thinking about getting this in the morning

[phillipm]

I don't shoot pool, so now that you posted that last pic it all makes sense.. haha.

[phillipm]

A friend ordered that exact thing a few days ago as well. Pretty sweet deal it seems.

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by phillipm

A friend ordered that exact thing a few days ago as well. Pretty sweet deal it seems.

getting delivered tomorrow according to the tracking

ceramic coated long tube headers and serpentine ready to go in with it

2400 stall converter coming in a few days so i guess we have a few days to get the old motor out and clean up the engine bay a bit

[Ski-me]

So this means the fuel injection is dropped? Carb now?

[schpeen]

yes sir i prefer a good quality double pumper to electronics something to be said for keeping it old school man! lol

[schpeen]

came with this Holly carb but i intend to upgrade it to a double pumper after i drive it with this one for a little while

[Ski-me]

So, is it in yet?!?


It's been 5 days now.

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by Ski-me

So, is it in yet?!?


It's been 5 days now.

too busy to start the swap but all the parts are here i just received the 2400 stall converter so we are ready now

of course i been driving it all week trying to blow the old motor up no chance she is running like a champ really exercising the suspension trying to shake any bugs out but everything held together

[schpeen]

had the stock steering column rebuilt took all the play out of it nice and firm now

[Ski-me]

I get a lot....."Nice Bronco!"

Looking Good on the engine!

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by Ski-me

I get a lot....."Nice Bronco!"

Looking Good on the engine!

pretty funny thank you jeff suspect we fire it up tomorrow then i have to get a new tail pipe i was thinking of running duals but out the same side same location where it is now but try to run 2 pipes side by side and welded together with 2 mufflers stacked and welded and maybe fit an x pipe in somewhere

[Ski-me]

Amazing job! Well done!

[schpeen]

nothing too fancy. just bringing an old truck back to life and doing my best to eliminate all the weakest links. went into the transmission shop today to get a makeover on the 700R4 high performance rebuild kit and whatever else my buddy at trans shop planned on doing to beef it up then to my driveline guy to have the rear diff shimmed up a tad to decrease the angle and get the driveshaft lengthened. Does anyone run slip yoke eliminator kits on these like the jeep guys do on the TJ's?

[schpeen]

pro flow mufflers are really cool not too bad driving normal but as soon as you get into the skinny pedal it barks like a Harley with straight pipes in a tunnel I ran the dual pipes all the way to the back and they both exit on the drivers side. man does it sound good!!!

I love it.

[SanitysBane]

Sorry if this was covered somewhere else, but where did you get that A/C hose? I have an older blazer and upgraded to a serpentine belt setup that moved the A/C compressor to the opposite side of the engine bay.

[Ski-me]

AC Delco 153867 or 15641231 was for my 1989 Blazer.

350 serpentine belt setup.

[Ski-me]

Did you get your rear vent windows figured out? I was at the junkyard last weekend and saw an 86' blazer with the glass vents....

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by Ski-me

Did you get your rear vent windows figured out? I was at the junkyard last weekend and saw an 86' blazer with the glass vents....

I have not attempted to make the vent windows. I keep hoping I will trip across a set I can use instead. lol. I got the speedo rebuilt and spun it back to zero. it is still not accurate but at least it is pretty close now. 4mph off according to the gps on my phone. close enough. We have a 23' Mako and the blazer pulls it like there is nothing back there! We wee doing 70mph and it was dead smooth!

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by schpeen

I have not attempted to make the vent windows. I keep hoping I will trip across a set I can use instead. lol. I got the speedo rebuilt and spun it back to zero. it is still not accurate but at least it is pretty close now. 4mph off according to the gps on my phone. close enough. We have a 23' Mako and the blazer pulls it like there is nothing back there! We wee doing 70mph and it was dead smooth!

I'm glad to hear you say that. I've never liked the way Blazers tow, but it's been so long since I tried I was thinking of giving it a try again with our boat. It's a 19' CC so maybe it'll be OK. I've gotta go through the brakes and replace the steering box first though.

[Ski-me]

Originally Posted by 68Timber

I'm glad to hear you say that. I've never liked the way Blazers tow, but it's been so long since I tried I was thinking of giving it a try again with our boat. It's a 19' CC so maybe it'll be OK. I've gotta go through the brakes and replace the steering box first though.

I just replaced my steering box and it did help! Lots of the same reman ones out there but Napa has a slightly better one (from reviews). I put it in and it's really helped!

I also replaced the lower bushings at the bottom of the column. That also helped. And on top of it, an added benefit.....my shifting detents on the gearshifter is tighter now. Bonus!!

And finally, I did go inside the column and replace the two bearings. Not nearly as fun but and "maybe" made the steering better. That's a little harder to tell though.

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by Ski-me

I just replaced my steering box and it did help! Lots of the same reman ones out there but Napa has a slightly better one (from reviews). I put it in and it's really helped!

I also replaced the lower bushings at the bottom of the column. That also helped. And on top of it, an added benefit.....my shifting detents on the gearshifter is tighter now. Bonus!!

And finally, I did go inside the column and replace the two bearings. Not nearly as fun but and "maybe" made the steering better. That's a little harder to tell though.

you are too kind jeff funny I was logging on to get a recommendation on a good steering box. the reman one we put in has some slack in it I was looking for a new one. I logged on to do a search and saw your reply here on my own thread! LOL. pretty funny.

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by Ski-me

I just replaced my steering box and it did help! Lots of the same reman ones out there but Napa has a slightly better one (from reviews). I put it in and it's really helped!

I also replaced the lower bushings at the bottom of the column. That also helped. And on top of it, an added benefit.....my shifting detents on the gearshifter is tighter now. Bonus!!

And finally, I did go inside the column and replace the two bearings. Not nearly as fun but and "maybe" made the steering better. That's a little harder to tell though.

I have a steering column guy we been using for years so I had him rebuild mine and the horn keeps beeping now, but it only seems to do it when I am in a parking lot and people are there thinking I am beeping at them! lol. I pulled the fuse and was thinking maybe replace the steering wheel and the collar. in the meantime I just rev the engine when someone is in front of me that needs to move!

[Ski-me]

Originally Posted by schpeen

I have not attempted to make the vent windows. I keep hoping I will trip across a set I can use instead. lol. I got the speedo rebuilt and spun it back to zero. it is still not accurate but at least it is pretty close now. 4mph off according to the gps on my phone. close enough. We have a 23' Mako and the blazer pulls it like there is nothing back there! We wee doing 70mph and it was dead smooth!

Next time I visit junkyard, I'll see if I can grab them for you.

Are you doing the electric speedo or cable?

[schpeen]

Originally Posted by Ski-me

Next time I visit junkyard, I'll see if I can grab them for you.

Are you doing the electric speedo or cable?

I been watching the junkyard too. I had the stock speedo rebuilt and it is still a couple mph off but close enough for me not to spend any more money getting it exact. the odo works and the trip odo now works as well.

[buffydores]

Any new updates on the 9 ball?