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krue · 10-10-2005, 08:50 PM

Cool pic!

vtblazer · 10-16-2005, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Pop's72

some "Wheelin" pics would be great!!

Maybe even a video?!? (now I'm just being greedy)

Here's a link showing more pics and a video.
http://www.norcalbigdawgs.net/Gallery/album136

Cold, rainy, messy day in VT.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-16-2005, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Here's a link showing more pics and a video.

Looks like a blast

**Yukon Jack** · 10-17-2005, 10:18 AM

Great pics and video!

*FormerMember* · 10-17-2005, 10:30 AM

Don't go trying out my rollcage, Kurt!

Actually do go try it out, get full usage I never could out of that thing!

Just wear the 4 point harness when you do!

**tnblazerk5** · 10-17-2005, 10:45 AM

looks like you had a blast out there 4 wheelin !!!!!!!!!! cool vid too !!

what tires did you have on there in the vid ?

71jimmy · 10-18-2005, 01:58 AM

Great pics and video, thanks for sharing.

Pop's72 · 10-18-2005, 05:32 AM

I was yelling at the video "Get on up there!!!"

Cool video and pics!!

meathead95 · 10-18-2005, 05:04 PM

that video is awesome! how is the short 4x4 coming along?

vtblazer · 10-18-2005, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by meathead95

that video is awesome! how is the short 4x4 coming along?

Would of made it with a locker.

Was still a fun day though.

I've got a guy interested in buying the swb 4x4, we'll see...

masterbeavis · 10-21-2005, 01:46 AM

Is that ford blue I see on the front diff cover on the wrong side of the truck?? :snicker:

vtblazer · 10-18-2006, 06:33 AM

Wow, I'd forgotten about this thread.

Let me say that the blazer has CHANGED ALOT since then.

Some of the changes were just detail/personnel choice while others were mandatory to get it to the next step of drive-ability/function and performance.

* Removed the hard top for a softie
*Changed to 39.5 TSL's w/Staun bead-locks
*Tires mandated a fair amount of fender trimming
*Installed a set of inner fenders
*Relocated front shocks to take advantage of the available travel
*Installed a K series th400 case and had it totally rebuilt
*Installed new shift rails in the doubler set up
*Fabbed up a rear mount for the 205
*Installed a Warn 9K winch
*High steer kit from ORD
*Hydro/ram assist steering from PCS
*Spooled the front Dana 60 and added a 4340 alloy axle set
*New front drive shaft from High Angle w/12" slip joint
*On board CO/2 air from Power Tank
*Replaced all bearings/seals on both axles
*Detroit locker in the rear
*Electric two speed fan
*Pinion protection added

Still need/want to do:

Gas tank skid plate
Get the TPI installed
Re-skin the rear quarter and fab up a slider that will tie into a small exo cage to protect the rear quarter panels/lights
Repaint

It's been an interesting road to get to this point, I've learned alot about alot.
Couple morphing pics

vtblazer · 10-18-2006, 06:39 AM

Couple more pics and maybe I can link up some vids.

vtblazer · 10-18-2006, 06:42 AM

Okay...the vids

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_MORJzf0sE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q11ywlU1Yyk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cYsSKCfwks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLLyb2OzQjM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVRKgYjpl4s

All those are from Paragon Sept 2006

**Canadian694x4** · 10-18-2006, 09:34 PM

Great Vids...Man I can't believe you put in the "Ouch" vid

One of them sounds you don't wanna hear

vtblazer · 10-18-2006, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Canadian694x4

Great Vids...Man I can't believe you put in the "Ouch" vid

One of them sounds you don't wanna hear

Sounded good, eh?

Worst part was the sound that the spring clip made as it broke and flew away bouncing against the rocks, made it sound WAY serious at first.

Like lots of parts left all at once.

Fixed it right there on the trail but it was a real biatch getting the slip joint back together cause the last 1/4" of spline was twisted pretty bad.

Took it over tp NY last weekend, should have more vid from that later.

masterbeavis · 11-12-2006, 08:47 PM

Dare I ask the story about this?

onetonk5 · 11-12-2006, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by masterbeavis

Dare I ask the story about this?

you using the side mounts on your 205?

vtblazer · 11-13-2006, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by masterbeavis

Dare I ask the story about this?

How it happened or why it happened?

The 'how' was descending a fire-road and dropping into a small washout at the bottom.

The 'why' is a four part puzzle.
#1 - the front drive shaft was too long.
#2 - there was only one mount on the rear of the 203 and nothing on the 205
#3 - the shift rails in the 205 had been ground incorrectly which was allowing for cross ratio shifting between the front and rear axles.
#4 - the th-400 wasn't a 'K' series case, just a stock tranny from a 2wd.

Repairs made:
1) shortened the front shaft
2) fabbed up another mount to support the rear of the 205
3) already having the doubler out was a good thing, pulled it apart and sent the rails back to ORD for another set. (couldn't save the original ones)
4) a local th-400 guru built me a stout new tranny armed with the full knowledge of what the truck was going to be used for.
All tricked out for hard wheeling, including compression braking that would rival any standard tranny out there.

So the story is, take your pick...
Could of been any one issue by itself or all working together.

Critter · 11-13-2006, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

How it happened or why it happened?

The 'how' was descending a fire-road and dropping into a small washout at the bottom.

The 'why' is a four part puzzle.
#1 - the front drive shaft was too long.
#2 - there was only one mount on the rear of the 203 and nothing on the 205
#3 - the shift rails in the 205 had been ground incorrectly which was allowing for cross ratio shifting between the front and rear axles.
#4 - the th-400 wasn't a 'K' series case, stock tranny from a 2wd.

