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Critter · 06-09-2008, 12:29 AM

I have been real busy lately and unfortunately the ‘ol Critter has been feeling a little neglected. Today however, I got a lot accomplished. I have been hung up on the whole body mount shimming for months now. When I could find time I would adjust and step back, adjust some more, study a little more, but I was never satisfied. Today it all came together. I bolted up the top the best I could and then with a little help from Jtrux after he got off work, we got everything shimmed up to where we were satisfied. I immediately took the top off, after all, it is summer time

(managed to snap a few pics first). I had put in a new Mallory HEI distributor the other day so after the top was off I timed the engine. Then a little cleaning out of the leaves and everything was good to go for a cruise around the neighborhood. I ended up driving around for about 30 or 40 miles tonight! It was SOOO nice to get to do that again.

Now I can get moving on all the other things that need to be done. I really didn’t want to start any other repairs until the body was situated. Thanks for the help Jtrux, and thanks everyone on here for the virtual help, ESPECIALLY Huck!

JayDubBlazer · 06-09-2008, 08:11 AM

Looking good in the neighborhood.

Thealien · 06-09-2008, 08:53 AM

Looks good, where's the top off pictures

bouncytruck · 06-09-2008, 10:44 AM

I really dig your wheels.

Someday, we'll get summer up here in the Pacific Northwest. The high temp was 49 the other day. The snow level is down to 2500' today. It's like fall outside

Big J · 06-09-2008, 11:54 AM

Looks sweet! I really like the push bar.

Critter · 06-09-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

Looks good, where's the top off pictures

I was thinking the same thing. I'm going to try to take a few this afternoon when I get home.

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Originally Posted by Big J

Looks sweet! I really like the push bar.

Yeah the push bar is pretty cool. It is a little bent up on the bottom where the PO tried to use it to pull the blazer and it wasn't quite strong enough

. I think I am going to try to straighten it and have it re-chromed. As far as I know you can't buy a fully welded one like that anymore...but I could be wrong.

Critter · 06-09-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I really dig your wheels.

I like them as well but I haven’t decided if I will keep them long term or not. I REALLY wish they could be shined up a little more, but that's magnesium for you. Beings that new wheels generally cost money, I have a feeling that I will keep these until they crumble into pieces. I have always joked that I needed to paint my blazer hugger orange that way I could have a General Lee K/5. I’m almost there, I have the push bar, the wheels, and my doors barely work!

72BlckButy · 06-09-2008, 04:32 PM

Lookin' good!

Jtrux · 06-09-2008, 05:27 PM

Now that we're professionals we need to do the body mounts on mine

BLUE THUNDER · 06-09-2008, 08:05 PM

Now that its running, you can swing by so i can see where everything goes on mine. Pretty soon we'll all be cruising the city. Later, Mario

AJs72K5 · 06-09-2008, 08:50 PM

Looks good! Yeah...body shimming is a real pain in the back side. Once I get my motor checked out, we need to get everyone together again.

Critter · 06-09-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

Looks good, where's the top off pictures

Ask and you shall receive...

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Now that we're professionals we need to do the body mounts on mine

I'm not sure what your definition of "professional" is but I think it is different than mine!

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Originally Posted by BLUE THUNDER

Now that its running, you can swing by so i can see where everything goes on mine. Pretty soon we'll all be cruising the city. Later, Mario

Bring it on!

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Looks good! Yeah...body shimming is a real pain in the back side. Once I get my motor checked out, we need to get everyone together again.

Agreed! I have a whole list of things to do now, but I am going to try to resist trearing it apart again for a while at least. I want to get to drive it for a few weeks.

Jtrux · 06-09-2008, 10:48 PM

Before you even suggest it, i'm not carrying any more pics of your blazer around on my phone since yours is so perfect and all.

For those who don't know the story, I had a pic of his and mine on my phone and one day I showed the pics at work and people went on and on about how nice his is. Apparently my camera doesn't capture rust, guess it didn't come with that feature.

Jtrux · 06-09-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Looks good! Yeah...body shimming is a real pain in the back side. Once I get my motor checked out, we need to get everyone together again.

Checked out? What's wrong with it? Feel free to let me borrow it (engine only), i'll make sure it's running fine.

BLUE THUNDER · 06-09-2008, 11:20 PM

I'm down for another meet. Gimme about three weeks. I should have Ol' Yeller running by then. Let's try to put something together. Later Mario

AJs72K5 · 06-10-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Checked out? What's wrong with it? Feel free to let me borrow it (engine only), i'll make sure it's running fine.

I have a bad feeling that I either have a blown head gasket or a cracked head or valve. Something's just not "right". Gonna check it out this weekend.

Critter · 06-10-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

I have a bad feeling that I either have a blown head gasket or a cracked head or valve

Sounds like Jtrux ALREADY borrowed it.

Seriously though, I hope it's nothing too bad.

Jtrux · 06-10-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Sounds like Jtrux ALREADY borrowed it.

Seriously though, I hope it's nothing too bad.

If I already had it, I would of taken it apart and then just left it like that.

