Project Swagger

[matthew79]

Originally Posted by thor

Nice parts! That stereo should be rockin. As for gears, you could compromise with your gear guy and run 4.88's.

Tranny gear x Diff gear x MPH x 336 / Tire diameter = RPM's.

Example: 0.70 overdrive in tranny x 4.88's in diffs x 70 MPH x 336 (it's a constant in the formula) / 37" tires = 2171 RPM's.

So, now you can enter your variables and have fun calculating and dialing in the numbers till you are happy.

Thanks! I'm getting pretty close to scratching off the last few items from my "need to buy" list! It's relieving and a little sad at the same time..

I agree with compromising at 4.88's. I think with the 37's it'll be the best highway/street combo.

[bigblazerboy]

that jimmy would be myy dream truck except the wheels. i love the front ends of them gmcs and will have one one day. wheels look nice jsut too big for my taste but its still a clean looking truck and will look good fi you replicate it too

[y5mgisi]

:drool: Lucky!

[matthew79]

Ok I'm really debating if I want to go with these big rims. I like them but I also know why they look out of place. I have a set of rallies I could get widened like member, Big Time did. He widened them to 14" and look killer. Here is a couple comparison shots. Anybody with an opinion on which style they prefer please chime in!

[thor]

Chevy Truck Rally wheels will always look great on our blazers. Stockton Wheel can make them from 15x8 to 16x10. I also read about being able to run a 2003 Dodge Ram wheel that has 10 slots - a similar look. They are 17x7 in size.

[matthew79]

Originally Posted by thor

Chevy Truck Rally wheels will always look great on our blazers. Stockton Wheel can make them from 15x8 to 16x10. I also read about being able to run a 2003 Dodge Ram wheel that has 10 slots - a similar look. They are 17x7 in size.

Thanks for the feedback, Thor. I'm going to go with the rallies. I think I'd be very self conscious with those 22's. I know everyone digs the rally wheel so I'll feel more comfortable going with those instead. Plus the tires are $800 cheaper!!

[matthew79]

I know earlier in the thread I said I had some black and white houndstooth seats but I never did post a pic of them so shame on me! Here they are:



Actually I sold this set of seats on Monday. They looked awesome, but I really liked the way the saddle colored seats on Big Time's Blazer looked with the orange. It was a better match with the orange than the black and white IMO. Besides I didn't want to have to put a towel down on the seats before the kids could sit on it over fear of them getting dirty. White houndstooth seats + little kids = a very nervous matthew79!! I also sold the seat belt console with the seats as well. That too looked great but just not practical enough for me to use. Where am I supposed to put my bottle of water? I knew that style of console would eventually start to get on my nerves. So after I sold everything I needed a new set and found a local guy selling a complete set with a cupholder console and the original seatbelts to boot. Actually I still need the short one for the front passenger. He had two long ones from a truck. Once I get that short one I'll send them all off to Python to get them restored in saddle. The console is in great shape with no cracks. Here's a pic of the seats I just got.


This morning I ordered a set of saddle houndstooth covers from board member pickupman so as soon as those get here I'm sending these seats out to get redone.

[matthew79]

No I think I'm the one who's color blind! They're more gray than blue. I hope to have them off in 3 weeks tops...

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[CTENTA1]

Originally Posted by matthew79

Ok I'm really debating if I want to go with these big rims. I like them but I also know why they look out of place. I have a set of rallies I could get widened like member, Big Time did. He widened them to 14" and look killer. Here is a couple comparison shots. Anybody with an opinion on which style they prefer please chime in!

I would definitely go with the 15x12 or even 15x14 in a polished rim. The bigger ones just look to "bling bling" for these years. Just an opinion!

[thor]

If you would like a larger wheel, you can always call a place like Stockton Wheel, Wheel Vintiques, or Newstalgia and see if they can make a larger diameter rally, say a 17" of 20". I know they make larger diameter CAR rally's so maybe they could do the same with the TRUCK rally's. Just a thought. Then you get the retro respect and a larger wheel which allows larger brakes and a lil' less sidewall so the tires aren't too squishy in the corners. And if ya like the bling, get 'em chromed. I think they would look pretty cool.

