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Old 08-04-2008, 08:36 AM   #51
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Looking good. I like the looks especially with the hummer wheels
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Old 08-04-2008, 03:49 PM   #52
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I know what you mean, I was hoping they'd look good but wasn't positive I'd like em...I really do though.

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...


I bought a set of 4 for $200 off of ebay and they sell singles quite a bit, too. I am using mine on my 72 2wd Blazer project with the 3/4 ton suspension I put under it!! I think they kinda look cool, again mine will be used on a 2wd with a 255/50 r 17 tire as the 2wd is lowered 4"/6". Very sweet, BTW I have a really nice orange Blazer gate, with the OE paint and all??
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Old 08-08-2008, 06:30 AM   #53
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Pulled out a couple more parts that I've been saving for this build and let em meet each other...
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Very nice...what might that be out of?
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Old 08-08-2008, 06:51 AM   #55
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Very nice...what might that be out of?
Motor is just a 355 crate and the TPI is from a Vette.
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Old 08-08-2008, 06:54 AM   #56
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Motor is just a 355 crate and the TPI is from a Vette.
Awesome!

This thing is going to be very cool.
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Old 08-08-2008, 07:44 AM   #57
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Motor is just a 355 crate and the TPI is from a Vette.
He said "just a 355 crate". WOW is what I say.... Any plans for some purdy/cool stuff or going bare bones?
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Old 08-08-2008, 08:17 AM   #58
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He said "just a 355 crate". WOW is what I say.... Any plans for some purdy/cool stuff or going bare bones?
I wondered if I'd hear something about saying it that way...

Fairly basic for the most part, serp belt and maybe some alloy covers, that's it though.
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Old 08-08-2008, 09:16 AM   #59
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He said "just a 355 crate". WOW is what I say.... Any plans for some purdy/cool stuff or going bare bones?
Yeah, "just an injected 355 crate", we should all be that unfortunate
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Old 08-08-2008, 09:19 AM   #60
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So the motor is ready as is? That's cool. Will you be cleaning it up and slapping some paint on it?
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Old 08-11-2008, 06:12 AM   #61
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Yeah, "just an injected 355 crate", we should all be that unfortunate
There ya go again, bustin' on me...

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So the motor is ready as is? That's cool. Will you be cleaning it up and slapping some paint on it?
It's the motor I pulled from the blue blazer in favor of the TBI'd 383 swap, it's still pretty fresh, just needs a bath.

The focus is on the build, not the bling.
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Old 08-11-2008, 07:57 AM   #62
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Any progress over the weekend?
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That ain't bustin', that's jealousy
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Old 08-11-2008, 09:59 AM   #64
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Amen to that.
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Old 08-11-2008, 01:41 PM   #65
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Any progress over the weekend?
Gathering info, deciding on suspension...phone calls to make this week.

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I'd like to give you a shout regarding the Alcan springs, mind pm'ing your number?
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Old 08-11-2008, 02:08 PM   #66
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Gathering info, deciding on suspension...phone calls to make this week.
Sorry, I'm a little anxious to see this one going together.
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Old 08-11-2008, 03:15 PM   #67
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Sorry, I'm a little anxious to see this one going together.
No worries...me too!
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Old 08-11-2008, 03:42 PM   #68
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I didn't forget ya on the tailgate, my IP is retarded so i can get on at work but not at home and cannot shoot picts from work. Hopefully tomorrow they will come and fix it?! Looking sweet, going to run nice with the EFI!!
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Old 08-13-2008, 06:55 AM   #69
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I didn't forget ya on the tailgate
No real hurry, gotta get the frame/drivetrain done before I even think about the body & paint.

Did place my order for the shackle flip, engine cross member and disc conversion last night though.

Have another rolling chassis available now too, this will allow me to work on the frame I'll be using AND have the body portable.

Found an "oops" while looking over the tub the other day...
Dispite how careful we were when we laid the tub back onto the chassis, we missed one body bolt and being it didn't make the hole, it raised up the bed floor some.
Not a huge ordeal but still...
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Old 08-13-2008, 07:15 AM   #70
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i LOVE reading this thread!! vt, you make it sound so easy.

i know there's more to it than what i see, but you make it sound effortless - like you were looking for something insignificant in the garage (hmmm... where'd i put that tape measure) and "happened" to find a crate motor, tpi, and some 1 ton axles... that's freakin awesome! looking forward to hearing more progress.

bummer about the oops...
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Old 08-13-2008, 09:39 PM   #71
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A piece of 4x4 scrap and some persuasion will be plenty good to take care of the floor. Lookin good.
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Old 08-15-2008, 06:19 AM   #72
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A piece of 4x4 scrap and some persuasion will be plenty good to take care of the floor. Lookin good.
Yeah, some wood and the BFH shouyld do it fine.
2x4's fit about right between the bed ribs.


Soon I'll use the wrecker to transfer the body over to the other rolling chassis that just became available and start working on the frame that it's sitting on now.
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Old 08-15-2008, 06:29 AM   #73
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I'm on the edge of my seat...lets ROCK!!
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Old 08-15-2008, 07:05 AM   #74
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Kurt- I don't know if your putting big rubber on there or not; but I've got three brand new Goodyear H2 tires out here (never mounted)....let me go check the size
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Old 08-15-2008, 07:09 AM   #75
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Kurt- I don't know if your putting big rubber on there or not; but I've got three brand new Goodyear H2 tires out here (never mounted)....let me go check the size
Running 37" MTR's but I am looking for one more H2 rim if you've got one.

Thanks for the offer.
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