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Big J · 12-22-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

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?

I can't hear it doing anything. Is it a real pronounced noise when the knob is pushed?

Big J · 12-24-2009, 04:05 AM

I got a early Christmas present. I've been needing 2 sets of 6x9s to finish up the stereo in the Blazer. My wife is the greatest, not only did she get me two sets but they are Rockford Fostgate 3 way's!!! Its gonna sound great!

Jtrux · 12-24-2009, 09:46 AM

Lucky guy!

5150 · 12-25-2009, 12:11 AM

It's going to sound nice. There is nothing better then driving my blazer down the road with the radio cranked as high as it will go blessing the people around me with good rock 'n roll

vtblazer · 12-26-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

I can't hear it doing anything. Is it a real pronounced noise when the knob is pushed?

Yes, typically you can hear it 'pumping'.

Big J · 01-12-2010, 11:40 PM

Tinkered with the Blazer for a few today. Figured out one of my electrical gremlins. Had both a internally regulated alternator and the factory voltage regulator wired up. Hence dim running lights. Rewired for the internally regulated alternator per writeup in electrical forum under faqs. Problem solved. Nice bright running lights. I still need to add some grounds but thats no biggy. I tried to install the 6x9's in the doors and that was a no go. One hole is all cobbed up and too big, the other is to small. So I'm back to my original plan of making custom door panels and dropping the speakers in those. It'll look better anyways. So if I'm going down that road I may as well do the fiberglass work on the rear panels for the 6x9's and the 12. I was trying to get away from doing those real labor intensive projects, lol. Picked up a neat thing at Smart Shoppers. It relays the remote signal to the head unit if you have the unit hidden like I'm doing behind the glove box door. Pretty simple install too. I was strolling through a local gun store and found a Club in the cheapy bin for 4 bucks, it works too, lol. Heres some pics and I plan on getting back into the groove now that the holidays are good and over, lol.

5150 · 01-13-2010, 10:07 AM

I thought you said $4, looks like you got it for $3.

Lookin' good, can't wait to see it in July.

vtblazer · 01-13-2010, 11:38 AM

Hey you need to post here again:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=109624

Big J · 01-13-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5150

I thought you said $4, looks like you got it for $3.

Lookin' good, can't wait to see it in July.

I think that was for vehicle no.3, lol. It was cheap anyways, gotta love cheap. Now watch the key break off in it while its on there or something, lol. I'm going to do my best to be there in July, it'll depend on the job thing. Jamie and I have already talked about caravaning down. I know it'll be done by then, I've given myself no choice, lol.

Big J · 01-13-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Hey you need to post here again:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=109624

Its on there.

Jtrux · 01-14-2010, 03:21 PM

Dang it's really coming along nicely, will it be driveable by spring?

Big J · 01-14-2010, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtrux

Dang it's really coming along nicely, will it be driveable by spring?

I'm tryin', lol. Need to try harder,

Big J · 01-29-2010, 11:07 PM

Ok I had a fun day in the palace. Took me 4 hours to clean up and put tools up. Now I know where all my tools are, lol. I was going to use the panels that are sitting in place for templates but they are kinda off, like me, lol. Not too bad but not quite right either

. Got a radio to toss in the dash, got the mount made for the radio in the glove box and mounted up. Found the sun visors I was wanting to use too, just need to clean and paint them. It was a good day.

Chevyman63 · 01-29-2010, 11:21 PM

Way to go J!!

**jaros44sr** · 01-30-2010, 12:03 AM

Best way I can think of to kill a day!!

Big J · 01-30-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Way to go J!!

YeeHaw!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Best way I can think of to kill a day!!

I've gotta get in there and have a bunch of days like today. Got a new job and I start Feb. 22nd! Not sure how much Blazer time I'll have after I start.

**jaros44sr** · 01-30-2010, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

YeeHaw!

I've gotta get in there and have a bunch of days like today. Got a new job and I start Feb. 22nd! Not sure how much Blazer time I'll have after I start.

Was it the one you were telling me about?

Big J · 01-30-2010, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Was it the one you were telling me about?

Yep, gonna be a corrections officer. Its a whole new field for me. Hope I like it, lol. Great benefits, retirement, etc. Its a state job so it can't be all bad, lol. They pay for school to so I'll probably go back and get some kind of degree.

**jaros44sr** · 01-30-2010, 12:52 AM

COOL, Congrats

Big J · 02-03-2010, 11:25 PM

Started on the rear panels today. Got them cut out and fitted. Got the sub set up and one 6x9 hole cut. I'm probably going to add some 12 volt outlets and lights too. Its supposed to be nasty out Friday so hopefully I can lock myself in the palace and get some fiberglass work going for the sub. Right now I'm leaning toward covering it all in 4 way stretch vinyl. I think it would come out better then just covering it in the rubber stuff. I've got the trim strips to above the panel too. Got the palace up to a cookin' 80 degrees, had to open the door, lol. The kerosene heater has an old wick so you have to run it wide open so it don't stink, lol. I'll get a wick when this one don't burn anymore

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**lks dcvn** · 02-04-2010, 09:34 AM

Seems to coming along pretty good now - I have also toyed with the idea of how I wanted to add speakers to my Blazer...looks like a good plan so far.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-04-2010, 10:07 AM

Will you be running a single sub? I'll be interested to see this project as it progresses.

