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Can't wait to retire!!
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Can't wait, that truck looks good already, just like the way it sits...must be a 4X4 thing,lol
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The LuvShack Garage
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Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way
Look like the house is smaller
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I do crack myself up, usually on a daily basis
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Okay, I'll end this hi-jacking interim with a few "finished for now" pics.
Siding, insulation & sheet-rock are being scheduled for next years money explosion event. (having two exterior walls STILL not insulated in the kitchen, I'm thinking I've done good to get this far. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Can't wait to retire!!
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All right...looks like you're pretty much moved in.
![]() Let the building (Blazer) begin!
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That miniature rollup door is SO cute!
Could that dark sillouette in the background possibly be the wife slowly shaking her head in disbelief that you're photographing a garage to post on the Interweb?? LOL.
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How'd ya know? ![]() May not so much disbelief cause she's used to but maybe she was thinking more along the lines of...MEN! ![]() Yeah 'cute' for sure but being able to roll the engine hoist & the engine that's currently on a stand through it, is worth any & all ribbing I'll ever get about it. |
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And here I thought the mini roll up door was your access to the Bat Cave. Guess I was wrong.
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hahahaha
Awesome! and yes I am still totally jellous! ![]() Have agreat weekend! Burt
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The blazer is in the building!
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Now that's what I wanted to see!
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I like the mini rollup idea. I'll have to remember that for the future of my shop (or next one).
It's looking good, now get back to the Blazer !!! ![]()
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so, do you wish you made it bigger yet? that's what most guys do I bet...
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I think I forgot what you had planned for the blazer already.
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Yeah, been awhile...
Recap front to back: Electric fans / serp belt assembly / 355 crate motor / 87 Vette TPI 700r / 241 t-case / D60-14BFF / 4:56 gears / 4whl disc brakes / 37" MTR's / H2 alloy wheels, that's the drive train. Body will be orange w/a white top. Possibley a cowl hood. Full cage, PRP seats, spray in sound deadening. Ring any bells? ![]() |
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Ahhh, now I remember. Is that what you'll be driving to the big meet you mentioned in another thread??
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Knowing your skills, I bet it would be a sweet go cart!
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you mean this thread is about a truck?
![]() I like the plasma cart but I have a question, is houeskeeping at the local Holiday Inn mad that they are missing a cart??? ![]() Nice clean truck...you should make a Go Kart build thread!
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![]() I found it in a corner of a warehouse I do service work for, it was all covered in dust, so I inquired about it. Got it for free and free is always good, rolls excellent too! |
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Too Dumb To Know Better
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OK, it's been 4 days, time for an update on either the garage or the Blazer.
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Garage: Got my lighting up, installed four 8ft H.O.'s, three together on one switch and the fourth on a three-way between the passthrough doors for coming/going. Moved the overhead door button inside for easier, more convenient access and started the insulation process. (putting up insulation sux) Blazer: The POR is here but need to finish the insulation so I can get the garage up to temp before painting it. ![]() The fifth H2 wheel has been located. I did finally "use" the garage as a garage though, pulled out and used a lot of good power tools. Even fired up the plasma cutter. ![]() Started working on retrofitting an old truck plow blade to fit a buddy's tractor. |
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