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I recognize this truck!
Saw it on Instagram, and I remember following it as MIGHTASWELLK5 there until my account (and all my photos) disappeared unexpectedly... Still scratching my head on that one. -G |
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Man I haven't updated this in 2+ years! :lol:
A lot has changed with the Blazer! I finished my Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 MPFI install and it's been killer. Highly recommend! Attachment 2278700 While I did that I upgraded to the Dakota Digital Gauge cluster. It connects to the PF4 system to pull in gauge date - but mainly i just want to keep an eye on AFR. I also installed a GPS speedo unit so I could do away with my speedo cable. Attachment 2278701 Attachment 2278702 Next I had the paint/body guys install the Trique Mfg Altman Easy Latch. It's such a nice mod not having to slam my doors shut any more! Attachment 2278703 Attachment 2278704 |
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Then I got the glass tinted and took the whole family camping! The Blazer did awesome up slow windy mountain roads, stayed cool, and didn't miss a beat!
Attachment 2278705 Attachment 2278706 Then, poor planning on my part, but I wanted to drive it the 225+ miles to San Luis Obispo for the C10SloDown topless so promptly took the top off and hung it in my garage rafters :lol: Attachment 2278707 I had amazing time down in SLO (I'm headed back again in a few weeks for the 2023 show) and had to hit up Pismo for a quick photo op before headed home! Attachment 2278708 |
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Flash forward to this spring...
I've been working with my brother (same brother from this post 13 years ago LMAO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&postcount=28) on getting his 65 C20 on the road after sitting for nearly a year. We needed to finish rewiring it, lower the suspension, cutting off the old crappy flat bed (new one coming), bobbing the rear end, converting to power disc brakes and replacing every brake line on the truck in about 8 weeks. We barely got it done :chevy: but proud to say he was able to make it to our local Castro Valley Car Show and we had our first car show together (insert cute brother moment here) Attachment 2278714 At the car show the Blazer won its first award! I'm still in slight disbelief, honestly. Attachment 2278715 Attachment 2278716 Anyways here's another shot of my bro's truck: Attachment 2278718 Eventually he has some big plans for this truck including a cummins swap and air bags. Should be fun! And since I can upload 1 more pic here's a shot with SF in the background: Attachment 2278726 |
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Then, aside from the trophy THIS is probably what I'm most excited to share. I bought a new aluminum fabricated grille from Engineered Vintage OVER A YEAR AGO and it's just been sitting in my garage. :waah:
My brother owed me some labor and he gladly came over and helped me FINALLY get this absolute work of art installed: Attachment 2278721 Attachment 2278722 Attachment 2278723 Attachment 2278724 Attachment 2278725 It's stunning. It completely changes the look of the front end and wakes it up. Absolutely the best cosmetic upgrade I've made to the truck. Plus it's functional as I'm no longer scared of breaking off pieces of the stock plastic grille :metal: Oh and I installed some NOS/vintage bumper guards along the way haha Alright that's it! That's all my updates over the past 2 years. I'm headed to SLO with my Brother taking his C20 in a few weeks so maybe I'll post some pics from that show. Thanks for reading everyone! |
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Thanks for the update!
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Very impressive!
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Great build,Might you share on your 3 hr solution on gettin top back on with the push on seals.Thick up there at wind shield.Goin thru same.Thanks for any reply.Paul.....
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Thinking about it now it cold have broken something inside the top and i'd of been F'd. But it worked. Rethinking it now...perhaps getting the thick upper chunk of rubber at the top of the windshield header good and warm for better squish/pliability could have helped. all i can say is go slow, be patient and slowly cinch down the bolts a long the way. My top sat on the truck for3 years before i pulled it off 2 years ago. I'm contemplating putting it back on and I REALLY hope I don't have issues again :waah: |
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Hey now thanks for your reply.Slow goin but it will work out.Them pads at header are thicker than nos pads.Iv'e got 2 sets nos glue on and may cut the pads and try that.Very nice truck you did.Paul....
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Hey now,got it on ok with not much hassel with push on.Lifted up top over header and worked out ok than first try.Thought was gonna be pain but massaging and drawing in with front bolts worked great.Got all bed rail bolts in as well..Difference in pads is abut 3/8.The push on squished in better than I thought..Keep on truckin,Paul....
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