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I got it running and tuned up, (click pic above) I have my old exhaust on it know just so I could run it. Also got the top and hatch installed. I removed the spring pads and shock mounts on the 14 bolt so I can set the pinion angle and new shock mounts. I want to throw the seats in and a spare tire before I weld the spring pads, Ounce the rear is done I can bleed the brakes and take it for a test ride.
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Very nice!! Did you have the roll cage custom made?

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Lookin really nice. I read you moved the engine x-member forward for the tranny swap. How much did you move it? Any clearance issues to the front differential with just the 2.5" lift?

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I found it on cragslist, someone did a good jop bending the pipe.

I moved it forward 2" and back about 3/4". I used a spacer/adapter between the trans and transfer case, and my factory driveshaft's still fit. Even with a D60 I have plenty or clearance between the diff and engine support.

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You're beating me John!! It looks awesome! We're doing some final work on mine this morning and should be starting her up this week. We will be cruisin together soon!

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Gonna be ready just in time for summer! Nice timing.

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Looking real nice John! Will the visors come down with the roll bar there?

Richard

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Good eye Richard, the only way to get them down is to slide them off the rod and spin them down.

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Today was the day, I drove my Blazer into the garage three years ago and drove it out today. I think it was happy to sit in the sun. I still need to work on the steering but I was able to drive it up and down the driveway. I still have lots to do but I can see the light.

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couple more
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She's beautiful John. Very nice work. Can't wait to see her in person.

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Congrats John, wonderful work. Hows it feel to drive.....what wheels are you thinking?

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thanks guys, I have 16.5 x 9.75 steelies but they may be too wide so now I may go with some old school 8.25 wide aluminum slots with 33x12.5.

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My fav.,alum. slots, got a set for mine.....

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Sure is PURRRDDYY!!!!

I see you haul Jeeps lol

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Can you clarify for me. The engine cross member moved ahead 2"and back 3/4"so a total of 1.25" forward ? Or am I misunderstanding.

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Sure, I moved the Engine cross member forward 2" to the existing holes on top of the driver side frame rail and the transfer case cross member was mover back about 3/4".

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Thanks for the update. Who did you get your fuel and brake line sets from? What was the fit like?

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Inline tube, very nice fit with only minor tweaking.

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OOh! Bling..

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Nice bling, how tall are the skins.

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They are 33x12.50x16.5.

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Nice to see slots come back, had them on a few rides years ago and starting to see a few again now.

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Got my tires and wheels mounted.

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Truck looks great, nice choice again on the tire/wheel combo. Just noticed the top is different than most Blazers, how come it has bars on it. Is it an optional top. Looks interesting.