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FuelCellGuy · 07-26-2005, 10:23 PM

Here's a pic of the progress. I finally got the rear end back after having it in the shop. I had all new bearing and seals put in. I was quoted $250-300. Boy, did I get a surprise when I picked it up.....$433!!!! I was pi$$&d!!! I hate when someone quotes you one thing and does another. He didn't even hot tank the rear or clean it up at all!!! I did also get the 6 lug axles redrilled to 5 lug. The machinist welded up the holes, turned down the hub and installed the studs for $75. A great deal. I then had to get new Suburban rear drums. All in all, it worked out fine. I also, made the center connection point for the Watts Link setup. It is all in now. I am building a couple of fuel cells this weekend and I will be building my first Blazer tank as well. I'll post pics as soon as it is done. Later, FuelCellGuy

FuelCellGuy · 07-26-2005, 10:24 PM

Oh yea, I am replacing the rear springs as soon as the body is on. I don't know what the ride height is going to be yet. Later, FCG

orangeuavol · 07-26-2005, 11:02 PM

what is a Watts Link setup? any pics? Keep the updates coming!

xam · 07-26-2005, 11:16 PM

Watts linkage is a different version of the panhard rod. It uses 2 arms with a pivot in the center This set up avoids the side ways arc as the panhard rod pivots.

FuelCellGuy · 07-26-2005, 11:18 PM

http://www.totallypolished.com/watt's_link_kits.htm

This is a higher priced version of what I am installing. I paid $70 for mine from Speedway Motors. It keeps the rear end centered better than a Panhard rod. I am not doing air ride this go round either. I just thought it would be better and different. I found out the other day that the PT Cruisers have the same setup from the factory. Later, FuelCellGuy

orangeuavol · 07-27-2005, 08:44 AM

thanks

**Yukon Jack** · 07-27-2005, 09:20 AM

Good to see progress. Don't know if I told you but I put gas in the tank you made that sits on my flatbed - Took about 43 gallons - a little hard to know for sure cause I had put some in from a couple 5 gallon tanks before getting to the gas station.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-27-2005, 03:12 PM

Alexis · 07-27-2005, 03:16 PM

will the watts system shake up and down? Looks good though, keep us posted.

FuelCellGuy · 07-27-2005, 05:26 PM

I am not sure. I am assuming it will work like the one on the Totally Polished website. I hope. We should know soon enough. Later, Mark

bowtie · 07-27-2005, 06:30 PM

"I had all new bearing and seals put in. I was quoted $250-300. Boy, did I get a surprise when I picked it up.....$433!!!! I was pi$$&d!!! I hate when someone quotes you one thing and does another. "

I was quoted $450 on a rebuild and figured I'd do it myself. With the help of this board it only ending up costing my $200 and I can now rebuild a diff.

FuelCellGuy · 07-27-2005, 10:13 PM

I was quoted $450 on a rebuild and figured I'd do it myself. With the help of this board it only ending up costing my $200 and I can now rebuild a diff.

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I wish you were closer, you could have had the job if you were interested. When I quote something, I stick to it. I have burned myself a few times but not badly. I just think a professional should stick to their work or at least call you and say it's going to be a bit more. The sicker shock is over, the rear end is in and I'll be moving on to the next step. No biggie now!!

Yukon,
Glad to hear you got the fuel cell fixed up. 43 gallons, not bad but bad on the pocketbook!!
Later, FCG

FuelCellGuy · 07-30-2005, 09:36 PM

I was building a few fuel cells today and decided to build the Blazer one as well. I still have to put the in-tank pump in, sending unit, and filler neck. Maybe more next weekend. Later, Mark

BTW....it is almost 18 gallons.

Alexis · 07-30-2005, 11:43 PM

if i wasn't broke I'd bug you for a fuel tank.

I just noticed you don't have the rear corssmember. did you take it off?

FuelCellGuy · 07-31-2005, 08:12 AM

Yea, I took it out, this frame was really rusty. Another year, and it would have been junk. I am going to put a new back in though. As soon as I run new brake and fuel lines, I'll be dropping the engine/tranny in. Then, on to the body. Later, Mark

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-31-2005, 12:52 PM

I had been looking at that watts link at totally polished but cannot seem to spend that kinda money on something most people will never notice.. How is the build qualityfir and finish of the speedway motors set-up.. Also do you happen to have a part # on the speedway kit I have a catalog but cannot seem to find the kit in there??

FuelCellGuy · 07-31-2005, 01:28 PM

Here you go , french...

