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SKT · 07-15-2016, 07:34 PM

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Awesome job w/ this one - looks really sharp!

Think your Dad will drive it a lot again, or will it see limited use?

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**buffydores** · 07-15-2016, 07:36 PM

Not sure, but if he doesn't, this guy will.

SKT · 07-15-2016, 07:55 PM

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Not sure, but if he doesn't, this guy will.

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That interior and front end accessories look great!

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**buffydores** · 07-16-2016, 11:10 AM

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That interior and front end accessories look great!

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Thanks. It hits the right notes.

**buffydores** · 07-28-2016, 01:10 PM

Dad had only one complaint. The sloppy steering from the original rag joint. So Tuesday I installed a Borgeson unit with u-joints at both ends. Nice upgrade. Ended up sawing the original in half to get it out. I had to cut 8" off the Borgeson unit to get it to fit right. And it was damn hot outside.

Here are me and the boys heading to a car show a couple weeks back. We're not very cool.

**buffydores** · 07-28-2016, 01:17 PM

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Outstanding work on the Blazer! Hopefully since I'm in the same part of Texas, I can see it some day in the future.

Where did you get the rubber you cut for the floor mats?

American Floor Mats. It was stupid expensive, but I couldn't find anything else that looked good and matched the interior.

http://www.americanfloormats.com/pyramid-rubber-mats/

phillipm · 07-29-2016, 07:11 PM

That's a great picture!

phillipm · 07-29-2016, 07:13 PM

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The driver side mirror won't stay put at highway speeds. Gonna fix that next. I think the rubber grommet does more holding than it first appears.

Did you get the mirror to stay? Mine do the same thing at highway speed. I was thinking of taking it apart and wrapping a motorcycle rim strip around the post and putting the locking plate back on. But wasn't sure.

**buffydores** · 07-30-2016, 08:28 PM

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Did you get the mirror to stay? Mine do the same thing at highway speed. I was thinking of taking it apart and wrapping a motorcycle rim strip around the post and putting the locking plate back on. But wasn't sure.

I installed a new one. The answer is no. Once you hit 70, they start to creep. I tried adding rubber to the post. Didn't work. I'm sure something would work, but I didn't figure it out.

68Timber · 07-30-2016, 10:06 PM

The rubber grommet is just to seal the housing where the post goes into the base. There should be a friction sleeve wrapped around the mirror post where it clamps into the base. I'll see if I can find a picture from when I rebuilt and painted mine.

**buffydores** · 07-31-2016, 09:05 AM

John: I know, that's what we're talking about. There just doesn't seem to be enough friction at those surfaces to matter, even tightened. I added several layers of rubber and it would still rotate.

68Timber · 07-31-2016, 12:41 PM

10-4. Mine did the same thing, they were original to the truck though. When I had them apart to paint them, I soaked the base gaskets, grommets and sleeves in hot water and Dawn dish soap then cleaned them. They stay put now. If yours are new, dirt probably isn't the issue - maybe take the sleeves off and tape some skateboard tape in place instead? That should grip good.

**buffydores** · 08-02-2016, 03:50 PM

Here's the Borgeson shaft:

Packing stuff out at the lake:

**TKCR** · 08-02-2016, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by buffydores

I installed a new one. The answer is no. Once you hit 70, they start to creep. I tried adding rubber to the post. Didn't work. I'm sure something would work, but I didn't figure it out.

Had that same issue.
You can remove the screw at the bottom of the cover over the base of the mirror, and slide the cover up over the rod closer to the mirror head and there are 2 bolts you can access under the cover the gently tighten down on those, test the mirror head to make sure you can still move it. Then just slide the cover back down over the mounting hardware and replace the screw.

**buffydores** · 08-02-2016, 10:48 PM

Lol. Folks, even when you tighten, they still creep. I drive this thing at 80 on interstate. Those big Dumbo's move.

**TKCR** · 08-02-2016, 11:15 PM

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Lol. Folks, even when you tighten, they still creep. I drive this thing at 80 on interstate. Those big Dumbo's move.

LOL, well they shouldn't move. Maybe you need to slow Dumbo down, so his ears aren't blowing so hard.

BTW, that is THE nicest Blazer I think I have ever seen!! Great job! I just LOVE that interior, sweet!

**buffydores** · 08-02-2016, 11:30 PM

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LOL, well they shouldn't move. Maybe you need to slow Dumbo down, so his ears aren't blowing so hard.

BTW, that is THE nicest Blazer I think I have ever seen!! Great job! I just LOVE that interior, sweet!

