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lookingtobuy · 01-04-2009, 03:39 PM

We we finally got the motor and transmission all back together about a month ago and I've been trying to iron out the bugs and break in the new drivetrain.
Heres where I posted the breakdown:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302102

Everything is running good now and I'm dying to drive the new lady ; )

Took her out and about the industrial park today...beautiful, sunny and 23 degrees

Heres some pics so you guys dont complain : )

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-04-2009, 04:48 PM

RED72blazer · 01-04-2009, 04:52 PM

nice color

bouncytruck · 01-04-2009, 05:44 PM

Looks great. Dress warm, crank the heat and go for a cruise.

Old Chevy Mech · 01-04-2009, 05:49 PM

Awesome looking rig! One question...is your fan shroud original, or aftermarket?

Frank

lookingtobuy · 01-04-2009, 05:52 PM

Thanks for all the positive comments..
Old Chevy Mech... I'm not sure about the shroud.. anything that
I should look for to determine factory or aftermarket?

Jtrux · 01-04-2009, 06:58 PM

Looks factory to me, 4x4 shrouds are longer than 2wd.

krue · 01-04-2009, 08:39 PM

Bring it down here, highs in the 70's.

northern 85 · 01-04-2009, 08:43 PM

Are the exh manifolds paint or ceramicoated? The whole rig looks sweet!

RED72blazer · 01-04-2009, 08:57 PM

got any pictures of the seats?

Critter · 01-04-2009, 09:35 PM

No wonder you were cold. You had the windows rolled down!

bouncytruck · 01-04-2009, 10:16 PM

The fan shroud looks just like my stock one.

BLUE THUNDER · 01-04-2009, 11:41 PM

Yup, that's a stock looking one. Looks just like mine. The truck looks awesome. Glad you're enjoying it. Mario

vtblazer · 01-05-2009, 07:17 AM

Something about those first few drives on a new motor.

Where in the northeast are you?

Old Chevy Mech · 01-05-2009, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookingtobuy

Thanks for all the positive comments..
Old Chevy Mech... I'm not sure about the shroud.. anything that
I should look for to determine factory or aftermarket?

Not sure, I was asking because if it was aftermarket then I like the way the aftermarket is made. The one I have on my K-20 is short and I was looking to get a correct 4 x 4 shroud and didnt know if the aftermarket one was like the original or not.

Thanks!

Frank

lookingtobuy · 01-05-2009, 10:18 AM

Krue: 70's sound great about now : )

Northern 85: Thanks! I broke down and bought new OEM from Chevy, sandblasted and Eastwood Hightemp cast iron paint.

VTblazer: I'm in southeastern NH on the MA border..

Critter: ... next time the windows will be rolled up hahahahha

lookingtobuy · 01-05-2009, 10:18 AM

Krue: 70's sound great about now : )

Northern 85: Thanks! I broke down and bought new OEM from Chevy, sandblasted and Eastwood Hightemp cast iron paint.

VTblazer: I'm in southeastern NH on the MA border..

Critter: ... next time the windows will be rolled up hahahahha

**Yukon Jack** · 01-05-2009, 04:40 PM

Dang, that's a beauty!!!!!

Jtrux · 01-05-2009, 05:22 PM

I haven't seen any mention of it but how does it run?? Oh and did you change cam or anything like that?

lookingtobuy · 01-05-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtrux

I haven't seen any mention of it but how does it run?? Oh and did you change cam or anything like that?

Hi Jtrux.. I wanted to keep it mostly stock. I have matching numbers and protecto-plate so i didn't want to go too nuts.

I had the original carb rebuilt, the motor was totally rebuilt-.030 over with a 350hp 327 cam to give it some lower end. I also had the trans. completely redone with B&M kit as well as torque converter.

She runs good but is tight (insert your own innuendo here) : )

I have only put about 40 miles on her around here so as to not get stuck too far away if anything should happen. Plus the weather has deteriorated : (

In the spring I'm going to upgrade the distributor (add suggestions please)
and I am hounding can-back to produce the soft-top : ) I talked to Bryon at
Truck Candy and he says he gets 2 or so calls a week. They are doing the 66-77 Bronco now and possibly by next June/July (crossed fingers and toes)

I'll keep you posted.....

