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70BLAZERX2 · 07-16-2010, 02:43 PM

Today,gutted the red cab down to just a piece of metal. The dash in these trucks and easy,wire harness is simple. 10 minutes the dash is out. I painted the firewall,ready to put it back on the new frame here in the morning.

so far,not to bad a job to do.

70BLAZERX2 · 07-17-2010, 05:38 PM

Ok here is an update, last friday the 9th is when i got my frame. It it now back a rolling truck with new cab installed.

If you put a auto cab on a stick truck,you need to change this welded on bracket.(thank you gm engineers) To the auto cab. and simply cut i hole in floor for shifter..I am using the same year cab 94..now why would gm do this?

The round bracket in the 1st pic..that is what you need to drill out and weld in the other cab. I am posting this if anyone has to do this,not to be supprised,it is not that harn to do. You will have to drill holes for the clutch master cylinder ,this has 3 dimples where it does go. so far thats all i see different.

Got fire wall painted and door jams too.

Posi is the one out of a 93 roadmaster. it is 30 spline and the auburn type posi. will go right in a 88-98 truck. or any 30 spline 8.5 rear.

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70BLAZERX2 · 07-18-2010, 08:22 PM

Almost ready to run,got the a/c dash unit back in today,along with the dash and clutch/brake pedals. Brake booster..man these year trucks and simple like the 67-72's There is not much to them. I like that 5, 7mm screws and 2, 13mm bolts is all that holds the dash in.. All i need to do is the steering column and seat and a few wire hookups,ready to run again.

About another week or so will be done.

jb1016 · 07-18-2010, 10:24 PM

Man, you are cooking! Great work. Can't wait to see it finished.

70BLAZERX2 · 07-25-2010, 07:18 PM

Got the thing outside under its own power again today..Man these welded on door hinges suck!! I got a mint 96 door..of a not wrecked truck,will not fit the 94 cab..so i have to use my dinged up ones for now till better ones arrive..

Shifter mod..take and cut off the plastic cover,weld i bolt in the end..put you a kool shifter ball on and go.

New headlights..they were on ebay 28 bucks for the pair.

And my cat has it made inside in the a/c with the celing fan blowing on her..while i am out in the 100 degree heat working on the truck. lol

70BLAZERX2 · 08-01-2010, 07:40 PM

quick hot rod black primer job today,,sick of the hillbilly truck look...lol

got new grille in,waiting on side markers...trying to get the LED'S working but they wont?/I dont know why????

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jb1016 · 08-01-2010, 10:37 PM

I'm using the same LED parking lights...are they flashing fast, or not working at all? I had to use resistors with mine; they use so little power that the system thinks you have a bulb burnt out, and triggers the fast flashing.

70BLAZERX2 · 08-02-2010, 08:17 AM

flashing fast,i have resistors i got at autozone..and also i have a bad turn signal switch,and 4 bad front bulb sockets..I am off to the junkyard after another front light harness off a silverado anyway..the w/t is not wired for the side markers..Thank you GM

jared.landis · 05-06-2011, 11:24 PM

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I'm using the same LED parking lights...are they flashing fast, or not working at all? I had to use resistors with mine; they use so little power that the system thinks you have a bulb burnt out, and triggers the fast flashing.

I'm not the brightest caryon in the box when it comes to wiring and electronics. Could you explain where to install and what kind of resistors you are referring to. I am having the same problem and would like to fix it if it is that easy.
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70BLAZERX2 · 08-03-2010, 02:36 PM

got the bed cover from bill installed today

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JohnC · 08-03-2010, 02:51 PM

It's coming along nicely man! Good job!

70BLAZERX2 · 08-12-2010, 04:51 PM

Thank you "GM ENGINEERS"

for the wonderful e z to install on the production line quick connect fitting that everyone leaks and does this when you go and change it...

Just to have and spend 2 hours using a chisel and a hammer way down in the truck to fit it,and i did fix it, I used a water pump fitting out of a big block,and put a real hose on it with 2 clamps..so it will never be a problem again!!!

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70BLAZERX2 · 08-13-2010, 02:10 PM

Went to Knoxville pullapart today, scored a mint pair of power doors off a 1997 gmc suburban...and $78 for the pair was even better...Nice door panels too. One step close to paint now..a cowl hood and its ready...

cvalcore · 08-21-2010, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 70BLAZERX2

Thank you "GM ENGINEERS"

for the wonderful e z to install on the production line quick connect fitting that everyone leaks and does this when you go and change it...