Repairs made:
1) shortened the front shaft
2) fabbed up another mount to support the rear of the 205
3) already having the doubler out was a good thing, pulled it apart and sent the rails back to ORD for another set. (couldn't save the original ones)
4) a local th-400 guru built me a stout new tranny armed with the full knowledge of what the truck was going to be used for.
All tricked out for hard wheeling, including compression braking that would rival any standard tranny out there.

So the story is, take your pick...
Could of been any one issue by itself or all working together.

While we are on the subject, what are all the differences between a Th400 set up for 2wd and 4wd. Are the cases not the same?

vtblazer · 11-13-2006, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

While we are on the subject, what are all the differences between a Th400 set up for 2wd and 4wd. Are the cases not the same?

Don't know the exact differences but my understanding is no, they're not the same, hence the 'K' designation.

vtblazer · 12-21-2006, 06:25 PM

Got a 383 stroker motor for it the other day.

Additional bonus's are the serpintine belt and TBI already on it ready and to run.

**jaros44sr** · 12-21-2006, 09:14 PM

Nice, let's see some pics.

vtblazer · 12-22-2006, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44

Nice, let's see some pics.

Looks like every other late model TBI motor, nothing special at all, pulled if out of a 90 blazer I picked up as a complete/driving truck, so everything needed is still there.
Mostly the fuel tank though having the internal pump and baffles.

Going with a Painless wiring kit to help ease installation 'hopefully'.

With any luck it will only be a couple/three weeks before it's in and running.

vtblazer · 01-25-2007, 05:33 PM

Back in the shop for the motor install.

Turned out the tank was fairly tender so I went ahead and replaced it all, tank/sending unit/pump/screen and pig tail.
Better now than later IMO.

Changed the intake and throttle body gasket while I had it out.
New t-stat, header gaskets, O2 sensor, plugs, blah-blah-blah.

Motor is in, exhaust hooked up and will be putting in the fuel tank tonight.
Added some tranny torsion bars to the package for additional drive train strength, figured it couldn't hurt.
Also will be adding a cooler for the power steering pump and engine oil too.
(both seperate)

10-10-2005, 08:50 PM	#51
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Cool pic! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-17-2005, 10:18 AM	#54
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Great pics and video! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-17-2005, 10:30 AM	#55
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Don't go trying out my rollcage, Kurt! Actually do go try it out, get full usage I never could out of that thing! Just wear the 4 point harness when you do!

10-17-2005, 10:45 AM	#56
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer looks like you had a blast out there 4 wheelin !!!!!!!!!! cool vid too !! what tires did you have on there in the vid ?

10-18-2005, 01:58 AM	#57
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Great pics and video, thanks for sharing. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

10-18-2005, 05:32 AM	#58
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 667	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer I was yelling at the video "Get on up there!!!" Cool video and pics!!

10-18-2005, 05:04 PM	#59
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10-21-2005, 01:46 AM	#61
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Is that ford blue I see on the front diff cover on the wrong side of the truck?? :snicker: __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

10-18-2006, 06:33 AM	#62
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Wow, I'd forgotten about this thread. Let me say that the blazer has CHANGED ALOT since then. Some of the changes were just detail/personnel choice while others were mandatory to get it to the next step of drive-ability/function and performance. * Removed the hard top for a softie Changed to 39.5 TSL's w/Staun bead-locks Tires mandated a fair amount of fender trimming Installed a set of inner fenders Relocated front shocks to take advantage of the available travel Installed a K series th400 case and had it totally rebuilt Installed new shift rails in the doubler set up Fabbed up a rear mount for the 205 Installed a Warn 9K winch High steer kit from ORD Hydro/ram assist steering from PCS Spooled the front Dana 60 and added a 4340 alloy axle set New front drive shaft from High Angle w/12" slip joint On board CO/2 air from Power Tank Replaced all bearings/seals on both axles Detroit locker in the rear Electric two speed fan *Pinion protection added Still need/want to do: Gas tank skid plate Get the TPI installed Re-skin the rear quarter and fab up a slider that will tie into a small exo cage to protect the rear quarter panels/lights Repaint It's been an interesting road to get to this point, I've learned alot about alot. Couple morphing pics Attached Images

10-18-2006, 06:39 AM	#63
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Couple more pics and maybe I can link up some vids. Attached Images

10-18-2006, 06:42 AM	#64
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Okay...the vids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_MORJzf0sE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q11ywlU1Yyk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cYsSKCfwks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLLyb2OzQjM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVRKgYjpl4s All those are from Paragon Sept 2006

10-18-2006, 09:34 PM	#65
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11-12-2006, 08:47 PM	#67
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Dare I ask the story about this? __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

12-21-2006, 06:25 PM	#72
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Got a 383 stroker motor for it the other day. Additional bonus's are the serpintine belt and TBI already on it ready and to run.

12-21-2006, 09:14 PM	#73
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01-25-2007, 05:33 PM	#75
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Went to a Bigger Blazer Back in the shop for the motor install. Turned out the tank was fairly tender so I went ahead and replaced it all, tank/sending unit/pump/screen and pig tail. Better now than later IMO. Changed the intake and throttle body gasket while I had it out. New t-stat, header gaskets, O2 sensor, plugs, blah-blah-blah. Motor is in, exhaust hooked up and will be putting in the fuel tank tonight. Added some tranny torsion bars to the package for additional drive train strength, figured it couldn't hurt. Also will be adding a cooler for the power steering pump and engine oil too. (both seperate)

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