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**jamie72** · 12-06-2009, 12:02 PM

glad to be able to help j, stay on it,it will be done in no time!!!

Big J · 12-10-2009, 12:45 AM

Got the gas fill lines in, gas pedal redone, wire for rear view mirror ran, wire for spot light ran, under hood wiring about done, and a bunch of other little stuff. I like messing with wiring almost as much as running a piece of sand paper.

I didn't start it because, no gas in the tank yet, but.... I did bump it over with the KEY! Yeah, it made me grin, lol.

I used to pick up all my tools and put everything away after I was done for the day. I've decided thats just a big waste of time, lol. Oh what a mess. The rest of the garage looks like this too, lol.

Bentblazer · 12-10-2009, 08:28 PM

Now where is that stubby screw driver!

**jaros44sr** · 12-10-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

I used to pick up all my tools and put everything away after I was done for the day. I've decided thats just a big waste of time, lol. Oh what a mess. The rest of the garage looks like this too, lol.

That's lookin' good J. The advantage of havin' your own space

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentblazer

Now where is that stubby screw driver!

Big J · 12-10-2009, 10:59 PM

There are screw drivers layin' all over the place and I still can never find one when I need it, lol... I can't wait till some stuff it paid for. I have a future plan of going full tilt on a garage of my own, lol. Well maybe not full tilt, haven't decided on if I need/want a lift yet, haha.

Dusty71blazer · 12-12-2009, 04:58 PM

Just went thru the whole build- very nice!!!

Big J · 12-12-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusty71blazer

Just went thru the whole build- very nice!!!

Its been a fun ride. Should be more fun when I actually get to drive it.

Big J · 12-13-2009, 10:42 PM

Got the headlights working today. I did the relay mod and the lights are bright. Its a very easy and worthwhile mod.

vtblazer · 12-14-2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

Got the headlights working today. I did the relay mod and the lights are bright. Its a very easy and worthwhile mod.

The sleeping giant awakes...!

Huge difference when the power goes right to the lights for sure, great work my friend, your in the home stretch!

Chevyman63 · 12-14-2009, 08:18 AM

Far out!!!

Big J · 12-15-2009, 12:30 AM

I put in a little power distribution block I got from the help section in the local auto parts store. It made it easier to wire up the stereo constant, rearview mirror, spot lamp, and cigarette lighter. Not pretty but it works. Got a few other things buttoned up, tranny cover and boots, steering column, dash guages, windshield washer fluid tank, rearview mirror plug soldered, etc.
It was a long day. Still haven't fired it up yet. All I gotta do is add fuel, lol. The wiring is mostly done other than chasing down gremlins. The horn, dash lights, and several other things too, lol.

71jimmy · 12-15-2009, 07:21 PM

Looking really sweet!

Big J · 12-16-2009, 11:12 PM

FIRED IT UP TONIGHT! Yeah, that deserves all caps, lol. Took a minute to start it though. I didn't have the connector pushed onto the spade in the HEI, but beside it. That was one of those "Dammit" moments. Started laying out the way I want the sound system to go in. Shouldn't be too big a deal. I just hope the amps work, I powered them on but put no sound through them yet. Maybe tomorrow. The tach works, fuel guage works, oil pressures good, not sure if the speedo works, lol. I haven't found the wire for the temp guage yet but its in there somewhere. The amp guage didn't move but that could be a bad alternator, its one that I had laying around and no idea where it came from. I'll upgrade that when I get some dough anyways. Started to mount the under hood light that I took off a late model Chevy pickup. Not sure if thats where I want it or not. Heres a few pics. I forgot my camera so these are cell pics, not quite as good but still visible.

Heres the amps, one Kenwood 1000 watt sub amp and one Fosgate 140 watt to push two 6x9's.

Thealien · 12-17-2009, 08:01 AM

My amp gauge never moves much. If I drain the Battery a little it will move while it is charging.

Big J · 12-17-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thealien

My amp gauge never moves much. If I drain the Battery a little it will move while it is charging.

Cool, thanks for the input. I never drove it when I first got it so I didn't know what it was supposed to do. Still have to find the temp guage wire. I think its dark green but theres no dark green wire hangin'.

snowblind · 12-17-2009, 01:31 PM

Looking good man. Looking REALLY good.

Thealien · 12-17-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

Cool, thanks for the input. I never drove it when I first got it so I didn't know what it was supposed to do. Still have to find the temp guage wire. I think its dark green but theres no dark green wire hangin'.

Do you have the color wiring diagram? If not I can email it to you.

**jaros44sr** · 12-17-2009, 03:49 PM

J. my temp. wire(green) comes out of the bulkhead connector(left hand side of the bulkhead connecter which is the engine harness) top, second wire in to the right

If this doesn't make sense, as I'm confused and I'm looking at it, I'll take a pic. for you

Big J · 12-17-2009, 10:17 PM

I've got the diagrams, just have to take the time to run it down. What messes me up is its not dangling there, lol. It should be but who know, lol.

Jtrux · 12-18-2009, 12:27 AM

Awesome, i'm getting more and more motivated to work on mine now.

Big J · 12-21-2009, 05:34 PM

Got a few things ironed out. Wipers are fixed, still no washer spray, could be a bad switch or who knows, lol. I layed all the stereo stuff out the way it needs to go and it all works, amps are good to go. Now I just need to run all the wiring to where its supposed to go.

Chevyman63 · 12-21-2009, 07:47 PM

You will be ROCKIN Big J. Nice work.

Dusty71blazer · 12-21-2009, 08:11 PM

Looking saaweet!!
What are your plans for the sub enclosure?
I'm still deciding how to do mine....?

