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Yes time for some fun. Summer is here. Nice blue bl705k

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While I wait on the Pacific Fab LS mount........fixed a couple of places in the front crossmember that were a little tweaked.
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bl705k; love the blue! What color/ paint is that?

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Over the last 4 weeks I've built a custom Center Console and Custom rear side consoles with all new speakers. Used some parchment/off white vinyl to wrap everything to match. (4) Polk Audio 6.5" mids with (2) Polk Audio 10" subs running on a Polk 4ch amp.

The console has (2) 12V plug recepticals and a USB charger receptical. The lid is on soft-close drawer slides so no hinges. It has a boat/marine locker latch on the back that can be locked with a key for security. Overall I'm very pleased with how everything turned out considering it was my first time doing upolstery myself and it's been quite a while since I've done any speaker boxes, etc.

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Pulled the Block Numbers today. Matching original motor. It's a Flint Engine, Built Aug 10, 175HP 350, and belongs in a 1972 K10/K20 Pickup. Good to know. Looks like it's never been torn into either, so that's the unknown. May do a tear down and rebuild over the winter. It's running good, and has decent power so I'm hesitant. Problem is that as an engineer I know that 42-years and counting on original parts means that they most likely have some pretty good wear. Not sure if I tear into it and gain confidence on condition or just drive it while it's running good and not worry about it.

Today, I stopped by the parts house to get the correct starter bolts with the knurling on them. The previous owner installed a starter with the wrong bolts (tiny diameter compared to the holes in the starter. When it went out recently I changed it with a remanufactured starter and there's a LOT of slop on the bolt/hole interface allow the starter to move around. It doesn't like to move around - at all. Sounds horrible. Should be a $5 fix. We'll see...

Picked up an Edelbrock 14"X3" air filter set to swap out the old 2" one from the early 80's that was on it. Gained some decent responsiveness, surprisingly.

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Its amazing what you can get done when your trying to avoid yard work !
Finished Lokar shifter install. Neutral safety switch and back up lights. Really like this shifter. Good quality. Finally installed Custom auto sound USA-630 2 with JBL GTO628 6.5 front kickers and JBL GTO928 6x9 rear. Head unit felt a little flimsy but very happy with the sound quality. Have to see how it holds up.

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Took a little soap and water to the back burb seat I just acquired. I'm amazed by the condition of this 43 year old vinyl.
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Finally got to start working on it again......

Got the tub out of winter storage under a tarp
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Got it on the lift
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Hung and wired 3 of these new high intensity lights
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Now I can see what I'm doing!
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Started moving the drive train into position
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Love the look of that shifter! Did you have to buy a longer handle?

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Wow seats look almost new. That looks great in there. I gotta clean the crap
Out mine so I have seats again. Finally got a garage again so
My blazer doesn't have to be a storage facility. Lol

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Wow seats look almost new. That looks great in there. I gotta clean the crap Out mine so I have seats again. Finally got a garage again so My blazer doesn't have to be a storage facility. Lol

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dropped soft top off at the upholsters to have new zippers installed and a couple tidbits.

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Lokar 16" Floor mounted shifter Midnight Series. you can order them in a couple of different sizes.

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I bought my first Jimmy! A 1970 with 67 front end. I pick it up next week.

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Saw this truck on craigslist. Nice ride. Like the look of the 67 front end on it. Good luck with it.

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Thanks, it works out perfect for me I have a 5.3 in my garage from a wreck I got to use front end parts for my son in laws truck. The Jimmys engine has issues and I will transplant the 5.3 and leave the 700R4 in place. Flash the computer, new mounts, new fuel pump, lines and a few weeks of time and it should be on the road again. (At least thats the plan)

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Scored 4 nub steelies for dog dishes!

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Nice! Today I scored highlander buckets and parchment console at trip to salvage yard looking for parts for my 99 Suburban: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&postcount=57

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Nice score deadhead. I rejected mine so I can now lock
The doors. Always a plus. Till need the hatch hardware so I can lock everything though.

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Took the top off. In the words of my granddaughter, "She's roofless!!"

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Dropped my rallys off to get sandblasted today. Excited to get some new paint on them.

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Didn't do it today, but last weekend!!
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Good looking ride, I always thought Blazers looked good in white.
Is it stock height?

Thanks! Yes, she's stock height. I wish I had the original wheels.
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Put my soft top on that i got from MIDUNES. Now if i only could get my seats back from the upholsterer i would take it for a drive!

I just bought a soft top. I'm about to install it. Is it easy to do? Any advice to help it go smoothly?
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Its not too bad. The directions suck so i looked up a couple of threads on this site and found some good pictures so i kind of knew what i was getting into before i started. The main thing i would say is take your time and pre-drill the header snap holes because the self tapping screws that they give you are crap and you will strip out the heads if you are not careful. Other than that it went pretty smooth.

Thanks
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After the header is on can you still use the hardtop or not?

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You could still use your hard top but you would have to remove the header bar and the aluminum rails that bolt to the bed rails.

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Put these on over the weekend. Now I need to get rid of my long tube headers. :metal:

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dropped mine off at the paint shop and sent the seats off to the reupholsters dropping some cash but im hoping to get it in a car show this next weekend.. hope the planets align just right so I can wrap up this three year project.:metal::metal::metal::metal:

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Filled mine up with E85 for the first time since Power Tour.

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My jimmy got a bath, now it looks like its time to remove the top.

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After many evenings of modifying the old 2001 5.3 engine harness and getting the computer modified to get rid of the 4L60 auto, Anti Theft stuff and the rear OX sensors. I dropped the 5.3 into my 70 Jimmy today on to Dirty Dingo mounts.

It was difficult to move the engine into place against my 700R4 once I dropped it in but there was a small bracket on the power steering pump keeping it from moving that I didn't see. It's in now but it took most of the afternoon/evening, tomorrow Ill connect it all up.

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A big brown van dropped this off on July 3rd.

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Hmmm, what could that be?

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:D Couldn't wait to get it installed, so I pulled out all the tools on the 4th...

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Oh yeah, loving the shade in this heat!

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Got my 5.3 running in the Jimmy yesterday and installed my Softtop today! It's been a good week.

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Finally making some progress! All new brake system with upgraded booster/master cylinder combo (thank you Frank's Pick-M-Ups), new fluids, gaskets, wheels and tires. This thing has set for the better part of 3 years and needs to stretch. Lots of work left to do but at least we're road worthy!

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Griffin LS swap radiator delivered. Wiring started. Techflex F6 Woven Wrap ordered.

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Dropped the Jimmy down from 6" to a 2" lift. Much easier for me to get in. The Easy Ride springs are a little softer too.

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Colgad, that is an awesome lookin Jimmy! I use a similar 'camo green" on a few 4wd. What brand/paint gods you use?
I think the stance looks perfect when you lowered it to 2".
Not sure if I missed it but, what size tires and rims are you running?