Big J · 02-05-2010, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Will you be running a single sub?

Thats the plan. I want one of those wheel well tool boxes for the other side. May make one, might buy one. Somethin' like this.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/p...41&zmap=444353

vtblazer · 02-09-2010, 09:05 AM

What kind of exhaust are you running?

Trying to figure out if we'll hear the 'rumble' of the motor or the 'thump' of the bass first...?

Really great to be watching two blazers come to life!!

Who will be on the road first? Jim or Jason...?

Maybe we should start up a pole?

5150 · 02-09-2010, 10:16 AM

If it's like mine, it'll be the music first. I think of it as my duty to inform and educate the young people of today with great music that their generation has apparently dropped the ball on

12-24-2009, 04:05 AM	#802
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 got a early Christmas present. I've been needing 2 sets of 6x9s to finish up the stereo in the Blazer. My wife is the greatest, not only did she get me two sets but they are Rockford Fostgate 3 way's!!! Its gonna sound great! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 12-24-2009 at 04:06 AM.

12-24-2009, 09:46 AM	#803
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... Lucky guy! __________________ 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!!!

12-25-2009, 12:11 AM	#804
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... It's going to sound nice. There is nothing better then driving my blazer down the road with the radio cranked as high as it will go blessing the people around me with good rock 'n roll __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

01-12-2010, 11:40 PM	#806
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... Tinkered with the Blazer for a few today. Figured out one of my electrical gremlins. Had both a internally regulated alternator and the factory voltage regulator wired up. Hence dim running lights. Rewired for the internally regulated alternator per writeup in electrical forum under faqs. Problem solved. Nice bright running lights. I still need to add some grounds but thats no biggy. I tried to install the 6x9's in the doors and that was a no go. One hole is all cobbed up and too big, the other is to small. So I'm back to my original plan of making custom door panels and dropping the speakers in those. It'll look better anyways. So if I'm going down that road I may as well do the fiberglass work on the rear panels for the 6x9's and the 12. I was trying to get away from doing those real labor intensive projects, lol. Picked up a neat thing at Smart Shoppers. It relays the remote signal to the head unit if you have the unit hidden like I'm doing behind the glove box door. Pretty simple install too. I was strolling through a local gun store and found a Club in the cheapy bin for 4 bucks, it works too, lol. Heres some pics and I plan on getting back into the groove now that the holidays are good and over, lol. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

01-13-2010, 10:07 AM	#807
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I thought you said $4, looks like you got it for $3. Lookin' good, can't wait to see it in July. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

01-13-2010, 11:38 AM	#808
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Hey you need to post here again: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=109624

01-14-2010, 03:21 PM	#811
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... Dang it's really coming along nicely, will it be driveable by spring? __________________ 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!!!

01-29-2010, 11:07 PM	#813
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... Ok I had a fun day in the palace. Took me 4 hours to clean up and put tools up. Now I know where all my tools are, lol. I was going to use the panels that are sitting in place for templates but they are kinda off, like me, lol. Not too bad but not quite right either . Got a radio to toss in the dash, got the mount made for the radio in the glove box and mounted up. Found the sun visors I was wanting to use too, just need to clean and paint them. It was a good day. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

01-29-2010, 11:21 PM	#814
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... Way to go J!! __________________ 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

01-30-2010, 12:03 AM	#815
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Best way I can think of to kill a day!! __________________ 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

01-30-2010, 12:52 AM	#819
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... COOL, Congrats __________________ 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

02-03-2010, 11:25 PM	#820
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... Started on the rear panels today. Got them cut out and fitted. Got the sub set up and one 6x9 hole cut. I'm probably going to add some 12 volt outlets and lights too. Its supposed to be nasty out Friday so hopefully I can lock myself in the palace and get some fiberglass work going for the sub. Right now I'm leaning toward covering it all in 4 way stretch vinyl. I think it would come out better then just covering it in the rubber stuff. I've got the trim strips to above the panel too. Got the palace up to a cookin' 80 degrees, had to open the door, lol. The kerosene heater has an old wick so you have to run it wide open so it don't stink, lol. I'll get a wick when this one don't burn anymore. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

02-04-2010, 09:34 AM	#821
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Seems to coming along pretty good now - I have also toyed with the idea of how I wanted to add speakers to my Blazer...looks like a good plan so far.

02-04-2010, 10:07 AM	#822
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Will you be running a single sub? I'll be interested to see this project as it progresses. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-09-2010, 09:05 AM	#824
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... What kind of exhaust are you running? Trying to figure out if we'll hear the 'rumble' of the motor or the 'thump' of the bass first...? Really great to be watching two blazers come to life!! Who will be on the road first? Jim or Jason...? Maybe we should start up a pole?



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02-09-2010, 10:16 AM	#825
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... If it's like mine, it'll be the music first. I think of it as my duty to inform and educate the young people of today with great music that their generation has apparently dropped the ball on __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

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