Just to have and spend 2 hours using a chisel and a hammer way down in the truck to fit it,and i did fix it, I used a water pump fitting out of a big block,and put a real hose on it with 2 clamps..so it will never be a problem again!!!

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looking good this pic just made me laugh i had the same problem but i had to cut mine out with a saws all blade and brake it out peace by peace.

70BLAZERX2 · 08-15-2010, 05:08 PM

got white 97 doors on and primed..waiting on a tailgate lock to get here..A/C is cold..30 degrees out of the dash..flowmaster with dual outlets..Just need to run tailpipes..going to the local muffler shop and get them made..I just cant see $450 for a cat back system..That is just to much..

og350 · 07-21-2010, 10:11 PM

what no shifter pictures?! man i wish we had your kind of junk yards around here. all the ones by me are so picked over!

70BLAZERX2 · 07-22-2010, 07:38 AM

I will have more pics today...shifter mod was simply too. I have a few extra shifter handles too.

og350 · 07-22-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 70BLAZERX2

I will have more pics today...shifter mod was simply too. I have a few extra shifter handles too.

so what did you do with it? i want to find a short throw or hurst for mine but no luck yet.

70BLAZERX2 · 07-24-2010, 06:33 PM

Man it is hot here...102 in the shade...I did manage to get the interior back in,seat..cd player..front e-brake cable changed..the red longbed front cable is different than a shortbed...That was a pain..but it is done..And got the front clip back on..Progress today was slow..due to the heat...Normal high here is 83 with only 14 days above 90 a year..we have 48 days over 90 this year..The A/C dont quit..

I have several more shifters now..I will make anyone one when they see mine finished up..

Vega_67C10 · 07-25-2010, 10:16 AM

Yep very hot here in Indy also. Not getting much done on my end. I did get it in the air this morning, going to start removing bed bolts and maybe get the bed off today. I have cab corners coming this week........I should start my own build tread.

og350 · 07-27-2010, 10:14 PM

hey why will the 96 doors not fit? they should all be the same! nice shifter mod!! you going to paint it body color?

70BLAZERX2 · 07-28-2010, 07:41 AM

The 96 door will fix,it is just the shell has beed twisted ,due to no hinge adjustments on these..I cant get it to work.

Only difference in a 95-up door is it has a side impact bar inside the door,where the 94 does have it..but 93 down dont.

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hey why will the 96 doors not fit? they should all be the same! nice shifter mod!! you going to paint it body color?

billsbowtie · 07-27-2010, 11:07 PM

eric i see you are looking for a fiber glass bed cover. i have a good solf bed cover i bought it new & used it about 3 months till i found a fiberglass cover. paid $275.00 will take $175.00. it has shocks on it where you can rasie it up .

billsbowtie · 07-27-2010, 11:07 PM

heres a pic.

70BLAZERX2 · 07-28-2010, 07:38 AM

Do you still need a small block intake? And do you need anything i may have? I want that thing..please hold it for me.

07-16-2010, 02:43 PM	#1
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS Today,gutted the red cab down to just a piece of metal. The dash in these trucks and easy,wire harness is simple. 10 minutes the dash is out. I painted the firewall,ready to put it back on the new frame here in the morning. so far,not to bad a job to do.

07-17-2010, 05:38 PM	#2
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS Ok here is an update, last friday the 9th is when i got my frame. It it now back a rolling truck with new cab installed. If you put a auto cab on a stick truck,you need to change this welded on bracket.(thank you gm engineers) To the auto cab. and simply cut i hole in floor for shifter..I am using the same year cab 94..now why would gm do this? The round bracket in the 1st pic..that is what you need to drill out and weld in the other cab. I am posting this if anyone has to do this,not to be supprised,it is not that harn to do. You will have to drill holes for the clutch master cylinder ,this has 3 dimples where it does go. so far thats all i see different. Got fire wall painted and door jams too. Posi is the one out of a 93 roadmaster. it is 30 spline and the auburn type posi. will go right in a 88-98 truck. or any 30 spline 8.5 rear.

