What did you do to your Blazer/Jimmy today?

[Green Monster]

New black differential covers- front and back.

[scott123]

Today I pulled out the automatic column and started the rebuild on it. Clean, sand, prep and paint to back into the 72 Blazer.

I'm changing over to an automatic but doing it one step at a time. Column first. Transmission lines on the ready and then the swap to the TH350/NP205. After that the pedal assembly.

Trying no to leave it crippled as it is a blast to drive.

S

[lks dcvn]

If somebody is ever considering painting the firewall black on their trucks...don't do it. Spent the past few days lightly wet sanding off the black rubberized paint off the upper firewall of my 71 4x4 Blazer project.

I was able to get back to the original firewall crayon markings for 518 - which is the stock 71 Medium Green paint code - so I thought that was a win for the time invested. It was on both the driver and passenger side of the upper firewall.

A few before, during and after shots...

[Ptjsk]

Took it out for it's first long drive. Ran great!

Pat

[Ol Blue K20]

Congratulations and it looks great

[C.I.Blazer]

Pat, what are you running for lift and tire size / type? Your truck has a great stance. Thanks.

[Ptjsk]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Congratulations and it looks great

Thanks Bud!

Originally Posted by C.I.Blazer

Pat, what are you running for lift and tire size / type? Your truck has a great stance. Thanks.

I took the original springs in for re-arching and asked for 2-2.5" I think it's a bit more than that though.

Also, I just put 2" blocks in the rear.

The tires are 33"x12.5"x15". They are the new BFG KO3's on 15" x 8" rallys. I picked up a set of 15" x 8" steel wheels and have sandblasted and painted them white. Now, I'm not sure if I want to swap them out or not.

I'm afraid it's going to squat down a bit when I put the top back on.

I think I'll put in a couple of overload air bags so I can bring it up a bit if I have too.

Thanks for the kind comments!

Pat

[SeventyOne]

Installed a phenolic spacer under my carb to solve a heat soak hard start issue I ran into. also playing around with the AFR gauge and carb settings to dial it in

[C.I.Blazer]

Thanks Pat. Exactly the look I am going for. The truck I bought has 35" Mud Terrains with what I believe to be a 4" lift. Too tall for my taste. Appreciate the info.

[Ptjsk]

Yea, it was a tough decision, but I agree with you. Although I think they still look good, the 35's with a 4" were just a bit too much for my preference.

Adding some air assist lifting bags to the rear soon. They're supposed to arrive today.

I want to be able to tow a small trailer with no sagging.

Pat

[craneboy72]

Installed my GM copy steps I pitched on the forum

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by craneboy72

Installed my GM copy steps I pitched on the forum

They look great.

[craneboy72]

Thank you they are made well and are very helpful getting in

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by craneboy72

Thank you they are made well and are very helpful getting in

I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you how nice the Blazer looks!

[Ptjsk]

Originally Posted by craneboy72

Installed my GM copy steps I pitched on the forum

Very nice....clean looking Blazer!

And the steps look great too!

Pat

[Ptjsk]

Originally Posted by Green Monster

New black differential covers- front and back.

Did your (large) spare tire work with the original spare tire holder?

Thanks,

Pat

[Green Monster]

Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Did your (large) spare tire work with the original spare tire holder?

Thanks,

Pat

I am using the original spare tire carrier with a 33x12.5R15 BFG KO2. So far I replaced the carriage bolt with longer than stock but needs a little more modification to make it fit right. The carrier needs to about 6 inches taller. A metal box (open on the bottom) that fits over the carrier to serve as an extension will probably work.

[BobbyK]

I'm having TOO much fun driving my 71 this summer to do anything to it.
I took it to work all this week.

Shot this pic leaving one day.

[simicrintz]

Great pic! On the Jeepster page that I am on they do a calendar and have folks submit pics for it; this would be great in a Blazer calendar!

[Ptjsk]

Originally Posted by craneboy72

Installed my GM copy steps I pitched on the forum

Are those 15" x 8", or 15" x 10"?

Thanks, Pat

[craneboy72]

Originally Posted by Ptjsk

Are those 15" x 8", or 15" x 10"?

Thanks, Pat

15 x8 off a m1009 blazer
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[Ptjsk]

Originally Posted by craneboy72

15 x8 off a m1009 blazer
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Cool, thank you!

Pat

[Ptjsk]

Put my top on!

Can almost say it's finished......even though they never really are.

Pat

[hemi43]

Finally got my master cylinder installed. I had used a 2003 unit because it had a 1 1/4" bore, but went to the Wilwood with a 1 1/8" bore for better pedal feel and stopping. I got lucky and was able to get it on without bleeding, but I may do it anyway just to make sure there's no small air bubbles.

[mister.freeze]

flushed the radiator, remounted and wired the fans. Last time I did that was 20 years ago, so I figure I'm good for another 20.