BUDDY
09-14-2006, 06:36 PM
So, I'm a pretty big fan of "Overhaulin'" on TLC. While I'm not a "bling" type personality I usually LOVE the way the cars on that show turn out.
They do some rediculous stuff on that show. :metal: Especially with the time limit!!
Anyways, to the point of this post. If you got your blazer "overhauled" what would be the items on you're ultimate wish-list? I don't think they would be able to finish all of the things that I'd want done to mine, but if they could, I'd hope they did this:
Wish list for 1972 K5 Blazer
Duramax (http://www.duramaxdiesel.com/) Diesel - or 8.1 vortec
ZF-6 (http://www.thedieselpage.com/duramax/ZFS-650.htm) manual transmission
Doubler - (Off-Road Design (http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/doubler.htm)or Klune-V (http://www.high-impact.net/transmission_and_gear/Klune-V_Applications_Manual.htm))
Rock Jock 60 Front (http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/rockjockfront.aspx) 5.13's ARB (http://www.arb.com.au/air_locker_locking_differentials.htm) 35 spline outer's (maybe Rocks front & rear) - disk brakes all-around
van 14 bolt rear (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C6&from=R10&mppfqy=14-bolt+axle&satitle=14-bolt+axle&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=14225&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=3&fsoo=1) with disks & working parking brake - (maybe out of the same donor for the engine & transmission)
Vanco hydro assist brake system (http://www.vancopbs.com/category_s/66.htm)
hydraulic ram assist power steering - (Howe (http://www.howeperformance.com/rockcrawling.html), PSC (http://www.pscmotorsports.com/product_info.php?cPath=102_147&products_id=493), Redneck Ram stage 2 (http://westtexasoffroad.homestead.com/hydrosteering.html) I already have a new box)
"hi-steer" crossover steering (http://offroaddesign.com/Dana60crossover.htm)
39-42" tires with staun internal beadlocks (http://www.staunproducts.com/beadlock.php)on widened factory HD alloy wheels (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&from=R10&mppfqy=14-bolt+axle&mppfqy=14-bolt+axle&catref=C6&satitle=8-lug+hd+alloy&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&fmmk=&fmmd=&fylo=&fyhi=&mppfqy=8-lug+alloy&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=14225&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=3%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search)
trim, trim, trim fenders to keep tires from ripping them up - maybe some bushwacker cut-out flares (http://www.bushwacker.com/fender.asp?make2=1&cat2=29&search=Search) for a vintage burb.
warn winch (http://www.gowarn.com/9.5-ti-thermometric-winch.asp)(es) 9500 ti minimum
LOW COG!!
York OBA (http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/KE-26710-K.htm)with 3-gallon storage
Ready-welder (http://www.readywelder.com/10250.htm) - Premier power box & alternator (http://www.premierpowerwelder.com/index2.html)
Under hood shower (http://www.premierpowerwelder.com/underhood/underhood.html)
simple dual optima setup - marine switch (http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/245755/0/0/battery%20switch/All_2/mode+matchallpartial/0/0), big fuse (batteries mounted along framerail (http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/aspx/paging.yes/dept_id.71/display_id.3455/qx/Product.htmin)in front of rear springs)
Electric cooling fans (http://www.rondavisradiators.com/radgallery.htm) with manual override for water-crossings
elevated gear box & axle breather's for water crossings
"water-proofed" mechanicals for water crossings
functional cowl-induction hood (http://www.customclassic.com/products/hoods/truckhoods.htm) with relocated air-intake
"POR (http://www.por15direct.com/)"ed (or zero-rust (http://zero-rust.com/index.html)) frame for rust prevention
Custom Flat belly-skid plate - "Massage" :lol: floorpan for drivetrain fitment
63" leafs (http://www.alcanspring.com/products.htm) in rear (custom frame mounts with shackle-flip) about 4-5" lift - Sway-A-Way resevoir shocks
center mounted traction bar to limit axle wrap, but not articulation - like Sam's off-road (http://www.sams4x4store.com/index.html)
52" leafs (http://www.alcanspring.com/products.htm) in front (custom frame mounts) about 4-5" lift - Sway-A-Way resevoir shocks
Full "family-style" Cage - kinda like this (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/1278/18183-2), but with seat mounts & overhead stringers around the console
full-length 2X6 tube rocker sliders w/ tubular step like All-pro's (http://www.allprooffroad.com/images/stories/rockguards_truck_l.jpg)for toyota's, but actually welded to the 2X6 tube replacing the rockers
