71 Jimmy

[A1971Blazer]

First thing to do......get a new girlfriend.... just kidding.

I tell my wife when I go to the shop to work on mine, "see ya later doll , I gonna go make love to my Blazer".

When it comes to rust, these old Blazers/Jimmys are like an onion......the more layers you peel back the more you'll find.

Good luck with it!

[Treachera]

Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

First thing to do......get a new girlfriend.... just kidding.

I tell my wife when I go to the shop to work on mine, "see ya later doll , I gonna go make love to my Blazer".

When it comes to rust, these old Blazers/Jimmys are like an onion......the more layers you peel back the more you'll find.

Good luck with it!

HA! I totally agree with the onion metaphor, and not just rust..found out the body mounts are wrecked.. body sags without the top on so much that the doors are next to impossible to open.

[jaros44sr]

Im in.....

Your about three years ahead of where i started
Hope i didnt bore you to death
What was wrong with the engine

[Treachera]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Im in.....

Your about three years ahead of where i started
Hope i didnt bore you to death
What was wrong with the engine

Hey Jaros! 3 years, you say? It'll take me 3 years of constant practice to do body work half as good as you do! Your thread had me glued to my computer taking notes!

The 350 in the truck has a serious water leak going on. The exhaust port on cylinder 7 was spraying water like a lawn sprinkler. I'm debating on if I should get that engine rebuilt, or throw in the 305 from the donor truck (which seems to only need valve stem seals replaced) and call it a day. decisions, decisions.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by Treachera

Hey Jaros! 3 years, you say? It'll take me 3 years of constant practice to do body work half as good as you do! Your thread had me glued to my computer taking notes!

The 350 in the truck has a serious water leak going on. The exhaust port on cylinder 7 was spraying water like a lawn sprinkler. I'm debating on if I should get that engine rebuilt, or throw in the 305 from the donor truck (which seems to only need valve stem seals replaced) and call it a day. decisions, decisions.

Thanks for the comps, but the real credit goes to the guys on this board! They keep me motivated to turn out a truck that is worthy of this forum.....alot of help from guys ill never meet have been patient with all my dumb questions i am truly amazed at the talent and skill level of guys that hang out here

JMHO, but i would go the easy button. Youll have enough challenges through the rest of the build. Put the 305 in it and at a later time build or buy a engine you want. These crate motors are unbelievably cheap, and a warranty

Good look with you build, mine is stuck in electronics prison