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/asp...qx/Product.htm

I think, for the price, the quality is second to none. I agree with you on the Totally Polished kit. I would have to be building a $50,000+ show piece in order to drop that kind of cash. I think the Speedway piece will work and function fine. Later, Mark

07-26-2005, 10:23 PM	#1
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	More Blazer progress.... Here's a pic of the progress. I finally got the rear end back after having it in the shop. I had all new bearing and seals put in. I was quoted $250-300. Boy, did I get a surprise when I picked it up.....$433!!!! I was pi$$&d!!! I hate when someone quotes you one thing and does another. He didn't even hot tank the rear or clean it up at all!!! I did also get the 6 lug axles redrilled to 5 lug. The machinist welded up the holes, turned down the hub and installed the studs for $75. A great deal. I then had to get new Suburban rear drums. All in all, it worked out fine. I also, made the center connection point for the Watts Link setup. It is all in now. I am building a couple of fuel cells this weekend and I will be building my first Blazer tank as well. I'll post pics as soon as it is done. Later, FuelCellGuy Attached Images Last edited by FuelCellGuy; 07-26-2005 at 10:24 PM.

07-26-2005, 11:02 PM	#3
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	what is a Watts Link setup? any pics? Keep the updates coming! __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

07-26-2005, 11:16 PM	#4
xam Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: maryland Posts: 34	Watts linkage Watts linkage is a different version of the panhard rod. It uses 2 arms with a pivot in the center This set up avoids the side ways arc as the panhard rod pivots.

07-27-2005, 08:44 AM	#6
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	thanks __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

07-27-2005, 09:20 AM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Good to see progress. Don't know if I told you but I put gas in the tank you made that sits on my flatbed - Took about 43 gallons - a little hard to know for sure cause I had put some in from a couple 5 gallon tanks before getting to the gas station. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-26-2005, 10:24 PM	#2
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Oh yea, I am replacing the rear springs as soon as the body is on. I don't know what the ride height is going to be yet. Later, FCG

07-26-2005, 11:18 PM	#5
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	http://www.totallypolished.com/watt's_link_kits.htm This is a higher priced version of what I am installing. I paid $70 for mine from Speedway Motors. It keeps the rear end centered better than a Panhard rod. I am not doing air ride this go round either. I just thought it would be better and different. I found out the other day that the PT Cruisers have the same setup from the factory. Later, FuelCellGuy

07-27-2005, 03:12 PM	#8
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07-27-2005, 03:16 PM	#9
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	forgot to add something....... will the watts system shake up and down? Looks good though, keep us posted. Last edited by Alexis; 07-27-2005 at 03:17 PM.

07-27-2005, 05:26 PM	#10
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	I am not sure. I am assuming it will work like the one on the Totally Polished website. I hope. We should know soon enough. Later, Mark

07-27-2005, 06:30 PM	#11
bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,050	"I had all new bearing and seals put in. I was quoted $250-300. Boy, did I get a surprise when I picked it up.....$433!!!! I was pi$$&d!!! I hate when someone quotes you one thing and does another. " I was quoted $450 on a rebuild and figured I'd do it myself. With the help of this board it only ending up costing my $200 and I can now rebuild a diff. __________________ ~70 GMCprostreet swb 396/700r NOS 575 hp "the Brick" ~72 chev swb w/68 front clip "GM Millenium corvette yellow" I use and accept Paypal

07-27-2005, 10:13 PM	#12
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	I was quoted $450 on a rebuild and figured I'd do it myself. With the help of this board it only ending up costing my $200 and I can now rebuild a diff. [/QUOTE] I wish you were closer, you could have had the job if you were interested. When I quote something, I stick to it. I have burned myself a few times but not badly. I just think a professional should stick to their work or at least call you and say it's going to be a bit more. The sicker shock is over, the rear end is in and I'll be moving on to the next step. No biggie now!! Yukon, Glad to hear you got the fuel cell fixed up. 43 gallons, not bad but bad on the pocketbook!! Later, FCG

07-30-2005, 09:36 PM	#13
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	I was building a few fuel cells today and decided to build the Blazer one as well. I still have to put the in-tank pump in, sending unit, and filler neck. Maybe more next weekend. Later, Mark BTW....it is almost 18 gallons. Attached Images Last edited by FuelCellGuy; 07-30-2005 at 09:36 PM.

07-30-2005, 11:43 PM	#14
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	if i wasn't broke I'd bug you for a fuel tank. I just noticed you don't have the rear corssmember. did you take it off?

07-31-2005, 08:12 AM	#15
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Yea, I took it out, this frame was really rusty. Another year, and it would have been junk. I am going to put a new back in though. As soon as I run new brake and fuel lines, I'll be dropping the engine/tranny in. Then, on to the body. Later, Mark



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07-31-2005, 12:52 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I had been looking at that watts link at totally polished but cannot seem to spend that kinda money on something most people will never notice.. How is the build qualityfir and finish of the speedway motors set-up.. Also do you happen to have a part # on the speedway kit I have a catalog but cannot seem to find the kit in there?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-31-2005, 01:28 PM	#17
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Here you go , french... http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/asp...qx/Product.htm I think, for the price, the quality is second to none. I agree with you on the Totally Polished kit. I would have to be building a $50,000+ show piece in order to drop that kind of cash. I think the Speedway piece will work and function fine. Later, Mark

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