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Old 02-04-2021, 10:42 AM   #251
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread

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Sheeeeet man - all my rides get the fuzzy dice treatment!
Haha, I don't know you, but I figured you could handle it if I gave you a little bit of crap. Seriously do like the truck a lot and will look forward to your update. If it is rustoleum I should be able to hunt it down. I like the natural look of most parts, but not so much when they start to rust. And the paint on your caliper looks the closest to the cast iron that I've seen.
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Old 04-27-2021, 03:46 PM   #252
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread

I recognize this truck!

Saw it on Instagram, and I remember following it as MIGHTASWELLK5 there until my account (and all my photos) disappeared unexpectedly...

Still scratching my head on that one.


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Old 07-17-2023, 07:45 PM   #253
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread

Man I haven't updated this in 2+ years!

A lot has changed with the Blazer!

I finished my Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 MPFI install and it's been killer. Highly recommend!

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While I did that I upgraded to the Dakota Digital Gauge cluster. It connects to the PF4 system to pull in gauge date - but mainly i just want to keep an eye on AFR. I also installed a GPS speedo unit so I could do away with my speedo cable.

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Next I had the paint/body guys install the Trique Mfg Altman Easy Latch. It's such a nice mod not having to slam my doors shut any more!

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Old 07-17-2023, 07:53 PM   #254
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Then I got the glass tinted and took the whole family camping! The Blazer did awesome up slow windy mountain roads, stayed cool, and didn't miss a beat!

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Then, poor planning on my part, but I wanted to drive it the 225+ miles to San Luis Obispo for the C10SloDown topless so promptly took the top off and hung it in my garage rafters

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I had amazing time down in SLO (I'm headed back again in a few weeks for the 2023 show) and had to hit up Pismo for a quick photo op before headed home!

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Old 07-17-2023, 08:03 PM   #255
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Flash forward to this spring...

I've been working with my brother (same brother from this post 13 years ago LMAO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&postcount=28) on getting his 65 C20 on the road after sitting for nearly a year.

We needed to finish rewiring it, lower the suspension, cutting off the old crappy flat bed (new one coming), bobbing the rear end, converting to power disc brakes and replacing every brake line on the truck in about 8 weeks.

We barely got it done but proud to say he was able to make it to our local Castro Valley Car Show and we had our first car show together (insert cute brother moment here)

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At the car show the Blazer won its first award! I'm still in slight disbelief, honestly.

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Anyways here's another shot of my bro's truck:
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Eventually he has some big plans for this truck including a cummins swap and air bags. Should be fun!

And since I can upload 1 more pic here's a shot with SF in the background:

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Old 07-17-2023, 08:10 PM   #256
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Then, aside from the trophy THIS is probably what I'm most excited to share. I bought a new aluminum fabricated grille from Engineered Vintage OVER A YEAR AGO and it's just been sitting in my garage.

My brother owed me some labor and he gladly came over and helped me FINALLY get this absolute work of art installed:

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It's stunning. It completely changes the look of the front end and wakes it up. Absolutely the best cosmetic upgrade I've made to the truck. Plus it's functional as I'm no longer scared of breaking off pieces of the stock plastic grille

Oh and I installed some NOS/vintage bumper guards along the way haha

Alright that's it! That's all my updates over the past 2 years.
I'm headed to SLO with my Brother taking his C20 in a few weeks so maybe I'll post some pics from that show.

Thanks for reading everyone!

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Old 08-14-2023, 04:59 PM   #257
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9/9/19 - Getting Wired

Had a productive day Sunday afternoon and called in sick today so i could work on the truck alllll dayyyy. Worth it - just hope they aren't reading this

Sunday i worked on more dynamat on the floors and up the firewall. Still going for that 25-50% coverage. I did put a higher concentration on the firewall and footwells though.

Then today I focused on the American Auto Wire kit and getting all the stuff that needs to be behind the dash installed. I had a lot of worry about doing the wiring but once i got into it it's not that bad! Pretty plug and play, and other times you need to crimp some connectors to move forward.

A few question marks along the way - I have one connector that comes from the steering column bundle...I think it's supposed to attach to a post on the back of the cluster - can anyone confirm?

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I have the same issue here in my 72 Blazer. Did you ever figure out where it goes? I realize that this post is WAYYYYYY old.
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Old 08-15-2023, 08:59 AM   #258
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Thanks for the update!
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Old 08-15-2023, 09:40 AM   #259
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Very impressive!
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