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Jtrux · 03-05-2007, 11:48 PM

Critter and I cruised around a little this weekend and I took some pics while we were at it. We also replaced pretty much everything in his cooling system except his radiator and bled my brakes.

When we stopped at home depot I took this pic to give an idea of how much taller his is compared to my stock ride height. His tires are bald 33" BFG AT's and mine are somewhat new 32" cheapo MT's.

Here's his truck doing what it does best...breaking. Actually he's about to drain the coolant to start work on the cooling system.

HEI conversion. It's simple, it works and it's reliable. Gotta give Critter credit for this one (the idea, I did the work...just need to make that clear).

Here's his engine, you can see the internally regulated atlernator he swapped in. Don't be fooled, it's got gobs and gobs of power.

Here's what a new crate motor looks like unprofessionally installed. Before anyone says anything I know that the power steering is not in place yet along with the fan shroud.

Clutch fan is the only way to go.

Two pics of my truck.

That's it for now, i'm sure there will be more to come because in two weeks i'm taking my Blazer on it's first ever road trip to Padre Island National Seashore to go surf fishing. I'll post some pics of that for you guys when it happens.

bouncytruck · 03-05-2007, 11:57 PM

Nice. Looks like a weekend filled with Blazer fun.

Critter · 03-06-2007, 02:48 PM

Those are pretty good pics. I need to get a few more of mine now that I cleaned up under the hood a little since then. And by the way, my tires are dry-rotted, not bald...there's a difference

When are you going to get some new rear springs to that thing stops looking like a rocket ship about to take off?

davesamnesia · 03-06-2007, 05:12 PM

I can't believe my eyes. Not only cruisin' but in t-shirts? You guys like to torment us don't ya?
Alright, just jealous. Wish we all could have a good weekend like that. It got to 20 here today and looking for another 3 inches of white stuff tonight.
Dave

Jtrux · 03-06-2007, 05:46 PM

Critter your tires look like some sort of BFG racing slick reject. My truck is fine the way it sits now, you're just jealous.

As for the weather down here, well it's pretty nice and warm...sorry.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-06-2007, 06:40 PM

Looks like good times for sure!

jaros44sr · 03-06-2007, 06:41 PM

It got to 20 here today and looking for another 3 inches of white stuff tonight.
Dave[/QUOTE]

Dang Dave you got all the luck, we don't have any snow in the forecast, and it hit a low of 2 degrees. But my workshop is 70

You guys have some nice toys, post up a fishing report when you get back, ya gotta love Texas

70gmcjimmy · 03-06-2007, 08:11 PM

I gotta keep sayin you guys have too much fun!!!!! And you have a long season of decent weather to do it in. A lot of guys up here like to go playin in the cold and snow, but I have to work in the cold alot, and Im not gonna play in it too. We are actually sposed to be around a high of 50 for awhile so maybe I can afford the gas to warm up the shop to work on my 4x4!
Glad you was able to afford the camera batteries finally!

Later---DAC

Blizz · 03-06-2007, 09:18 PM

damn it....what are yall doin this weekend??

Jtrux · 03-06-2007, 09:44 PM

The same thing of course. Actually I think Critter ordered some parts (spring bushings and drop steering arm) so we might be busy with that. That's if the parts get here before this weekend. You need to join us. Like i've said before the things yours needs won't take but an hour and if you need help you know we'll lend a hand.

Critter · 03-06-2007, 10:12 PM

Yeah, I just got off the phone with Summit, they had put down the wrong part numbers so I had to call back and correct things. Doubt the stuff will be here by this weekend, but that won't stop us from tearing up something.

jcfoote60 · 03-06-2007, 10:32 PM

I like the mirrors on your Blazers..............sport mirrors "look cool" but they suck for functionality!!! I am struggling with this on the 69 I am doing a resto-mod on and shiver when I think of using the Ford mirrors but damn the sport mirrors are so dis-functional when you want to tow something or even backup.....the Fords are functional and look pretty good or.........do like you guys are doing, use the functional chevy ones.......I am leaning on doing stock 69 plates instead of doing the sporties that suck for seeing vaughely behind you. personal preferrence of course....=)

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-07-2007, 12:03 AM

Man I luv those types of weekends

65-72 chevytoys · 03-07-2007, 09:52 AM

Looks like a lot of fun. I cant wait to take the top of my new blazer and go out for a weekend like that.

