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Big J · 11-18-2007, 11:02 PM

[QUOTE=72lb4x4;2448513]Sorry to barge in, but since the body's off could you do me a favor and snap some pics of one side of the ubolt/block/snubber/spring plate area of the rear end?QUOTE]

I think this is what your looking for.

Big J · 11-18-2007, 11:09 PM

I've about got the motor done. Put on a new oil pan, intake, dizzy, fuel pump and some other goodies. I should have it in and running tomorrow. Heres some pics of what I've got so far. The frame made a nice makeshift work bench

*72lb4x4* · 11-19-2007, 02:54 PM

Perfect. Thanks!!

Big J · 11-20-2007, 12:00 AM

Got some more done today in between all the normal weekend fun. Got the flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate on. Dropped the motor in. Put in some new plugs and wires. I still don't have them quite like I want them though. I believe everyone has that problem, lol. Friggin' plug wires. I got the starter on and as soon as the gas hit the carb it fired right up. I giggled like a little kid.

I've got a question. Does anyone know if the exhaust manifold bolts have to be a special bolt or can I use any old bolt? Grade 8 or 5 or?????? Someone told me that if you use a regular old bolt that they can't take the heat and would probably break when I try to take them out later on down the road. Heres some pics.

**jaros44sr** · 11-20-2007, 07:16 AM

Nice work!!! Must be great to hear it run, congrats.

Didn't know this, but Rokcrln said they are special bolts that are designed to stretch. If you find a set LMK, as I want to put a set in as well. J.

Big J · 11-20-2007, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice work!!! Must be great to hear it run, congrats.

Didn't know this, but Rokcrln said they are special bolts that are designed to stretch. If you find a set LMK, as I want to put a set in as well. J.

Yeah, it was definitely good to hear it run. I had issues with the previous 350. Lots of issues, lol. Looked for some bolt kits online and came up with this:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

I'm still gonna call some local parts places and see what they come up with. Might be cheaper

**jaros44sr** · 11-20-2007, 08:51 AM

Seems a little pricey, but it's a start. I have all 12 pt. ARP fastners so far, maybe I'll check them out. I also have to build the locking tabs to keep the bolts from backing out...

Man I wish I could hear mine run, I still have to build the exhaust and get my T/C back in then.... maybe vrooooom

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-21-2007, 04:57 PM

Looks great keep up the good work wish my blazer was in the rebuilding stage..

chipflyer · 11-21-2007, 07:51 PM

Good looking project, nice work!

Jeff

Big J · 11-22-2007, 08:25 PM

Few more things done. Got the core support on and radiator hooked up. Took a couple pieces of angle and braced it up so I don't have to worry about the fan getting into the shroud. Went ahead and put the other drivetrain together so I can mount it up on a pallet. Its about time to pull the chassis out and bring the body in.

5150 · 11-22-2007, 08:34 PM

Looking good J

**jamie72** · 11-22-2007, 09:17 PM

put a bucket on it and take it for a spin!!

Big J · 11-22-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jamie72

put a bucket on it and take it for a spin!!

Yeah, I actually thought about trying something like that

.

I figured I'd better spend my time workin' on the rest of it though instead of crashing what I've got done.

Big J · 11-27-2007, 07:31 PM

Had a busy day yesterday. Got the motor tuned in/up...... Hit the key and if fires right up everytime, I luv it! Got the tractor and boom out (man its great to have this stuff at my disposal). Stuck my other motor/tranny/x-case on a pallet and moved it out under the shed. Then I hooked up the chassis and with some help moved it under the shed. Gotta love the shed

. We then pulled the other Blazer in. Yippie, time for body work! So far I'm still strippin' it. Got the doors, tailgate, and hatch off. I've still got a bunch of strippin' to do though. Dash, harness, air, column, brake booster, trim, lenses, etc. Then onto the cuttin'!

**jaros44sr** · 11-27-2007, 08:05 PM

Man, you sure have been busy. Sooooo, how much rust are you looking at, rockers and floors? Is the green body the one your using? J.

