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billsbowtie · 07-28-2010, 12:33 PM

do you have a pic of that intake how much was you asking for it $100.00?

70BLAZERX2 · 07-30-2010, 06:22 PM

Got a bed cover from bill..thank you..

Truck is getting hot rod black primer for now...saturday!! i will post pics when done..Got the new grille and headlights and led park lights..and led 3rd brake light. It is going to look good.

lax54650 · 08-03-2010, 12:43 PM

just read whole thread you are an ambitious one.

MorChev68 · 08-10-2010, 03:36 PM

Truck looks good in person, I got to go look @ it today. Nice Job Erick!
Very Nice Guys! Very Helpful!

70BLAZERX2 · 08-19-2010, 08:19 AM

pics from today..after white 97 burb doors were primered yesterday

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JohnC · 08-19-2010, 12:27 PM

Piece by piece it's getting there!

USSkoval · 08-19-2010, 08:23 PM

Nice work, lookin great! Good choice on the purple haze too, it was also used on the '92 Camaros. It looked really good with the silver "heritage" racing stripes.

Are you sticking with the manual mirrors?

70BLAZERX2 · 08-20-2010, 08:19 AM

Looking for a nice cool pair of side mirrors..when i go to the autofair next weekend.

27th-29th..

70BLAZERX2 · 08-21-2010, 09:38 AM

Got my tags yesterday..now 44 days after starting project..ready for the road.. would have been 2 weeks sooner but the state is slow to get you paperwork back.

AverageJoe · 08-30-2010, 09:37 PM

wow looks good, inspired me to paint mine now

benoit454 · 08-30-2010, 10:19 PM

Been there done that, I've done plenty with a cheap devilbiss spray gun from lowes for about $20 and right out in the open, it does look good but you can cut and buff it for more shine and depth. Have to wait about a week to do it though.

USSkoval · 08-30-2010, 10:29 PM

Looks really good! A wet sand and buff would really make it shine, looks like it's plenty straight too.

AverageJoe · 08-30-2010, 11:35 PM

You need some 275/50/ white letter tires to set that off.

Whered you get the pinstripe?

70BLAZERX2 · 08-31-2010, 08:10 AM

Going to wet sand and buff it out in a few weeks. and 275/60/15's BFG's are going on it..and loose the 265 85 15 someone put on it, they are just to big.but they are new..

and the pinstripe was from the parts store..its tape..silver metallic

AverageJoe · 08-31-2010, 09:49 AM

i thought it was tape, never done it myself so i wasnt sure.

70BLAZERX2 · 08-31-2010, 10:13 AM

Its just something good on gas to run around and chase parts in...LOL

And there is not another one around like it..

SS Delux · 09-22-2010, 05:18 PM

What Tranny are you running in that thing ? would it fit into an 87 ? love those rims, got mine for $550 with brand new tires and center caps.

70BLAZERX2 · 09-22-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Delux

What Tranny are you running in that thing ? would it fit into an 87 ? love those rims, got mine for $550 with brand new tires and center caps.

stock getrag nv3500 5 speed..and they are ok for daily driver...but not if you are going to race it..they are a weak unit..I have a spare one here when this one goes out.

Those rims and new tires were on the truck at the auction...i got them cheap..with a 94 truck that came with them

done put 4,000 miles on it..getting 24mpg ,doing very good...rides like a new truck. when i get my cowl hood and paint it, it will look even better.

og350 · 09-22-2010, 09:37 PM

24?! wow all i can get out of my 92 is 21 and that was being very very nice to it! the vortec 4.3 must be a little better! what gears are in yours?

SS Delux · 09-22-2010, 10:04 PM

Is that highway ? cause im only getting like 16mpg with a 4.3, 4 speed and 3.42 rear gearing.

70BLAZERX2 · 09-23-2010, 04:51 PM

this one is getting 24 combined town and highway..stock TBI for now..5 speed 3.42 with a caprice posi in it. 132,000 miles on it now. Mabye it is the tall tires that are coming off..275/60/15 will be going on. I do not like the big sidewall on these.

davieboy · 10-13-2010, 08:33 AM

Thanks for the imfo.I believe changing the frame is the best way to go.That made a nice truck.

70BLAZERX2 · 10-24-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Delux

Is that highway ? cause im only getting like 16mpg with a 4.3, 4 speed and 3.42 rear gearing.

Mine is a 5 speed it why...overdrive makes all the difference..Change it to a 5speed

70BLAZERX2 · 10-24-2010, 07:12 PM

275/60/15's on 15 x 8 vette rallies. Now it looks better than the 265/75/15 that were on it when i got it.

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og350 · 10-24-2010, 10:39 PM

wheels look nice! i wish the ss wheels were 8" wide! so when does the drop go in?

