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It's coming together nicely. Cool pinstripe.

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Looking good David!

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Thank you bro!

A little here and there, slowly. My Porterbuilt stuff was kicked back 2 more weeks so we are at 12 weeks......uhhgg.

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Nice! Following on Instagram and now on here !

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Cool! Glad to have you on board! Mon thru Thursday it's just easier to post from a desktop. Got some new pics going up today!

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Never thought tilting the windsheild and cutting off the top of it would be so time consuming!! This is my first attempt at doing any kind of custom body work being that I just learned how to weld two weeks ago. I have a great appreciation for people who do this for a living. Weld, grind, look, weld, grind, look, repeat!! Finally got the top cover tacked on and started the final grinding for fitment. Put a downpayment on a LS1 and a 4L60E, it is being build to my specs as I am writing this. Should have it in a week or two. Pics to follow!!
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I'll get some pics of the LS on Tuesday. And a few more pics for good measure.....
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Almost forgot! Had a special guest appearance by Blown06 from the forum, Jarrod. If you ever have a chance to meet this guy......run!!! HAHAHA, nah he is a great guy and it was nice to have him hang out at the shop for a while. Looking forward to seeing his project done!!!!:metal:
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So your slick 67 build was the first build I'd ever read through when I bought my first 67' a few years ago, fast forward to a few weeks ago when I click on your build just to see how thing we're going for that beautiful ride (one of my favorite custom parts was the air cleaner) only to be heartbroken for you seeing it wrecked. Well it's very inspiring to see you not letting that stop you from building something SLICK again, so here's to ya, hope it all comes out like you plan.

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It was fun hanging out for a while and checking out the new project David.

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Nice progress on the body. Looking for to the LS pics :metal:

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Awesome!!! I am glad you came over to the new thread to say hi! That air cleaner cover seemed to be a hit, guess the Wild Turkey 101 was steering me in the right direction! :lol: Thank you for the compliments and I'll swing by your thread and check it out!!!

Seems like it was a month ago already. Absolutely enjoyed having you swing by and hang out, anytime you want just stop on in!!!

Uhhhggg. LS pics. He did get some things done to it and I am fine with him not having it completed. I did tell him to take his time! On another note, I talked to him last night and he told me that he found out that the LS3 intake he sold me could be purchased brand new for just a few bucks more than the one he had sold me off his shelf. How refreshing, a VERY honest mechanic. His price is right and tells you upfront what is happening....not bad for an ex-gang member turned business and family man!!! :metal:

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Sweet!:chevy:

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Alright, here it is. I will get all the specs from him personally tomorrow. What I know it has is flat top pistons, .030, all aluminum block, LS3 intake, huge cam, vette springs and a few things I am forgetting right now. The trans is a 4L60e with vette servo and is built for 500 hp.
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:metal:!!!!
Awesome looking motor and tranny.

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That's perty

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Thanks Guys! When you tell them "no paint" you get paint apparently. I wanted the block clean so the aluminum could shine through. Guess I'll be testing out a spray can of aircraft stripper to get it off. ERRRRRR!!!

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Is it base LM7, LS1,2,3,6,7,9 ?

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It is an all aluminum LS1. 1999 Camaro SS.

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Another weekend and got a little done!! I completed the front of the windsheild drip rail and it's ready for body work, the back is a different story. Found a few spots that will need some attention due to rust but overall I am still happy with the condition of this old Blazer. My brilliant idea Friday to build a body dolly went full circle and actually made it happen!! Came out pretty good, may be a little high so some tweeks will need to be made. I was really concerned about the front being so heavy that it might bend the body but after taking precautions it didn't budge!
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I'm getting myself ready to do the 1999 5.3L LM7 swap any secrets you learned on the 1st truck.. send em my way. So far I have the 5.3 4l60 complete pull out with full computer and harness uncut.
seeing your 2wd blazer makes me hesitate to take the first step in my motor swap thinking what if I find a blazer to drop this into instead! . Then I look online see the high price per pound of rust that carries a blazer nameplate or that weird dual drives shaft thing I believe they call 4x4, I just sign off the computer and cry.

Are you still at that same shop I visited? Maybe I could stop by again one dsy and learn some more.

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I'll post anything I learn to better everyone on here! There are a few threads on the subject of swap, but nothin beats good ole trial and error. And yes, we are at the same place where I built Slick and you are more than welcome to swing by!

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Your blazer tub looks extremely clean! I'm digging the new dolly too. Looking forward to where you go next with this build.

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I was pretty happy with the tub too. I suppose 2wd Blazers did better over the years than most 4X4s. Sure am glad you jumped on board with the build!!:metal:

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We need peekchures of these boxes from Porterbuilt stat!:lol:

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I'll take peekchures of them for you tonight per your request. :lol: I went through them last night and everything is there from what I can tell. Quality stuff for sure! Welds look great, packaging is decent and I got a couple of elusive PB stickers!!:metal:

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While I was still drooling on my new parts the frame was begging to be torn apart so I could get these Porterbuilt parts fitted. The frame was not cooperative to say the least. I have a whole new respect for you Blazer guys. The gas tank had to be pulled, rivets had to be man-handled, and plugs had to be cut to fill in some holes so I can clean the frame up. What I didn't show is a clean frame with a little primer on it. Hopefully this is enough peekshures to keep everyone happy for a few days!!!:metal:
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Awesome! Thanks for the sneak peak of the parts lol. I'm gonna have to stop by the shop again just so I can pet those shiny parts (and not the one on top of your head!)
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WooHoooo!!! Another weekend to spend with my new project. It's always nice having new parts to put on. Got the rear notches in, the front cross member installed and all the holes drilled for the trailing arm cross member. Sounds like a little to accomplish in a weekend but trust me, it is a lot!!
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This Porterbuilt stuff is awesome. Holes line up, threads are clean, welds look great, fitment is spot on.........I can't say enough about this product. You absolutely get what you pay for.
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Sick!

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Trailing arms on an extreme drop? Delmo tried this and decided to go with a 4-link on Mason Wrights "Larry", has PBFab made any changes since then?

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Gonna be a sweet chassis!

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Buck,... I'm not sure if there is a difference,... but Larry was an original 4x4 chassis.
I thought they had straight rear frame rails as opposed to the factory 2wd blazer's coil spring rear frame rails, that kick out like the coil spring trucks.

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You may be correct Keith, using trailing arms will be much more simple with no 4-link brackets to weld on the axle tubes.

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