Thanks amigo. It drives so well. It's super fun to drive.

phillipm · 08-03-2016, 12:26 PM

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John: I know, that's what we're talking about. There just doesn't seem to be enough friction at those surfaces to matter, even tightened. I added several layers of rubber and it would still rotate.

Okay I fixed my aftermarket (LMC) mirrors. Now this may not work for everyone because I used parts from the original GM mirrors.

What I did was take mine apart, and then transfer the GM rubber, and the GM base plate over to my LMC mirrors. They now work fantastic and do not move at all on their own! I will post a few pictures over in my blazer thread, but I couldn't be happier with the results. It seemed like the rubber that GM used was a completely different product. It was also about 1/2 the size of the LMC rubber which was surprising. The GM base plates also fit the shaft much better and have more of a "wrap" on the mirror stem.
Phillip

68Timber · 08-03-2016, 06:39 PM

Glad you got it figured out.

Fishermen0105 · 08-10-2016, 12:35 AM

Are you running r12 or r134a?

**buffydores** · 08-11-2016, 05:54 AM

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Are you running r12 or r134a?

I'm not sure.

Jonboy · 08-15-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by buffydores

Dad had only one complaint. The sloppy steering from the original rag joint. So Tuesday I installed a Borgeson unit with u-joints at both ends. Nice upgrade. Ended up sawing the original in half to get it out. I had to cut 8" off the Borgeson unit to get it to fit right. And it was damn hot outside.

Here are me and the boys heading to a car show a couple weeks back. We're not very cool.

If you are driving a Blazer that nice, you are definitely cool. Truck is outstanding!

**buffydores** · 12-04-2016, 07:27 PM

Just being awesome.

aggie91 · 12-05-2016, 11:13 AM

Love this blazer. I hope to see it around town one day...

**buffydores** · 12-05-2016, 11:40 AM

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Love this blazer. I hope to see it around town one day...

I make semi-weekly visits to Jordan Jackson's Bodacious on Mobberly for fatty brisket bliss in this rig. Mmmmm.

07-15-2016, 07:34 PM	#101
SKT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Location: Posts: 8,435	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 . . Awesome job w/ this one - looks really sharp! Think your Dad will drive it a lot again, or will it see limited use? . . __________________ ... Click here to see thousands of 'Abandoned & Neglected' Chevy trucks rotting away... ...

07-15-2016, 07:36 PM	#102
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Not sure, but if he doesn't, this guy will.

07-28-2016, 01:10 PM	#105
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Dad had only one complaint. The sloppy steering from the original rag joint. So Tuesday I installed a Borgeson unit with u-joints at both ends. Nice upgrade. Ended up sawing the original in half to get it out. I had to cut 8" off the Borgeson unit to get it to fit right. And it was damn hot outside. Here are me and the boys heading to a car show a couple weeks back. We're not very cool. Last edited by buffydores; 07-19-2017 at 03:08 PM.

07-29-2016, 07:11 PM	#107
phillipm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 465	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 That's a great picture!

07-30-2016, 10:06 PM	#110
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 The rubber grommet is just to seal the housing where the post goes into the base. There should be a friction sleeve wrapped around the mirror post where it clamps into the base. I'll see if I can find a picture from when I rebuilt and painted mine. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

07-31-2016, 09:05 AM	#111
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 John: I know, that's what we're talking about. There just doesn't seem to be enough friction at those surfaces to matter, even tightened. I added several layers of rubber and it would still rotate.

07-31-2016, 12:41 PM	#112
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 10-4. Mine did the same thing, they were original to the truck though. When I had them apart to paint them, I soaked the base gaskets, grommets and sleeves in hot water and Dawn dish soap then cleaned them. They stay put now. If yours are new, dirt probably isn't the issue - maybe take the sleeves off and tape some skateboard tape in place instead? That should grip good. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

08-02-2016, 03:50 PM	#113
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Here's the Borgeson shaft: Packing stuff out at the lake: Last edited by buffydores; 07-19-2017 at 03:11 PM.

08-02-2016, 10:48 PM	#115
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Lol. Folks, even when you tighten, they still creep. I drive this thing at 80 on interstate. Those big Dumbo's move.

08-03-2016, 06:39 PM	#119
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Glad you got it figured out. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

08-10-2016, 12:35 AM	#120
Fishermen0105 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Central Texas Posts: 40	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Are you running r12 or r134a?

12-04-2016, 07:27 PM	#123
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 758	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Just being awesome. Last edited by buffydores; 07-19-2017 at 03:13 PM.

12-05-2016, 11:13 AM	#124
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Love this blazer. I hope to see it around town one day... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square



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