Jtrux · 01-05-2009, 06:04 PM

If you haven't done the HEI yet I highly recommend it. I bought a reman unit from Orielly's but there's a gazillion options for you. It really depends on how much you want to spend. DUI, MSD, Mallory, Accell, as well as many others make quality distributors. I've heard good things about them all. Personally I like MSD but it's merely a personal preference.

cparman · 01-05-2009, 07:16 PM

I had to drive mine to work today. In my shorts and a t shirt. I think it was about 60 degrees this morning. Had the windows rolled down!
I have HEI in both of my old Chevys, and would not do anything else. Yes it is expensive, yes you can buy parts at any parts store,yes GM did a great job with this in my opinion

lookingtobuy · 01-05-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cparman

I had to drive mine to work today. In my shorts and a t shirt. I think it was about 60 degrees this morning. Had the windows rolled down!
I have HEI in both of my old Chevys, and would not do anything else. Yes it is expensive, yes you can buy parts at any parts store,yes GM did a great job with this in my opinion

Hi cparman : ) can you tell the the specifics on the HEI?

bama51 · 01-06-2009, 03:36 PM

Your Blazer looks great! When you see one that looks as good as that, it makes you understand our obsession that much better! Nice work.

Jtrux · 01-07-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookingtobuy

Hi cparman : ) can you tell the the specifics on the HEI?

What do you want to know about it. I put in in my blazer and even bought a custom one from DUI for my Ford!

It slips right in but it can be a little tight against the firewall cuz of it's size. I haven't heard of anyone needing to clearance the firewall for it so you shouldn't have a problem there. You'll need different spark plug wires and spark plugs. The only thing you really need to do is run a power wire to it from the fuse panel under the dash. Of course you get to remove the original coil and since the HEI has one built in. The best part of HEI is that it's maintence free.

01-04-2009, 03:39 PM	#1
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr We we finally got the motor and transmission all back together about a month ago and I've been trying to iron out the bugs and break in the new drivetrain. Heres where I posted the breakdown: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302102 Everything is running good now and I'm dying to drive the new lady ; ) Took her out and about the industrial park today...beautiful, sunny and 23 degrees Heres some pics so you guys dont complain : ) Attached Images

01-04-2009, 04:48 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr nice color __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

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bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr Looks great. Dress warm, crank the heat and go for a cruise. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-04-2009, 05:49 PM	#5
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr Awesome looking rig! One question...is your fan shroud original, or aftermarket? Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

01-04-2009, 05:52 PM	#6
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr Thanks for all the positive comments.. Old Chevy Mech... I'm not sure about the shroud.. anything that I should look for to determine factory or aftermarket?

01-04-2009, 06:58 PM	#7
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr Looks factory to me, 4x4 shrouds are longer than 2wd. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-04-2009, 08:39 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr Bring it down here, highs in the 70's. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-04-2009, 08:43 PM	#9
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr Are the exh manifolds paint or ceramicoated? The whole rig looks sweet!

01-04-2009, 08:57 PM	#10
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr got any pictures of the seats? __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

01-04-2009, 09:35 PM	#11
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr No wonder you were cold. You had the windows rolled down! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

01-04-2009, 10:16 PM	#12
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr The fan shroud looks just like my stock one. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-04-2009, 11:41 PM	#13
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr Yup, that's a stock looking one. Looks just like mine. The truck looks awesome. Glad you're enjoying it. Mario

01-05-2009, 07:17 AM	#14
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr Something about those first few drives on a new motor. Where in the northeast are you?

01-05-2009, 10:18 AM	#16
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr Krue: 70's sound great about now : ) Northern 85: Thanks! I broke down and bought new OEM from Chevy, sandblasted and Eastwood Hightemp cast iron paint. VTblazer: I'm in southeastern NH on the MA border.. Critter: ... next time the windows will be rolled up hahahahha



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01-05-2009, 04:40 PM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr Dang, that's a beauty!!!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-05-2009, 05:22 PM	#19
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr I haven't seen any mention of it but how does it run?? Oh and did you change cam or anything like that? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-05-2009, 06:04 PM	#21
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr If you haven't done the HEI yet I highly recommend it. I bought a reman unit from Orielly's but there's a gazillion options for you. It really depends on how much you want to spend. DUI, MSD, Mallory, Accell, as well as many others make quality distributors. I've heard good things about them all. Personally I like MSD but it's merely a personal preference. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-05-2009, 07:16 PM	#22
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr I had to drive mine to work today. In my shorts and a t shirt. I think it was about 60 degrees this morning. Had the windows rolled down! I have HEI in both of my old Chevys, and would not do anything else. Yes it is expensive, yes you can buy parts at any parts store,yes GM did a great job with this in my opinion

01-06-2009, 03:36 PM	#24
bama51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 140	Re: TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr Your Blazer looks great! When you see one that looks as good as that, it makes you understand our obsession that much better! Nice work.

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