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Myself · 01-20-2009, 06:30 PM

I've been waiting for a decent day to take a couple pics. So, here they are! I have done all the work myself so if you have any questions I can answer them. If money allows it might get some color this year.

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Myself · 01-20-2009, 06:35 PM

Here's some shots of the sunroof. It's a whole roof section from a '89-92 Ford Probe. It was the biggest one I could find at the junkyard

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navybear70 · 01-20-2009, 08:10 PM

Very nice! I usually don't like unusual mods, but I like those taillights. Do the turn signals blink sequentially? That would look REALLY cool. I like the stance too. Not too low, but low enough to look aggressive.

Myself · 01-20-2009, 10:54 PM

Taillights don't blink sequentially YET. But they will before I'm done.

blazer72 · 01-21-2009, 11:10 PM

did you retain your A.C.?
I just ran into a snafu - I was told to get a Tripac brand low profile condenser to go with my Corvette/Elec. fan combo in the forward position (s10V8.com). Tripac doesn't carry them anymore, so I'm stuck trying to find an alternative. I guess I'll head to the local custom A.C. shop, but those guys are goona rape me. I'm running carbed 350/700R4. originally a 2.8, so just bought the mount brackets. I had a 4sp man tranny, so I'm switching to auto/column. I bought TCI's lock-up kit. I'm excited to get going on it. got everything lined up and ready to go, just gotta get the column and 4.3 accessory drive from a donor to swap over.

Myself · 01-22-2009, 12:51 PM

I've never gotten around to hooking up the AC yet. My radiator sits in the stock location, and I will use the original condenser. I'm also using the factory column shifter. And 700R4 with the Painless Wiring lock-up kit.

woodzracer · 01-25-2009, 03:22 PM

Nice job. Truck is gonna look good in paint. I would love to do one of these. Maybe even a prostreet truck with a big block. 2 front seats and little else inside. Anyone know how many two wheel drives where made. I know they are kind of hard to find

Myself · 01-26-2009, 11:36 AM

Lots and lots were made. You just have to come a little farther south. They are plentiful around here.

87c10slammer · 01-26-2009, 12:28 PM

i could find 2wd trucks all day and im in the same state... lol.. i prefer 2wd so thats all i look for in a truck.. and they are plentifull specially in the junk yards

S10 supersport · 10-07-2010, 10:57 PM

nice blazer!!
im getting started on my own first gen project myself,
where did you get those mirrors and grille?
im not likin the factory one so much.
thnaks

Myself · 10-08-2010, 03:14 PM

Thanks, it looks a little different now. It has 17" wheels and a full old school fiberglass ground effects kit. The mirrors are from a Subaru XT. They match the mounting shape of the oem mirrors very closely with minor shaping in the bottom corner. And they're power! The grille is an old school part no longer produced. I may go a different route once I mount my Toyota bumper mounted though.

S10 supersport · 10-13-2010, 12:57 PM

thats too bad they dont make them anymore it looks good.
the only aftermarket grilles today are those UGLY ass billets and phantoms.

im thinking im going to keep the 4.3 in there.
its got 180k on it and works flawlessly .
unfortunately the good ole 4l60e is a piece of garbage.
im getting it swapped out for a 4l80e so i can pull a trailer.
also not a big fan of roll pans myslef they are too big of a target for idiot drivers.

01-20-2009, 06:30 PM	#1
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,146	My '88 s-Blazer V8 2wd I've been waiting for a decent day to take a couple pics. So, here they are! I have done all the work myself so if you have any questions I can answer them. If money allows it might get some color this year. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

01-20-2009, 06:35 PM	#2
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,146	Re: My '88 s-Blazer V8 2wd Here's some shots of the sunroof. It's a whole roof section from a '89-92 Ford Probe. It was the biggest one I could find at the junkyard. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

01-20-2009, 08:10 PM	#3
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	Re: My '88 s-Blazer V8 2wd Very nice! I usually don't like unusual mods, but I like those taillights. Do the turn signals blink sequentially? That would look REALLY cool. I like the stance too. Not too low, but low enough to look aggressive. __________________ 2009 Silverado 2wd, 121k as of 04APR13. I love my truck 29 days out of the month. The payment is due on the 30th... Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. -Robert E. Lee "Never give up ground you've already taken." -Unknown

01-20-2009, 10:54 PM	#4
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,146	Re: My '88 s-Blazer V8 2wd Taillights don't blink sequentially YET. But they will before I'm done.

01-21-2009, 11:10 PM	#5
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	Re: My '88 s-Blazer V8 2wd did you retain your A.C.? I just ran into a snafu - I was told to get a Tripac brand low profile condenser to go with my Corvette/Elec. fan combo in the forward position (s10V8.com). Tripac doesn't carry them anymore, so I'm stuck trying to find an alternative. I guess I'll head to the local custom A.C. shop, but those guys are goona rape me. I'm running carbed 350/700R4. originally a 2.8, so just bought the mount brackets. I had a 4sp man tranny, so I'm switching to auto/column. I bought TCI's lock-up kit. I'm excited to get going on it. got everything lined up and ready to go, just gotta get the column and 4.3 accessory drive from a donor to swap over.

01-22-2009, 12:51 PM	#6
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,146	Re: My '88 s-Blazer V8 2wd I've never gotten around to hooking up the AC yet. My radiator sits in the stock location, and I will use the original condenser. I'm also using the factory column shifter. And 700R4 with the Painless Wiring lock-up kit.

01-25-2009, 03:22 PM	#7
woodzracer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Windsor, PA Posts: 1	Re: My '88 s-Blazer V8 2wd Nice job. Truck is gonna look good in paint. I would love to do one of these. Maybe even a prostreet truck with a big block. 2 front seats and little else inside. Anyone know how many two wheel drives where made. I know they are kind of hard to find

01-26-2009, 11:36 AM	#8
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,146	Re: My '88 s-Blazer V8 2wd Lots and lots were made. You just have to come a little farther south. They are plentiful around here.

01-26-2009, 12:28 PM	#9
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: My '88 s-Blazer V8 2wd i could find 2wd trucks all day and im in the same state... lol.. i prefer 2wd so thats all i look for in a truck.. and they are plentifull specially in the junk yards __________________ trucks

10-07-2010, 10:57 PM	#10
S10 supersport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: raleigh nc Posts: 2	Re: My '88 s-Blazer V8 2wd nice blazer!! im getting started on my own first gen project myself, where did you get those mirrors and grille? im not likin the factory one so much. thnaks

10-08-2010, 03:14 PM	#11
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,146	Re: My '88 s-Blazer V8 2wd Thanks, it looks a little different now. It has 17" wheels and a full old school fiberglass ground effects kit. The mirrors are from a Subaru XT. They match the mounting shape of the oem mirrors very closely with minor shaping in the bottom corner. And they're power! The grille is an old school part no longer produced. I may go a different route once I mount my Toyota bumper mounted though.

10-13-2010, 12:57 PM	#12
S10 supersport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: raleigh nc Posts: 2	Re: My '88 s-Blazer V8 2wd thats too bad they dont make them anymore it looks good. the only aftermarket grilles today are those UGLY ass billets and phantoms. im thinking im going to keep the 4.3 in there. its got 180k on it and works flawlessly . unfortunately the good ole 4l60e is a piece of garbage. im getting it swapped out for a 4l80e so i can pull a trailer. also not a big fan of roll pans myslef they are too big of a target for idiot drivers.



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