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Chevyman63 · 09-09-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Conversely, if the ash tray turns into twelve and you can't hit any of them, open the screen door and look for the Mrs. LOL

Kurt is going to hit us with a hijack

Oh well...won't be my first hijack.

vtblazer · 09-09-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Oh well...won't be my first hijack.

No worries, you two do what you do, I'm good with it all.

GOT MUD!!

Chevyman63 · 09-09-2008, 07:33 PM

AWESOME dude!!

Are they forming the walls tomorrow?

hgs_notes · 09-09-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Oh well...won't be my first hijack.

I think most of Kurts threads turn out like this. Not sure why...

Must be the crowd he hangs with.

Chevyman63 · 09-09-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

I think most of Kurts threads turn out like this. Not sure why...

Must be the crowd he hangs with.

That could very well be.

vtblazer · 09-10-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

AWESOME dude!!

Are they forming the walls tomorrow?

Thursday.

The guy told me the frost wall (short one) will only take about 1/2 an hour but the retaining wall (rebar pic) will be most of the day.

It's an 8ft wall with a small return into the house foundation, then at the driveway end it has a 45 degree turn that will taper down to 6ft.
It's going to allow me to level out the upper yard a lot.

vtblazer · 09-10-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

I think most of Kurts threads turn out like this. Not sure why...

Must be the crowd he hangs with.

Thinking back...your right, wonder why.

My threads are like yo-yo's, all over the place but they always return to the topic at hand.

JMac11 · 09-10-2008, 02:49 PM

Kurt,

Which cross member are you talking about using for the engine.

Josh

vtblazer · 09-10-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JMac11

Kurt,

Which cross member are you talking about using for the engine.

Josh

It's a DIY cross member.

Got it because I'm going to run a 700r and wanted to be able to reposition things if needed.

Chevyman63 · 09-10-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

It's a DIY cross member.

Got it because I'm going to run a 700r and wanted to be able to reposition things if needed.

Will this bolt on using existing holes in the frame, or will you have to drill new ones because you're running the 700r tranny.

vtblazer · 09-10-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Will this bolt on using existing holes in the frame, or will you have to drill new ones because you're running the 700r tranny.

Not 100% sure on the existing hole locations but what I am sure of is that it will give me more OPTIONS during the install to move whatever I might need to move.

Chevyman63 · 09-10-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Not 100% sure on the existing hole locations but what I am sure of is that it will give me more OPTIONS during the install to move whatever I might need to move.

Ahh...sounds very cool.

JayDubBlazer · 09-10-2008, 05:36 PM

This is like a superstore build thread. You stop in just to pick up one thing the next thing you know you are leaving with a whole cart full.

vtblazer · 09-11-2008, 07:00 AM

DIY parts I received a couple weeks ago, 1st pic.

Almost ready to pour the walls, should happen today.
Pics 2 & 3.
My home construction site - pic 4. (freakin mess)

Quick edit/addition:
Other parts that have arrived also are:
*700r tourque converter.
*TPI serp belt assembly.
*700r lock-up kit.

If I had any space left in my basement I could start on the motor, maybe I will when the valve covers get here...

-Greg72 · 09-11-2008, 07:56 AM

These mornings lately are getting chilly..... you're going to be graduating from fresh-air kid, to warm-workshop man just in time!!

It will be great to make steady progress all winter long. There's nothing like walking out into your own manspace on a Saturday morning with a hot cup of coffee, and being able to get to business in a warm, organized and well-lit area.

Congrats on all the progress...

Chevyman63 · 09-11-2008, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by -Greg72

There's nothing like walking out into your own manspace on a Saturday morning with a hot cup of coffee, and being able to get to business in a warm, organized and well-lit area.

Congrats on all the progress...

Ain't it the truth!!

