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BACKYARD88 · 10-18-2008, 01:18 AM

Good to see you back on it again!

bagged69c10 · 10-19-2008, 12:28 AM

Nice. I love this thing.

gringoloco · 10-19-2008, 11:54 PM

Tough crowd

Thanks for the 'motivation'...

Today I modified a set of Glock's Impala brackets so I can remove them without pulling the axles- I am pretty sure I will be doing some welding to these brackets to center the calipers on the rotors- and this rear is sealed full of fluids.

I also prepped the rear that came out of the Blazer for a friend's project. It got the ECE saddles fully welded and a set of Glock's Camaro brackets installed. My buddy wants a parking brake on his truck- the Blazer will be emergency stopped by praying

Last pic is the carnage left after making a few good rears. Anyone need 6-lug axles? I have both long(late '70) and short('63-early '70) versions, two good open carriers, one w/3.73s, and a set of the HD 2 3/4" wide drum backing plates. Free to a good home- come an' get 'em or pay shipping, otherwise they're scrap to me...

Spray-Bomb · 10-20-2008, 12:02 AM

I'll see when my dad is going up to Shreveport again, & if its not too far off I'll have him relieve you of your extra rear end parts

babyblueoval · 10-20-2008, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

I'll see when my dad is going up to Shreveport again, & if its not too far off I'll have him relieve you of your extra rear end parts

Why did you laugh when you said "rear end parts"?

68 short step · 10-20-2008, 09:22 AM

keep it up

Spray-Bomb · 12-17-2008, 12:53 AM

bump

*1sik52* · 12-17-2008, 12:11 PM

Updates?

gringoloco · 12-17-2008, 01:13 PM

I wish.

But I have been working w/PB on some extremely cool stuff for my C10, but you'll have to wait...

Spray-Bomb · 12-17-2008, 10:53 PM

Lame !!!!

DUNE GOON · 12-18-2008, 12:42 AM

Sorry if this was already mentioned.... I couldn't find it. But what vehicle is the tilt hood kit being used from? Thanx guyz

gringoloco · 12-18-2008, 10:12 AM

They are from mid-eighties Buicks. There should be about a million of 'em in your local pick-a-part...

gringoloco · 01-11-2009, 12:34 AM

Got a little done on the ol' girl:

Since the new rear is 1.5" narrower, I had to trim the floor for tire clearance. I brought it in an inch- that was as far as I could go and still leave enough room for the rear seat between the tubs.

I got all of the extra PO's hitch BS removed and scrapped the last remnants of the 4wd parts. I also welded in a piece of 1/4" 2x2 square tube as a bridge. Once that was done, the rear frame section got a good cleaning and painting and the rear suspension was reassembled. Check out how the panhard is parallel to the ground at ride height.

**lolife99** · 01-11-2009, 12:41 AM

Progress is GOOD!
When my blazer grows up,... it wants to be just like your blazer,... COOL!

Coda O'Dell · 01-11-2009, 12:42 AM

When are you going to show us that stuff you have been doing with nate

gringoloco · 01-11-2009, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Progress is GOOD!
When my blazer grows up,... it wants to be just like your blazer,... COOL!

Thanks! Sounds like you're getting there too...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coda O'Dell

When are you going to show us that stuff you have been doing with nate

Hahaha... Soon enough. I'll start some teaser pics before the real thread emerges...

I now have some much needed tire/fender clearance, and as a bonus, it looks a lot better with the dropmember's narrowed front track width. Next project is rear shocks and new body mounts...

Frizzle Fry · 01-11-2009, 01:33 AM

You shaved some time off your 1/4 mile right there!

good to see some progress!

VA72C10 · 01-11-2009, 02:10 AM

Looking good....A blazer build is in my distant future and reading your builds and the others on here helps me get my fix

**lolife99** · 01-11-2009, 05:55 AM

Gringoloco,... what are you using for a gas tank?
Stock or some type of fuel cell.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-11-2009, 07:40 AM

Looking good, what's the BS on those wheels again?

gringoloco · 01-11-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Gringoloco,... what are you using for a gas tank?
Stock or some type of fuel cell.

Stock tank would fit, but hangs too low. I have a Jeep tank that I will most likely use. It takes the same sending unit/fuel pump as an '87-'91 Blazer, so it is easy to convert for fuel injection- but will fit without modifying the rear sill, unlike the Blazer tank.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Looking good, what's the BS on those wheels again?

