, I just want to get this thing drivable. But who knows what the future will bring with more cool mods. 700R4? TBI?

Chevyman63 · 11-20-2008, 07:22 AM

Well...I picked up the frame from the blasters yesterday and I have my frame coating stuff from PM Industries, so it's time to get to work. Fun is on the way!!

I was surprised of how good of a job that they did. I'll definitely use them again.

**jaros44sr** · 11-20-2008, 07:46 AM

Nice,good place to start...even the workshop is clean. Now I can watch you and Kurt get some work dun. Did you say you were goin' to replace the rear shock mounts?

Chevyman63 · 11-20-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice,good place to start...even the workshop is clean. Now I can watch you and Kurt get some work dun. Did you say you were goin' to replace the rear shock mounts?

Actually I already replaced the one that was bad, thanks to Yukon Jack. It was a PO handyman special.I do have to install my shackle flip and all new greasable bushings. But first I have to get my frame painted before Mr. Rust shows up.

**jaros44sr** · 11-20-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Actually I already replaced the one that was bad, thanks to Yukon Jack. It was a PO handyman special.I do have to install my shackle flip and all new greasable bushings. But first I have to get my frame painted before Mr. Rust shows up.

That's why I asked, I didn't see anything wrong with it

Axles look sweet all clean and rustfree

Chevyman63 · 11-20-2008, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

That's why I asked, I didn't see anything wrong with it

Axles look sweet all clean and rustfree

Finally, I got something put together instead of torn apart.

**jaros44sr** · 11-20-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Finally, I got something put together instead of torn apart.

Yeah well. I've got everything torn apart

I'm at a point where I have to stay focused on one area, which is gettin' the motor runnin' rite now, but today's plan is to seal up the garage door and organize and clean the basement/ workshop

Chevyman63 · 11-20-2008, 08:50 AM

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Yeah well. I've got everything torn apart

I'm at a point where I have to stay focused on one area, which is gettin' the motor runnin' rite now, but today's plan is to seal up the garage door and organize and clean the basement/ workshop

I think I spend as much time cleaning as I do working on the truck.

Staying focused for me gets tougher every day...do you think it's an age thing?

**jaros44sr** · 11-20-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I think I spend as much time cleaning as I do working on the truck.

Staying focused for me gets tougher every day...do you think it's an age thing?

I think it is as much lifes priorities and CRAFT, the older we get the more crap gets dumped on us. Sometimes I feel like a mushroom...always in the dark and covered in sh!t, but I haven't lived for 60 years without doin' something right

Playin' with these trucks, is what relaxes me

Does that paint ya got go rite over the sandblasted frame or is there a primer?

Chevyman63 · 11-20-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I think it is as much lifes priorities and CRAFT, the older we get the more crap gets dumped on us. Sometimes I feel like a mushroom...always in the dark and covered in sh!t, but I haven't lived for 60 years without doin' something right

Playin' with these trucks, is what relaxes me

I agree.

CRAFT

Big J · 11-20-2008, 09:14 AM

Thats awesome! Better get your frame paint on quick. Fresh metal tends to flash quick. Good to see you gettin' to play too.

Chevyman63 · 11-20-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Thats awesome! Better get your frame paint on quick. Fresh metal tends to flash quick. Good to see you gettin' to play too.

Hopefully everything will be good until Sat. Looks like the first chance I'll get.

Big J · 11-20-2008, 12:11 PM

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Hopefully everything will be good until Sat. Looks like the first chance I'll get.

As long as the moisture is low in your garage you'll be ok. Keep the doors closed, don't be opening and closing them a bunch.

Chevyman63 · 11-20-2008, 01:03 PM

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As long as the moisture is low in your garage you'll be ok. Keep the doors closed, don't be opening and closing them a bunch.

That's what I was thinking. I've got the heat going now to keep it dry and somewhat warm.

Jtrux · 11-20-2008, 03:15 PM

Looking sharp, I can't remember the rest of the build but did you have the tub blasted as well?

Chevyman63 · 11-20-2008, 03:21 PM

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Looking sharp, I can't remember the rest of the build but did you have the tub blasted as well?

No not yet. I've got a butt load of body work ahead of me yet. Fun fun!

I'm going to do a firewall swap, inner & outer rockers, a little bit of the floors, etc. I guess I need to get crackin'!

vtblazer · 11-20-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Well...I picked up the frame from the blasters yesterday and I have my frame coating stuff from PM Industries, so it's time to get to work. Fun is on the way!

Dayum...I'm behind again.

Looks great and come Monday will look even better!

Don't let us down now.

Chevyman63 · 11-20-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Dayum...I'm behind again.

Looks great and come Monday will look even better!

Don't let us down now.

I don't have a choice...I have to do it Sat. If not my $$ will be wasted.

I'm looking forward to getting it done. I've read the directions over and over and I think I have everything in place.

10-13-2008, 05:05 AM	#176
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Got Rust? Hope your parts don't sit on the shelf as long as mine have. Any weekend progress?

10-13-2008, 06:40 AM	#177
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Got Rust? Unfortunately that's all they have done so far...is sit there. This weekend was the big Halloween weekend at the local campground so that killed Sat. And Sunday was dedicated to fixing crap soooo...nothing got done. How about your progress on the manspace or the remodeling? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09 Last edited by Chevyman63; 10-13-2008 at 06:42 AM.

11-06-2008, 07:59 AM	#181
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Got Rust? Haven't had much going on with the build for a while, but today she goes to the blasters. The frame, axles and springs are loaded on the trailer and ready to go. Progress...coming soon! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

11-06-2008, 08:14 AM	#182
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Got Rust? Without going back through the thread...how's the drive train? Ready to go? What are the plans there? Stock parts or are you adding/modding it? Do you know what the axle gear ratio is?

11-20-2008, 07:22 AM	#184
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Got Rust? Well...I picked up the frame from the blasters yesterday and I have my frame coating stuff from PM Industries, so it's time to get to work. Fun is on the way!! I was surprised of how good of a job that they did. I'll definitely use them again. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

11-20-2008, 07:46 AM	#185
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,713	Re: Got Rust? Nice,good place to start...even the workshop is clean. Now I can watch you and Kurt get some work dun. Did you say you were goin' to replace the rear shock mounts? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-20-2008, 09:14 AM	#193
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Got Rust? Thats awesome! Better get your frame paint on quick. Fresh metal tends to flash quick. Good to see you gettin' to play too. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-20-2008, 03:15 PM	#197
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Got Rust? Looking sharp, I can't remember the rest of the build but did you have the tub blasted as well? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!



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