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Big J · 12-21-2009, 05:34 PM

Got a few things ironed out. Wipers are fixed, still no washer spray, could be a bad switch or who knows, lol. I layed all the stereo stuff out the way it needs to go and it all works, amps are good to go. Now I just need to run all the wiring to where its supposed to go.

Chevyman63 · 12-21-2009, 07:47 PM

You will be ROCKIN Big J. Nice work.

Dusty71blazer · 12-21-2009, 08:11 PM

Looking saaweet!!
What are your plans for the sub enclosure?
I'm still deciding how to do mine....?

Big J · 12-22-2009, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusty71blazer

Looking saaweet!!
What are your plans for the sub enclosure?
I'm still deciding how to do mine....?

If I decide to be ambitious I want to fiberglass in an enclosure into the side panel. Otherwise it'll be a wood box built into the side panel. Mainly depends on the cost of the supplies to do the fiberglass. I got all the stereo wiring ran tonight. Took awhile but its done.

vtblazer · 12-22-2009, 06:35 AM

There's a rubber diaphram for the washer spray on the wiper motor, once those crack, it won't spray.

Does it sound like it's trying when you push the knob?

Big J · 12-22-2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

There's a rubber diaphram for the washer spray on the wiper motor, once those crack, it won't spray.

Does it sound like it's trying when you push the knob?

I can't hear it doing anything. Is it a real pronounced noise when the knob is pushed?

Big J · 12-24-2009, 04:05 AM

I got a early Christmas present. I've been needing 2 sets of 6x9s to finish up the stereo in the Blazer. My wife is the greatest, not only did she get me two sets but they are Rockford Fostgate 3 way's!!! Its gonna sound great!

Jtrux · 12-24-2009, 09:46 AM

Lucky guy!

vtblazer · 12-26-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

I can't hear it doing anything. Is it a real pronounced noise when the knob is pushed?

Yes, typically you can hear it 'pumping'.

Big J · 01-12-2010, 11:40 PM

Tinkered with the Blazer for a few today. Figured out one of my electrical gremlins. Had both a internally regulated alternator and the factory voltage regulator wired up. Hence dim running lights. Rewired for the internally regulated alternator per writeup in electrical forum under faqs. Problem solved. Nice bright running lights. I still need to add some grounds but thats no biggy. I tried to install the 6x9's in the doors and that was a no go. One hole is all cobbed up and too big, the other is to small. So I'm back to my original plan of making custom door panels and dropping the speakers in those. It'll look better anyways. So if I'm going down that road I may as well do the fiberglass work on the rear panels for the 6x9's and the 12. I was trying to get away from doing those real labor intensive projects, lol. Picked up a neat thing at Smart Shoppers. It relays the remote signal to the head unit if you have the unit hidden like I'm doing behind the glove box door. Pretty simple install too. I was strolling through a local gun store and found a Club in the cheapy bin for 4 bucks, it works too, lol. Heres some pics and I plan on getting back into the groove now that the holidays are good and over, lol.

12-21-2009, 05:34 PM	#1
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got a few things ironed out. Wipers are fixed, still no washer spray, could be a bad switch or who knows, lol. I layed all the stereo stuff out the way it needs to go and it all works, amps are good to go. Now I just need to run all the wiring to where its supposed to go. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-21-2009, 07:47 PM	#2
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... You will be ROCKIN Big J. Nice work. __________________ 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; 12-21-2009 at 07:47 PM.

12-21-2009, 08:11 PM	#3
Dusty71blazer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 158	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looking saaweet!! What are your plans for the sub enclosure? I'm still deciding how to do mine....? __________________ Dustin '97 Dodge Ram (daily driver) '71 Blazer (supposed to be a toy... insists on being a project) '85 Monte Carlo SS (project)

12-22-2009, 06:35 AM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... There's a rubber diaphram for the washer spray on the wiper motor, once those crack, it won't spray. Does it sound like it's trying when you push the knob?

12-24-2009, 04:05 AM	#7
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I got a early Christmas present. I've been needing 2 sets of 6x9s to finish up the stereo in the Blazer. My wife is the greatest, not only did she get me two sets but they are Rockford Fostgate 3 way's!!! Its gonna sound great! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 12-24-2009 at 04:06 AM.

12-24-2009, 09:46 AM	#8
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Lucky guy! __________________ 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!!!

01-12-2010, 11:40 PM	#10
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Tinkered with the Blazer for a few today. Figured out one of my electrical gremlins. Had both a internally regulated alternator and the factory voltage regulator wired up. Hence dim running lights. Rewired for the internally regulated alternator per writeup in electrical forum under faqs. Problem solved. Nice bright running lights. I still need to add some grounds but thats no biggy. I tried to install the 6x9's in the doors and that was a no go. One hole is all cobbed up and too big, the other is to small. So I'm back to my original plan of making custom door panels and dropping the speakers in those. It'll look better anyways. So if I'm going down that road I may as well do the fiberglass work on the rear panels for the 6x9's and the 12. I was trying to get away from doing those real labor intensive projects, lol. Picked up a neat thing at Smart Shoppers. It relays the remote signal to the head unit if you have the unit hidden like I'm doing behind the glove box door. Pretty simple install too. I was strolling through a local gun store and found a Club in the cheapy bin for 4 bucks, it works too, lol. Heres some pics and I plan on getting back into the groove now that the holidays are good and over, lol. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

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