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smbrouss70 · 09-15-2017, 01:27 PM

Yes, 1" forward to center the wheels, and 1" narrowed because the wheels that I picked could only go up to 4.5" of backspacing.

gringoloco · 01-16-2018, 06:32 PM

Just checking in

smbrouss70 · 01-17-2018, 12:58 AM

I'm still here!

Since my last post in here, I worked for 3 months solid in TX, so fun time was very limited. I was off for 2 weeks during the holidays, so I gave it my best shot, but I think the Blazer was mad at me. It fought me at every turn. I did buy the Blazer a Christmas present, so maybe it will be nicer to me in the future. It got a Holley Sniper setup so that I can get rid of the Quadrajet. I've never been good with carburetors, but I am a whiz with computers, so maybe I'll be able to unlock the full potential of my new engine.

I also finally upgraded from the rocker switch to the touchpad on the Accuair, and my cool ashtray mount for the touchpad should be delivered this week from CTP!

I thought I had the complete air system done with the Accuair and all before I came back to work. When I went to calibrate the system, one of my shock mounts bent while it was testing the upper limits of travel and allowed one of the sensors to over-rotate and it broke. My Accuair system was purchased in 2010 or '11 so it uses the old style sensors that they don't sell anymore. I remembered that they said they used OEM style sensors back then, so after an intense googling session, I "believe" that they used the same sensors that are on the 2003-06 Lincoln Navigators, so I ordered one on ebay, but I have yet to have a chance to try it out.

This past weekend, I was going to try the new sensor, but an opportunity to buy a friend's old vehicle popped up and I became the new owner of a 1985 S-10 Blazer! I've wanted one since high school. So, I hitched up a buddy's trailer behind the trusty Duramax and went for a nice long drive to get it. Unfortunately, I didn't get any shop time with Ratchet's Blazer.

Oh yeah, I just registered to do the Long Haul for the Hot Rod Power Tour again this year, so I have now put another deadline on myself to have the suspension, new wheels and tires, big brakes, A/C, EFI, and finally a radio all installed. Wish me luck!

**Palf70Step** · 01-17-2018, 08:53 AM

Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Steven!!

darkhorse970 · 01-17-2018, 08:57 AM

I’m really liking the look of that Holley Sniper EFI setup.

Bennett68C10 · 01-17-2018, 09:11 AM

That Holley Sniper EFI looks really nice, good luck with the Power Tour deadline you set for yourself. Maybe one day I'll get the Suburban on the Power Tour.

gringoloco · 01-17-2018, 10:00 PM

Woot, woot! You got this. Need some updated power tour rolling shots

smbrouss70 · 01-17-2018, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Steven!!

I might need a cheerleader on the weekends to keep me motivated. You interested in a job, now that you are retiring, Bill?

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkhorse970

I’m really liking the look of that Holley Sniper EFI setup.

I hope it performs as good as it looks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

That Holley Sniper EFI looks really nice, good luck with the Power Tour deadline you set for yourself. Maybe one day I'll get the Suburban on the Power Tour.

I'm not too good at meeting my deadlines, but the last Power Tour that I did, I came through and completed it with only a couple of minor hiccups. Hopefully, I can pull it off again!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Woot, woot! You got this. Need some updated power tour rolling shots

Everybody that is going with me is driving their own truck, we might need a floating passenger to get some shots, you interested?

gringoloco · 01-18-2018, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Everybody that is going with me is driving their own truck, we might need a floating passenger to get some shots, you interested?

Hm, lemme see what I can work out. PM sent.

**Palf70Step** · 01-18-2018, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

I might need a cheerleader on the weekends to keep me motivated. You interested in a job, now that you are retiring, Bill?

Heck I might even be able to hand you wrenches. Maybe in February/early March. I can also clear out some of those 250's

smbrouss70 · 01-21-2018, 11:10 PM

Well the 2003-06 Lincoln Navigator sensor works in place of the old style Accuair sensors. Now I know that I can replace a sensor for about $60! Pictures show the broken sensor with the ebay replacement. The new one came with studs pressed into the mounting holes and linkage for the Navigator, once I got that off it looks exactly the same.

I got the Accuair system all calibrated and am uploading a video to youtube now, I will post it once it is done.

I also got my CTP Concepts Accuair ashtray in, it is a really nice piece.

smbrouss70 · 01-22-2018, 12:11 AM

Video... Yes, my shop is a mess.

Accuair test on my 1970 2wd Blazer - YouTube

gringoloco · 01-22-2018, 01:19 AM

Super nice. Gonna ride like a dream

**Palf70Step** · 01-22-2018, 06:24 AM

Looking good Steven!

**Advanced Design** · 01-22-2018, 10:33 AM

Nice parts Steven. Looking good on the suspension.

smbrouss70 · 02-03-2018, 06:15 PM

I felt like being a tease, so I'm just going to leave this right here...

gringoloco · 02-03-2018, 07:01 PM

Boioioioing!!! So nice. Have axles yet?

smbrouss70 · 02-03-2018, 07:02 PM

Not yet, but now I can get true measurements to get the axles coming and the housing narrowed.

darkhorse970 · 02-03-2018, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

I felt like being a tease, so I'm just going to leave this right here...

