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tvblazer78 · 05-20-2007, 09:44 PM

Had my valve covers painted black last week. I think that it helped it out. it had to much bling on it before..

tvblazer78 · 05-20-2007, 09:52 PM

one more..

Chevyrod · 05-21-2007, 03:06 PM

The Blazer is looking really good man. I like the black on the motor.

tvblazer78 · 05-29-2007, 07:54 PM

Check it out man!! Got the Blazer back from the paint shop. The motor will go in this week.. YEEEHHAAA!!

Chevyrod · 05-29-2007, 07:58 PM

Looks Great!!!!!! Makes me want to get rid of my AC box. It's going to be awesome with your motor in it. Keep us posted.

**Captkaos** · 05-30-2007, 11:28 AM

SWEET!!! Looking good!

tvblazer78 · 05-30-2007, 07:42 PM

The MOTOR is in!!!! A Big thanks out to my bub Adam for the help... O ya and my son. I should have it going this weekend..

**N2TRUX** · 05-31-2007, 11:16 AM

Progress rocks

screwballl · 05-31-2007, 06:13 PM

looking nice!!

tvblazer78 · 06-10-2007, 01:05 PM

Here are some new updated pic's. I just have some odd and ends to finish up on it, before it hits the road.

benoit454 · 06-11-2007, 12:00 AM

With the back end flipped and still having the leaf springs, it can't fully drop in back can it? and it's not c notched either?

So how far down does it go, just like the standard flip kit 6 inch drop in back, and your air bags raise it up so it's not bottomed out on the axle and ride's better or can haul the family or stuff in back?

I just never seen it done that way, usually when one's bagged it's laid down all the way around. I like the setup though just wonder exactly how low or how much lower then stock the back goes. Looks like it lays down on the axle and that's it.

IMO it'd be a great setup for myself on a truck, flip kit of whatever, yet if you are going to haul something or don't want it to bottom out raise the back up some. As for the front of course you could take it up or down to look good or to not hit anything.

Now one last question lol, that front system all bolt in? no welding? looks like it.

tvblazer78 · 06-11-2007, 08:12 AM

Chris you are right the front end is all bolt on parts, and for the back I have a flip kit with 2" shackles so it will just set the axle on the frame. So I think it is 8" drop from stock, I have big tires on the back so it looks like it dose not sit that low 275x60x17. Thanks for all the input and if you need any more info just let me know.

Thanks,
Trav

Quote:

Originally Posted by benoit454

With the back end flipped and still having the leaf springs, it can't fully drop in back can it? and it's not c notched either?

So how far down does it go, just like the standard flip kit 6 inch drop in back, and your air bags raise it up so it's not bottomed out on the axle and ride's better or can haul the family or stuff in back?

I just never seen it done that way, usually when one's bagged it's laid down all the way around. I like the setup though just wonder exactly how low or how much lower then stock the back goes. Looks like it lays down on the axle and that's it.

IMO it'd be a great setup for myself on a truck, flip kit of whatever, yet if you are going to haul something or don't want it to bottom out raise the back up some. As for the front of course you could take it up or down to look good or to not hit anything.

Now one last question lol, that front system all bolt in? no welding? looks like it.

benoit454 · 06-11-2007, 02:49 PM

Will do Trav, I freakin love that things it's beautiful, love it being nice glossy black underhood, it just looks fantastic, the fender wells and firewall done that way.

I like that bolt on kit I can handle that part for sure lol. I don't have a welder, but I like the air bags, mainly since you can raise it up to drive. Roads here suck.

tvblazer78 · 06-11-2007, 09:55 PM

Got it on the road, I took it out for a bit tonight and it ran and road very good on the air ride. I just need some time to play with how much I need in the front and back. It is just to fast going up and down with the air, I am going to get reducers for the air lines too see it that will slow it down. I will get the hood and bumper back on later this week.

Man I am so happy to get it back on the road..

ducmons · 06-13-2007, 03:54 AM

very, very nice !!! Job well done. Love the engine !!!

**Captkaos** · 06-13-2007, 04:26 PM

Blazer is SWEET! Post a pic when you get the hood/bumper is back on too!

Big Block · 06-14-2007, 01:35 PM

The sway bar and headers look like they are no more that 2" to 3'' off the ground. Are they that close? Your BAD BLACK BLAZER looks great.

loblazer · 06-14-2007, 07:49 PM

Nice ride man!
Cute helper. Bet he loves it.
Doug

tvblazer78 · 06-14-2007, 09:01 PM

Thank you all for the nice replys. I wll have more pic's of it this weekend with the hood and bumper on it.

Big Block, you are right it's about 2" off the ground. But when I drive it's about 5"-6" off the ground. That's why I love air ride. I had my exhaust put on today and I had to drive it up on a rack, if I did not have air ride I could have not made it up on it. The guy exhaust place said you are not going to make it up on the rack and then I hit the air and it went up 6" made it on up with out hitting anything, that guy did not say anything but you could see it ( Holy SH$$) with his lips. that was so funny...

Thanks,
Trav

tvblazer78 · 06-16-2007, 02:53 PM

My son and I went riding in the Blazer today and he went to sleep in his car seat before I got out of the driveway. It must be the motor? Let me know what you all think of the pic that I took.

Thanks
Trav.

Chevyrod · 06-16-2007, 03:07 PM

Looks amazing man!!! I have alot of catching up to do.

screwballl · 06-16-2007, 04:18 PM

although I'm not a big fan of drops, that is a nice looking Blazer!
somehow the city settings works perfectly for a blazer like that!

tvblazer78 · 06-17-2007, 10:36 AM

Here are some pic's from the local cruse in last night. We had about 100 cars show up. The next pic is of my wife, son and my mom. My son love's to see all hot rods. He is just like his dad!!!

