[1956cameo]

Cool Blazer!

The steering gear boxes will usually whine, leak, and not work very well when the vehicle is at a stop when they are starting to go out. If yours was doing any of that than I would definately get a new one while the front fenders are off. You can get a new power steering box at AutoZone or O' Reillys for $100-150.

I would definately get new inner fenders. Some people run without them, but in my opinion doing so is asking for trouble. You shouldn't have much trouble finding a drivers side fender, but the passenger side inner fenders are much harder to find used. That is because they sit under the battery and the acid eventually leaks onto the fenders causing them to rot. If you can't find a used one you can get a reproduction fender for $85-125.

The only way I am able to get the windshield wipers off is to pry that tab back with a screw driver; then I push the screw driver up on the wiper arm while the bottom of the screw driver is against the cowl (WARINING: This will chip the paint) and it usually slides up.


Good luck with everything! I am looking forward to seeing more progress.