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vtblazer · 12-11-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Got heat yet? Whatcha doin'

It's scheduled for this morning. (11th)

Did a quickie insulate & rock job where the furnace will be installed, just picked up two 4x8 sheets of rock & some battens and got em put up in the corner so I won't need to do it later.

Between work, the build & the holidays I'll most likely just burn extra 'pane to keep the heat going, no extra time to finish the insulation/drywall any time soon.

...and you? Did you find the missing barb?

**jaros44sr** · 12-11-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

It's scheduled for this morning. (11th)

...and you? Did you find the missing barb?

No, but I know it's here somewhere, so thats a start. I'd like to find one in SS or alum. 5/8 barb X 1/2"NPT is a wierd size

**jaros44sr** · 12-11-2008, 08:07 AM

Knock,knock...

vtblazer · 12-11-2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Knock,knock...

Your gonna hi-jack my thread again with a knock/knock joke aren't ya?

Chevyman63 · 12-11-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Your gonna hi-jack my thread again with a knock/knock joke aren't ya?

**jaros44sr** · 12-11-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Your gonna hi-jack my thread again with a knock/knock joke aren't ya?

Not unless ya say "Who's there"? C'mon, it'll be on topic, I swear

vtblazer · 12-11-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Not unless ya say "Who's there"? C'mon, it'll be on topic, I swear

Okay, seeing it's the holidays and all..."Who's There"

**jaros44sr** · 12-11-2008, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Okay, seeing it's the holidays and all..."Who's There"

Orange you glad you painted your frame GRAY...LOL

vtblazer · 12-11-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Orange you glad you painted your frame GRAY...LOL

funny pinky, dayum that was good

Chevyman63 · 12-11-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Orange you glad you painted your frame GRAY...LOL

And to think we waited for that.

I gotta admit though,.. it made me chuckle.

Big J · 12-12-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Orange you glad you painted your frame GRAY...LOL

Oh man thats good stuff.

vtblazer · 12-14-2008, 05:53 PM

Orange ya glad I decided to keep posting pics?

Frame's all one color now and so are most of the smaller parts/pieces too.

low'n slow · 12-14-2008, 06:43 PM

Looking good. I'm glad you ditched the orange.

msgross · 12-14-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Orange you glad you painted your frame GRAY...LOL

it became gray just as I was bustin out my best "Clemson/Syracuse tailgating" jokes!

vtblazer · 12-16-2008, 08:48 PM

Landed the shackle flip, springs & mounting brackets so I can slide it under the tub soon, also sorted out the body mount packages and laid em out on the frame.

The rear springs are 2.5" lift w/4" shackles...might just be the final set up, time will tell.

Still need to prime & paint more parts/pieces but it's enough to move on...

Big J · 12-16-2008, 09:01 PM

Thats lookin' awesome. Question.... At the angle the shackles are sittin'... Is it possible for one side or the other to flip up under stress/flex? I've seen several jeeps flip the front shackle back and up. Thats kind of what I'm talkin' about. Just wondering, looks like something I'd like to do to mine instead of blocks.

Chevyman63 · 12-16-2008, 09:09 PM

Looking good Kurt! Great progress.

Unfortunately the flu killed all of my weekend plans.

4bynut · 12-16-2008, 10:03 PM

Looking great. I have the DIY4X engine crossmember in my 67 project. I really like their stuff too. Jason

70k52wd · 12-16-2008, 10:32 PM

Nice toy your building. I love'em high, and low. Can't wait to see it finished.

vtblazer · 12-17-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

At the angle the shackles are sittin'... Is it possible for one side or the other to flip up under stress/flex? I've seen several jeeps flip the front shackle back and up. Thats kind of what I'm talkin' about. Just wondering, looks like something I'd like to do to mine instead of blocks.

Things will change considerably once some weight gets put on the chassis I'm thinking.

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Unfortunately the flu killed all of my weekend plans.

Rest up, feel better and work twice as hard next weekend to get back on schedule.

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Originally Posted by 4bynut

Looking great. I have the DIY4X engine crossmember in my 67 project. I really like their stuff too. Jason

Hoping it saves me drive train aggravation later down the build road...

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Nice toy your building. I love'em high, and low. Can't wait to see it finished.

Exactly, it's a toy and yes I'm gonna play with it a lot!

Thanks guys.

Chevyman63 · 12-17-2008, 07:05 AM

Wow...way to multitask/multi-quote.

vtblazer · 12-17-2008, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Wow...way to multitask/multi-quote.

Got em all didn't I?

I'm home today, hoping to get the tub back on the chassis.

Need to ge get a few more grade 8 bolts & such but otherwise, it should go fairly quick.

