12-07-2023, 04:31 AM | #426 |
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Enjoyed going back through this. Took a buncha notes. Thanks for the time you took to post all of this. I'd love to see more out and about pictures. Happy Holidays!
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12-07-2023, 03:37 PM | #427 |
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Thanks for the good words! I'll do better at posting some out-and-about pics. While garaged over the winter I need to remove the HEI and replace the pickup coil, which I believe is causing problems w warm starts. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year all.
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01-30-2024, 04:25 PM | #428 |
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Say Pete,what might you have used for cushion on tailgate to hatch stop top of gate.Followed your restore missed it.Way cool work..Thanks for any reply.Paul..Double sided tape?
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01-31-2024, 03:27 PM | #429 |
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Great question. I had to think about this. If I recall, we used a non-hardening bedding compound along the seam of the tailgate strip. I'll take a peek and if I have anything else to add will let you know. Thanks for the good words. I've been battling the HEI and replacing the pickup coil is on my short list of to do's ahead of spring.
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02-03-2024, 11:10 AM | #430 |
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Thanks for reply Pete.Did use double side 3m tape, worked good.Hoping to have top back soon,back at painters to do touchup.
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02-03-2024, 05:18 PM | #431 |
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You bet. I suspect that will work just fine. Good luck with remainder of the build.
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02-06-2024, 09:03 PM | #432 |
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Tempted to restore the original points distributor and ditch the HEI. 2B3 = 1972 (2) February (B) 3rd (3)
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02-06-2024, 09:23 PM | #433 |
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Do it!
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02-06-2024, 10:04 PM | #434 |
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Yep. I'm doing it. May build an HEI too. Will post back as things develop.
Here's the shop I have in mind, owner seems like a nice and extremely knowledgeable guy: https://www.advanceddistributors.com/
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Subscribed!!!
Im about to start a K5 build soon.. lots of great info on here.
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03-20-2024, 09:15 AM | #436 |
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Welcome aboard and thanks for the good words. The build continues. Recently, I replaced the HEI with the original points distributor, which I sent for a rebuild and curve. The HEI left me temporarily stranded a few times and rather than disassemble it and replace the pickup coil I decided to can it.
Engine runs and idles better than ever but I’ve yet to do a long drive. Since I used a harness designed for use with an HEI that has no resistance built in the external coil I added has internal resistance. This coil has a slightly larger diameter than an OE example but fit in the OE bracket. The new plug wires are from Lectric Limited are US made and are precut for a 72 4wd application.
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