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Yup, It's snowing hard here. Supposed to be in the 50's - 60's later this week. I sure hope.
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very nice blazer, where are ya in va? i hear ya about the cold, cant blame ya one bit.
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Oh man! Seeing that beuatiful '70 2WD is making wanna start on mine! Very nice, and I wait to see in the weeds!
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Hey Vatlc, I'm between F'burg & Richmond. Your truck avatar looks familiar. Are you near northern Va? Loudon Co maybe?
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Love the hauler...Got any suburbans? Barn doors? |
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Here's a few pics. The frontend looks funky because the a$$clown that pulled the engine out took the whole clip off and just set it back on there. She needs some love! No burbs...yet!;) |
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It's taken me longer to get the rear centered than I thought it would. But I got it within a 1/4 in. A lot of jacking, unjacking. I set the Trackbar at ride height, which will be approximately 1in before entering notch.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1417.jpg Here are my alignment tools.:lol: I used a cargo bar to push rear over a bit and hold it in place. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1408.jpg And of course I just had to throw a rim on. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1409.jpg Template overkill...:metal: http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1411.jpg Next, Notch installs...Lots of rivet removal, and grinding involved. |
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Good progress....i gotta come by to see that beast sometime....you going to be around Monday?
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nice, that is sure gonna be low, i just finished up my notch install, i did not make templates though, i just started cutting, oops, welder fixes that. Talk about some heavy artilery to get that diff moved and centered.
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I finally finished the first notch. It took me a long time to get it right. Hope the second one is easier than this one was. Should be, now that I know what to do.:lol:
Rear centered in notch pattern. That's why It's a good idea to put blocks and trackbar on first. To make sure everything will align. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1415.jpg Notch cut and ground to shape, then a flap disk to make it smooth. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1418.jpg Primered notch. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1420.jpg Painted Notch. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1422.jpg Don't forget the back side of the notch, it needs primer and paint as well. I didn't take a painted pic. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1423.jpg Notch clamped in place. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1424.jpg Notch bolted in place. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1425.jpg And the mess I have made. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1426.jpg After bolting everything up, the notch fit pretty well. I had to do a couple of bolt hole modifications...Just throw the instructions they give you away. I think I have used almost all tools at some point so far.:lol: |
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Nice work!
You working on this thing Friday? I might be able to swing by and lend a hand (peer over your shoulder and learn- j/k) |
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Let me know....I am dying to check it out...
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Keep up the good work.
The best part,... is you'll be able to answer ALL the suspension questions at the car shows this summer,... because YOU did it all. :metal: |
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Got the driver side notch in. Getting closer.:metal:
Here are pics marking bag location, and template. Now to get holes drilled for upper bag and air fitting. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1431.jpg http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1434.jpg More soon... |
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sweet...congrats
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Got the AirPod system today from Air Ride Technologies. They have a special(free remotes)until the end of the month. I love the plug and play they have built into there systems. And they are all about putting out a real quality product. Thanks ART guys.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1438.jpg http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1437.jpg I'll have to relocate my Subwoofers, or go with a single Bazooka type of sub. I will miss the big sound, but I will get over it when I see Blaze squashed down.:metal: I'll see if I can get a rear bag or two installed this weekend, and get pics up. |
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Schweeeeeet
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Charlie,... Glad you decided to got with the 5 gallon version. I think you will really like it. You know I'm jealous,... again. It should work much better than my 3 gallon AirPod.
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Do you have plans to paint the suspension components? That thing looks so sweet, the undercarriage being detailed nicely could put you over the edge at a show...
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I Think all the complicated stuff is done. After all the metal shavings I've swept up off the floor, removed from my clothes, hands, and places you would never believe; The Blazer is being put back together.
I am running airlines right now, but that is about all I can do for the moment. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1453.jpg I still need lower control arms. They should be here by next Friday. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1454.jpg I will hopefully have a Porterbuilt swaybar within the next 3 weeks or so, still working on that. When I get the control arms, I can then assemble front end, then get the AirPod installed. I need to get new brake lines, get my drive shaft cut down an inch, and other things will pop up to keep me busy. If I were to take at shot at a time frame to be complete, I would guess within 4-5 weeks. The weather has been real nice, so 4-5 weeks is feeling like a looonnng time to me.:lol: Oh yea, BTW, The rear airbag upper bolts are a fun task to tighten up. NOT. I have fat hands, and that was a real b ouch, until I got the right tool for the job. http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1457.jpg http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...S/IMG_1459.jpg I got the wrench at Lowes. Best 10 dollars I ever spent. It took about 10sec per bolt with the wrench. I will carry it where ever I go in Blazer.:smoke: I was thinking an extra airbag(at least on road trips)might be a good idea to carry also, kinda like a spare tire. After all, isn't that what the console is for, tools and spare parts.:metal: I'll post more pics when I get stuff done. |
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Looking good...I cannot wait to see your blazer this afternoon ;)
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