AJs72K5 · 06-11-2008, 11:06 PM

We did a quick reagent test on/in the radiator when the engine was hot tonight...some weird blue chemical that's supposed to turn green when exposed to exhaust gas. It was kinda like a pregnancy test...please stay blue, please stay blue, please stay blue. It stayed blue, so, no exhaust gases found...means I don't have a blown gasket or cracked head. I guess that's the good news. The bad news is we didn't have time to figure out what's wrong. We'll look it over this weekend. At least it looks like a motor tear down is not in the immediate future

BLUE THUNDER · 06-11-2008, 11:13 PM

Thats good news. I've got the new motor in ol yeller, now i've gotta bolt the accessories to it. Hopefully I can get it fired up in the next week or so. I really want to put a meet together at biff busbys (sp). later mario

mr48chev · 06-12-2008, 12:44 AM

That is one just right looking Blazer. No nonsense or frufru I like it.

I'm trying some wheel cleaner that the high end sporty car boys favor, I'll take some photos when I use it on some wheels I have and can show the results.

Huck · 06-12-2008, 09:28 AM

Hey, my pleasure--glad I could help.

It is nice when it comes together---mine took a while -a little floor patch and new custome torque boxes just straightened out the whole thing. Would like to drop my top but then I would be tempted to show it off and drive it a lot which I just can't afford---. So, I drive it maybe 10 minutes a week to keep the seals sealed.

Maybe I'll just throw on a little wax for kicks---.hehehehe
Regards---Huck

06-09-2008, 12:29 AM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	It was a good day for the Critter I have been real busy lately and unfortunately the ‘ol Critter has been feeling a little neglected. Today however, I got a lot accomplished. I have been hung up on the whole body mount shimming for months now. When I could find time I would adjust and step back, adjust some more, study a little more, but I was never satisfied. Today it all came together. I bolted up the top the best I could and then with a little help from Jtrux after he got off work, we got everything shimmed up to where we were satisfied. I immediately took the top off, after all, it is summer time (managed to snap a few pics first). I had put in a new Mallory HEI distributor the other day so after the top was off I timed the engine. Then a little cleaning out of the leaves and everything was good to go for a cruise around the neighborhood. I ended up driving around for about 30 or 40 miles tonight! It was SOOO nice to get to do that again. Now I can get moving on all the other things that need to be done. I really didn’t want to start any other repairs until the body was situated. Thanks for the help Jtrux, and thanks everyone on here for the virtual help, ESPECIALLY Huck! Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 06-09-2008 at 12:32 AM.

06-09-2008, 08:11 AM	#2
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Re: It was a good day for the Critter Looking good in the neighborhood. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

06-09-2008, 08:53 AM	#3
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,123	Re: It was a good day for the Critter Looks good, where's the top off pictures

06-09-2008, 10:44 AM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: It was a good day for the Critter I really dig your wheels. Someday, we'll get summer up here in the Pacific Northwest. The high temp was 49 the other day. The snow level is down to 2500' today. It's like fall outside __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-09-2008, 11:54 AM	#5
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: It was a good day for the Critter Looks sweet! I really like the push bar. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

06-09-2008, 04:32 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: It was a good day for the Critter Lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-09-2008, 05:27 PM	#9
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: It was a good day for the Critter Now that we're professionals we need to do the body mounts on mine __________________ 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!!!

06-09-2008, 08:05 PM	#10
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: It was a good day for the Critter Now that its running, you can swing by so i can see where everything goes on mine. Pretty soon we'll all be cruising the city. Later, Mario

06-09-2008, 08:50 PM	#11
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: It was a good day for the Critter Looks good! Yeah...body shimming is a real pain in the back side. Once I get my motor checked out, we need to get everyone together again. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

06-09-2008, 10:48 PM	#13
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: It was a good day for the Critter Before you even suggest it, i'm not carrying any more pics of your blazer around on my phone since yours is so perfect and all. For those who don't know the story, I had a pic of his and mine on my phone and one day I showed the pics at work and people went on and on about how nice his is. Apparently my camera doesn't capture rust, guess it didn't come with that feature. __________________ 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!!!

06-09-2008, 11:20 PM	#15
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: It was a good day for the Critter I'm down for another meet. Gimme about three weeks. I should have Ol' Yeller running by then. Let's try to put something together. Later Mario

06-11-2008, 11:06 PM	#19
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: It was a good day for the Critter We did a quick reagent test on/in the radiator when the engine was hot tonight...some weird blue chemical that's supposed to turn green when exposed to exhaust gas. It was kinda like a pregnancy test...please stay blue, please stay blue, please stay blue. It stayed blue, so, no exhaust gases found...means I don't have a blown gasket or cracked head. I guess that's the good news. The bad news is we didn't have time to figure out what's wrong. We'll look it over this weekend. At least it looks like a motor tear down is not in the immediate future __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff Last edited by AJs72K5; 06-11-2008 at 11:09 PM.

06-11-2008, 11:13 PM	#20
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: It was a good day for the Critter Thats good news. I've got the new motor in ol yeller, now i've gotta bolt the accessories to it. Hopefully I can get it fired up in the next week or so. I really want to put a meet together at biff busbys (sp). later mario

06-12-2008, 12:44 AM	#21
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,451	Re: It was a good day for the Critter That is one just right looking Blazer. No nonsense or frufru I like it. I'm trying some wheel cleaner that the high end sporty car boys favor, I'll take some photos when I use it on some wheels I have and can show the results.

06-12-2008, 09:28 AM	#22
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: It was a good day for the Critter Hey, my pleasure--glad I could help. It is nice when it comes together---mine took a while -a little floor patch and new custome torque boxes just straightened out the whole thing. Would like to drop my top but then I would be tempted to show it off and drive it a lot which I just can't afford---. So, I drive it maybe 10 minutes a week to keep the seals sealed. Maybe I'll just throw on a little wax for kicks---.hehehehe Regards---Huck Attached Images



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