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VA72C10 · 06-19-2010, 08:18 PM

VERY NICE!!!!!! Looking GOOOOOOD!

menace121978 · 06-19-2010, 08:43 PM

looks awesome buddy!!!! really coming along

68Timber · 06-19-2010, 08:53 PM

Looking good!

djracer · 06-19-2010, 10:37 PM

Looking good.

54Caddy · 06-19-2010, 10:41 PM

Looking good, should pull that balancer off again and tape it off and paint the timing mark white first then red. Did it on mine can see the mark perfect every time, just a thought.

**nlped** · 06-21-2010, 08:41 AM

Looks good! I have the same size & color wheels going on my Blazer

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 06-21-2010, 01:40 PM

Thanks guys! I'm excited about getting it back together!

Style question. Being that I'm going back with all of the factory trim and chrome, should I spring for the windshield seal with the chrome center or just go with the solid black seal?

Opinions???? Input?

Thanks,
Mike

**lolife99** · 06-21-2010, 01:59 PM

Solid black.
The chrome will start to look like crap in a couple years.

silvereagle07 · 06-21-2010, 05:40 PM

I think the solid black trim looks the best. Simple and clean.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 06-21-2010, 10:48 PM

Black it is.

I pulled all of the front suspension out from under the truck this evening. I'll get the new bushings and ball joints in it tomorrow and hopefully back together tomorrow night with the new spindles and springs.

Rollinsqrbdy · 06-21-2010, 11:18 PM

Wow that Blazer is sweeet. Great Job bud. Cant wait to see the pics with the wheels on u dog. lol

Cherub · 06-22-2010, 10:30 PM

thats lookin real good

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 06-29-2010, 07:58 PM

More progress. Front and rear suspension done, and new shoes mounted. Heading back out now to set motor and trans in.

Hope to have it running in a couple of days.

menace121978 · 06-29-2010, 08:08 PM

beautiful!

**N2TRUX** · 06-29-2010, 09:56 PM

It looked good with the new paint, but the wheels set it off. Nice build up.

68Timber · 06-30-2010, 09:54 AM

Looking good!

WillieloRidez · 06-30-2010, 10:13 AM

how did you get the boss wheels to work with your front calipers?

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 06-30-2010, 10:55 AM

Thanks for the compliments. I did get back out there last night. The engine and transmission are now bolted in the truck.

Mounting the Boss 338's was fairly easy. I used DJM lowering spindles for the light duty brake system (1 inch rotors). I bought new rotors (hubs) and calipers for the light duty brakes. I mocked up the new hubs to the wheels with the dust caps installed. The only issue was that it was pushing the center cap out of the wheel about 1/8-3/16 of an inch. After considering grinding on the hubs I started looking at the center caps. The fingers that hold the center caps in are about 3/16-1/4 inch longer than they have to be to still function as they should. 2 minutes with a flapper wheel on an angle grinder was all it took to make the center caps work perfectly. No other issues.

Mike

WillieloRidez · 06-30-2010, 12:16 PM

Thanks for the info Mike the blazer is lookin sweet

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 07-11-2010, 09:35 AM

Got her running yesterday. Update this afternoon with pics and hopefully video.

.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 07-11-2010, 04:03 PM

Ok, here's the video of the initial start up. I filled the front fuel bowl with a syringe and gave it a couple of primer squirts before starting the video. I must have gotten pretty lucky dropping the distributor. After stopping the video I found a small fuel leak at the carburetor. Other than that everything looks good to go! After correcting the fuel leak I started it back up, set the timing, checked and topped off the fluid in the new 700r4, and let her get up to operating temperature. Not too far off from a "spin" around the block!

YouTube- First run of new 355 in my 2wd K5 project

WillieloRidez · 07-11-2010, 04:32 PM

sounds good man. is thate a crate motor

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 07-11-2010, 04:36 PM

No, I built it. The short block started life as a marine ram jet engine. It is a factory roller block so I went with the GM LT4 hot cam to give it a little thump. I can't wait to see how it drives. Sounds strong and has very good throttle response.

VA72C10 · 07-11-2010, 06:44 PM

sounds good! Nice tough sounding idle...

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 07-11-2010, 07:45 PM

Thanks!