**jaros44sr** · 09-11-2008, 08:13 AM

Lord knows you're a lucky man, couple dollars in a coffee can, ol' ticker's ticking like they say it should, ol' truck's still running good...you're a lucky, lucky man

two outa three ain't bad

Kan't wait for mine to get here, Kurt said he was going to square it off more, on the crosstube, for oil pan clearance. Is that the shackle flip in the pic. as well

JayDubBlazer · 09-12-2008, 07:21 AM

The soil looks really sandy, is all the soil like that up there?

vtblazer · 09-12-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Lord knows you're a lucky man, couple dollars in a coffee can, ol' ticker's ticking like they say it should, ol' truck's still running good...you're a lucky, lucky man

two outa three ain't bad

Kan't wait for mine to get here, Kert said he was going to square it off more, on the crosstube, for oil pan clearance. Is that the shackle flip in the pic. as well

Okay, so which one am I lacking?
Oh...your still bustin' on me about my diesel eh?

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Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

The soil looks really sandy, is all the soil like that up there?

NO! I have the rare Corvette sand in my yard!

The guy had me dug in about an hour it was so easy.

J/K, some areas are pretty sandy but the norm is dark/boney soil for the most part with a lot of ledge.

**jaros44sr** · 09-12-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Okay, so which one am I lacking?
Oh...your still bustin' on me about my diesel eh?

Actually, the couple dollars in a coffee can fits better, with your acquistion of the manspace, the blazer build, your boat and the new diesel

Nice progress on the garage build, looks really cramped in the basement...
Are ya putting tie downs in the concrete floor

vtblazer · 09-12-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice progress on the garage build, looks really cramped in the basement...
Are ya putting tie downs in the concrete floor

Yeah the basement is double stuffed!

Tie downs in the concrete for...?

**jaros44sr** · 09-12-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yeah the basement is double stuffed!

Tie downs in the concrete for...?

tweaking the frame, if bent or just to pull something down

jb4short · 09-12-2008, 12:46 PM

are the doors going where the truck is parked in pic 4?

vtblazer · 09-13-2008, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

are the doors going where the truck is parked in pic 4?

Yes but facing towards the house.

This weekend is all about hydraulic cement and tar, then backfill and clean up the mess come the work week.

jb4short · 09-13-2008, 07:21 AM

good layout. It'll be nice to be able to plow in front of the doors without having to backdrag everything.

09-09-2008, 07:33 PM	#128
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way AWESOME dude!! Are they forming the walls tomorrow? __________________ 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

09-10-2008, 02:49 PM	#133
JMac11 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 773	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Kurt, Which cross member are you talking about using for the engine. Josh

09-10-2008, 05:36 PM	#138
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way This is like a superstore build thread. You stop in just to pick up one thing the next thing you know you are leaving with a whole cart full. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

09-11-2008, 07:00 AM	#139
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way DIY parts I received a couple weeks ago, 1st pic. Almost ready to pour the walls, should happen today. Pics 2 & 3. My home construction site - pic 4. (freakin mess) Quick edit/addition: Other parts that have arrived also are: 700r tourque converter. TPI serp belt assembly. 700r lock-up kit. If I had any space left in my basement I could start on the motor, maybe I will when the valve covers get here... Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 09-11-2008 at 07:39 AM.*

09-11-2008, 07:56 AM	#140
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way These mornings lately are getting chilly..... you're going to be graduating from fresh-air kid, to warm-workshop man just in time!! It will be great to make steady progress all winter long. There's nothing like walking out into your own manspace on a Saturday morning with a hot cup of coffee, and being able to get to business in a warm, organized and well-lit area. Congrats on all the progress... __________________ 1972 K5 - 502BBC/4L80E/Magnum205/Mog-9s/5.26s/38" BFG KM2s Find me on INSTAGRAM @MIGHTASWELLK5 '72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build

09-11-2008, 08:13 AM	#142
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Lord knows you're a lucky man, couple dollars in a coffee can, ol' ticker's ticking like they say it should, ol' truck's still running good...you're a lucky, lucky man two outa three ain't bad Kan't wait for mine to get here, Kurt said he was going to square it off more, on the crosstube, for oil pan clearance. Is that the shackle flip in the pic. as well __________________ 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

09-12-2008, 07:21 AM	#143
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way The soil looks really sandy, is all the soil like that up there? __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

09-12-2008, 12:46 PM	#148
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way are the doors going where the truck is parked in pic 4?

09-13-2008, 07:21 AM	#150
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way good layout. It'll be nice to be able to plow in front of the doors without having to backdrag everything.



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