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10-24-2009, 07:41 AM
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Project: Agent Orange
Finally got down to one project, took a few years but I'm here now.
Build overview: To create a dependable, capable wheeler that will drive comfortably down the highway at 70+ mph. * This build is possible only by the donations of several different blazers & trucks * Parts of the project: Chassis came from my very first blazer that I tore into back in 03.  Tub came from Texas where it had been rolled when it was only three years old, which equaled zero rust but major body damage.    Firewall, windshield frame, pass quarter & outter rocker were all toast, so I needed a donor and found this to use.    Which led to this, it's first 'storage event'.  Next time it saw the light of day & work.  
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10-24-2009, 07:42 AM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
This got accomplished.
     Put up for sale the 1st time.   The deal fell through thankfully and work commenced. Factory floor seam & windshield frame work.   
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10-24-2009, 07:42 AM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
The tedious blazer windshield frame graft to the truck firewall.
   First time it looked almost whole, yet worlds away from being complete.       
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10-24-2009, 07:43 AM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
Another winter's storage.
 Found a good used set of 37" GoodYear MTR radials.  Found a set 1-ton axles out of an '86 CUCV.   Had the H2's from another truck.  Digging it out yet again.    
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10-24-2009, 07:43 AM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
Additional ingredients will include:
355 crate motor with a Tuned Port Injection set up from an '86 Vette & serp belt assembly. 700r 4-spd auto transmission coupled to a 241 transfer case. (poor mans doubler that nets a 79:1 crawl ratio) 1-ton axles with 4:56 gears - Front will have an ARB, rear is locked via Detroit 37" GoodYear MTR's on H2's (maybe 40's if the budget allows) Full cage & after-market suspension seats, yet to decide on the brand. Brought it back to the home shop where it will stay & be completed.  Began the task of making it whole.     Test fit the doors, do or die time right here.    Passengers inner kick panel had some real issues.  
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10-24-2009, 07:44 AM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
POR'd all the flash rust I could find, wiper area in the cowl, under the dash and around the transmission tunnel too.
   On to primer and showing you some of the connection points. Looks just like every other tub now...       Okay, I think that gets everything basically updated to the last couple post's on the other two threads I had going...whew. 
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10-24-2009, 07:55 AM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
guess this makes me first on board
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10-24-2009, 08:01 AM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
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 Hope you enjoy the ride.
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10-24-2009, 08:12 AM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
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10-24-2009, 08:31 AM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
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10-24-2009, 08:32 AM
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Its lookin' like a Blazer!
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
Is it done yet?
Whats your guess on a completion date? For anyone new and not seen your previous work ya might throw up a list of all the goodies, drivetrain, lift, etc.So what are ya into this weekend? Why don't ya come down and help me finish mine? Just a little more sanding....
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10-24-2009, 08:58 AM
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Not done, still have 'everything' to do. Needs to be done and have a few road & wheeling trials under it's belt by Sept of next year for the trip out to Moab where we'll be attended Blazer Bash 2010. Posted a few specs above, will continue to add as time allows. This weekend with luck could provide the sound proofing. I'm busy this weekend and can't come down but like where your heading, now go get busy on yours...maybe do some sanding or something. 
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10-24-2009, 09:12 AM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
Subscribed. Love seeing your work! Still doing research on my end.
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10-24-2009, 09:26 AM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
Wow, that's how to start a thread! Awesome work VT! I'm on board!
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10-24-2009, 12:13 PM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
Nice job are you going to need the speaker and cover that is hanging under the dash I need one if want to sell it.
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10-24-2009, 01:16 PM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
New stuff, new since the old threads.
Swapped over the axles. The brown tub had 4" front springs in the front & 4" lift blocks with stock springs in the rear. Left the springs, pulled the blocks. Thing's will level out once I transfer over the DIY shackle flip. Some serious asshang goin' on right now though... How it sat once we pulled to top off.   The rebuilt front Dana 60 axle with an ARB cover.  Tire size comparision prior to the swap.  Stripping out the old frame that was under the '69 tub.  Major changes need to happen here.   
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10-24-2009, 01:45 PM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
Dr. Frankenstein would be proud of your creation, nice work...
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10-24-2009, 02:17 PM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
Nice job on the tub rebuild! I also have a nearly rust rust free tub that was rolled decades ago. I picked up a blazer firewall clip with intentions of doing the same thing you did. We'll see if I live long enough to get all of my projects done. LOL!
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10-24-2009, 02:27 PM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
Agent Orange. Love it. You gonna drive it or trailer it to Blazer Bash?
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10-24-2009, 03:49 PM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
*****in! I like the "quick progress" threads where I can see years of work in 5 minutes! A complete reversal of my stuff, where I can see 5 minutes worth of work in years!
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10-24-2009, 03:55 PM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
WOW! No rust! Not sure that I'll ever see a Blazer/Jimmy up close that doesn't have rust on it.
How difficult was it to get the firewall/floorpan/torque box all back together? How did you go about welding them? Did you have to drop the torque box some to weld the firewall and floor together? How'd you do it?? I'm not gonna be able to sleep til I know how you did it! 
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10-24-2009, 04:19 PM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
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10-24-2009, 04:29 PM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
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The floor seam is more like a lap joint as seen in the last two pics. Last edited by vtblazer; 10-24-2009 at 04:31 PM. |
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10-24-2009, 04:34 PM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
Where did you weld them together? Like the factory spot welds?
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10-24-2009, 04:45 PM
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Re: Project: Agent Orange
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Up the firewall brace too and don't forget, it's also welded at the 'a' pillars. |
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