Single exhaust tip to exit through p/r quarter in front of rear tire (above rock slider for protection)
custom fuel tank with integrated steel diamond plate skid
custom aux fuel tank where oem is currently with skid
Custom canvas soft top (for when the camper isn't on) - Oh I wish Can-Back (http://www.can-back.com/)would make more than one of these (http://offroad-unlimited.com/gallery2/detail.asp?iType=31&iPic=227)
Tubular bumpers (http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/GMfrontbumper.htm)like Off-Road design's version & something similar in back with full-sized spare capabilities, as well as 60" hi-lift, shovel
autometer phantom gauges (http://hp.autometer.com/products/phantom/package_solutions/package_solutions.html) in factory bezel (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=110613)
additional gauges along a-pillar if needed
tahoe seats (http://motors.search.ebay.com/tahoe-seat_Parts-Accessories_W0QQcatrefZC12QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQfromZR10QQfsooZ1QQfso pZ3QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQmppfqyZtahoeQ20seatQQsacatZ6028QQsamcmZ6028QQsaprchiZQQsaprcloZ) - (split removable 3rd seat (http://motors.search.ebay.com/?from=R40&satitle=tahoe+third+seat) in rear) in tan
nice sound system that doesn't take up much space (http://www.sirgcal.com/2ktj/)
automated 8" flip-down touchscreen (http://www.stu-offroad.com/gps/jeeputer/jeeputer-7.htm)above rear view mirror for carpc (http://www.stu-offroad.com/gps/jeeputer/jeeputer-1.htm) interface
"spotter" camera's in wheelwells protected somehow (lexan)
front-facing camera & rear-view camera that automatically switches on when put in reverse
vintage air a/c heat (http://www.vintageair.com/SelectingSystemForYourVehicle.asp) system - maybe smooth firewall
no carpet (hose-outable) - already have a perma-tech liner in it.
Form follows Function!! It has to work first, then look cool!
Now keep in mind that this is a "pie in the sky" money, time, & talent is no object, type of fantasy, that I don't think even the "great Foose" could finish in one month, much less a week. Is that a run-on sentence? :crazy:
But I'd sure like to see him try. :c2:
What do you guys think?
Later,
They do some rediculous stuff on that show. :metal: Especially with the time limit!!
Anyways, to the point of this post. If you got your blazer "overhauled" what would be the items on you're ultimate wish-list? I don't think they would be able to finish all of the things that I'd want done to mine, but if they could, I'd hope they did this:
Wish list for 1972 K5 Blazer
Duramax (http://www.duramaxdiesel.com/) Diesel - or 8.1 vortec
ZF-6 (http://www.thedieselpage.com/duramax/ZFS-650.htm) manual transmission
Doubler - (Off-Road Design (http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/doubler.htm)or Klune-V (http://www.high-impact.net/transmission_and_gear/Klune-V_Applications_Manual.htm))
Rock Jock 60 Front (http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/rockjockfront.aspx) 5.13's ARB (http://www.arb.com.au/air_locker_locking_differentials.htm) 35 spline outer's (maybe Rocks front & rear) - disk brakes all-around
van 14 bolt rear (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C6&from=R10&mppfqy=14-bolt+axle&satitle=14-bolt+axle&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=14225&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=3&fsoo=1) with disks & working parking brake - (maybe out of the same donor for the engine & transmission)
Vanco hydro assist brake system (http://www.vancopbs.com/category_s/66.htm)
hydraulic ram assist power steering - (Howe (http://www.howeperformance.com/rockcrawling.html), PSC (http://www.pscmotorsports.com/product_info.php?cPath=102_147&products_id=493), Redneck Ram stage 2 (http://westtexasoffroad.homestead.com/hydrosteering.html) I already have a new box)
"hi-steer" crossover steering (http://offroaddesign.com/Dana60crossover.htm)
39-42" tires with staun internal beadlocks (http://www.staunproducts.com/beadlock.php)on widened factory HD alloy wheels (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&from=R10&mppfqy=14-bolt+axle&mppfqy=14-bolt+axle&catref=C6&satitle=8-lug+hd+alloy&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&fmmk=&fmmd=&fylo=&fyhi=&mppfqy=8-lug+alloy&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=14225&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=3%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search)
trim, trim, trim fenders to keep tires from ripping them up - maybe some bushwacker cut-out flares (http://www.bushwacker.com/fender.asp?make2=1&cat2=29&search=Search) for a vintage burb.
warn winch (http://www.gowarn.com/9.5-ti-thermometric-winch.asp)(es) 9500 ti minimum
LOW COG!!