Big J · 11-27-2007, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Man, you sure have been busy. Sooooo, how much rust are you looking at, rockers and floors? Is the green body the one your using? J.

Yep, I'm using the green body. Its going to be less work than the orange one. The rocker boxes are mostly intact. Some P.O. cut a big square out of each bottom of the box to put in some steps. They also cut the corners off of the wheel openings.

Other than that its solid, except for a little bit of the floor pans and rockers. The windshield frame and bedsides are nice. I do have a large dent to pull on the drivers side but thats no biggie.

**jaros44sr** · 11-27-2007, 09:19 PM

Not to bad, I've seen worst. In my workshop

That 'B' post hides alot, whole bunch of layers there. Good luck on your build

vtblazer · 11-28-2007, 07:07 AM

Pretty typical pillar/rocker rust out but definitely fixable.

Faced one similar to yours once myself.

byrd · 11-28-2007, 08:34 PM

Man you sure are getten r dun

The blazer looks great!!! I really like the lift and the stance, rockin!!
It was nice to see you again, and god luck with the rest of the build.

I guess I really should get over here on the blaze board more often

Big J · 11-29-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byrd

Man you sure are getten r dun

The blazer looks great!!! I really like the lift and the stance, rockin!!
It was nice to see you again, and god luck with the rest of the build.

I guess I really should get over here on the blaze board more often

Yep, fun stuff. It actually is relaxing to go over and work on the blazer. Thanks for the bumper! Now I just need a front one and a cowl hood and a grill and and and......

Big J · 12-04-2007, 11:02 PM

Had some fun this weekend... Went up to Alvin's and picked up a sweet set of doors. If anyone is in need of a cab or a SWB he's got some good stuff.
I worked on the blazer for awhile today. Still stripping... Got the heater box, column, dash, wiper motor, and the lenses off. On to the pics...

**jaros44sr** · 12-05-2007, 05:42 AM

That tub looks really nice, good progress! Do you have your new patches yet? Nice workshop ya got... J.

Big J · 12-05-2007, 09:02 AM

I have most of what I need but theres still a couple things to pick up. The tubs in pretty good shape, still alot of work to do though, lol..... Well the workshops not mine. I help build it and it is right across the yard. Its my neighbors..... I've outfitted it with all my tools, I get free use of the shop, he gets use of my air and mig.... Real nice people.

**jaros44sr** · 12-05-2007, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

I have most of what I need but theres still a couple things to pick up. The tubs in pretty good shape, still alot of work to do though, lol..... Well the workshops not mine. I help build it and it is right across the yard. Its my neighbors..... I've outfitted it with all my tools, I get free use of the shop, he gets use of my air and mig.... Real nice people.

Nice to have good neighbors, real important!! What kind of stuff does he work on?

Big J · 12-07-2007, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice to have good neighbors, real important!! What kind of stuff does he work on?

He likes to tinker. We just built a winch mount and a plow mount for his sons atv and finished up the brake lines and gas tank on his wifes S10. Now hes tearing down a tractor and fixing the guard on his mowing machine. The shop moto is if its broke we can fix it, or make the problem worse then bring in someone who knows how, lol......

11-18-2007, 11:02 PM	#26
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... [QUOTE=72lb4x4;2448513]Sorry to barge in, but since the body's off could you do me a favor and snap some pics of one side of the ubolt/block/snubber/spring plate area of the rear end?QUOTE] I think this is what your looking for. Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 11-18-2007 at 11:04 PM.

11-18-2007, 11:09 PM	#27
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I've about got the motor done. Put on a new oil pan, intake, dizzy, fuel pump and some other goodies. I should have it in and running tomorrow. Heres some pics of what I've got so far. The frame made a nice makeshift work bench Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 11-18-2007 at 11:13 PM.

11-19-2007, 02:54 PM	#28
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Perfect. Thanks!!

