Hemi's 70 Blazer build

[tjsblazer]

I think I just saw a Jeep in this colour in the Home Depot parking lot. I think it will suit a first gen body style.

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by tjsblazer

I think I just saw a Jeep in this colour in the Home Depot parking lot. I think it will suit a first gen body style.

I sure as heck hope so !! Too late to change my mind.

[hemi43]

Since I need to wait at least a month before blocking the primer, I figured I'd get some underdash stuff done.Was able to get the Old Air heat/AC unit in place and wired. The fit was pretty good, but I must say that the quality is not as good as a Vintage Air system. Hopefully it performs OK.
I'm using a Speedway aftermarket wiring kit, and for the price it can't be beat. Got way more circuits(20) that I'll need, but better too many than not enough. I found it odd that they only had a one 30 amp circuit for both heat and AC. Would have been nice if they would have deleted the 15amp CB circuit and put a 30amp in it's place. Who still uses CBs?
Was also able to get the windshield reinstalled. I reused the one that came with the truck because it was almost new. I used a new gasket from Precision, and the fit was perfect. It did take quite a few cuss words but it popped into place. The instructions say to put it in dry, but I used glass cleaner as a lubricant.

[Chad22873]

Nice. Looking good. What are your plans for the floor? Rubber? MIP? Carpet?

[Chad22873]

Did you fab your roll bar or buy it? I have been looking for one. I don't mind building one but I don't have a way to bend pipe that big and make it look good.

[hemi43]

I'll be covering the floor with sound deadener (Peel&Seal), then carpet without the jute backing. I made my own roll bar and had it mandrel bent.

[Chad22873]

I have read about peel and seal somewhere. Perhaps in one of your posts. Where do you get it?

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by Chad22873

I have read about peel and seal somewhere. Perhaps in one of your posts. Where do you get it?

I live in Canada, so I get it from a roofing supply house. I think Home Depot in the US sells it.

[hemi43]

Engine bay is starting to fill up. So far I've had zero clearance issues, and it looks like it belongs there.

[grillzy]

that looks great!

[mx289]

Good progress.Looks great.

I like the paint too.

What color interior where you thinking ?

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by mx289

Good progress.Looks great.

I like the paint too.

What color interior where you thinking ?

Thanks for the comment.
Seats and carpeting will be black.

[Wasted Income]

OUTSTANDING work! Very awesome.

I am interested in building a plasma table like that...can you point me in the right direction?

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by Wasted Income

OUTSTANDING work! Very awesome.

I am interested in building a plasma table like that...can you point me in the right direction?

Go to http://candcnc.com/
for the electronics. The table will have to be built with whatever you can afford or scrounge. The most expensive part will the the linear bearings. Try to find some used ones. Another way of getting the table is to purchase an old one with outdated electronics and rebuild it.

[hemi43]

Doesn't look like much progress, but I haven't stopped working on the Blazer. Finally got all the wiring done which took forever. I hate wiring !! Got the Dakota Digital dash installed too.
Fender and doors were temporarily installed so that the body mounts could be shimmed and tightened. I'm real happy with the door fits.The new grille was also fitted. It's real thin compared to the original.
Go my rad core this morning from Howe racing, so will be fabbing the tanks hopefully this weekend. Once it's installed, I'll be able to fire up the engine.

[grillzy]

I can see the end soon!

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by grillzy

I can see the end soon!

Me too !! Definitely went faster than I thought. Having Bill's Trucks so close made all the difference!!

[jaros44sr]

Looks great, nice progress. Where did you get the steering wheel mounting hub. Mine is a very old design, and the horn button keeps falling off

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Looks great, nice progress. Where did you get the steering wheel mounting hub. Mine is a very old design, and the horn button keeps falling off

If your horn button is falling off, you may have the mounting ring clocked wrong. Remove the button, and you'll see that it will only go on one way on the ring.You may need to rotate the mounting ring 1 or 2 holes.


I got the rad done and installed. I plasma cut the tanks and they fit perfect. I only have about $200 in total to build the rad so it was worth a bit of time and effort considering buying a comparable unit would be almost $500.
I also got the AC lines installed. I haven't put the 134a in yet just in case things have to come apart. I did however evacuate the system and seems to hold a steady vacuum.
Hopefully will get it fired up next week.
Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!
Dan

[wannabefastcrf]

Maybe I missed it. Who did your harness and is it new or a reworked stock harness

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by wannabefastcrf

Maybe I missed it. Who did your harness and is it new or a reworked stock harness

I did my own harness. Just a reworked stock item, and it's really quite simple to do. This web site will take you step by step on how to do it.http://www.lt1swap.com/
Having a wiring schematic of the donor vehicle is a must also especially if you want to run all the emission components.

[Chad22873]

Do you have any specs for the roll bar that you built?

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by Chad22873

Do you have any specs for the roll bar that you built?

I have a couple .DXF drawings of it. You may want to wait till I get the driver's seat installed before copying it. I designed it to fit under the Softopper, but am concerned about having the seat belt mounting point too close to my head. Time will tell if I have to modify it or move it back a bit.
It was made from 2 1/2 dia 1/8 wall tubing with a CLR of 5".
Dan

[Sacramento70]

Man, Super cool build you got going on. i wish i was there with ya to learn from your skills. Ive only seen one 70 blazer in med. gold and thats mine. You found the twin!

[hemi43]

It's alive !!
https://youtu.be/BcFMoWSBBdk