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going to stick with the H2 rims.... after adjusting the brackets, they clear... barely... So we'll see if they need to clearance themselves under load... hahahaha..

The goal will be to replace the front hubs with new ones and run M14x1.5 wheel studs to match the late model disc brake rear... 5/8 front studs was overkill for what the truck wil lbe intended for...

http://www.solidaxle.com/productcart...-08651_400.jpg

Spyntec makes a forged hub with a higher then normal offset that will allow me to make caliper brackets out of 3/8 material instead of 5/16. I can then run normal M14 studs and run any aftermarket wheel without an issue provided they clear the 14" rotors and Dodge calipers....

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Haven't done much latlely .. here are a few picture updates ...


http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...ps9d2ad39a.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...psdc093ceb.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...psc1d0e7a6.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...ps0a55ee98.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...psad7ea04a.jpg

Center console....

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...psd97913fa.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...ps84982a59.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...ps2af09606.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...ps1bc758cc.jpg
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...psadc4b28d.jpg

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Nice idea on the shifter setup. All of them.

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thanks...
I still need to figure out position for the twin stick transfer case levers... I have a console mounted e-brake handle to figure out and a digial trans temp gauge....

Also, the front piece in this pic is supposed to fold down.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...ps84982a59.jpg

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So is the twin stick for one only t.case, which one a 205.

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HERE is where I got mine from. Its for the NP205 but they're availabe for Atlas, STAK, Dana 300 (jeep I think), NP205/NP203 doubler, and Dana 300/NP203 doubler.

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I like the look of the twin sticks being mounted even with the winters shifter. :thumbs:

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Exhaust Plans:

Since I clocked my transfercase up, I dont have room to run the passenger side exhaust tucked up in the frame. I plan on running the PS down pipe to the DS under the transmission flywheel cover like a stock 2005 truck and use a dual 2.5" inlet to a single 3" outlet muffler for packaging into limited space. I was looking at Magnaflow and they had a sound clip of an Escalade has a similar setup, but with CATs. Cat Back PN 15837. The muffer closelt resembles thier part number 14588 (polished) or 12588 (satin). The Escalade had the same 6.0L so without the CATs in my truck it should be a little louder.

This is the plan so far.. we'll see what happens... I already have a set of 2.5" satin stainless Dynotech Race Bullet Mufflers but I think they'll be too loud on the highway without carpet...

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SO three months have passed... But not much progress on the Blazer. Got my harness and my tune done. Fuel tank mount was done, but the tank never got finish welded....

I have since accepted a job transfer to Dallas Texas... so with no time to work on the truck and no place to work on it when I move, I handed it over to a board member to finish the build. He restores cars and I've seen his work and its really nice.... He said he'll take pics as he completes the job....

http://www.classichotrod.net/

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Picked up a VHX dash in Carbon/Red from a baord member....
Bought some new Toyo Open Country MTs, 35x12.5x18 ....

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So you keeping the truck? Where about in Dallas, I'm up north in Carrollton.
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Yes, definitely keeping it. I am having the rebuild finished locally in (well just outside) Las Vegas. I have to report for my new job on July 28th. My fienacee is staying in Vegas till the end of August. I will then fly back to Vegas, pack up the rest of the house and drive back. I hope the truck will be finished by then....

Im selling by daily driver before I leave for Dallas... .I was looking to buy a 66/67 Nova 4 door sedan when I get to Texas as a back up vehicle... I have the Harley but I'll need a car at some point...I hear it rains in Dallas... I have a $3500 budget for a running car... we'll see what I can come up with...

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This is a great project. Love all the custom mods. Subscribed.

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Here are the update photos...

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more... drive side rear corner

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rear sill repair ...

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more stuff....

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couple more...

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Good progress! Still on schedule?
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Close... I asked him to build a custom rear bumper with a built in receiver hitch...

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Update: Further behind on schedule. He couldn't sandblast the truck because we had almost 2 weeks of rain, on and off, here in "sunny" Nevada...

I broke down and ordered some Truck Lite LED headlights.... They should be here next week...
I have LED tail lights and LED side markers.I want to add a LED light bar down the road too. None of this is cheap but I think it will be worth it in the long run...

http://www.rubberduck4x4.com/store/p...70C-hr_lrg.jpg


I also want to add a setup for some LED whip antennas.... There is an eBay seller that is local to me. I'll go check them out... I think they will look great off the back of the Blazer with the top off ...

www.goodtimesproducts.com

http://goodtimesproducts.com/img/p/1...0-thickbox.jpg



http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attac...06yyD_sJ_syYZg

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I ordered a new American Autowire wiring harness... I have a new engine harness for the LQ9 swap and a new gauge harness for the Dakota Digital VHX setup. The factory harness was already pulled out for body work by Haskell's Rod and Custom...

Because of all the custom touches to the rest of the systems in the truck, I skipped the update harness and went with a builders series harness. Allen will fill the hole in the firewall and use a grommet to pass the engine harness through. He also setup the ECM to mount inside the cab as well...

http://www.dreamershotrods.com/image...ail/510006.jpg

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Blazer is coming along nicely, like the headlights too.

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Thanks Mud Man!

On the rotisserie to be media blasted.... Line-X by the end of the week!

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You going to epoxy seal it before the Linex?

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I talked to the regional rep and they have a specific primer they use if they get bare metal... They are going to get a bare tub.. I get a done deal... white outside, black inside except with a white dash...

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Very nice progress. I really like the rotisserie:metal:

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Looking good man!

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Dying to see those Line-X pics......Do they have sheen options like flat, satin, gloss? Did a search after reading your plans and I really like the look of some of the vehicles I've now seen with exteriors lined. Definitely makes the vehicle look tough!

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Have you ran across this blazer while doing your planning.....found it while searching for a "family roll cage". Can't tell 100% if the exterior is lined but the dash is in white.

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I have seen that truck before. I liked the white and this helped me decide. I want to do the interior black with white dash and door panel inserts. My glove box door will be black like the gauge bezel. My gauges are red and I'll have a few red accents through out the truck.

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Finally some progress to show... Body blasted ...

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Some on paint door jams ... Its going to be Semi-Gloss black where ever there isn't going to be Line-X ..

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Fantastic work and a lot of good ideas.

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baby steps....

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i9...pswthxaqkj.jpg

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Wow, that shot really shows how important good rockers are on a blazer.

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Indeed wish i was in that stage........nice truck, beautiful work and congrats - its going to feel good when your cruising the roads in a full resto :metal:

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Thanks guys... It scheduled to be dropped off at the Line-X dealer on Friday... They want it for about 2 weeks... In the mean time, the frame will be blasted, painted and start on assembly....

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2 weeks holy crap... Seems like a lot time to shoot that stuff. Dig the build!

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Awesome progress Rich:metal: