Low 72 progress pics...

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Not enough fuel pressure

Looks like we'll be back at it on Tuesday. I have to make a quick run down to the shop today and will take some more pics to post up for all you junkies

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Here's some pics of the motor and radiator installed. There have been a few inquiries about how an LS motor and Dropmember fit... here we go! The stock a/c compressor and bracket do not fit due to the rack and pinion and frame clearance. We went with a Street and Performance kit (the rest of the accessories will be updated at a later time... along with some type of forced induction )These motors are slightly larger than a traditional SBC, but since they have elctronic ignition and have no distributor they are able to fit closer to the firewall. Just like in the the trucks, the blazer needs the large hump in the floor for tranny bell housing clearance.

We were hoping to have it running for Kyle before Christmas... but ran into a fuel pressure problem... and ran out of time yesterday. Looks like Kyle will have to settler for a Happy New Year instead.

Here's some pics of the motor with and without the cover.

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a few more

[babyblueoval]

Nathan,
Those shots are exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks for taking them.

Were there any other fit issues besides the a/c compressor? Where is that kit available from?

Man, that looks good in there. I can't wait to start on mine. Is Kyle going to stick with the cast headers or go with a tube header? It looks to be a nice fit with the stock ones. Will a tube header create any clearance problems.
The other post with the drop member in the C-10 has tube headers and I don't think there were any fit issues there so probably just whichever I want to use, right?

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Originally Posted by babyblueoval

Nathan,
Those shots are exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks for taking them.

Were there any other fit issues besides the a/c compressor? Where is that kit available from?

Man, that looks good in there. I can't wait to start on mine. Is Kyle going to stick with the cast headers or go with a tube header? It looks to be a nice fit with the stock ones. Will a tube header create any clearance problems.
The other post with the drop member in the C-10 has tube headers and I don't think there were any fit issues there so probably just whichever I want to use, right?

The cast headers will be changed over to a tube style at a later date. The Passenger side manifold fits nicley, but the driver's side has some clearance issues at the frame. The frame needs to be notched and then re-inforced for clearance. We will be starting on another Dropmember install on a 71 Blazer shortly. It too will have an LS motor. I have a couple different style of headers to try on it. It will be a Dropmember C4.

The SBC 350 in the C10 has tube headers that fit very nicely. The ones used on Dino's 66 are a Hooker 'universal shorty' for 60's- 94 SBC. I can post up the part number if wanted.

The a/c kit comes from Street and Performance... I am a dealer for them. They also sell the accessory kit for the alternator and p/s pump as well. A little on the spendy side, but very, very nice.

[babyblueoval]

Nathan,
I think you remember that I'll be building a '71 Blazer also. I'd like to have the header part # if the fitment is the same for my truck as for the '66.

How much is a "little pricey" for the a/c kit and will the p/s and alt pulleys be needed or just nice to complete the total look?
If you're a dealer, I'd most likely just buy it from you when I place the order for the suspension pieces.
You're to easy to deal with to go somewhere else for something you carry.

I can certainly see that there are no clearance issues with the valve covers and the brake booster. The truck that had the issues was an orange truck with some bad a$$ looking vavle covers for marine use, but looks aren't everything. Here's the link for the truck with the valve covers I'm talking about.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=wheels

[kyle4381]

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keep posting! That is a beautiful blazer and I'm looking forward to seeing it done!

[LUV2XCLR8]

Are ya driving it yet?

[Rokcrln]

Some times these computers can be fun. I have been dealing with computer problems for a few years (I look at, I know it has a computer problem so I walk away for a year!) but that is finally solved. I just ordered a Painless "Perfect II" kit for my 93 vett LT1 because I had problems with the harness, chip, ECM and everyone (three companys) pointed fingers at each other . This should solove the problem and give me a few upgraded options as well.
Good luck with your and let us know how that first burn out goes!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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You have some nice rides Kyle! Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming.

[kyle4381]

The Computer issue should be resolved tomorrow and then there are a few odds and ends left like hood hinges, wheel wells, exhaust, plumbing and wiring the air ride, AC, and installing the seats and I should be rolling. I purchased a cowl hood and my girlfriend bought me a polished phantom grille, I cannot wait to see these installed.. Happy New Year everyone

[babyblueoval]

Kyle,

It's been a while since I've been in the truck scene and a lot has changed since then.

What's a phantom grille?

I can't wait to see more pics. Got any of the grill?

Back at ya with the Happy New Year wishes!

(need to change the date on the hat to 2007)

[kyle4381]

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[turbochevy]

If you need a hand with that computer let me know, I have a full bench tuning set up and years of experiance tuning the GENIII motors.

[Deuce]

Originally Posted by turbochevy

If you need a hand with that computer let me know, I have a full bench tuning set up and years of experiance tuning the GENIII motors.

Do you sell a motor wiring harness for a 95 LT1??

[babyblueoval]

Kyle,

Thanks. I was wondering what you were going to do with your grill.
I've got a '71 and am not just overly crazy about the typical grills that are avalaible.

I had a tube grill on my '71 LWB I had in high school.

Well, It was cool back in '81.

Most of the grills I've seen for the '71-72s remind me of that old tube grill and I was kinda wanting something different.

I like that one a lot better but still not sure what I'm going to do. What I would really like is the earlier '67-70 front end but my front fenders are nice so I'm not gonna go to the expense of switching everything out.

[smbrouss70]

Originally Posted by babyblueoval

What I would really like is the earlier '67-70 front end but my front fenders are nice so I'm not gonna go to the expense of switching everything out.

You could get a 69-70 grill and do a little custom work to it like ortegamotor did. You wouldn't have to change anything but the grill and surround.

[babyblueoval]

I really don't want to hi-jack this thread with a bunch of grill questions.

Kyle's truck is way too cool for that, but I dont't know enough about the difference to see what has been modified. I think I know the earlier fenders (and GMC) are taller where the grill mounts. Was this early grill shortened somehow?
PM me if you want to go into detail. I'd love to see more pics also or a link to the thread where he talks about the modifications.

[kyle4381]

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[babyblueoval]

Kyle,

That's very cool. I know you can't wait to hear that thing run again.

It's an awesome ride and Nathan is doing a fantastic job. I can't wait to get started on mine.

[kyle4381]

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[babyblueoval]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!

Now we just goota see video!!

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Finally running... not driving yet. In the meantime... here's some pics of the 'completed' dash. The bezel is out to have the middle gauge holes machined out so the tach. and speed-o sit in them like the rest of the gauges... currently the speed-o and tach. gauge bezels sit on top of the billet bezel, not inside like the rest of the gauges.

It's been a long haul with this blazer... Kyle's attitude and patience have been greatly appreciated.