Here are some pictures from today. The front end still needs to come down a little. I'm hoping the hood, windshield, and bumper will be enough weight to bring it down a little. If not enough then I will cut the new springs before I get an alignment.

Oh, and yes it will turn a tire over.....just in case you were wondering!

06-19-2010, 08:18 PM	#51
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build VERY NICE!!!!!! Looking GOOOOOOD! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-19-2010, 08:43 PM	#52
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build looks awesome buddy!!!! really coming along __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-19-2010, 08:53 PM	#53
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Looking good! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

06-19-2010, 10:37 PM	#54
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Looking good. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

06-19-2010, 10:41 PM	#55
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Looking good, should pull that balancer off again and tape it off and paint the timing mark white first then red. Did it on mine can see the mark perfect every time, just a thought. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

06-21-2010, 08:41 AM	#56
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Looks good! I have the same size & color wheels going on my Blazer __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-21-2010, 01:40 PM	#57
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Thanks guys! I'm excited about getting it back together! Style question. Being that I'm going back with all of the factory trim and chrome, should I spring for the windshield seal with the chrome center or just go with the solid black seal? Opinions???? Input? Thanks, Mike

06-21-2010, 01:59 PM	#58
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Solid black. The chrome will start to look like crap in a couple years. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-21-2010, 05:40 PM	#59
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build I think the solid black trim looks the best. Simple and clean. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

06-21-2010, 10:48 PM	#60
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Black it is. I pulled all of the front suspension out from under the truck this evening. I'll get the new bushings and ball joints in it tomorrow and hopefully back together tomorrow night with the new spindles and springs.

06-21-2010, 11:18 PM	#61
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Wow that Blazer is sweeet. Great Job bud. Cant wait to see the pics with the wheels on u dog. lol __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

06-22-2010, 10:30 PM	#62
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build thats lookin real good __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

06-29-2010, 07:58 PM	#63
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build More progress. Front and rear suspension done, and new shoes mounted. Heading back out now to set motor and trans in. Hope to have it running in a couple of days. Attached Images

06-29-2010, 08:08 PM	#64
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build beautiful! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-29-2010, 09:56 PM	#65
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build It looked good with the new paint, but the wheels set it off. Nice build up. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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06-30-2010, 09:54 AM	#66
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Looking good! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

06-30-2010, 10:13 AM	#67
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build how did you get the boss wheels to work with your front calipers? __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

06-30-2010, 10:55 AM	#68
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Thanks for the compliments. I did get back out there last night. The engine and transmission are now bolted in the truck. Mounting the Boss 338's was fairly easy. I used DJM lowering spindles for the light duty brake system (1 inch rotors). I bought new rotors (hubs) and calipers for the light duty brakes. I mocked up the new hubs to the wheels with the dust caps installed. The only issue was that it was pushing the center cap out of the wheel about 1/8-3/16 of an inch. After considering grinding on the hubs I started looking at the center caps. The fingers that hold the center caps in are about 3/16-1/4 inch longer than they have to be to still function as they should. 2 minutes with a flapper wheel on an angle grinder was all it took to make the center caps work perfectly. No other issues. Mike Last edited by Mr.Chevy4x4; 06-30-2010 at 10:55 AM.

06-30-2010, 12:16 PM	#69
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Thanks for the info Mike the blazer is lookin sweet __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

07-11-2010, 09:35 AM	#70
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Got her running yesterday. Update this afternoon with pics and hopefully video. .

07-11-2010, 04:32 PM	#72
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build sounds good man. is thate a crate motor __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

07-11-2010, 04:36 PM	#73
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build No, I built it. The short block started life as a marine ram jet engine. It is a factory roller block so I went with the GM LT4 hot cam to give it a little thump. I can't wait to see how it drives. Sounds strong and has very good throttle response.

07-11-2010, 06:44 PM	#74
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build sounds good! Nice tough sounding idle... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-11-2010, 07:45 PM	#75
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Tweaked - 2wd Blazer build Thanks! Here are some pictures from today. The front end still needs to come down a little. I'm hoping the hood, windshield, and bumper will be enough weight to bring it down a little. If not enough then I will cut the new springs before I get an alignment. Oh, and yes it will turn a tire over.....just in case you were wondering! Attached Images Last edited by Mr.Chevy4x4; 07-11-2010 at 07:48 PM.

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