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**buffydores** · 04-20-2023, 03:45 PM

A few updates folks. Me and some runnin' buddies took the Blazer and my buddy's square 'Burb' on a big western loop last summer. We drove from East Texas over to New Mexico and then up to Montana for some flyfishing. The hipsters from Cali have invaded my favorite watering hole in Ennis, MT. We headed south through Idaho and Utah and then back down to Durango for some trail running on the Alpine Loop. Good times. We've already planned the next adventure in 2025.

The El Western, Ennis, MT

Morning in Glendo, WY

Engineer Pass in the San Juans 13K'

**buffydores** · 04-20-2023, 03:51 PM

The Blazer did fantastic on its longest journey thus far ~3,600 miles. The only broken part was the foot switch for the brights. The trip did highlight two weaknesses: The inaccurate speedo and the weak AC. Finally got around to addressing both with the good folks at Southern Longview Automotive. I can't oversale these upgrades. I finally have a legit AC.

You can see the Dakota Digital RTX instruments with GPS speedo and the Vintage Air Controls

The cleaner engine compartment.

phillipm · 11-03-2023, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by buffydores

The Blazer did fantastic on its longest journey thus far ~3,600 miles. The only broken part was the foot switch for the brights. The trip did highlight two weaknesses: The inaccurate speedo and the weak AC. Finally got around to addressing both with the good folks at Southern Longview Automotive. I can't oversale these upgrades. I finally have a legit AC.

You can see the Dakota Digital RTX instruments with GPS speedo and the Vintage Air Controls

The cleaner engine compartment.

You finally pulled the trigger on the Vintage Air! Too bad you were a little before the new Gen V with the bigger blower however I'm sure it's still better than before either way. Looking good man. Lookin good.

HOTFUN · 04-20-2023, 04:37 PM

Im getting close and I love orange so its going to Russet poly and frost white deluxe tutone. Edged and going on restored frame next week. 1973 GMC K15 short fleet

**buffydores** · 04-20-2023, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HOTFUN

Im getting close and I love orange so its going to Russet poly and frost white deluxe tutone. Edged and going on restored frame next week. 1973 GMC K15 short fleet

It's a great combo.

LT7A · 11-29-2023, 05:45 PM

Sorry to hear about the TH350. I do agree that the 700R4 will give improved drivability. What do you think happened to the TH350 when you were merging?

Also, very cool trip that you took with your buddy and his Suburban.

**buffydores** · 11-30-2023, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Sorry to hear about the TH350. I do agree that the 700R4 will give improved drivability. What do you think happened to the TH350 when you were merging?

Also, very cool trip that you took with your buddy and his Suburban.

Thanks amigo. I suspect the torque convertor got tired of all the shock loading. The new 700R4 will have an RV torque convertor that's fully welded. Just a guess. We've only pulled the pan and seen the metal.

04-20-2023, 03:45 PM	#1
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 A few updates folks. Me and some runnin' buddies took the Blazer and my buddy's square 'Burb' on a big western loop last summer. We drove from East Texas over to New Mexico and then up to Montana for some flyfishing. The hipsters from Cali have invaded my favorite watering hole in Ennis, MT. We headed south through Idaho and Utah and then back down to Durango for some trail running on the Alpine Loop. Good times. We've already planned the next adventure in 2025. The El Western, Ennis, MT Morning in Glendo, WY Engineer Pass in the San Juans 13K' Last edited by buffydores; 04-20-2023 at 03:52 PM.

04-20-2023, 03:51 PM	#2
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 The Blazer did fantastic on its longest journey thus far ~3,600 miles. The only broken part was the foot switch for the brights. The trip did highlight two weaknesses: The inaccurate speedo and the weak AC. Finally got around to addressing both with the good folks at Southern Longview Automotive. I can't oversale these upgrades. I finally have a legit AC. You can see the Dakota Digital RTX instruments with GPS speedo and the Vintage Air Controls The cleaner engine compartment.

04-20-2023, 04:37 PM	#4
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Im getting close and I love orange so its going to Russet poly and frost white deluxe tutone. Edged and going on restored frame next week. 1973 GMC K15 short fleet Attached Images __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

11-29-2023, 05:45 PM	#6
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Sorry to hear about the TH350. I do agree that the 700R4 will give improved drivability. What do you think happened to the TH350 when you were merging? Also, very cool trip that you took with your buddy and his Suburban.



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