Big J · 12-22-2009, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusty71blazer

Looking saaweet!!
What are your plans for the sub enclosure?
I'm still deciding how to do mine....?

If I decide to be ambitious I want to fiberglass in an enclosure into the side panel. Otherwise it'll be a wood box built into the side panel. Mainly depends on the cost of the supplies to do the fiberglass. I got all the stereo wiring ran tonight. Took awhile but its done.

vtblazer · 12-22-2009, 06:35 AM

There's a rubber diaphram for the washer spray on the wiper motor, once those crack, it won't spray.

Does it sound like it's trying when you push the knob?

12-06-2009, 12:02 PM	#776
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... glad to be able to help j, stay on it,it will be done in no time!!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

12-10-2009, 12:45 AM	#777
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got the gas fill lines in, gas pedal redone, wire for rear view mirror ran, wire for spot light ran, under hood wiring about done, and a bunch of other little stuff. I like messing with wiring almost as much as running a piece of sand paper. I didn't start it because, no gas in the tank yet, but.... I did bump it over with the KEY! Yeah, it made me grin, lol. I used to pick up all my tools and put everything away after I was done for the day. I've decided thats just a big waste of time, lol. Oh what a mess. The rest of the garage looks like this too, lol. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-10-2009, 08:28 PM	#778
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Now where is that stubby screw driver! __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

12-10-2009, 10:59 PM	#780
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... There are screw drivers layin' all over the place and I still can never find one when I need it, lol... I can't wait till some stuff it paid for. I have a future plan of going full tilt on a garage of my own, lol. Well maybe not full tilt, haven't decided on if I need/want a lift yet, haha. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-12-2009, 04:58 PM	#781
Dusty71blazer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 158	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Just went thru the whole build- very nice!!! __________________ Dustin '97 Dodge Ram (daily driver) '71 Blazer (supposed to be a toy... insists on being a project) '85 Monte Carlo SS (project)

12-13-2009, 10:42 PM	#783
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got the headlights working today. I did the relay mod and the lights are bright. Its a very easy and worthwhile mod. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 12-13-2009 at 10:43 PM.

12-14-2009, 08:18 AM	#785
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Far out!!! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

12-15-2009, 12:30 AM	#786
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I put in a little power distribution block I got from the help section in the local auto parts store. It made it easier to wire up the stereo constant, rearview mirror, spot lamp, and cigarette lighter. Not pretty but it works. Got a few other things buttoned up, tranny cover and boots, steering column, dash guages, windshield washer fluid tank, rearview mirror plug soldered, etc. It was a long day. Still haven't fired it up yet. All I gotta do is add fuel, lol. The wiring is mostly done other than chasing down gremlins. The horn, dash lights, and several other things too, lol. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#787
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looking really sweet! __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

12-16-2009, 11:12 PM	#788
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... FIRED IT UP TONIGHT! Yeah, that deserves all caps, lol. Took a minute to start it though. I didn't have the connector pushed onto the spade in the HEI, but beside it. That was one of those "Dammit" moments. Started laying out the way I want the sound system to go in. Shouldn't be too big a deal. I just hope the amps work, I powered them on but put no sound through them yet. Maybe tomorrow. The tach works, fuel guage works, oil pressures good, not sure if the speedo works, lol. I haven't found the wire for the temp guage yet but its in there somewhere. The amp guage didn't move but that could be a bad alternator, its one that I had laying around and no idea where it came from. I'll upgrade that when I get some dough anyways. Started to mount the under hood light that I took off a late model Chevy pickup. Not sure if thats where I want it or not. Heres a few pics. I forgot my camera so these are cell pics, not quite as good but still visible. Heres the amps, one Kenwood 1000 watt sub amp and one Fosgate 140 watt to push two 6x9's. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-17-2009, 08:01 AM	#789
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,125	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... My amp gauge never moves much. If I drain the Battery a little it will move while it is charging.

12-17-2009, 01:31 PM	#791
snowblind Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 164	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looking good man. Looking REALLY good. __________________ Matt '72 Jimmy Build

12-17-2009, 03:49 PM	#793
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,708	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... J. my temp. wire(green) comes out of the bulkhead connector(left hand side of the bulkhead connecter which is the engine harness) top, second wire in to the right If this doesn't make sense, as I'm confused and I'm looking at it, I'll take a pic. for you __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-17-2009, 10:17 PM	#794
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I've got the diagrams, just have to take the time to run it down. What messes me up is its not dangling there, lol. It should be but who know, lol. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-18-2009, 12:27 AM	#795
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Awesome, i'm getting more and more motivated to work on mine now. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!



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12-21-2009, 05:34 PM	#796
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got a few things ironed out. Wipers are fixed, still no washer spray, could be a bad switch or who knows, lol. I layed all the stereo stuff out the way it needs to go and it all works, amps are good to go. Now I just need to run all the wiring to where its supposed to go. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-21-2009, 07:47 PM	#797
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... You will be ROCKIN Big J. Nice work. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09 Last edited by Chevyman63; 12-21-2009 at 07:47 PM.

12-21-2009, 08:11 PM	#798
Dusty71blazer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 158	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Looking saaweet!! What are your plans for the sub enclosure? I'm still deciding how to do mine....? __________________ Dustin '97 Dodge Ram (daily driver) '71 Blazer (supposed to be a toy... insists on being a project) '85 Monte Carlo SS (project)

12-22-2009, 06:35 AM	#800
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... There's a rubber diaphram for the washer spray on the wiper motor, once those crack, it won't spray. Does it sound like it's trying when you push the knob?

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