07-18-2010, 08:22 PM	#3
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS Almost ready to run,got the a/c dash unit back in today,along with the dash and clutch/brake pedals. Brake booster..man these year trucks and simple like the 67-72's There is not much to them. I like that 5, 7mm screws and 2, 13mm bolts is all that holds the dash in.. All i need to do is the steering column and seat and a few wire hookups,ready to run again. About another week or so will be done.

07-25-2010, 07:18 PM	#5
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS Got the thing outside under its own power again today..Man these welded on door hinges suck!! I got a mint 96 door..of a not wrecked truck,will not fit the 94 cab..so i have to use my dinged up ones for now till better ones arrive.. Shifter mod..take and cut off the plastic cover,weld i bolt in the end..put you a kool shifter ball on and go. New headlights..they were on ebay 28 bucks for the pair. And my cat has it made inside in the a/c with the celing fan blowing on her..while i am out in the 100 degree heat working on the truck. lol

08-01-2010, 07:40 PM	#6
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS quick hot rod black primer job today,,sick of the hillbilly truck look...lol got new grille in,waiting on side markers...trying to get the LED'S working but they wont?/I dont know why????

08-02-2010, 08:17 AM	#8
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS flashing fast,i have resistors i got at autozone..and also i have a bad turn signal switch,and 4 bad front bulb sockets..I am off to the junkyard after another front light harness off a silverado anyway..the w/t is not wired for the side markers..Thank you GM

08-03-2010, 02:36 PM	#10
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS got the bed cover from bill installed today

08-03-2010, 02:51 PM	#11
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Project 4.3 SS It's coming along nicely man! Good job!

08-12-2010, 04:51 PM	#12
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS Thank you "GM ENGINEERS" for the wonderful e z to install on the production line quick connect fitting that everyone leaks and does this when you go and change it... Just to have and spend 2 hours using a chisel and a hammer way down in the truck to fit it,and i did fix it, I used a water pump fitting out of a big block,and put a real hose on it with 2 clamps..so it will never be a problem again!!!

08-13-2010, 02:10 PM	#13
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS Went to Knoxville pullapart today, scored a mint pair of power doors off a 1997 gmc suburban...and $78 for the pair was even better...Nice door panels too. One step close to paint now..a cowl hood and its ready...

08-15-2010, 05:08 PM	#15
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS got white 97 doors on and primed..waiting on a tailgate lock to get here..A/C is cold..30 degrees out of the dash..flowmaster with dual outlets..Just need to run tailpipes..going to the local muffler shop and get them made..I just cant see $450 for a cat back system..That is just to much..

07-21-2010, 10:11 PM	#16
og350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: river falls, Wisconsin Posts: 236	Re: Project 4.3 SS what no shifter pictures?! man i wish we had your kind of junk yards around here. all the ones by me are so picked over!

07-22-2010, 07:38 AM	#17
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS I will have more pics today...shifter mod was simply too. I have a few extra shifter handles too.

07-24-2010, 06:33 PM	#19
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS Man it is hot here...102 in the shade...I did manage to get the interior back in,seat..cd player..front e-brake cable changed..the red longbed front cable is different than a shortbed...That was a pain..but it is done..And got the front clip back on..Progress today was slow..due to the heat...Normal high here is 83 with only 14 days above 90 a year..we have 48 days over 90 this year..The A/C dont quit.. I have several more shifters now..I will make anyone one when they see mine finished up..

07-25-2010, 10:16 AM	#20
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Re: Project 4.3 SS Yep very hot here in Indy also. Not getting much done on my end. I did get it in the air this morning, going to start removing bed bolts and maybe get the bed off today. I have cab corners coming this week........I should start my own build tread. __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force



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07-27-2010, 10:14 PM	#21
og350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: river falls, Wisconsin Posts: 236	Re: Project 4.3 SS hey why will the 96 doors not fit? they should all be the same! nice shifter mod!! you going to paint it body color?

07-27-2010, 11:07 PM	#23
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	Re: Project 4.3 SS eric i see you are looking for a fiber glass bed cover. i have a good solf bed cover i bought it new & used it about 3 months till i found a fiberglass cover. paid $275.00 will take $175.00. it has shocks on it where you can rasie it up . __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

07-27-2010, 11:07 PM	#24
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	Re: Project 4.3 SS heres a pic. __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

07-28-2010, 07:38 AM	#25
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: Project 4.3 SS Do you still need a small block intake? And do you need anything i may have? I want that thing..please hold it for me.

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