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That's what I used for removal, a 'long enough' piece of EMT conduit I had lying around. I didn't have any threaded...anything big enough for the job at hand. Nice press ya made. 
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01-01-2009, 03:38 PM
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Hubs & disc's all set.
Decided to tone down the ARB cover a tad too. Nothing special but here's the latest pix: |
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01-03-2009, 08:24 AM
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Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way
Kurt,
I was curious about something, How many gallons per mile? Looking Sweet
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01-03-2009, 08:38 AM
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Craig, I think it will surprise a lot of people, maybe you the most with that 'gallons per mile' shot. Just guessing, I'll throw out...12 to 15 mpg at least, possibly better. |
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01-03-2009, 09:33 AM
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WOW, that is good, I didn't get that in "GQ" with 3.08's
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01-03-2009, 09:35 AM
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 Quick edit: Overdrive isn't what 'makes' good fuel economy, it only lends to the options of gearing. That being the case, GQ had 35's w/3:08's, a great highway gear combo but a really/really poor 'around town set up, that's where you paid dearly for the MPG you got. Having overdrive allows for a much higher number gearing (4:11's/4:46's etc) So...with the 4:56's getting the big pig rolling is easier and with the 30% overdrive and a locked up torque converter from the 700r, highway RPM's are going to be right around the 2K mark @ 65mph giving the small block a chance to 'relax' a little.  I realize you already knew all that stuff and were just busting on my blazer balls in the first place.
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01-03-2009, 11:42 AM
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Its lookin' like a Blazer!
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Shoulda got real good mileage with it sittin' for so long, lol....Just teasin'. Hope this next project works out better. Last edited by Big J; 01-03-2009 at 11:59 AM. |
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01-03-2009, 01:27 PM
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Can't wait to retire!!
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01-03-2009, 04:08 PM
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I took a 3 mile cruise in GQ about 2 years ago. I made a big mistake when I didn't buy it when I had a chance. Spilled milk, just move on and see what happens down the road.
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01-08-2009, 07:13 PM
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Okay, still waiting on the Ballistic arms to get here.
 Axles are done, hubs are done...all I wanna do is get this thing finished and back under the blazer.  
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01-13-2009, 10:37 AM
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Does cross-over steering improve turning radius at all? Are there other tricks used to improve turning radius?
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01-16-2009, 09:13 AM
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Neat way to fill up a shop
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Less than 2ft all around, that's all the walking room that's left. |
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01-16-2009, 09:56 AM
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, but way cool to have them in YOUR shop. Maybe time to reorganize, relocate workbench to basement?
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01-16-2009, 09:59 AM
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DeeeeLishous
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01-24-2009, 08:32 PM
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you coming down this way next month? let me know the details...
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01-25-2009, 07:51 AM
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It's a one day ride but some of us are going to run two days, just don't know which two yet. Might be Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun, hard to say right now. How far are you from the park? |
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01-25-2009, 08:22 AM
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Is this the place? http://www.tctri.org/
I'm 30 miles south... Is it $50 for me to go ride with you? Are those rates normal for 4x4 clubs? Edit: or is this the one you go to? http://www.rc4x4.org/ I'm gonna want to build a trail rig after a trip to that place...
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01-25-2009, 09:33 AM
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Cool, build a trail rig...Rausch Creek
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01-25-2009, 09:41 AM
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2nd one and no, it won't cost you $50, that's only if you drive. The last time down, it was only $5 or $10 for the passenger, Jim could tell ya. Course, last time down the entry fees were only $35 too. 
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01-25-2009, 01:25 PM
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Should be a good time, just about have enough to mandate running two groups. Seven confirmed and four possible's. |
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01-25-2009, 02:02 PM
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I didn't know it was happening... head's down on other stuff right now. |
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01-25-2009, 10:12 AM
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well, count me in if that's cool.. end of Feb sounds chilly though
you guys camp or do a hotel? makes me wish I hadn't of passed on an 84 K-10 with a lift and a blown engine now... maybe a beater jeep is in my future!
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