York OBA (http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/KE-26710-K.htm)with 3-gallon storage
Ready-welder (http://www.readywelder.com/10250.htm) - Premier power box & alternator (http://www.premierpowerwelder.com/index2.html)
Under hood shower (http://www.premierpowerwelder.com/underhood/underhood.html)
simple dual optima setup - marine switch (http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/245755/0/0/battery%20switch/All_2/mode+matchallpartial/0/0), big fuse (batteries mounted along framerail (http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/aspx/paging.yes/dept_id.71/display_id.3455/qx/Product.htmin)in front of rear springs)
Electric cooling fans (http://www.rondavisradiators.com/radgallery.htm) with manual override for water-crossings
elevated gear box & axle breather's for water crossings
"water-proofed" mechanicals for water crossings
functional cowl-induction hood (http://www.customclassic.com/products/hoods/truckhoods.htm) with relocated air-intake
"POR (http://www.por15direct.com/)"ed (or zero-rust (http://zero-rust.com/index.html)) frame for rust prevention
Custom Flat belly-skid plate - "Massage" :lol: floorpan for drivetrain fitment
63" leafs (http://www.alcanspring.com/products.htm) in rear (custom frame mounts with shackle-flip) about 4-5" lift - Sway-A-Way resevoir shocks
center mounted traction bar to limit axle wrap, but not articulation - like Sam's off-road (http://www.sams4x4store.com/index.html)
52" leafs (http://www.alcanspring.com/products.htm) in front (custom frame mounts) about 4-5" lift - Sway-A-Way resevoir shocks
Full "family-style" Cage - kinda like this (http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/1278/18183-2), but with seat mounts & overhead stringers around the console
full-length 2X6 tube rocker sliders w/ tubular step like All-pro's (http://www.allprooffroad.com/images/stories/rockguards_truck_l.jpg)for toyota's, but actually welded to the 2X6 tube replacing the rockers
Single exhaust tip to exit through p/r quarter in front of rear tire (above rock slider for protection)
custom fuel tank with integrated steel diamond plate skid
custom aux fuel tank where oem is currently with skid
Custom canvas soft top (for when the camper isn't on) - Oh I wish Can-Back (http://www.can-back.com/)would make more than one of these (http://offroad-unlimited.com/gallery2/detail.asp?iType=31&iPic=227)
Tubular bumpers (http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/GMfrontbumper.htm)like Off-Road design's version & something similar in back with full-sized spare capabilities, as well as 60" hi-lift, shovel
autometer phantom gauges (http://hp.autometer.com/products/phantom/package_solutions/package_solutions.html) in factory bezel (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=110613)
additional gauges along a-pillar if needed
tahoe seats (http://motors.search.ebay.com/tahoe-seat_Parts-Accessories_W0QQcatrefZC12QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQfromZR10QQfsooZ1QQfso pZ3QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQmppfqyZtahoeQ20seatQQsacatZ6028QQsamcmZ6028QQsaprchiZQQsaprcloZ) - (split removable 3rd seat (http://motors.search.ebay.com/?from=R40&satitle=tahoe+third+seat) in rear) in tan
nice sound system that doesn't take up much space (http://www.sirgcal.com/2ktj/)
automated 8" flip-down touchscreen (http://www.stu-offroad.com/gps/jeeputer/jeeputer-7.htm)above rear view mirror for carpc (http://www.stu-offroad.com/gps/jeeputer/jeeputer-1.htm) interface
"spotter" camera's in wheelwells protected somehow (lexan)
front-facing camera & rear-view camera that automatically switches on when put in reverse
vintage air a/c heat (http://www.vintageair.com/SelectingSystemForYourVehicle.asp) system - maybe smooth firewall
no carpet (hose-outable) - already have a perma-tech liner in it.
Form follows Function!! It has to work first, then look cool!
Now keep in mind that this is a "pie in the sky" money, time, & talent is no object, type of fantasy, that I don't think even the "great Foose" could finish in one month, much less a week. Is that a run-on sentence? :crazy:
But I'd sure like to see him try. :c2:
What do you guys think?
Later,