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10-11-2010, 09:13 AM | #3 |
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Nice work AJ!! You are goin' to make it easy for the next guy that puts a BB in their Blazer/Jimmy
How much more do you have to invest in it to get it running, looks like you're almost there
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Which set of MSD crimpers did you use? How well do they fuction?
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[QUOTE=AJs72K5;4235921]Thanks Jim. I figure I have about $5000 in big parts before I'm back on the road. Edelbrock EFI upgrade, aluminum radiator, EFI fuel cell, radiator support, axle stuff, and exhaust work.
Wow!!! that is a big chunk of change, shame our hobby is soooooo expensive! At least your truck looks great with the money you've invested, big improvement
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wait a minute. Didn't ya just get it painted after the fir, thought ya had some kinda special paint pattern on the tailgate...maybe it's just my oldage
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10-13-2010, 08:46 PM | #9 |
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How much longer?????
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10-13-2010, 08:56 PM | #10 |
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Spring time. You saw the stuff I still need to get running right? Not cheap.
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I often wonder what kinda of number I would get if I added up all my recipts from over the years....I may not want to know
My recipt stack is about 5" thick in my tool box
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10-14-2010, 06:04 PM | #13 |
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That number doesn't bother me, but IF my wife found out, she could very well no longer be my wifesome things in this universe are better off not to be discussed
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Updates are coming. I've got a pile of new parts at the shop. I'm shooting for early summer.
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come on! can't you give a little more info than that? what's in the works
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04-01-2011, 04:00 PM | #16 |
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If there's no pics there's no evidence..
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Here's your teaser.... I stopped by my painter this afternoon and picked up an SUV full of shiny black parts. And these are just the ones you can see...
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04-02-2011, 09:43 AM | #18 |
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wow!!!!!! Those inner fenders are awesome I don't think I have ever seen a set reflect like that..
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UPDATE 4/10/11: Finally some post-worthy progress.
Been doing a bunch of work on the front Dana 44 over the past few weeks. I couldn't justify upgrading to a D60 with what I already had in the D44 and how I plan to drive the truck. However, I did want to make sure it could handle the BBC. So, here's my recipe for building one up: Take one ARB locker... And put it here... then button up the pumpkin with a Ruffstuff diff cover Bolt the axle in with a set of spring plates from Kert @ DIY4X Now slide in a set of Yukon 4340 chromos with Superjoints Finally, close up the hubs with a set of Warn Premiums. I figured while I was at it, I might as well upgrade the steering. I contacted the Huisken boys at WFO Concepts for some crossover goodness. Start with a forged 2" steering arm to clear the Alcans Add a 2wd steering box and a WFO pitman arm Finally add a 1.5" .219 DOM drag link and tie rod. I still need to cut to length and get the inserts welded. I threw a rattlecan into the pic for reference. That's all I have for the moment. More to come as parts are accumulating. |
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OK....so that wasn't enough for you? I also got some of the freshly painted parts on.
AC Delete heater box. I had to rework the right edge to match the contours of the firewall dish since I had opened it up to clear the BBC. Core support and the new battery tray Radiator hold down / cover from Hot Rod Dynamics (LINK) Its amazing how just the core support will make it start to look like a truck again. That's really it for today... |
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AJ, very nice work. I have enjoyed following the build and glad your still at it, oh and by the way I also think chevy big blocks are for blazers.
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way to go bud!!
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Nice progress! Looking great!
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Nice updates! Thanks and keep it coming!
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