**special-K** · 03-07-2007, 11:01 AM

That`s cool to see.Let`s get that 3rd one in the mix next time.You know,I noticed the bent brush guard.Dang,happens everytime you actually use the hooks that they provide holes to mount there.I always welded a 3rd tube down there to keep it strong.They shoulda made`um that way.

jaros44sr · 03-07-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

That`s cool to see.Let`s get that 3rd one in the mix next time.You know,I noticed the bent brush guard.Dang,happens everytime you actually use the hooks that they provide holes to mount there.I always welded a 3rd tube down there to keep it strong.They shoulda made`um that way.

Hey Tim, just mounted my tow hooks up. Do you mean a tube in between the frame horns??

**special-K** · 03-07-2007, 01:26 PM

No,on the brush guard between the side plates.There`s hols to mount "Jeep-hooks".Did you install factory hooks?

jaros44sr · 03-07-2007, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

No,on the brush guard between the side plates.There`s hols to mount "Jeep-hooks".Did you install factory hooks?

Yeah Tim, 69-72 regular bend. I was confused on your comment, because I thought the bumper would keep the frame apart

Critter · 03-07-2007, 07:41 PM

Yeah I'm a little upset about my pushbar being bent up. It was that way when I got it. I was originally going to take it off, but it has kinda grown on me. I think I will take it off and straighten it the best I can. I know that the chrome will be ruined, but oh well.

Jtrux · 03-07-2007, 08:08 PM

Damn Critter, just leave it that way, it fits the rest of your truck's theme.

mtdave2 · 03-09-2007, 10:56 PM

darn, next time you guys meet, let me know. i know im a truck guy but i love blazers too!

Jtrux · 03-10-2007, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtdave2

darn, next time you guys meet, let me know. i know im a truck guy but i love blazers too!

We pretty much work on the blazers every weekend, there's always something to do to them. I'll PM you sometime if we are gonna go cruise around so you can join us.

mtdave2 · 03-10-2007, 06:56 PM

awsome, looking forward to it.

03-05-2007, 11:48 PM	#1
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Some pics of the weekend events... Critter and I cruised around a little this weekend and I took some pics while we were at it. We also replaced pretty much everything in his cooling system except his radiator and bled my brakes. When we stopped at home depot I took this pic to give an idea of how much taller his is compared to my stock ride height. His tires are bald 33" BFG AT's and mine are somewhat new 32" cheapo MT's. Here's his truck doing what it does best...breaking. Actually he's about to drain the coolant to start work on the cooling system. HEI conversion. It's simple, it works and it's reliable. Gotta give Critter credit for this one (the idea, I did the work...just need to make that clear). Here's his engine, you can see the internally regulated atlernator he swapped in. Don't be fooled, it's got gobs and gobs of power. Here's what a new crate motor looks like unprofessionally installed. Before anyone says anything I know that the power steering is not in place yet along with the fan shroud. Clutch fan is the only way to go. Two pics of my truck. That's it for now, i'm sure there will be more to come because in two weeks i'm taking my Blazer on it's first ever road trip to Padre Island National Seashore to go surf fishing. I'll post some pics of that for you guys when it happens. __________________ 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!!!

