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06-24-2004, 11:04 AM
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OBS guy
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Reno, NV...
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06-24-2004, 11:04 AM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Bothell, WA
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Wow, that's a much better deal. Post a lot of pics when you get it back! That's a fine looking Blazer!
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06-24-2004, 11:19 AM
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OBS guy
Join Date: Jun 2004
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So, loan is approved, and I am picking it up tonight at 7:00PM!!!
My wife even bought off on it- she knows how much it means to me... Here is a final pic that I had (for the heck of it)-  fresh rebuild TH350, 4.11's, 4" springs, 33's, fresh rebuild 350, double wall top, body is rust free... Whoo eee. |
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06-24-2004, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Man, that is great!!! I bet you've got a big smile on your face. Be eager to see current pics of it asap.
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06-24-2004, 03:15 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
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After seeing the tailgate, I now remember your truck!
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06-24-2004, 07:04 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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CONGRATS ON UR NEW, I MEAN OLD, I MEAN NEW OLD, OH WHATEVER. :p
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Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T |
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06-24-2004, 11:25 PM
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Its lookin' like a Blazer!
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Gods Country, KY
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Thats some freaky crazy stuff. Definitely go out and buy a bunch of lotto tickets, hehe. So where can a person find a tailgate like that? That is sweet!
Congrats! |
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06-25-2004, 02:23 AM
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OBS guy
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SoCal
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Well, I picked it up tonight... I am somewhere on cloud nine I think...
It leaks a little more fluid then I remember... Some oils, some trans fluid, some diff fluid... Gonna have to replace some gaskets soon, and the steering is very sloppy too... I think I am going to focus on the cheap but labor intensive gasket replacements first... Here's a quick question- Can I change the oil pan gasket w the motor installed? I haven't got under and looked yet. Just wondering if someone knows. Figure if there is enough room between the pan and the x-member I might be able to do it... Then it's onto poly suspension components and steering linkages (probably steering box too) and steering stabilizer Then it's a thorough brake job Finally new shocks all around Oh, and an exhaust Oh, and then .. uh oh.... My #1 thing is driveability. It looks great, just needs some freshening up. It's fine to drive. It just feels like... well, a 33 year old truck!!!  Pics tomorrow... Stay tuned. |
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06-25-2004, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Wilmington, NC
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as for an oil pan gasket, my reccomendation is to go with a one pice, made of the blue rubber stuff, it makes leaks dissapear. and it is a lot easier to put on, it is available at autozone, just make sure you get the right thickness front and rear seals. the thing runs about 30 bucks but is reusable, and saves alot of headache of the cork ones. and, you can change the gasket with your engine in, but you may find it easier to go ahead and diconnect your motor mounts, and the tranny and jack the engine up a few inches (if you have a cherry picker) and pull the pan, this makes it easier to clean off the old cork gasket from the block and the pan. while your doing this you can go ahead and look at the crank and possibly install a new oil pump, just make it so you have one less thing to worry about. sorry for going on and on, but hope it helps
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06-26-2004, 09:21 AM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Feb 2000
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Glad you go it home. Looking forward to seeing the pics. Get her running good and reliable and enjoy!
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06-27-2004, 01:38 PM
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OBS guy
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SoCal
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Here are pics of my old, but new old Blazer...
      
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06-27-2004, 09:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Seattle, Wa
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Congratulations, looks great.
My 71 was recently stolen and chopped up so I know that I'll never see her again. Can you please mail me any leads or contact info to the on in Reno? Thanks a lot. Andrew fliptuner@canada.com |
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06-27-2004, 10:04 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Fliptuner, sorry to hear about your loss. What's your budget? I've got a '69 I'm going to be selling soon.
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06-28-2004, 04:08 PM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Looks great!
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