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truckster · 12-20-2022, 10:18 PM

I have a little Christmas project going on with my Blazer. I'll share all the details, but first...

...a little Christmas mystery. Want to guess what's in the boxes?

**FleetsidePaul** · 12-21-2022, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Want to guess what's in the boxes?

Bubble wrap?

best view · 12-21-2022, 11:02 AM

Parts

72c20customcamper · 12-21-2022, 11:06 AM

Chinese stuff.

Soft top?

**LockDoc** · 12-21-2022, 12:48 PM

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There would be nothing in the boxes now. You don't think he could wait this long to open them up and take the stuff out of them do you?????

LockDoc

truckster · 12-21-2022, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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There would be nothing in the boxes now. You don't think he could wait this long to open them up and take the stuff out of them do you?????

LockDoc

OK, you got me.

I got a quote from the only local muffler shop I consider reputable to replace the entire exhaust from the manifolds back on my Blazer - $1200 for aluminized steel. I asked how much more it would be for stainless, and he told me three to four times as much. So I bought some parts and I'm currently in the process of fitting and welding. It's 2 1/2" stainless all the way back, with an H pipe and Magnaflow 6" x 14" round mufflers. I'll post up pics once I get it done.

Yes, there are some Chinese parts there, but I buy American wherever I can.

yuccales · 12-21-2022, 11:07 PM

I would say it was about time. Merry Christmas to you!

**special-K** · 12-22-2022, 07:24 AM

Sounds like your muffler shop doesn't like to work with stainless. $3,600-$4,800!!?????!! Never heard such a thing. This way you can run it just how you want. And, you can afford a nice dinner out on the town with your wife! Merry Christmas!

truckster · 12-23-2022, 12:30 AM

I finished it tonight. I'll have some pics tomorrow. With the bottle of tri-mix gas, it came in right at $700. It sounds good. It's a lot quieter than the old turbo mufflers at idle, but it makes a pleasant noise when I hit the accelerator.

And Merry Christmas to all of you.

truckster · 12-23-2022, 07:15 PM

Update: Here are a couple of pics. I really like the way it turned out. It has a nice rumble at idle, isn't at all obnoxious at cruise, and barks nicely when I open up the throttle. It also woke the engine up. I had been a little disappointed in my 330 hp, but it seems some of the horses were getting caught up at the gate. They're free to run now.

**special-K** · 12-25-2022, 07:42 AM

Always nice to have the new pipes. Even nicer when it's your custom work

truckster · 12-25-2022, 10:50 PM

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Always nice to have the new pipes. Even nicer when it's your custom work

Thanks. I'm happy with it.

**Sheepdip** · 12-25-2022, 11:21 PM

Well you don't ever have to worry about the new stuff looking like the old stuff.

truckster · 12-26-2022, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

Well you don't ever have to worry about the new stuff looking like the old stuff.

That's why I wanted stainless. It's all 304 stainless and I passivated all the welds, so I'm not expecting to ever see any rust.

12-20-2022, 10:18 PM	#1
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,978	Christmas Project I have a little Christmas project going on with my Blazer. I'll share all the details, but first... ...a little Christmas mystery. Want to guess what's in the boxes? Attached Images __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

12-21-2022, 11:02 AM	#3
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,162	Re: Christmas Project Parts

12-21-2022, 11:06 AM	#4
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,728	Re: Christmas Project Chinese stuff. Soft top? __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

12-21-2022, 12:48 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,799	Re: Christmas Project - There would be nothing in the boxes now. You don't think he could wait this long to open them up and take the stuff out of them do you????? LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-21-2022, 11:07 PM	#7
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,776	Re: Christmas Project I would say it was about time. Merry Christmas to you!

12-22-2022, 07:24 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Christmas Project Sounds like your muffler shop doesn't like to work with stainless. $3,600-$4,800!!?????!! Never heard such a thing. This way you can run it just how you want. And, you can afford a nice dinner out on the town with your wife! Merry Christmas! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-23-2022, 12:30 AM	#9
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,978	Re: Christmas Project I finished it tonight. I'll have some pics tomorrow. With the bottle of tri-mix gas, it came in right at $700. It sounds good. It's a lot quieter than the old turbo mufflers at idle, but it makes a pleasant noise when I hit the accelerator. And Merry Christmas to all of you. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

12-23-2022, 07:15 PM	#10
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,978	Re: Christmas Project Update: Here are a couple of pics. I really like the way it turned out. It has a nice rumble at idle, isn't at all obnoxious at cruise, and barks nicely when I open up the throttle. It also woke the engine up. I had been a little disappointed in my 330 hp, but it seems some of the horses were getting caught up at the gate. They're free to run now. Attached Images __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

12-25-2022, 07:42 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Christmas Project Always nice to have the new pipes. Even nicer when it's your custom work __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-25-2022, 11:21 PM	#13
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,630	Re: Christmas Project Well you don't ever have to worry about the new stuff looking like the old stuff.



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