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68Timber · 06-13-2016, 11:18 AM

The clunk under your feet makes me think of the shackle bushing in the frame, has it been replaced?

**buffydores** · 06-13-2016, 12:44 PM

Might be worth checking. Thanks. Just had them pulled and rebalanced. About to reinstall. I'll see if there's enough slip.

RANDY COX · 06-13-2016, 09:34 PM

Super nice original Blazer...

**buffydores** · 06-13-2016, 10:14 PM

Thanks guys. Once i get the rims, I'll be able to feel a sense of completion.

K20chevy · 06-14-2016, 07:12 AM

Waht wheels are you going with? Stock steel wheels with hub caps?

**buffydores** · 06-14-2016, 09:49 AM

The factory rally wheels punched out to 16s that Stockton Wheel produces. I'll run the plastic caps until I hunt down a nice set of NOS.

Pro Trucks · 06-14-2016, 12:45 PM

Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

**buffydores** · 06-14-2016, 01:19 PM

This was missing on the other tailgate rod. That's the tailgate rattle.

**buffydores** · 06-14-2016, 01:22 PM

Has anybody else experienced a clunk at the driver's feet that they figured out. Again, I can't find any suspension contact or such. Seems to show up with any flex (turn, bump, etc). The driveshaft isn't it. It's not a little clunk. It's solid.

K20chevy · 06-14-2016, 01:53 PM

I assume that the cab supports are good and rust free? On my cab I had a metallic noice when flexing. It was the front cab support that was loose from the floor board, spot welds had kind of rusted away. So the cab floor was separating and hitting the support when rough terrain or flexing was there. New supports and spot welds fixed that. But I doubt that is what it is with yours....

**buffydores** · 06-14-2016, 03:14 PM

Cool. I'll keep looking.

Hewfil1 · 12-06-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by buffydores

Has anybody else experienced a clunk at the driver's feet that they figured out. Again, I can't find any suspension contact or such. Seems to show up with any flex (turn, bump, etc). The driveshaft isn't it. It's not a little clunk. It's solid.

1974 K10 does it any time I experience flex or hit a bump.

**buffydores** · 12-06-2016, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hewfil1

1974 K10 does it any time I experience flex or hit a bump.

Figured it out. It's in the actual leaf pack. There's some shifting. Had somebody pull it apart, lube the leaf friction inserts, clamped down the leaf clamps a little tighter. Clunk gone.

**buffydores** · 02-23-2017, 07:24 PM

Added NOS Rear Air Deflector:

**mrtoni** · 06-22-2016, 09:45 AM

I think Cheyenne was highest level trim higher than Silverado.

**buffydores** · 06-22-2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mrtoni

I think Cheyenne was highest level trim higher than Silverado.

Really? Cool to know.

**buffydores** · 06-29-2016, 07:17 PM

Almost done. Still getting the clock, the fuel gauge sending unit and rear wheel spacers lined out. Then we're done. Just got all the rest ordered today. So probably the end of next week for all to be done.

RANDY COX · 06-30-2016, 09:23 PM

Looking good I bet your Dad was excited with Joy...

Dc42d76 · 06-30-2016, 11:57 PM

Those wheels really tied everything together! They look great !Great job Cameron !

68Timber · 07-01-2016, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dc42d76

Those wheels really tied everything together! They look great !Great job Cameron !

They look better as 16's, I'd be tempted to run them without trim rings. Great choice.

**buffydores** · 07-01-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Timber

They look better as 16's, I'd be tempted to run them without trim rings. Great choice.

The trim rings make them pop. I drove a few days without them. Trim rings are definitely better.

**buffydores** · 07-01-2016, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dc42d76

Those wheels really tied everything together! They look great !Great job Cameron !

Thanks Donny

**buffydores** · 07-01-2016, 03:38 PM

Here we go. New spare tire on custom 16" spare. I went 245/75R16 to give it a good clean fit:

All the wheel stuff lined out perfectly:

phillipm · 07-01-2016, 07:07 PM

That looks killer. nice job!

**buffydores** · 07-03-2016, 10:19 PM

Last couple of items. The steering pump whines when it gets warm. Waiting on the new NOS quartz clock.

Any suggestions on the steering pump?

06-13-2016, 11:18 AM	#1
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 The clunk under your feet makes me think of the shackle bushing in the frame, has it been replaced? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

06-13-2016, 12:44 PM	#2
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Might be worth checking. Thanks. Just had them pulled and rebalanced. About to reinstall. I'll see if there's enough slip.

06-13-2016, 09:34 PM	#3
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Super nice original Blazer... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

06-13-2016, 10:14 PM	#4
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Thanks guys. Once i get the rims, I'll be able to feel a sense of completion.

06-14-2016, 07:12 AM	#5
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Waht wheels are you going with? Stock steel wheels with hub caps? __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

06-14-2016, 09:49 AM	#6
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 The factory rally wheels punched out to 16s that Stockton Wheel produces. I'll run the plastic caps until I hunt down a nice set of NOS.

06-14-2016, 12:45 PM	#7
Pro Trucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Fredericksburg Virginia Posts: 28	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-14-2016, 01:19 PM	#8
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 This was missing on the other tailgate rod. That's the tailgate rattle. Last edited by buffydores; 07-19-2017 at 04:07 PM.

06-14-2016, 01:22 PM	#9
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Has anybody else experienced a clunk at the driver's feet that they figured out. Again, I can't find any suspension contact or such. Seems to show up with any flex (turn, bump, etc). The driveshaft isn't it. It's not a little clunk. It's solid.

06-14-2016, 01:53 PM	#10
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 I assume that the cab supports are good and rust free? On my cab I had a metallic noice when flexing. It was the front cab support that was loose from the floor board, spot welds had kind of rusted away. So the cab floor was separating and hitting the support when rough terrain or flexing was there. New supports and spot welds fixed that. But I doubt that is what it is with yours.... __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

06-14-2016, 03:14 PM	#11
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Cool. I'll keep looking.

02-23-2017, 07:24 PM	#14
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Added NOS Rear Air Deflector: Last edited by buffydores; 07-19-2017 at 02:58 PM.

06-22-2016, 09:45 AM	#15
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,881	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 I think Cheyenne was highest level trim higher than Silverado.

06-29-2016, 07:17 PM	#17
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Almost done. Still getting the clock, the fuel gauge sending unit and rear wheel spacers lined out. Then we're done. Just got all the rest ordered today. So probably the end of next week for all to be done.

06-30-2016, 09:23 PM	#18
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Looking good I bet your Dad was excited with Joy... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4



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06-30-2016, 11:57 PM	#19
Dc42d76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Gallup, New Mexico Posts: 188	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Those wheels really tied everything together! They look great !Great job Cameron !

07-01-2016, 03:38 PM	#23
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Here we go. New spare tire on custom 16" spare. I went 245/75R16 to give it a good clean fit: All the wheel stuff lined out perfectly: Last edited by buffydores; 07-19-2017 at 03:22 PM.

07-01-2016, 07:07 PM	#24
phillipm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 465	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 That looks killer. nice job!

07-03-2016, 10:19 PM	#25
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Last couple of items. The steering pump whines when it gets warm. Waiting on the new NOS quartz clock. Any suggestions on the steering pump?

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