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Old 01-06-2013, 09:49 AM   #1
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Re: Project OBS (Orange Blossom Special)

Well done Dusty. I have a new fuel pump if you need it, wont be using it since i switched to efi. lmk, and ill send it down
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Old 01-06-2013, 07:53 PM   #2
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Really looking great, can’t wait to see that bright orange tub on that clean black chassis. It's seeing the progress of others like yours that motivates me to keep pushing on.
Are those brake or fuel lines lying on the ground? I would love to know more about them.
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Old 01-06-2013, 11:30 PM   #3
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So would I!

They are both brake and fuel lines, and I'm trying to figure out which are which, and where they all go. They came in a pile in the back of the second Blazer we bought. They appear to be stainless. Got the rear axle brake lines hooked up today. The front-to-rear doesn't seem to fit though so I'm trying to figure it out.

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Really looking great, can’t wait to see that bright orange tub on that clean black chassis. It's seeing the progress of others like yours that motivates me to keep pushing on.
Are those brake or fuel lines lying on the ground? I would love to know more about them.
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Old 01-06-2013, 11:32 PM   #4
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Jim, definitely interested. Let me know what you want for it. I'll PM you our address.

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Old 01-07-2013, 07:38 AM   #5
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Jim, definitely interested. Let me know what you want for it. I'll PM you our address.
N/C, just pm me your addy...btw, keep any snow off that roof, i had one of those covers fail. Bent pipes
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Old 01-19-2013, 03:59 PM   #6
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Guys, where can I find a diagram or at least a photo or something of how the fuel lines are supposed to be run in these Blazers? And where can I get pre-bent lines? Looks like LMC doesn't carry them for the Blazers. Help!
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Old 01-19-2013, 06:37 PM   #7
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you can get the lines from inline tube. check the build turp mcspay did. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987
im sure you have seen it. you can get a good idea on how the all go even tho his is a 2wd.
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Dusty, what carb are you going to use.....looks good so far
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Old 01-27-2013, 05:33 PM   #9
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My original carb at least for now. I don't know what I have though.

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Old 01-27-2013, 07:44 PM   #10
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My original carb at least for now. I don't know what I have though.
When you get a chance, post a pic., that could effect the fuel line you buy...
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Old 02-12-2013, 04:07 PM   #11
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It seems I have misplaced the two curved brackets that connect the u-joint on the back of the rear driveshaft to the rear diff. I believe they are the flat ones, not the u-bolts that go on the front of the rear shaft. Does anyone know where to get these flat ones?
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Old 02-12-2013, 05:01 PM   #12
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Re: Project OBS (Orange Blossom Special)

Dusty,
Napa used to carry them. Not sure if they still do. If you can't find new ones I may have a couple left from the blue blazer I parted. I will send them up if you need them

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Old 02-16-2013, 11:16 AM   #13
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Richard, I went to Napa. They had 3 different sizes. I bought the one that looked the closest to what I needed, but the holes are about 1/8" too far apart. Then I bought some from Rock Auto and they were the are the wrong kind altogether. If you have the correct ones I would love to take them off your hands. Let me know.

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Old 02-19-2013, 08:04 PM   #14
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Dusty,
Between being out of town and the rain I have been unable to pull the straps off the black Blazer yet. I can't seem to locate the ones from the blue blazer only the ubo;ts for the front shaft. It will most likely be this weekend b4 I could get back out there. I did come across these on Fee bay if your interested in that route. Says they fit trucks all the wat to 78'

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Sent the straps out priority mail today

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Nice. Thanks Richard!

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Old 03-06-2013, 05:40 PM   #17
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Were the straps the right ones? I pulled them off the black Blazer since I could not find the ones from the blue one. How you making out? I sent the bolts that were with it but I would recommend getting new ones.

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Old 03-10-2013, 10:26 PM   #18
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They are the right ones! Thanks so much Richard. I'm sorry it took me forever to get back to you. I received them and put them on the shelf because I was busy with other things last week. But they do fit. You saved the day! Thanks again Richard.

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Old 03-20-2013, 06:30 PM   #19
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So I got a pile of pre-bent stainless fuel lines from Inline Tube but none of them are labeled and from what I can tell from the photos I took of my original lines before I dismantled the truck, they don't look like exact replicas. Does anyone have experience with this and could guide me? Is there a diagram somewhere? They're all factory bend because I'm going back 100% original with this part of the truck. Any help is appreciated.
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She's starting to look like a truck again…



















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Lookin sweet. So did you get the fuel lines figured out
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Almost. The only one I seem to be missing is the supply line. Inline Tube sold me a line they said is a return line that is the propert length and bend, but it is only 1/4". I believe the supply line should be 3/8" shouldn't it?

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Just went out and measured it and it is 3/8" on the 71
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That's what I thought. Thanks again Richard. How's yours coming?

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I went out a d tinkered with the green one for an hour today. Trying to get it running but still not there yet. Can't do much of anything for too long right now. Still having neck and shoulder problems from my auto accident several months back. I am going to try to get the black blazer inside this week and start dismantling it. It looks like the fuel line is in pretty good shape if you need it. I will know better when I get it pulled off.
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