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Not in my current inventory, but I'll keep an eye out
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Not a lot got done on Friday being I got a later start than originally planned for.
Lots of BS'n about trucks and a good steak, ribs & beer dinner though. One days work: *Had a bare frame, had the axles, had the blazer tub on a 67 panel truck frame. *Mounted axles under frame, rolled out of garage. *Pulled tub off of panel frame and rolled that frame out of the way. *Had to lift the blazer tub enough to clear 42"s, so the frame would roll under it. *Installed the front clip. *Left for home around 6:30p.m. The spring's I already had and decide to use for the purpose of making it a roller, so if it looks like it sits a little 'off', it does. Their 2.5" lift springs with a shackle flip in the rear but hey it's what we had, so it's what we used. Lost almost 2hrs waiting around for the rain to lighten up too... It's a damn nice tub, could almost build it and drive it as is. ![]() Pics aren't that great, it was pouring most of the afternoon. Last edited by vtblazer; 08-03-2008 at 05:40 AM. |
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I like that setup....
I know you have a few projects but here's a blazer near my house for sale... Guy was looking for around $900, I would love to build a trail rig but i'm knee deep in mine and no place to house another toy. http://lancaster.craigslist.org/pts/761823029.html
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Your gonna wanna keep this after your done, lol...... Looking great! I wasn't sure about the Hummer wheels but they look pretty good.
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Wow...that thing IS in great shape.
Nice score!
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Looking good already - I'm really digging the Hummer rims - hmmm, those would look killer on my K5!
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I love the orange too. (always wanted one this color) The blazer will end up looking very close to the way it sits right now, orange with a white top and I'm leaving the alloy wheels without any center caps, cause I'm diggin' the rugged look it gives, seeing the hubs. ![]() With the H2's, the front tires are inside of the fenders, which in my state will getcha a ticket if their not. (bonus) Still searching for one more H2 wheel for the spare if anybody comes across one... |
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I can look for a rim at Carlisle... what should it cost for a nice straight one?
PM me your number and I can call you if I find something.
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It's not running yet? You slacker!
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That thing looks great already, couple guys in NJ parting out blazers...JC, 6t727t2, ScottH.. That one Mike is talking about has a good goodwrench motor in it, I forget if you have a motor or not
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that thing looks friggin SWEET!
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I can look, Some guys think it's a "$Barrett-Jackson$" Carlisle show though...
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OOOOOk I thought this was the one you were flippin'. Now I see why your going the extra mile.... Cage and all... I bet it will ride real nice with those tires and springs. You should get a set of those nice metal finished Bilstein shocks for it..... They look cool. Not sure how they ride though.
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Is this gonna be all out restoration or is thebody mounted for good on the frame the way it is??
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Not a restoration , not even close. It will be over built, not stock, just a classic 1st gen body...from there it's all fair game. |
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Great, I can't wait to see some more progress. Powdercoat the frame or just regular old rattle can??
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"Turns out I'll be needing a trans cover, got one of those for me?"
I've got a spare, high hump right? One with the transfer case hole and one without. Pm if interested. Looks to be a great start. |
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Talk to mgross about a frame coating.There`s a great product out of NJ.What trans will you use?Do you have that,yet?My shortbed will be along the same lines.Maybe they can cruise together sometime.Prolly won`t have mine done until after about four more of your projects are done.
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700r and a 241 T-case. (forgot those in my original post didn't I?) The only parts left to aquire are the seats and cage tubing. Then it's finding the time to assemble it all. |
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That was one day's work? Dayum, that goes quick when it's all rust-free!
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