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*FormerMember* · 12-17-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

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.

Did you mention to Kert that you were going to run longer springs?

vtblazer · 12-17-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by grendel

Did you mention to Kert that you were going to run longer springs?

Nope, never talked with him about the flip, just ordered it directly from the web site.

Shouldn't the words '1st gen' in the bracket be readable from the rear?

That's moslty what made me think they were in correctly...still dunno.

vtblazer · 12-17-2008, 03:44 PM

Tub & frame are together again.

Not really a job to be taken on solo IMO but it worked out.
Just sitting on the rubber mounts, three of the old bolts are still welded onto the tub and the two 1st position bolts are only in the holes.

Rear axle is way forward, glad these aren't the springs I had planned on running.

70rs/ss · 12-17-2008, 04:20 PM

Lookin' mean! I beleive once I sort out my hobbies (and thin the heard a bunch!) I will one day have another 4X, they just look too coll sitting in that stance, so I may end up with a 2wd and a 4X4?! So I can have it both ways, high and Low!

**Ron 586** · 12-18-2008, 01:26 AM

Love the color scheme. When you come thru Knoxville keep it in sight. One of them Vol fans might hijack it. Looking good.

Chevyman63 · 12-18-2008, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron 586

Love the color scheme. When you come thru Knoxville keep it in sight. One of them Vol fans might hijack it. Looking good.

Never thought of that...good advice.

vtblazer · 12-18-2008, 09:14 AM

Dubbin' around this morning...

About as much bling as this trucks gonna get.

Jtrux · 12-18-2008, 09:31 AM

Looks good, so when does it fire up?

jaros44sr · 12-18-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Dubbin' around this morning...

About as much bling as this trucks gonna get.

Ahhh, I see the engine is outta' the basement, looks sweet, I remember when you bought them VC's, the guy said the need polishing. They look pretty shiny from here. Wished ya wooda' pulled back a little more so I could see the injection unit...Oh well, I'll have to wait to see it in person
Apparently the heater is workin' well, nice to be in a cozy workshop
One question, what are you doin' with your frame horns?

I'm going to be to embarrased to ride to Tenn. behind you, I'll have to stay way back, but atleast I can watch out for any Vols. from back there LOL...Pinky

Looks like the insulation is out of the truck and on the wall

vtblazer · 12-18-2008, 04:15 PM

This is my 'extra' set up ya know Pinky.

AJs72K5 · 12-18-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Nope, never talked with him about the flip, just ordered it directly from the web site.

Shouldn't the words '1st gen' in the bracket be readable from the rear?

That's moslty what made me think they were in correctly...still dunno.

They're on right for a 52" spring. If I had to guess, the springs are really stiff and are pulling in the shackle angle.

Fuel injection looks awesome, btw.

Chevyman63 · 12-18-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

They're on right for a 52" spring. If I had to guess, the springs are really stiff and are pulling in the shackle angle.

Fuel injection looks awesome, btw.

I'll second that.

I checked mine tonight and they go on the same way. Are yours cut out for the gas tank bolts?

AJs72K5 · 12-18-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I'll second that.

I checked mine tonight and they go on the same way. Are yours cut out for the gas tank bolts?

Yessir. Mine are notched for the gas tank straps. I traded PMs with someone about that a while back....was it you Tim?

Chevyman63 · 12-18-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Yessir. Mine are notched for the gas tank straps. I traded PMs with someone about that a while back....was it you Tim?

Could've been...my memory doesn't work so good anymore.

BLUE THUNDER · 12-18-2008, 11:07 PM

Love the build thread. I especially like the H2 wheels. They look awesome. Can't wait to see more. Later, Mario.

vtblazer · 12-19-2008, 09:22 AM

TPI serp belt assembly mock up.

Hard to find part, I'll tell ya.

One more ginormous box outta here!

vtblazer · 12-19-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by grendel

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

I guess I do.
After talking with other guys having done this with the DIY flip on their 1st gens, I was told I got em on correctly.

