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Old 09-12-2011, 12:09 PM   #251
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Old 12-04-2011, 08:32 AM   #252
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I hope that my blazer will look that good some day.
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Old 04-11-2013, 12:26 PM   #253
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Re: AJ's '72 Cruiser Crawler Build

is this thing still around?
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Old 04-11-2013, 08:26 PM   #254
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is this thing still around?
Yeah, I still have it. It's been waiting patiently at the shop on jack stands. Personal life has put the build largely on hold the past year. Nothing particularly worthy of updating the thread with.
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Old 04-12-2013, 07:42 AM   #255
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Re: AJ's '72 Cruiser Crawler Build

Cool. I read through the build and seen it just stopped, wanted to see how it was doing. Hope ya can get her back out on the road!
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Old 04-14-2013, 11:28 AM   #256
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Re: AJ's '72 Cruiser Crawler Build

Good to see ya still have her... I hear ya on the life thing...
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Old 04-14-2013, 08:19 PM   #257
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Good to see ya still have her... I hear ya on the life thing...
X2, putting family first is the reason i have 12 years in my build, that plus money
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Old 04-22-2014, 08:19 PM   #258
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4/21/14 - This build still exists?! Yes, actually it does... Getting back down to business.

Even though I haven't fired up the motor, I decided it needed a bigger cam. Pull the motor and dropped in a Lunati Voodoo and put on a new set of roller rockers.





Sold off the Edelbrock MPFI...changed my mind here too. It was an older system and decided I wanted to go with one of the new self learning setups. So.... next came an Edelbrock dual plane manifold. Motor went back in go back in and then start putting this stuff on...





Dropped on the throttle body. This thing is dead sexy if I do say so myself. Added the throttle cable bracket and set the TV cable on the tranny.



Mounted up the regulator. The pressure gauge (not shown) is a little closer to the frame than I'd like, need to tweak it a bit.



Plumbing is almost done. Changing out my supply line to -6 from -8 next. Waiting on parts from Summit.

Those with a good eye might notice the rig has changed locations. Bought a new house with a <cough cough> three car garage.

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Old 04-22-2014, 10:59 PM   #259
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Looks good, glad to see your getting back into it.....nice to have your own workshop. I think youll like the fast system, have you logged into their website?
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Old 04-23-2014, 07:39 PM   #260
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Looks good, glad to see your getting back into it.....nice to have your own workshop. I think youll like the fast system, have you logged into their website?
Super nice having it at home. Makes working on it much more convenient.

Spent quite a bit of time on cpgnation researching the FAST system. I'm sure I'll be on there more once I get the motor turned over.
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Old 04-23-2014, 10:50 PM   #261
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Super nice having it at home. Makes working on it much more convenient.

Spent quite a bit of time on cpgnation researching the FAST system. I'm sure I'll be on there more once I get the motor turned over.
Cool, it was quite abit of info. for me to absorb over there. But, alot of smart guys with good advice

Seems like grounds are the main culprit on the install, keep us posted on the install....
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Old 04-23-2014, 11:44 PM   #262
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Cool, it was quite abit of info. for me to absorb over there. But, alot of smart guys with good advice

Seems like grounds are the main culprit on the install, keep us posted on the install....
Agreed. Running the wiring and grounds cleanly are crucial.
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Old 03-04-2015, 12:20 AM   #263
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Re: AJ's '72 Cruiser Crawler Build

I've made a little progress.... I'm just gonna leave this here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cspt2YIx69M
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Old 03-04-2015, 07:34 AM   #264
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Awesome work AJ, motor sounds great....glad for ya
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Old 03-14-2015, 11:42 AM   #265
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truck sounds awesome, glad to see you back on track with your project!
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Old 03-15-2015, 09:56 AM   #266
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Nothing sounds like a big block AJ.
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Old 03-15-2015, 03:09 PM   #267
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Re: AJ's '72 Cruiser Crawler Build

Thanks guys. Haven't done the exhaust yet. It's open headers and crazy loud. Still working through a few bugs and leaks here and there. Nothing unexpected on a new engine build.
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Old 03-22-2015, 05:54 PM   #268
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Congrats on your build progress AJ.

If I may ask, what made you choose the FAST 2.0 over the base model?
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Old 03-22-2015, 10:02 PM   #269
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Congrats on your build progress AJ.

If I may ask, what made you choose the FAST 2.0 over the base model?
More HP support. Better interface (handheld). Timing control.
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Old 03-23-2015, 11:52 AM   #270
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I envy your garage! Motor looks sick
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Old 09-13-2015, 11:53 AM   #271
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9/13/15 - Been a while since I've done an update...

Got it to here:


Put in some of this:


Did a few of these:


Built a new exhaust:


Put a couple hundred miles around town. Loaded up for a roadtrip with dad and the dog


Had a to get a ride home. Lost 3rd and 4th gear in the tranny


Tore it back down for repairs and upgrades
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Old 09-13-2015, 01:00 PM   #272
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Why did you take the roll bar out?
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Old 09-13-2015, 09:37 PM   #273
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It was nothing more than a show bar. PO had painted the silver OVER chrome. I'll bend up a Hickey style bar at some point.
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Old 09-20-2015, 06:53 PM   #274
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Bummer about the trans. Looks like it picked a good spot to break down tho. Nothing like Buccee's!
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Old 09-21-2015, 09:56 AM   #275
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Sorry about the trans. Got a question about the heater hoses, what fittings did use for the heater box. Did you braze a fitting on, or use a compression fitting?

Exhaust looks sweet
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