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Eighty-6 04-05-2017 03:50 PM

Re: My first blazer!!
 
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Originally Posted by aboesec10 (Post 7882799)
getting there:devil::devil:


Got it 70% wet sanded and buffed and my buffer died, had to run to work this morning and grab another one. Also picked up my new rear seat this morning, 3rd row tahoe seat in black leather to match the fronts!! Got the inside of the roof sprayed as well, interior is going 2 toned in chocolate brown with black carpet and seats

Great build! I just picked up a k5 and I'm debating on leaving it 4wd or converting it to 2wd. I really like the way your seats look and Im thinking of upgrading my seats as well, how did you mount them up?

aboesec10 04-06-2017 09:19 AM

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the fronts i had to build a bracket to hold them in place on the tunnel side of the seat. the outer i used the factory hole in the front and drilled a new hole in the rear. For the rear seats I used 1/2" u bolts through the floor so they operate like they did from the tahoe. You can pull the levers to pivot them and remove them like the factory did. Just make sure you reinforce the area with a large thick washer etc. as the seat belts attach directly to the seats

jbristo67 04-06-2017 04:46 PM

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How much Drop do you have. I'm trying to decide if I'm going with 2/5 or 5/7. Also what size are your wheels. Thanks in advance.

jbristo67 04-06-2017 05:08 PM

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How much Drop do you have. I'm trying to decide if I'm going with 2/5 or 5/7. Also what size are your wheels. Thanks in advance.

Eighty-6 04-07-2017 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by aboesec10 (Post 7907984)
the fronts i had to build a bracket to hold them in place on the tunnel side of the seat. the outer i used the factory hole in the front and drilled a new hole in the rear. For the rear seats I used 1/2" u bolts through the floor so they operate like they did from the tahoe. You can pull the levers to pivot them and remove them like the factory did. Just make sure you reinforce the area with a large thick washer etc. as the seat belts attach directly to the seats

Thanks for the response! Would you happen to have any pictures for the the front bracket and installation of the rear seat?

aboesec10 04-07-2017 09:21 PM

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not positive on the drop as it was already done when i bought it. Its got spindles and maybe springs in the front and a flip kit in the rear. Wheels are 22x8 and 22x9.5

aboesec10 04-07-2017 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Eighty-6 (Post 7909001)
Thanks for the response! Would you happen to have any pictures for the the front bracket and installation of the rear seat?

I can get some pics this weekend

jbristo67 04-07-2017 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aboesec10 (Post 7909419)
not positive on the drop as it was already done when i bought it. Its got spindles and maybe springs in the front and a flip kit in the rear. Wheels are 22x8 and 22x9.5

That would be aweosme man

aboesec10 04-09-2017 01:11 PM

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so no pics this weekend, the trucks at the transmission shop, was supposed to be done friday but we all know that story, should pick it up tomorrow. Ill snap some pics then

jbristo67 04-10-2017 12:58 AM

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Awesome. What are you doing with the transmission

aboesec10 04-10-2017 07:09 PM

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trucks still at the tranny shop, doing a rebuild on it. It was slipping a little when i bought it so i decided to go ahead and knock it out now.

Eighty-6 04-12-2017 07:49 PM

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No worries, I understand how that goes. Hopefully you get it back soon.

jbristo67 04-17-2017 04:07 AM

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Where are the pictures yo

aboesec10 04-17-2017 09:11 AM

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I still don't have the damn thing back.....Transmissions been in and out 4 times now, Still slipping between 2 and 3 shift under heavy throttle. Shop is thinking now its a transmission case issue where theres possibly a crack in it somewhere thats letting the pressure bypass? Hell I don't know. Thinking i shoulda just bought a new one! lol

aboesec10 04-17-2017 09:12 AM

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Anybody in the houston area got a crap 4l60 with a good case?

Eighty-6 04-21-2017 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by aboesec10 (Post 7917989)
Anybody in the houston area got a crap 4l60 with a good case?

Dang! hope you found one!

aboesec10 04-23-2017 09:56 AM

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Finally got the blazer back, turns out it had a small crack in the case that was allowing pressure to drop. Anyhoo, ill get the pics i promised everybody today

Eighty-6 04-27-2017 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by aboesec10 (Post 7923332)
Finally got the blazer back, turns out it had a small crack in the case that was allowing pressure to drop. Anyhoo, ill get the pics i promised everybody today

Glad it's back, I'm sure that was stressful!

aboesec10 04-28-2017 08:01 AM

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seat bracket

aboesec10 04-28-2017 08:03 AM

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some new pics, window tint coming on wednesday

Eighty-6 05-02-2017 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by aboesec10 (Post 7928101)
seat bracket

Thanks for the picture, this helps now to find some seats :-)

aboesec10 05-03-2017 11:30 PM

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sorry it took so long, they were super simple to make, I plan to add a side bar once i pull them back out for carpet.

aboesec10 05-08-2017 09:26 AM

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couple of new pics, also progress on the door panels. Ill get more pics of them as I've almost got them finished up

aboesec10 05-20-2017 06:55 PM

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sneak peak.....


Just the front is done as I'm waiting on the 2 link and panhard bar, ekstensive is building them and they should be ready tuesday

aboesec10 05-28-2017 09:41 AM

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got the rear done, Im planning to put some miles on it today for a good shakedown, Need to find my happy place with psi as well. Ill try to get some better pics as well. I apologize for not taking many in process pics as I'm terrible at remembering to do so:waah::waah:

aboesec10 07-11-2017 10:19 PM

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decent evening pic i snapped. Have to pull the passenger door apart tomorrow, Im thinking the window motor bolts have possibly come loose from the regulator. Went to roll it up this evening and it went up but was making an awful sound then the motor started free spinning..... Ill check it out and see, Haven't done a whole lot on it lately. been tinkering with the interior and sound system. Have spent most of my time on a customers 53 f100....

aboesec10 07-11-2017 10:21 PM

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new steering wheel

schpeen 07-11-2017 10:31 PM

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truck looks triple sharp. beautiful job. did you sand the chrome bumpers down or is that just the pics?

aboesec10 07-11-2017 10:35 PM

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i sanded them down, shaved the bolts and tucked the rear. I painted them with a paint called hyper silver. My wheel recon shop uses it on wheels.

aboesec10 07-11-2017 10:37 PM

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the rear

schpeen 07-11-2017 11:04 PM

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beautiful truck! what an amazing job brother

aboesec10 07-23-2017 08:40 AM

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Had a buddy come by and lay some stripes on her...

68Timber 07-24-2017 09:40 AM

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The tailgate looks so much better without the rear glass crank and trim panel. Clean.

aboesec10 07-25-2017 05:31 PM

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thanks guys

aboesec10 08-31-2017 06:55 PM

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aboesec10 09-29-2017 09:02 AM

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well the blazer has been fun but its going to a new home tomorrow. Onto the next one......

aboesec10 09-29-2017 09:17 AM

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little before and after it hit my garage...... start to finish in 10 months, last 2 months was basically just driving the crap out of it!:lol::metal:

68Timber 09-30-2017 02:01 AM

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Well done, hate to see it go! Any idea what's next?

aboesec10 10-02-2017 09:16 AM

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This is next up

68Timber 10-02-2017 10:56 AM

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Sweet. Even better.


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