03-05-2007, 11:57 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... Nice. Looks like a weekend filled with Blazer fun. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-06-2007, 02:48 PM	#3
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... Those are pretty good pics. I need to get a few more of mine now that I cleaned up under the hood a little since then. And by the way, my tires are dry-rotted, not bald...there's a difference When are you going to get some new rear springs to that thing stops looking like a rocket ship about to take off? __________________ 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

03-06-2007, 05:12 PM	#4
davesamnesia Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Marshall, Mi. Posts: 197	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... I can't believe my eyes. Not only cruisin' but in t-shirts? You guys like to torment us don't ya? Alright, just jealous. Wish we all could have a good weekend like that. It got to 20 here today and looking for another 3 inches of white stuff tonight. Dave __________________ 70 K5 350/350 Air Dave

03-06-2007, 05:46 PM	#5
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... Critter your tires look like some sort of BFG racing slick reject. My truck is fine the way it sits now, you're just jealous. As for the weather down here, well it's pretty nice and warm...sorry. __________________ 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!!!

03-06-2007, 06:40 PM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... Looks like good times for sure! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-06-2007, 06:41 PM	#7
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,452	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... It got to 20 here today and looking for another 3 inches of white stuff tonight. Dave[/QUOTE] Dang Dave you got all the luck, we don't have any snow in the forecast, and it hit a low of 2 degrees. But my workshop is 70 You guys have some nice toys, post up a fishing report when you get back, ya gotta love Texas __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 03-06-2007 at 06:45 PM.

03-06-2007, 08:11 PM	#8
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... I gotta keep sayin you guys have too much fun!!!!! And you have a long season of decent weather to do it in. A lot of guys up here like to go playin in the cold and snow, but I have to work in the cold alot, and Im not gonna play in it too. We are actually sposed to be around a high of 50 for awhile so maybe I can afford the gas to warm up the shop to work on my 4x4! Glad you was able to afford the camera batteries finally! Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

03-06-2007, 09:18 PM	#9
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... damn it....what are yall doin this weekend?? __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

03-06-2007, 09:44 PM	#10
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... The same thing of course. Actually I think Critter ordered some parts (spring bushings and drop steering arm) so we might be busy with that. That's if the parts get here before this weekend. You need to join us. Like i've said before the things yours needs won't take but an hour and if you need help you know we'll lend a hand. __________________ 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!!!

03-06-2007, 10:12 PM	#11
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... Yeah, I just got off the phone with Summit, they had put down the wrong part numbers so I had to call back and correct things. Doubt the stuff will be here by this weekend, but that won't stop us from tearing up something. __________________ 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

03-06-2007, 10:32 PM	#12
jcfoote60 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 263	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... I like the mirrors on your Blazers..............sport mirrors "look cool" but they suck for functionality!!! I am struggling with this on the 69 I am doing a resto-mod on and shiver when I think of using the Ford mirrors but damn the sport mirrors are so dis-functional when you want to tow something or even backup.....the Fords are functional and look pretty good or.........do like you guys are doing, use the functional chevy ones.......I am leaning on doing stock 69 plates instead of doing the sporties that suck for seeing vaughely behind you. personal preferrence of course....=)

03-07-2007, 12:03 AM	#13
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... Man I luv those types of weekends __________________ 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

03-07-2007, 09:52 AM	#14
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... Looks like a lot of fun. I cant wait to take the top of my new blazer and go out for a weekend like that. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

03-07-2007, 11:01 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... That`s cool to see.Let`s get that 3rd one in the mix next time.You know,I noticed the bent brush guard.Dang,happens everytime you actually use the hooks that they provide holes to mount there.I always welded a 3rd tube down there to keep it strong.They shoulda made`um that way. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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03-07-2007, 01:26 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... No,on the brush guard between the side plates.There`s hols to mount "Jeep-hooks".Did you install factory hooks? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-07-2007, 07:41 PM	#19
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... Yeah I'm a little upset about my pushbar being bent up. It was that way when I got it. I was originally going to take it off, but it has kinda grown on me. I think I will take it off and straighten it the best I can. I know that the chrome will be ruined, but oh well. __________________ 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

03-07-2007, 08:08 PM	#20
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Some pics of the weekend events... Damn Critter, just leave it that way, it fits the rest of your truck's theme. __________________ 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!!!

03-09-2007, 10:56 PM	#21
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03-10-2007, 06:56 PM	#23
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