Getting it back to "movable" is key right now, still need to finish up insulating (correctly) and I need to move the big pig to do that.

Chevyman63 · 12-17-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Got em all didn't I?

I'm home today, hoping to get the tub back on the chassis.

Need to ge get a few more grade 8 bolts & such but otherwise, it should go fairly quick.

Getting it back to "movable" is key right now, still need to finish up insulating (correctly) and I need to move the big pig to do that.

I believe you got em all.

You're the man! At this pace you'll be done in a month or two.

I would imagine that the insulation is getting more and more important lately, with they way the weather has been.

*FormerMember* · 12-17-2008, 01:59 PM

Kurt, dumb question time.... do you have the rear shackle flip brackets on the right way?

It may be tough for the negative shackle angle to correct itself, even under weight. I do put the right side bracket on the left side (and vice versa) when I run 56" long rear springs. I also have to use a 6" (or longer) shackle.

How long are your rear springs (not asking anything private here... sort of afraid to ask any man about length :LOL: )

Generally, under weight, I like to see a 10 degree angle. Granted, it's nit picky, as you can flip them anytime but it's generally a pain in the buttooki once the gas tank's in place.

vtblazer · 12-17-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by grendel

Kurt, dumb question time.... do you have the rear shackle flip brackets on the right way?

It may be tough for the negative shackle angle to correct itself, even under weight. I do put the right side bracket on the left side (and vice versa) when I run 56" long rear springs. I also have to use a 6" (or longer) shackle.

How long are your rear springs (not asking anything private here... sort of afraid to ask any man about length :LOL: )

Generally, under weight, I like to see a 10 degree angle. Granted, it's nit picky, as you can flip them anytime but it's generally a pain in the buttooki once the gas tank's in place.

Well...dunno for sure really.

I checked DIY's web site, looked through the tech section and read the install info and yes, mine are not on the way the tech article set is BUT it's the only way they would fit, tried em both ways and being this is a temp. install, I wasn't super concerned.
I still need to prime/paint the welded nut brackets but I had to mount the springs so I can get the tub on enough to move the thing around.

Once I land the tub, I can mess around more with em.
The axles need to be pulled & painted, probly do it then.

12-11-2008, 08:07 AM	#328
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,693	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Knock,knock... __________________ 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

12-14-2008, 05:53 PM	#337
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Orange ya glad I decided to keep posting pics? Frame's all one color now and so are most of the smaller parts/pieces too. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 12-15-2008 at 06:00 AM.

12-14-2008, 06:43 PM	#338
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Looking good. I'm glad you ditched the orange.

12-16-2008, 08:48 PM	#340
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Landed the shackle flip, springs & mounting brackets so I can slide it under the tub soon, also sorted out the body mount packages and laid em out on the frame. The rear springs are 2.5" lift w/4" shackles...might just be the final set up, time will tell. Still need to prime & paint more parts/pieces but it's enough to move on... Attached Images

12-16-2008, 09:01 PM	#341
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Thats lookin' awesome. Question.... At the angle the shackles are sittin'... Is it possible for one side or the other to flip up under stress/flex? I've seen several jeeps flip the front shackle back and up. Thats kind of what I'm talkin' about. Just wondering, looks like something I'd like to do to mine instead of blocks. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-16-2008, 09:09 PM	#342
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Looking good Kurt! Great progress. Unfortunately the flu killed all of my weekend plans. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

12-16-2008, 10:03 PM	#343
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Looking great. I have the DIY4X engine crossmember in my 67 project. I really like their stuff too. Jason __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, 4x4, duramax w/Allison trans. 2001 Chevy ZR2 Ext. cab 4x4 (DD) 1967 Chevy SWB 4x4, BBC, Th400, NP205, 6" lift, and 35's (In Process) 1970 Chevy Blazer 4x4, BBC, TH400, NP241, 6" lift, and 38.5 boggers in front, 44 boggers on the rear ( mud racer project)

12-16-2008, 10:32 PM	#344
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Nice toy your building. I love'em high, and low. Can't wait to see it finished.

12-17-2008, 07:05 AM	#346
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Wow...way to multitask/multi-quote. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

12-17-2008, 01:59 PM	#349
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Kurt, dumb question time.... do you have the rear shackle flip brackets on the right way? It may be tough for the negative shackle angle to correct itself, even under weight. I do put the right side bracket on the left side (and vice versa) when I run 56" long rear springs. I also have to use a 6" (or longer) shackle. How long are your rear springs (not asking anything private here... sort of afraid to ask any man about length :LOL: ) Generally, under weight, I like to see a 10 degree angle. Granted, it's nit picky, as you can flip them anytime but it's generally a pain in the buttooki once the gas tank's in place.



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