Thank you for all the very nice replies..

HAVA79 · 06-17-2007, 08:07 PM

TV- Are you running a stock fuel tank? I need to try to build a "hidden" hitch for mine behind the roll pan, any suggestions? Pics look great!

tvblazer78 · 06-17-2007, 08:35 PM

Thanks man..

I am running the stock tank, I think it is 25 gal's. I had to cut allot of the frame off to make the roll pan work. I am not sure if you could make a hitch fit with a stock tank and roll pan. You my need to look into a custom tank that is a little smaller.

Good luck!!
Trav

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Originally Posted by HAVA79

TV- Are you running a stock fuel tank? I need to try to build a "hidden" hitch for mine behind the roll pan, any suggestions? Pics look great!

05-20-2007, 09:44 PM	#51
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05-21-2007, 03:06 PM	#53
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05-29-2007, 07:54 PM	#54
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: New Blazer pic's.. Check it out man!! Got the Blazer back from the paint shop. The motor will go in this week.. YEEEHHAAA!! Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

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Chevyrod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: florida Posts: 170	Re: New Blazer pic's.. Looks Great!!!!!! Makes me want to get rid of my AC box. It's going to be awesome with your motor in it. Keep us posted. Last edited by Chevyrod; 05-29-2007 at 08:54 PM.

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05-30-2007, 07:42 PM	#57
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: New Blazer pic's.. The MOTOR is in!!!! A Big thanks out to my bub Adam for the help... O ya and my son. I should have it going this weekend.. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012 Last edited by tvblazer78; 05-30-2007 at 07:44 PM.

05-31-2007, 11:16 AM	#58
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06-10-2007, 01:05 PM	#60
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: New Blazer pic's.. Here are some new updated pic's. I just have some odd and ends to finish up on it, before it hits the road. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012 Last edited by tvblazer78; 06-10-2007 at 06:11 PM.

06-11-2007, 12:00 AM	#61
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: New Blazer pic's.. With the back end flipped and still having the leaf springs, it can't fully drop in back can it? and it's not c notched either? So how far down does it go, just like the standard flip kit 6 inch drop in back, and your air bags raise it up so it's not bottomed out on the axle and ride's better or can haul the family or stuff in back? I just never seen it done that way, usually when one's bagged it's laid down all the way around. I like the setup though just wonder exactly how low or how much lower then stock the back goes. Looks like it lays down on the axle and that's it. IMO it'd be a great setup for myself on a truck, flip kit of whatever, yet if you are going to haul something or don't want it to bottom out raise the back up some. As for the front of course you could take it up or down to look good or to not hit anything. Now one last question lol, that front system all bolt in? no welding? looks like it. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

06-11-2007, 02:49 PM	#63
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: New Blazer pic's.. Will do Trav, I freakin love that things it's beautiful, love it being nice glossy black underhood, it just looks fantastic, the fender wells and firewall done that way. I like that bolt on kit I can handle that part for sure lol. I don't have a welder, but I like the air bags, mainly since you can raise it up to drive. Roads here suck. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

06-11-2007, 09:55 PM	#64
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: New Blazer pic's.. Got it on the road, I took it out for a bit tonight and it ran and road very good on the air ride. I just need some time to play with how much I need in the front and back. It is just to fast going up and down with the air, I am going to get reducers for the air lines too see it that will slow it down. I will get the hood and bumper back on later this week. Man I am so happy to get it back on the road.. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

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06-14-2007, 01:35 PM	#67
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: New Blazer pic's.. The sway bar and headers look like they are no more that 2" to 3'' off the ground. Are they that close? Your BAD BLACK BLAZER looks great.

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06-14-2007, 09:01 PM	#69
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: New Blazer pic's.. Thank you all for the nice replys. I wll have more pic's of it this weekend with the hood and bumper on it. Big Block, you are right it's about 2" off the ground. But when I drive it's about 5"-6" off the ground. That's why I love air ride. I had my exhaust put on today and I had to drive it up on a rack, if I did not have air ride I could have not made it up on it. The guy exhaust place said you are not going to make it up on the rack and then I hit the air and it went up 6" made it on up with out hitting anything, that guy did not say anything but you could see it ( Holy SH$$) with his lips. that was so funny... Thanks, Trav __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

06-16-2007, 02:53 PM	#70
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: New Blazer pic's.. My son and I went riding in the Blazer today and he went to sleep in his car seat before I got out of the driveway. It must be the motor? Let me know what you all think of the pic that I took. Thanks Trav. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012 Last edited by tvblazer78; 06-16-2007 at 02:55 PM.

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Chevyrod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: florida Posts: 170	Re: New Blazer pic's.. Looks amazing man!!! I have alot of catching up to do.

06-16-2007, 04:18 PM	#72
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	Re: New Blazer pic's.. although I'm not a big fan of drops, that is a nice looking Blazer! somehow the city settings works perfectly for a blazer like that! __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

06-17-2007, 10:36 AM	#73
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: New Blazer pic's.. Here are some pic's from the local cruse in last night. We had about 100 cars show up. The next pic is of my wife, son and my mom. My son love's to see all hot rods. He is just like his dad!!! Thank you for all the very nice replies.. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012 Last edited by tvblazer78; 06-17-2007 at 10:39 AM.

06-17-2007, 08:07 PM	#74
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