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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
Saw (and heard
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Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. 
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05-04-2009, 03:37 PM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
Thanks you sir! And it was good to meet you, I would love to see all your parts on a blazer some time.
Trav
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05-27-2009, 11:34 PM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
All I can say is wow!!! I love the black paint and the Vintec's. Very clean!!
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05-28-2009, 10:26 PM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
got any links to a build or pics of how you mounted those mooneyes gauges recessed like that? also, what size are those for the gauges? 4 5/8" large and 2" small?
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05-29-2009, 12:11 PM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
The 2 bigger ones are about 4" and the smaller ones are 2". Here are some pics of what I had to do to make it work..
Thanks, Trav       Some one shoot from a big show in Nashville..  
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05-29-2009, 12:17 PM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
the gauges look good i myself might've made the dash with a left side to fit the rightside so you had the 4 holes on both sides of the big gauges
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i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts |
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05-29-2009, 12:48 PM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
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I what thinking about that, but then I would have had tomake this part custom that goes on the dash.
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05-29-2009, 04:35 PM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
That's a great looking ride you have there Travis. I love the two pics in front of the store. "Pure Oil" meets pure muscle.
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05-30-2009, 06:56 AM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
Sir, you are the reason I dont have any money. I see trucks like yours and I spend money I dont have. I think its a shame you have the time and knowledge that I do not to work on this vehicle. NO Im joking the Blazer is awesome. I was about to start lokking for one but then I looked at my bank account
 
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05-31-2009, 10:10 PM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
No more tint on the top's windows?
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06-01-2009, 05:07 AM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
Beautiful shots in front of the old station Travis!
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06-01-2009, 08:51 AM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
Very cool mount up. I may have to pick up a spare dash bezel to play with.
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06-02-2009, 08:14 AM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
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Sorry, took it off last year so you can see inside the blazer when it's at shows. I did way to much work inside to hide it all. Thanks for all the kind words..
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06-03-2009, 02:01 AM
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06-04-2009, 12:55 AM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
Hey Travis-
The blaze looks great dude!  That's awesome that you got the motor warmed up now, too!
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06-05-2009, 12:22 PM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
what did you do with the torque thrusts
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06-05-2009, 05:09 PM
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08-19-2009, 03:26 AM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
As many have said before me...This is a VERY nice Blazer. That would be very fun to cruise around in. Thanks for letting me watch you build it.
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09-01-2009, 07:18 PM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
Your front seats look like they came out of a newer Tahoe like my 2003 but my front seats don't flip forward. What application did yours come from?
I would love to get a set for my 78 K20 but want them to flip forward so I can easily access behind the seats. In the back did you use the third row set that can be quickly removed or the second row set that just folds flat? |
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09-02-2009, 04:23 PM
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09-02-2009, 04:36 PM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
I think it's been asked before, but what are your handles out of?
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09-02-2009, 05:04 PM
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My local wrecking yard has a couple base model manual adjustment sets in cloth for $250 for the pair from regular cab trucks and a bunch more for the same cost for those from an extended cab or SUV in leather with full power & heat. I think you could slide the fixed back seats forward all the way and tilt the back as far forward as it will go and have enough access to behind the seat to make the more common fixed back seats work now that I think about their adjustment range. I really want the heated leather highly adjustable seats like in my Tahoe so I think I will deal with the limited access behind the seat to get them. Those seats and the smooth power of the LS engine are what make driving the Tahoe so nice. When I get last weekends work on the truck completed I will have the power increase taken care of then I will just need the creature comforts. Thanks for the help making up my mind
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09-02-2009, 05:41 PM
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer build
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That is the stock handles, just cleaned up a little.. 68 TT, Anytime, happy that I can help..
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