11-20-2007, 12:00 AM	#29
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got some more done today in between all the normal weekend fun. Got the flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate on. Dropped the motor in. Put in some new plugs and wires. I still don't have them quite like I want them though. I believe everyone has that problem, lol. Friggin' plug wires. I got the starter on and as soon as the gas hit the carb it fired right up. I giggled like a little kid. I've got a question. Does anyone know if the exhaust manifold bolts have to be a special bolt or can I use any old bolt? Grade 8 or 5 or?????? Someone told me that if you use a regular old bolt that they can't take the heat and would probably break when I try to take them out later on down the road. Heres some pics. Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 11-20-2007 at 12:03 AM.

11-20-2007, 07:16 AM	#30
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,709	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Nice work!!! Must be great to hear it run, congrats. Didn't know this, but Rokcrln said they are special bolts that are designed to stretch. If you find a set LMK, as I want to put a set in as well. J. __________________ 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

11-20-2007, 08:51 AM	#32
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,709	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Seems a little pricey, but it's a start. I have all 12 pt. ARP fastners so far, maybe I'll check them out. I also have to build the locking tabs to keep the bolts from backing out... Man I wish I could hear mine run, I still have to build the exhaust and get my T/C back in then.... maybe vrooooom __________________ 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

11-21-2007, 04:57 PM	#33
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looks great keep up the good work wish my blazer was in the rebuilding stage.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-21-2007, 07:51 PM	#34
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Good looking project, nice work! Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

11-22-2007, 08:25 PM	#35
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Few more things done. Got the core support on and radiator hooked up. Took a couple pieces of angle and braced it up so I don't have to worry about the fan getting into the shroud. Went ahead and put the other drivetrain together so I can mount it up on a pallet. Its about time to pull the chassis out and bring the body in. Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-22-2007, 08:34 PM	#36
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looking good J __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

11-22-2007, 09:17 PM	#37
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... put a bucket on it and take it for a spin!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

11-27-2007, 07:31 PM	#39
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Had a busy day yesterday. Got the motor tuned in/up...... Hit the key and if fires right up everytime, I luv it! Got the tractor and boom out (man its great to have this stuff at my disposal). Stuck my other motor/tranny/x-case on a pallet and moved it out under the shed. Then I hooked up the chassis and with some help moved it under the shed. Gotta love the shed. We then pulled the other Blazer in. Yippie, time for body work! So far I'm still strippin' it. Got the doors, tailgate, and hatch off. I've still got a bunch of strippin' to do though. Dash, harness, air, column, brake booster, trim, lenses, etc. Then onto the cuttin'! Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-27-2007, 08:05 PM	#40
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,709	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Man, you sure have been busy. Sooooo, how much rust are you looking at, rockers and floors? Is the green body the one your using? J. __________________ 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 Last edited by jaros44sr; 11-27-2007 at 08:09 PM.

11-27-2007, 09:19 PM	#42
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,709	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Not to bad, I've seen worst. In my workshop That 'B' post hides alot, whole bunch of layers there. Good luck on your build __________________ 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

11-28-2007, 07:07 AM	#43
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Pretty typical pillar/rocker rust out but definitely fixable. Faced one similar to yours once myself. Attached Images



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12-04-2007, 11:02 PM	#46
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Had some fun this weekend... Went up to Alvin's and picked up a sweet set of doors. If anyone is in need of a cab or a SWB he's got some good stuff. I worked on the blazer for awhile today. Still stripping... Got the heater box, column, dash, wiper motor, and the lenses off. On to the pics... Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-05-2007, 05:42 AM	#47
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,709	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... That tub looks really nice, good progress! Do you have your new patches yet? Nice workshop ya got... J. __________________ 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

12-05-2007, 09:02 AM	#48
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I have most of what I need but theres still a couple things to pick up. The tubs in pretty good shape, still alot of work to do though, lol..... Well the workshops not mine. I help build it and it is right across the yard. Its my neighbors..... I've outfitted it with all my tools, I get free use of the shop, he gets use of my air and mig.... Real nice people. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

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