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vtblazer · 12-31-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by EFI70Blazer

Are they different from a dana 44? When everything is out they are easy to remove with a long piece of pipe. As for installing i made a tool like this one to make them easier.

Similar.

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.

vtblazer · 01-01-2009, 03:38 PM

Hubs & disc's all set.

Decided to tone down the ARB cover a tad too.

Nothing special but here's the latest pix:

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-03-2009, 08:24 AM

Kurt,

I was curious about something,

How many gallons per mile?

Looking Sweet

vtblazer · 01-03-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Kurt,

I was curious about something,

How many gallons per mile?

Looking Sweet

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.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-03-2009, 09:33 AM

WOW, that is good, I didn't get that in "GQ" with 3.08's

vtblazer · 01-03-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

WOW, that is good, I didn't get that in "GQ" with 3.08's

GQ didn't have overdrive.

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.

Big J · 01-03-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

WOW, that is good, I didn't get that in "GQ" with 3.08's

WOW, I didn't realize "GQ" ever made it out of the garage and onto the road.

Shoulda got real good mileage with it sittin' for so long, lol....

Just teasin'. Hope this next project works out better.

vtblazer · 01-03-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Big J

WOW, I didn't realize "GQ" ever made it out of the garage and onto the road.

Chevyman63 · 01-03-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Big J

WOW, I didn't realize "GQ" ever made it out of the garage and onto the road.

Shoulda got real good mileage with it sittin' for so long, lol....

Just teasin'. Hope this next project works out better.

Ouch...that's gonna leave a mark!

**Ron 586** · 01-03-2009, 04:08 PM

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.

vtblazer · 01-08-2009, 07:13 PM

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.

hgs_notes · 01-13-2009, 10:37 AM

Does cross-over steering improve turning radius at all? Are there other tricks used to improve turning radius?

Bentblazer · 01-16-2009, 09:13 AM

Neat way to fill up a shop

vtblazer · 01-16-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bentblazer

Neat way to fill up a shop

*Full* - ya got that right!

Less than 2ft all around, that's all the walking room that's left.

**jaros44sr** · 01-16-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

*Full* - ya got that right!

Less than 2ft all around, that's all the walking room that's left.

Now your down to my level

, but way cool to have them in YOUR shop. Maybe time to reorganize, relocate workbench to basement?

Burt4x4 · 01-16-2009, 09:59 AM

DeeeeLishous

msgross · 01-24-2009, 08:32 PM

you coming down this way next month? let me know the details...

vtblazer · 01-25-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

you coming down this way next month? let me know the details...

Heart Breaker run Feb. 28th (valentines theme I guess)

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?

msgross · 01-25-2009, 08:22 AM

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...

**jaros44sr** · 01-25-2009, 09:33 AM

Cool, build a trail rig...Rausch Creek

vtblazer · 01-25-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

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...

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.

*FormerMember* · 01-25-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

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.

I may be interested in running this...

vtblazer · 01-25-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by grendel

I may be interested in running this...

Was wondering when we'd hear from you.

Should be a good time, just about have enough to mandate running two groups.

Seven confirmed and four possible's.

*FormerMember* · 01-25-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Was wondering when we'd hear from you.

Should be a good time, just about have enough to mandate running two groups.

Seven confirmed and four possible's.

I didn't know it was happening... head's down on other stuff right now.

msgross · 01-25-2009, 10:12 AM

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!

01-01-2009, 03:38 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Hubs & disc's all set. Decided to tone down the ARB cover a tad too. Nothing special but here's the latest pix: Attached Images

01-03-2009, 08:24 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Kurt, I was curious about something, How many gallons per mile? Looking Sweet __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-03-2009, 09:33 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way WOW, that is good, I didn't get that in "GQ" with 3.08's __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-03-2009, 04:08 PM	#10
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way 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. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

01-08-2009, 07:13 PM	#11
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way 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.

01-13-2009, 10:37 AM	#12
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01-16-2009, 09:13 AM	#13
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Neat way to fill up a shop __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

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01-24-2009, 08:32 PM	#17
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way you coming down this way next month? let me know the details... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-25-2009, 08:22 AM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way 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... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 01-25-2009 at 08:34 AM.

01-25-2009, 09:33 AM	#20
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,694	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Cool, build a trail rig...Rausch Creek __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-25-2009, 10:12 AM	#25
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way 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! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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