20x8.5 w/5.25 Front
20x10 w/5.5 Rear

They fit perfectly out back before the extreme drop...

babyblueoval · 01-11-2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Stock tank would fit, but hangs too low. I have a Jeep tank that I will most likely use. It takes the same sending unit/fuel pump as an '87-'91 Blazer, so it is easy to convert for fuel injection- but will fit without modifying the rear sill, unlike the Blazer tank.

What year and model Jeep tank? What's the capacity?
As you may remember mine is gonna be my daily driver. I don't want a tank that's too small.

gringoloco · 01-11-2009, 05:53 PM

Late eighties- I think. I'll have to look- been a while since I bought it. I think it is 15 or 16 gallons...

Spray-Bomb · 01-26-2009, 08:27 PM

Updates ???

gringoloco · 01-26-2009, 11:58 PM

Gonna be a while. Out for business...

10-18-2008, 01:18 AM	#351
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10-19-2008, 12:28 AM	#352
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10-19-2008, 11:54 PM	#353
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Tough crowd Thanks for the 'motivation'... Today I modified a set of Glock's Impala brackets so I can remove them without pulling the axles- I am pretty sure I will be doing some welding to these brackets to center the calipers on the rotors- and this rear is sealed full of fluids. I also prepped the rear that came out of the Blazer for a friend's project. It got the ECE saddles fully welded and a set of Glock's Camaro brackets installed. My buddy wants a parking brake on his truck- the Blazer will be emergency stopped by praying Last pic is the carnage left after making a few good rears. Anyone need 6-lug axles? I have both long(late '70) and short('63-early '70) versions, two good open carriers, one w/3.73s, and a set of the HD 2 3/4" wide drum backing plates. Free to a good home- come an' get 'em or pay shipping, otherwise they're scrap to me... Attached Images __________________ -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

10-20-2008, 12:02 AM	#354
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... I'll see when my dad is going up to Shreveport again, & if its not too far off I'll have him relieve you of your extra rear end parts __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

10-20-2008, 09:22 AM	#356
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... keep it up Last edited by 68 short step; 10-20-2008 at 09:22 AM.

12-17-2008, 12:53 AM	#357
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... bump __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

12-17-2008, 12:11 PM	#358
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12-17-2008, 01:13 PM	#359
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... I wish. But I have been working w/PB on some extremely cool stuff for my C10, but you'll have to wait... __________________ -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

12-17-2008, 10:53 PM	#360
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Lame !!!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

12-18-2008, 12:42 AM	#361
DUNE GOON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hell Hole Posts: 53	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Sorry if this was already mentioned.... I couldn't find it. But what vehicle is the tilt hood kit being used from? Thanx guyz

12-18-2008, 10:12 AM	#362
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... They are from mid-eighties Buicks. There should be about a million of 'em in your local pick-a-part... __________________ -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

01-11-2009, 12:34 AM	#363
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Got a little done on the ol' girl: Since the new rear is 1.5" narrower, I had to trim the floor for tire clearance. I brought it in an inch- that was as far as I could go and still leave enough room for the rear seat between the tubs. I got all of the extra PO's hitch BS removed and scrapped the last remnants of the 4wd parts. I also welded in a piece of 1/4" 2x2 square tube as a bridge. Once that was done, the rear frame section got a good cleaning and painting and the rear suspension was reassembled. Check out how the panhard is parallel to the ground at ride height. Attached Images __________________ -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 Last edited by gringoloco; 01-11-2009 at 12:56 AM.

01-11-2009, 12:41 AM	#364
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01-11-2009, 12:42 AM	#365
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01-11-2009, 01:33 AM	#367
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01-11-2009, 02:10 AM	#368
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01-11-2009, 05:55 AM	#369
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Gringoloco,... what are you using for a gas tank? Stock or some type of fuel cell. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-11-2009, 07:40 AM	#370
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01-11-2009, 05:53 PM	#373
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Late eighties- I think. I'll have to look- been a while since I bought it. I think it is 15 or 16 gallons... __________________ -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

01-26-2009, 08:27 PM	#374
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Updates ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

01-26-2009, 11:58 PM	#375
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer... Gonna be a while. Out for business... __________________ -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

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