[orange72blazer]

I would definitely go with the 15x12 or even 15x14 in a polished rim. The bigger ones just look to "bling bling" for these years. Just an opinion!

Here is a couple of pics of mine with polished 15x12 rims.

[themb2g]

What was the exhaust kit you ended up getting? Was it an actual kit, or did you have someone build it custom? Part #s?

[matthew79]

Originally Posted by themb2g

What was the exhaust kit you ended up getting? Was it an actual kit, or did you have someone build it custom? Part #s?

Nothing fancy. I got this kit here.

[mcmlxix]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-66-790605/

Wheel Vintiques
Wheel, Rallye, Steel, Silver, 17 in. x 9 in., 6 x 5.50 in. Bolt Circle, 5.0 in. Backspace, Each



If your looking for the rally style, I would still go for a 17" rim but it depends on what kind of tires your looking for. Rim size will also determine tire costs and availability. Also, not sure what brakes you plan on running but that might be a factor now or down the road if you upgrade...

[thor]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-66-790605/

Wheel Vintiques
Wheel, Rallye, Steel, Silver, 17 in. x 9 in., 6 x 5.50 in. Bolt Circle, 5.0 in. Backspace, Each



If your looking for the rally style, I would still go for a 17" rim but it depends on what kind of tires your looking for. Rim size will also determine tire costs and availability. Also, not sure what brakes you plan on running but that might be a factor now or down the road if you upgrade...

Nice find! Now they just need to make a 10-slot rally in an 8 lug pattern.

[d.garza9]

i would go with the larger wheels. This is the truck I am using as my Inspiration.

[d.garza9]

Here is Mine with the Hood from LMC

[k5blazin]

Originally Posted by d.garza9

i would go with the larger wheels. This is the truck I am using as my Inspiration.

Wow! That is my new favorite blazer! Need more pics
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[VA72C10]

Looks like an awesome build! Some super nice parts and a great blazer to start with too!!!

Originally Posted by k5blazin

Wow! That is my new favorite blazer! Need more pics
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Where'd the pics go???

[tubbedII]

Great looking start, and some great inspiration choices. On the wheels, I would go with the bigger ones. I peronsally like that style for one, but the other is that it started your inspiration on this build. The nice thing is that they are just wheels and can easily be changed out if you have the coin to do so!

[matthew79]

Originally Posted by d.garza9

i would go with the larger wheels. This is the truck I am using as my Inspiration.

Yeah, why are you being selfish with your inspiration??

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks like an awesome build! Some super nice parts and a great blazer to start with too!!!

Thank you, sir! I can't wait to get this thing out on the road. I need a time machine!

Where'd the pics go???

Originally Posted by tubbedII

Great looking start, and some great inspiration choices. On the wheels, I would go with the bigger ones. I peronsally like that style for one, but the other is that it started your inspiration on this build. The nice thing is that they are just wheels and can easily be changed out if you have the coin to do so!

I think you nailed exactly what I was thinking. I'm going to have to run both sets of wheels. I know whichever wheel I choose I'll constantly be thinking about how the other wheel would look and if I made the wrong choice.

[tubbedII]

What are the plans for the covers that are on these? That's exactly what I wanted to do with my blazer's seats.

The saddle houndstooth are going to look great in there!

[matthew79]

Originally Posted by tubbedII

What are the plans for the covers that are on these? That's exactly what I wanted to do with my blazer's seats.

The saddle houndstooth are going to look great in there!

Are you asking what I'm going to do with the blue covers that are on this set I just picked up? There's a tear on the side of one of the buckets but if you want them just pay shipping and they're yours. I agree about the saddle. It's the nicest looking shade imo!
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[BIGBLU 72]

I have the black and white houndstooth seats in my 72 Jimmy and they loooook awesome but they are very hard to keep clean and the black carpet i have is faded really bad after only 4 years. Price of goin topless i guess!

[tubbedII]

Originally Posted by matthew79

Are you asking what I'm going to do with the blue covers that are on this set I just picked up? There's a tear on the side of one of the buckets but if you want them just pay shipping and they're yours. I agree about the saddle. It's the nicest looking shade imo!
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I hate being color blind sometimes...I thought they were grey...let me know how much shipping is to 95833 when you get there. The style is more what I'm concerned with...don't want to burn my butt on vinyl.