07-28-2010, 12:33 PM	#1
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	Re: Project 4.3 SS do you have a pic of that intake how much was you asking for it $100.00? __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

07-30-2010, 06:22 PM	#2
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,311	Re: Project 4.3 SS Got a bed cover from bill..thank you.. Truck is getting hot rod black primer for now...saturday!! i will post pics when done..Got the new grille and headlights and led park lights..and led 3rd brake light. It is going to look good.

08-03-2010, 12:43 PM	#3
lax54650 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lacrosse wi. Posts: 426	Re: Project 4.3 SS just read whole thread you are an ambitious one.

08-10-2010, 03:36 PM	#4
MorChev68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midway, TN 37809 Posts: 27	Re: Project 4.3 SS Truck looks good in person, I got to go look @ it today. Nice Job Erick! Very Nice Guys! Very Helpful!

08-19-2010, 08:19 AM	#5
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,311	Re: Project 4.3 SS pics from today..after white 97 burb doors were primered yesterday Last edited by 70BLAZERX2; 08-19-2010 at 08:20 AM.

08-19-2010, 12:27 PM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Project 4.3 SS Piece by piece it's getting there!

08-19-2010, 08:23 PM	#7
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Project 4.3 SS Nice work, lookin great! Good choice on the purple haze too, it was also used on the '92 Camaros. It looked really good with the silver "heritage" racing stripes. Are you sticking with the manual mirrors? __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

08-20-2010, 08:19 AM	#8
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,311	Re: Project 4.3 SS Looking for a nice cool pair of side mirrors..when i go to the autofair next weekend. 27th-29th..

08-21-2010, 09:38 AM	#9
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,311	Re: Project 4.3 SS Got my tags yesterday..now 44 days after starting project..ready for the road.. would have been 2 weeks sooner but the state is slow to get you paperwork back.

08-30-2010, 09:37 PM	#10
AverageJoe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rudy AR Posts: 100	Re: Project 4.3 SS wow looks good, inspired me to paint mine now

08-30-2010, 10:19 PM	#11
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Project 4.3 SS Been there done that, I've done plenty with a cheap devilbiss spray gun from lowes for about $20 and right out in the open, it does look good but you can cut and buff it for more shine and depth. Have to wait about a week to do it though. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

08-30-2010, 10:29 PM	#12
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: Project 4.3 SS Looks really good! A wet sand and buff would really make it shine, looks like it's plenty straight too. __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

08-30-2010, 11:35 PM	#13
AverageJoe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rudy AR Posts: 100	Re: Project 4.3 SS You need some 275/50/ white letter tires to set that off. Whered you get the pinstripe? Last edited by AverageJoe; 08-30-2010 at 11:37 PM.

08-31-2010, 08:10 AM	#14
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,311	Re: Project 4.3 SS Going to wet sand and buff it out in a few weeks. and 275/60/15's BFG's are going on it..and loose the 265 85 15 someone put on it, they are just to big.but they are new.. and the pinstripe was from the parts store..its tape..silver metallic

08-31-2010, 09:49 AM	#15
AverageJoe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rudy AR Posts: 100	Re: Project 4.3 SS i thought it was tape, never done it myself so i wasnt sure.



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08-31-2010, 10:13 AM	#16
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,311	Re: Project 4.3 SS Its just something good on gas to run around and chase parts in...LOL And there is not another one around like it..

09-22-2010, 05:18 PM	#17
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: Project 4.3 SS What Tranny are you running in that thing ? would it fit into an 87 ? love those rims, got mine for $550 with brand new tires and center caps.

09-22-2010, 09:37 PM	#19
og350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: river falls, Wisconsin Posts: 236	Re: Project 4.3 SS 24?! wow all i can get out of my 92 is 21 and that was being very very nice to it! the vortec 4.3 must be a little better! what gears are in yours?

09-22-2010, 10:04 PM	#20
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: Project 4.3 SS Is that highway ? cause im only getting like 16mpg with a 4.3, 4 speed and 3.42 rear gearing.

09-23-2010, 04:51 PM	#21
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,311	Re: Project 4.3 SS this one is getting 24 combined town and highway..stock TBI for now..5 speed 3.42 with a caprice posi in it. 132,000 miles on it now. Mabye it is the tall tires that are coming off..275/60/15 will be going on. I do not like the big sidewall on these.

10-13-2010, 08:33 AM	#22
davieboy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rogers Arkansas Posts: 2	Re: Project 4.3 SS Thanks for the imfo.I believe changing the frame is the best way to go.That made a nice truck.

10-24-2010, 07:12 PM	#24
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,311	Re: Project 4.3 SS 275/60/15's on 15 x 8 vette rallies. Now it looks better than the 265/75/15 that were on it when i got it.

10-24-2010, 10:39 PM	#25
og350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: river falls, Wisconsin Posts: 236	Re: Project 4.3 SS wheels look nice! i wish the ss wheels were 8" wide! so when does the drop go in?

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