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Its lookin' like a Blazer!
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Installed the clutch/brake assembly, shift and trans levers, some firewall rubber stuff, kick panel vent doors, and the cup holder. Still have some adjusting to do on the cup holder but its neat. Started to put the tailgate together but I guess I've lost or forgot to buy those little clip things. So its a no go on that until I get some of those little clips.
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Looking good J...you're almost there!
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
you'l have to show some close ups on that cup holder
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Looks AWESOME!
Nice work for sure - it is threads/posts like this that make you want to go directly out the shed/garage/yard and look at what it out there and say - I can really do this stuff if I put my mind to it. Thx for the pix! Keep up the good work and looking forward to future updates... ![]() |
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Had to take it back out and do some tinkering. It works kinda like a door on a entertainment center, to close push in and it locks in place, push again and it pops out. I didn't like that because it held the front out 3/8's of an inch from the dash. Didn't look right. I pulled it apart, took the spring and lock out. Now it goes against the rubber bumpers like it should. It has some good resistance so it won't be sliding in and out by itself. I took several pics of it for those interested in how it mounts up and what not.
Got a few other things bolted up in the short goofing time I had. Tailgate hardware that goes on the back of the tub and wiper motor. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Heres the spring and plastic piece I pulled out. ![]() Got a few other things bolted up in the short goofing time I had. Tailgate hardware that goes on the back of the tub and wiper motor. Last edited by Big J; 11-25-2009 at 11:45 PM. |
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Use the gun to put a hole in the firewall?
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Hey J, nice work! Guess I didn't read back far enuff to find out where you got the cup holder. Any help? I like it.
Keep your chin up!!!
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Thats not a gun, its one of those new +P pop rivet guns. It really gets'em in there.
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
It seems like I've been spending more time looking for parts then installing them. It took me an hour to find part of the ignition switch assembly, 20 minutes getting the old cylinder out
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Got the front fender seal set put together today. Oh what fun. First I tried to epoxy it together. That was a huge waste of time. It just wouldn't stick. The kit came with some huge staples but I don't have the tool for those (thats why the epoxy). So I ended up getting out the hammer, needle nose pliers and a drill. Got the staples in and finally got it done.
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
I just pulled the psgr side fender seals over the weekend - I was wondering how you would repair and replace them.
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
BigJ...
Those dust seals are a B---h arent they? I ended up doing the same thing. Also, mine have been hanging from the top holes for a couple months now. The bottom holes arent there anymore because that area was replaced ![]() If you have a pic of that area as its supposed to be drilled... it would be appreciated. |
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
If you want I can get some shots when I get home - they are still off the truck and the sheet metal is pretty clean where they bolt in...
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Pix of the A pillar and cowl where the bolts go for the inner fender seals.
If you need more or need measurements - just say the word and I can get more when I get a chance. There is only a few bolts that actually hold the metal bracket thing to the Blazer body - the rest bolt the actual seal itself to the body. |
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#766 |
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Thanks for takin' the time to post the pics. ^^^^^
Got the brake booster bolted up. Its huge compared to the stock one. I'm either going to lengthen the brace or just make a spacer for it and use a long bolt. I think the spacer will be the easiest route. Got the biggest part of the wiring harness gone over, taped up and laid out. Got the gas pedal figured out. The 70 tub used a different pedal assembly then the 72 and thats what I want to go with. Its workin' out though. ![]() ![]() ![]() In other news I've got two new dogs. The first one a Chihuahua (Prissy) was given to us by my grandmaw, she had to move and could only take one dog with her. The second is a Puggle (Belle), half Beagle half Pug. My brother and sister inlaw dropped by the day before Thanksgiving and said, "We've bought you a early Christmas present!". Prissy is a little over a year and a nutjob. Belle is 14 weeks and house training great. I lost my last pup of 14 years about 6 months ago, its nice to have them back in the house. Gotta love dogs! ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Big J; 12-01-2009 at 09:03 PM. |
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
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#768 |
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Now it looks like a Blazer. Got the doors, fenders, tailgate, hood hinges, dash pad, some more wiring, made a neat bracket for the the throttle to go into the firewall, redid the fuel filler neck(wrong angle on it) and probably some other stuff I'm forgetting. A BIG THANKS to jamie72 for coming out to help toss on the sheetmetal. Hope he makes it back soon to finish it, lol.
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Nice work guys, I like that third pic. Doesn't look like ya did that much sanding
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Awesome J....it does look like a Blazer again. Your getting close!
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Lookin' like you'll have a complete ride before the rest of us by a long shot.
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Looks great in yellow!
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
are you bringing that thing to truck show next year?????
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Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread...
Man I want to. All depends on funds and a few other crazy things. Should have some road time on it before then, probably have some bugs to work out.
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