My winter project

[7D2N]

Thanks guys, I know it's a yawning build and nothing like some of the members have done but I'll keep playing.

[7D2N]

I have the engine back from the machine shop and will to start cleaning the outside stuff for some paint. I did stumble on this steering wheel and shiftier to replace the custom wheel and late model shiftier that I have now.

[7D2N]

Starting to put these back where they go. I'll clean the outside engine for some paint and I'll be ready for the next move.

[7D2N]

I've started some motor assembly and have a question, the exhaust manifold is very close to the starter and previous exhaust shop made it work by sizing the pipe to fit around the starter, should I change to different manifold before I break in.
Thanks 7D2N

[psuedopimp]

Just don’t stop! Keep plugging away. Progress looks great.

[Paul72]

Great job so far!

I'll be referring to this thread many times this winter as I start my project...

Keep up the good work!

[jaros44sr]

Thanks for the pic inside 'B' post, didn't cut mine open that far. worried something rusty was goin' to stare back at me. bottom of 'b' post is one of the most complex parts of the blazer

great work so far, thanks for posting up and entertaining me while mine sits in electrical prison

[7D2N]

I'm working on the outer B panel patches and I have some questions if anyone has replaced these, should there be a flang or tab on the bottom panel to attach the panel to the end of the rocker box.
Thanks

[orange72blazer]

Here's a couple of pictures of how it should be. The b pillar area on this Blazer is original & unrestored . They are just a tab that is spot welded on.

[Harold Holbrook]

The Exhaust manifold on the driver side I think is for a 2 WD ,4WD goes straight down.

Great Build

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by Harold Holbrook

The Exhaust manifold on the driver side I think is for a 2 WD ,4WD goes straight down.

Great Build

Yes, you are correct on the manifolds, the straight down on that side turned out to be cracked and had to use the other one to get the motor brake-in done.

Thanks

[7D2N]

I needed to free up some space before I start working on the doors. The motor is in and FYI install power steering bracket and trans line clip before you find out as I did and pull motor again.

[7D2N]

Things are going back together. AC box cleaned and the case sealed.

[7D2N]

Working on AC and heating ducting under the dash, there is a lot going on under there.

[caseyfromMO]

We need an update man!

[7D2N]

Casey, your right needed to download phone pictures hope they work. Here is a small update. I completed the engine bay AC stuff and still working on under dash things. I repaired the cut radio hole, I got an aftermarket speaker because that will need to go in first or never get it in, dash pad, middle AC vent and ducting work my way down and out. I had a paint shop mix GM 521 to factory spec. and put in spray can application I'll post when I get the dash painted.

7D2N
sorry for sideways pics can some one helpme turn them.

[1rippen6]

Here you go

[7D2N]

Thank You

[7D2N]

Small update: I rattle can sprayed my dash with the 521 GM paint I had the shop mix and I think it worked out fine.

7D2N

[72blue]

I just read this whole thing and couldn’t stop until I read it all. Nice work.

[jaros44sr]

Nice work....how hard is it too pull off the needles for the gauges

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by 72blue

I just read this whole thing and couldn’t stop until I read it all. Nice work.

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice work....how hard is it too pull off the needles for the gauges

Thanks guys, I couldn't have done half of this without the information on the board.
I didnt remove the needles, if you noticed the aluminum foil in the photo I cut small slots and slid it under the needles and pressed in place and used a brush on reflective needle paint.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by 7D2N

Thanks guys, I couldn't have done half of this without the information on the board.
I didnt remove the needles, if you noticed the aluminum foil in the photo I cut small slots and slid it under the needles and pressed in place and used a brush on reflective needle paint.

Great idea, thanks for sharing I've been wanting to do that for a while and didn't want to break it
Is the paint available online, looks like a good match

[7D2N]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Great idea, thanks for sharing I've been wanting to do that for a while and didn't want to break it
Is the paint available online, looks like a good match

Yes, the paint is available online and worked great. The bottle I have has plenty more if you need it.
7D2N

[72blue]

That looks so nice. I want a blazer now.