When I do order my rear springs, I'll make an effort to have the shackles sit @ the magical 10* loaded.

Big J · 12-19-2008, 09:33 AM

Motor looks good to me. You gonna have air or is the compressor for a air tank?

vtblazer · 12-19-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Motor looks good to me. You gonna have air or is the compressor for a air tank?

Dunno right now, originally I was going to just install the dummy pulley but since it's already there (and if it actually works) I might consider using it as an on board air set up.

*FormerMember* · 12-19-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

I guess I do.
After talking with other guys having done this with the DIY flip on their 1st gens, I was told I got em on correctly.

When I do order my rear springs, I'll make an effort to have the shackles sit @ the magical 10* loaded.

A 56" long spring 3/4 ton will do that

Check the measurement on the blue k5... I.E. where the shackle drops. Looks like to me that they're dropping in the same place. The blue K5 has 4" lift 3/4ton springs (56") that with the 4" shackle flip netted 6" total lift and is very flexible, as you know.

AJs72K5 · 12-19-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by grendel

A 56" long spring 3/4 ton will do that

Check the measurement on the blue k5... I.E. where the shackle drops. Looks like to me that they're dropping in the same place. The blue K5 has 4" lift 3/4ton springs (56") that with the 4" shackle flip netted 6" total lift and is very flexible, as you know.

It's definately something with the springs. Go back and look at post #244. The shackle angle is almost the same with the ORD flip on it. Keep in mind too that there's almost no load on those springs right now either.

Chevyman63 · 12-19-2008, 01:03 PM

Wow...you sure do have a lot of really cool toys!

vtblazer · 12-19-2008, 03:54 PM

Merry X-Mas...ME!

Big J · 12-19-2008, 04:21 PM

Alright, brain fart here. What are they? Doesn't really matter as they are friggin' cool.

msgross · 12-19-2008, 04:21 PM

nice, high steer crossover conversion?

12-17-2008, 03:44 PM	#353
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Tub & frame are together again. Not really a job to be taken on solo IMO but it worked out. Just sitting on the rubber mounts, three of the old bolts are still welded onto the tub and the two 1st position bolts are only in the holes. Rear axle is way forward, glad these aren't the springs I had planned on running. Attached Images

12-17-2008, 04:20 PM	#354
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Lookin' mean! I beleive once I sort out my hobbies (and thin the heard a bunch!) I will one day have another 4X, they just look too coll sitting in that stance, so I may end up with a 2wd and a 4X4?! So I can have it both ways, high and Low!

12-18-2008, 01:26 AM	#355
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Love the color scheme. When you come thru Knoxville keep it in sight. One of them Vol fans might hijack it. Looking good. __________________ 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

12-18-2008, 09:14 AM	#357
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Dubbin' around this morning... About as much bling as this trucks gonna get. Attached Images

12-18-2008, 09:31 AM	#358
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Looks good, so when does it fire up? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

12-18-2008, 04:15 PM	#360
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way This is my 'extra' set up ya know Pinky. Attached Images

12-18-2008, 11:07 PM	#365
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Love the build thread. I especially like the H2 wheels. They look awesome. Can't wait to see more. Later, Mario.

12-19-2008, 09:22 AM	#366
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way TPI serp belt assembly mock up. Hard to find part, I'll tell ya. One more ginormous box outta here! Attached Images

12-19-2008, 09:33 AM	#368
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 Motor looks good to me. You gonna have air or is the compressor for a air tank? __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-19-2008, 01:03 PM	#372
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Wow...you sure do have a lot of really cool toys! __________________ 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

12-19-2008, 03:54 PM	#373
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Merry X-Mas...ME!

12-19-2008, 04:21 PM	#374
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 Alright, brain fart here. What are they? Doesn't really matter as they are friggin' cool. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-19-2008, 04:21 PM	#375
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way nice, high steer crossover conversion? __________________ 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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