Memorial Weekend Project Pics. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

drunkbus · 05-27-2009, 01:57 PM

Finally got around to doing something with my Blazer.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-27-2009, 01:58 PM

Great progress - what's the plan?

drunkbus · 05-27-2009, 02:00 PM

Here's a little teaser. TO BE CONTINUED....... Check out the brand new engine hoist with load leveler I got off craigslist for $100, it hadn't even been put together yet.

drunkbus · 06-01-2009, 01:15 PM

Here's a few more pics for everyone. Spent this weekend replacing the body mounts and installing a new steering gear from Red-Head. After pressure washing the engine bay and the 1/2" of grease off of the old steering gear it started leaking fluid like crazy. Also picked up the transmission from the shop, had it rebuilt with a shift kit and heavy duty torque converter and had the transfer case resealed with new gaskets and seals. The motor is a 383 stroker with World S/R heads, Crower Baja Beast cam, Weiand intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm carb, and MSD E-Curve distributor. Should be a little better than the 155 horsepower 350 that was in it.

**lks dcvn** · 06-01-2009, 02:07 PM

should be a lot better than the old motor

Chevyman63 · 06-01-2009, 03:32 PM

Very nice!

**Yukon Jack** · 06-01-2009, 05:23 PM

Very nice!!!!!!!!!!

dirty trucker · 06-01-2009, 06:44 PM

I like your Mickey Thompson valve covers!! How big of a stall did your go with??

drunkbus · 06-02-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirty trucker

I like your Mickey Thompson valve covers!! How big of a stall did your go with??

It's a heavy duty torque converter with the stock stall speed. The operating range for this cam is 1200-3800 RPM, it should have a lot of low end torque.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-04-2009, 10:50 AM

Sweet get her together..

drunkbus · 06-04-2009, 01:42 PM

Took the day off work yesterday and got the hard part done after a lot of cussing and yelling. It was one of those days where nothing went smoothly and wrestling with the transmission and transfer case alone is not a fun thing to do, but it's all in place and bolted up. Now if the @%^& powder coater would get my brackets and pulleys done, which he said would be done 2 days ago, I should be able to be driving it again by the weekend.

I know I could have spent some time cleaning up and painting some things under the hood, but I will eventually be replacing both inner fenders and tearing everything back apart to paint the Blazer. So for now it will be left alone and I will be driving it for the summer.

BLUE THUNDER · 06-04-2009, 08:48 PM

Nice work dude. I know what you're going through. I hope to have mine running soon too. Can't wait to see more pics. Later dude, Mario

drunkbus · 06-08-2009, 03:54 PM

It's Alive. Got it fired up late Sunday afternoon. Haven't had a chance to drive it yet, still have to put the exhaust back on, drivelines in, and button up a few little things but at least I know it is going to run and it sounds great. Barely touched the key and it fired right off.

drunkbus · 06-08-2009, 03:58 PM

Before and After

05-27-2009, 01:57 PM	#1
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Memorial Weekend Project Pics. Finally got around to doing something with my Blazer. Attached Images

05-27-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: Memorial Weekend Project Pics. Great progress - what's the plan? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-27-2009, 02:00 PM	#3
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Memorial Weekend Project Pics. Here's a little teaser. TO BE CONTINUED....... Check out the brand new engine hoist with load leveler I got off craigslist for $100, it hadn't even been put together yet. Attached Images

06-01-2009, 01:15 PM	#4
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Memorial Weekend Project Pics. Here's a few more pics for everyone. Spent this weekend replacing the body mounts and installing a new steering gear from Red-Head. After pressure washing the engine bay and the 1/2" of grease off of the old steering gear it started leaking fluid like crazy. Also picked up the transmission from the shop, had it rebuilt with a shift kit and heavy duty torque converter and had the transfer case resealed with new gaskets and seals. The motor is a 383 stroker with World S/R heads, Crower Baja Beast cam, Weiand intake, Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm carb, and MSD E-Curve distributor. Should be a little better than the 155 horsepower 350 that was in it. Attached Images

06-01-2009, 02:07 PM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,352	Re: Memorial Weekend Project Pics. should be a lot better than the old motor

06-01-2009, 03:32 PM	#6
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Memorial Weekend Project Pics. Very nice! __________________ 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

06-01-2009, 05:23 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: Memorial Weekend Project Pics. Very nice!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-01-2009, 06:44 PM	#8
dirty trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: AuGres, Mi Posts: 82	Re: Memorial Weekend Project Pics. I like your Mickey Thompson valve covers!! How big of a stall did your go with??

06-04-2009, 10:50 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Memorial Weekend Project Pics. Sweet get her together.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-04-2009, 01:42 PM	#11
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Memorial Weekend Project Pics. Took the day off work yesterday and got the hard part done after a lot of cussing and yelling. It was one of those days where nothing went smoothly and wrestling with the transmission and transfer case alone is not a fun thing to do, but it's all in place and bolted up. Now if the @%^& powder coater would get my brackets and pulleys done, which he said would be done 2 days ago, I should be able to be driving it again by the weekend. I know I could have spent some time cleaning up and painting some things under the hood, but I will eventually be replacing both inner fenders and tearing everything back apart to paint the Blazer. So for now it will be left alone and I will be driving it for the summer. Attached Images

06-04-2009, 08:48 PM	#12
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Memorial Weekend Project Pics. Nice work dude. I know what you're going through. I hope to have mine running soon too. Can't wait to see more pics. Later dude, Mario

06-08-2009, 03:54 PM	#13
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Memorial Weekend Project Pics. It's Alive. Got it fired up late Sunday afternoon. Haven't had a chance to drive it yet, still have to put the exhaust back on, drivelines in, and button up a few little things but at least I know it is going to run and it sounds great. Barely touched the key and it fired right off. Attached Images

06-08-2009, 03:58 PM	#14
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Memorial Weekend Project Pics. Before and After Attached Images

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