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I can't wait until Saturday, I'm heading over after lunch. :lol:

Turns out I'll be needing a trans cover, got one of those for me?

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:lol: dude, I get it...:lol:

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Not in my current inventory, but I'll keep an eye out

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Not a lot got done on Friday being I got a later start than originally planned for.
Lots of BS'n about trucks and a good steak, ribs & beer dinner though.

One days work:
*Had a bare frame, had the axles, had the blazer tub on a 67 panel truck frame.
*Mounted axles under frame, rolled out of garage.
*Pulled tub off of panel frame and rolled that frame out of the way.
*Had to lift the blazer tub enough to clear 42"s, so the frame would roll under it.
*Installed the front clip.
*Left for home around 6:30p.m.

The spring's I already had and decide to use for the purpose of making it a roller, so if it looks like it sits a little 'off', it does.
Their 2.5" lift springs with a shackle flip in the rear but hey it's what we had, so it's what we used.

Lost almost 2hrs waiting around for the rain to lighten up too...

It's a damn nice tub, could almost build it and drive it as is. :bo2:

Pics aren't that great, it was pouring most of the afternoon.

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I like that setup....

I know you have a few projects but here's a blazer near my house for sale... Guy was looking for around $900, I would love to build a trail rig but i'm knee deep in mine and no place to house another toy.

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/pts/761823029.html

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Your gonna wanna keep this after your done, lol...... Looking great! I wasn't sure about the Hummer wheels but they look pretty good.

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Wow...that thing IS in great shape.

Nice score!

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This one is a keeper, building it for ME, MYSELF and I. :D

Acquiring this one now also allows for the flip blazer to happen too.

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Looking good already - I'm really digging the Hummer rims - hmmm, those would look killer on my K5!

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I know what you mean, I was hoping they'd look good but wasn't positive I'd like em...I really do though.

I love the orange too. (always wanted one this color)

The blazer will end up looking very close to the way it sits right now, orange with a white top and I'm leaving the alloy wheels without any center caps, cause I'm diggin' the rugged look it gives, seeing the hubs. ;)

With the H2's, the front tires are inside of the fenders, which in my state will getcha a ticket if their not. (bonus)

Still searching for one more H2 wheel for the spare if anybody comes across one...

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I can look for a rim at Carlisle... what should it cost for a nice straight one?

PM me your number and I can call you if I find something.

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Decent H2 wheels can be had all day long for $100.00 on e-bay, $75.00 even if you catch it right.

Wanna look for some blazer doors for me while your there too? ;)

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It's not running yet? You slacker!

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That thing looks great already, couple guys in NJ parting out blazers...JC, 6t727t2, ScottH.. That one Mike is talking about has a good goodwrench motor in it, I forget if you have a motor or not

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that thing looks friggin SWEET!

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I can look, Some guys think it's a "$Barrett-Jackson$" Carlisle show though...

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OOOOOk I thought this was the one you were flippin'. Now I see why your going the extra mile.... Cage and all... I bet it will ride real nice with those tires and springs. You should get a set of those nice metal finished Bilstein shocks for it..... They look cool. Not sure how they ride though.

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Is this gonna be all out restoration or is thebody mounted for good on the frame the way it is??

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Body will come back off, the P/O stripped it bare metal and it has since flashed over.

Not a restoration , not even close.
It will be over built, not stock, just a classic 1st gen body...from there it's all fair game.

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Great, I can't wait to see some more progress. Powdercoat the frame or just regular old rattle can??

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"Turns out I'll be needing a trans cover, got one of those for me?"

I've got a spare, high hump right? One with the transfer case hole and one without. Pm if interested.

Looks to be a great start.

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Some sort of frame paint, Eastwood's, Rust Bullet, POR...etc.
Will be applied via spray gun after blasting.

Turned out that the P/O found it when he dug out all the boxes, appreciate the offer though, thank you.


So this a.m. while the comp is warming up, I look over my desktop background (O'Yeah, it's there) and I start adding up whats sitting there right now dollar wise...dayum it adds up fast. :crazy:

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Talk to mgross about a frame coating.There`s a great product out of NJ.What trans will you use?Do you have that,yet?My shortbed will be along the same lines.Maybe they can cruise together sometime.Prolly won`t have mine done until after about four more of your projects are done.:rolleyes:.

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700r and a 241 T-case. (forgot those in my original post didn't I?)

The only parts left to aquire are the seats and cage tubing.

Then it's finding the time to assemble it all.

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That was one day's work? Dayum, that goes quick when it's all rust-free!