Oh yeah! Those are gonna look killer on your Blazer!

C10_ustacould · 02-03-2018, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

I felt like being a tease, so I'm just going to leave this right here...

Nice!!

smbrouss70 · 02-03-2018, 10:50 PM

You know I had to see for myself...

smbrouss70 · 02-03-2018, 10:53 PM

The fender actually rests on the tread of the tire right now. Tomorrow's mission is to pull the other rear end that I am going to narrow and mount the 2 back wheels to get some good inside and outside measurements to find out how much it needs to be narrowed.

gringoloco · 02-04-2018, 01:04 AM

My. Dear. Word. Those are sexay

Bennett68C10 · 02-04-2018, 10:31 AM

Me likey a lot!!!

smbrouss70 · 02-04-2018, 11:17 AM

Thanks Guys! It will obviously look better once the rear can tuck a little.

09-15-2017, 01:27 PM	#251
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint Yes, 1" forward to center the wheels, and 1" narrowed because the wheels that I picked could only go up to 4.5" of backspacing. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

01-16-2018, 06:32 PM	#252
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint Just checking in __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-17-2018, 12:58 AM	#253
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint I'm still here! Since my last post in here, I worked for 3 months solid in TX, so fun time was very limited. I was off for 2 weeks during the holidays, so I gave it my best shot, but I think the Blazer was mad at me. It fought me at every turn. I did buy the Blazer a Christmas present, so maybe it will be nicer to me in the future. It got a Holley Sniper setup so that I can get rid of the Quadrajet. I've never been good with carburetors, but I am a whiz with computers, so maybe I'll be able to unlock the full potential of my new engine. I also finally upgraded from the rocker switch to the touchpad on the Accuair, and my cool ashtray mount for the touchpad should be delivered this week from CTP! I thought I had the complete air system done with the Accuair and all before I came back to work. When I went to calibrate the system, one of my shock mounts bent while it was testing the upper limits of travel and allowed one of the sensors to over-rotate and it broke. My Accuair system was purchased in 2010 or '11 so it uses the old style sensors that they don't sell anymore. I remembered that they said they used OEM style sensors back then, so after an intense googling session, I "believe" that they used the same sensors that are on the 2003-06 Lincoln Navigators, so I ordered one on ebay, but I have yet to have a chance to try it out. This past weekend, I was going to try the new sensor, but an opportunity to buy a friend's old vehicle popped up and I became the new owner of a 1985 S-10 Blazer! I've wanted one since high school. So, I hitched up a buddy's trailer behind the trusty Duramax and went for a nice long drive to get it. Unfortunately, I didn't get any shop time with Ratchet's Blazer. Oh yeah, I just registered to do the Long Haul for the Hot Rod Power Tour again this year, so I have now put another deadline on myself to have the suspension, new wheels and tires, big brakes, A/C, EFI, and finally a radio all installed. Wish me luck! Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build Last edited by smbrouss70; 01-17-2018 at 01:27 AM.

01-17-2018, 08:53 AM	#254
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Steven!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-17-2018, 08:57 AM	#255
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint I’m really liking the look of that Holley Sniper EFI setup. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

01-17-2018, 09:11 AM	#256
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint That Holley Sniper EFI looks really nice, good luck with the Power Tour deadline you set for yourself. Maybe one day I'll get the Suburban on the Power Tour. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-17-2018, 10:00 PM	#257
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint Woot, woot! You got this. Need some updated power tour rolling shots __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-21-2018, 11:10 PM	#261
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint Well the 2003-06 Lincoln Navigator sensor works in place of the old style Accuair sensors. Now I know that I can replace a sensor for about $60! Pictures show the broken sensor with the ebay replacement. The new one came with studs pressed into the mounting holes and linkage for the Navigator, once I got that off it looks exactly the same. I got the Accuair system all calibrated and am uploading a video to youtube now, I will post it once it is done. I also got my CTP Concepts Accuair ashtray in, it is a really nice piece. Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

01-22-2018, 01:19 AM	#263
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint Super nice. Gonna ride like a dream __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-22-2018, 06:24 AM	#264
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint Looking good Steven! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-22-2018, 10:33 AM	#265
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint Nice parts Steven. Looking good on the suspension. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-03-2018, 06:15 PM	#266
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint I felt like being a tease, so I'm just going to leave this right here... Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

02-03-2018, 07:01 PM	#267
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint Boioioioing!!! So nice. Have axles yet? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-03-2018, 07:02 PM	#268
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint Not yet, but now I can get true measurements to get the axles coming and the housing narrowed. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

02-03-2018, 10:50 PM	#271
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint You know I had to see for myself... Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build



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02-03-2018, 10:53 PM	#272
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint The fender actually rests on the tread of the tire right now. Tomorrow's mission is to pull the other rear end that I am going to narrow and mount the 2 back wheels to get some good inside and outside measurements to find out how much it needs to be narrowed. Attached Images __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

02-04-2018, 01:04 AM	#273
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint My. Dear. Word. Those are sexay __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-04-2018, 10:31 AM	#274
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint Me likey a lot!!! __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-04-2018, 11:17 AM	#275
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Ratchet's Blazer - 1970 2wd with Original paint Thanks Guys! It will obviously look better once the rear can tuck a little. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

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