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Re: AJ's '72 Cruiser Crawler Build
It all needs to get done and making it stop is just as important as making it run I'm guessing...
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UPDATE 4/17/10: Heep Extraction Point I've been traveling a bunch for work again lately. But, I've been accumulating a few things here and there. This weekend's project was to put a hidden hitch on this weekend. Like everything else on this truck, it wasn't a straight bolt on...."adjustments" had to be made.
Early Classic Enterprises Hidden Hitch. Very nicely made. ![]() Those that are running a shackle flip will see here where I ran into issues. The holes for the bottom of the shackle flip didn't line up with those for the hitch. New ones had to be drilled thru the shackle flip and the frame. But because the shackle flip is sandwiched between the frame and the hitch, I had to make a small spacer for the #1 hole. Ultimately, both the shackle flip and the hitch should be stronger since they're both tied together. ![]() Installed. This is probably the closest pic most people have seen of the true fire on the tailgate. ![]() With the bumper in place. ![]() I took the gas tank out (it'll be going up for sale soon) to make the install easier. There's a few things to do on the firewall, then it'll be time to start measuring for the EFI fuel cell. |
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You're almost ready to roll A.J.
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nice!
I want a hidden hitch. Those flames are sweet
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Don't remember you having flames/fire?
Keep up the good work! Burt ![]()
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UPDATE 7/24/10: A heater in South Texas?? What?? The build has been sorely neglected. Spent a lot of time selling off some parts to buy parts, then went to Las Vegas. Long story short, well, about half the money I made selling parts contributed to the Las Vegas economy.
So what's this about a heater? The truck is originally an AC cab. With a soft top only, and all of my AC stuff sold last year, I've been struggling with what to do about a heater. The goal is to be able to drive the truck year round, even when it drops into the 30's here ![]() Assembled and painted with rattlecan black ![]() Cleans up the firewall a bunch ![]() Profile. Gives me a lot of room back under the hood. I still need to do the gaskets. ![]() Then I put a new torque converter lockup and aluminum tranny pan on. The TCI lockup has a vacuum switch in addition to the keyed power switch that I ran previously. ![]() That's it for now.... |
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Dude, where you been? We gotta get your rig rollin. We are gonna have a meet soon. Call me if you need a hand. Good to see you on the board again. Later.
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I've been here. But, like I said, the truck has been neglected. Build budget for the year is pretty much gone.
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Sorry dude. You wanna help me and Blizz? We got plenty of work......
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next weekend the new-ish 350 is goin in my blazer...i can't wait. even though it'll be rough around the edges, i just can't wait to drive it around....even if it's just to HEB
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Update 10/10/10: We have headers! and plug wires. Been really slow progress lately due to the lack of budget. I splurged a bit and picked up a set of headers from Jokers69. They're a custom design for 67-72 trucks. Doesn't appear that anybody has put a set on a 4x4, so, here goes.... I immediately ran into clearance issues on the #1 and #2 tube with the DIY4X crossmember. For grins, I put a factory crossmember back in and had the same issues. A couple more tweaks to the DIY4X crossmember and we have fitment!!!
Here's the list of the final changes I made to the DIY4X crossmember:
Here's a pic of the final assembly ![]() Now!!! On to the headers! 2" primaries with 3 1/2" collectors. 3/8" flange... no warping here ![]() Nice clearance on all straight plug wires.... no 90* plugs needed ![]() ![]() Frame clearance. After all was said and done, only the #1 tube is close, it's got a bit over 1/4" of clearance. Need to get in there and weld some patches back onto the top frame rail. ![]() ![]() The money shots.... clearing the shackles and shackle bolts. AND CLEARING THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT OF THE CLOCKED UP 241!!!! They also don't hang below the frame. ![]() ![]() ![]() Stabbed in the distributor. ![]() That's all the excitement for now... |
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Nice pair!!
![]() ![]() Looks like a freakin' race engine now with the tube size. ![]() Great fit, excellent days work AJ. ...I don't remember, have you fired this motor yet? |
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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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How much longer?????
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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
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