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mcbassin · 03-04-2011, 11:07 PM

Nice work gather parts Critter, I was hoping to see some pics of the near finished shop too. But hey, just glad to hear you're still working on it. Keep it up!

thor · 03-07-2011, 07:07 PM

Sorry to hear about the setbacks Critter. Such is life, huh? Well, know that I am excited for your build as you are going down the road I will drive down too (modern engine, one ton running gear). Guess I should remove the plastic from atop my dana 60 and 14 bolt and get to rebuilding.

thor · 04-01-2011, 10:22 AM

Thought I would share this link with ya Critter...http://www.billetbadges.com/

Critter · 04-01-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thor

Thought I would share this link with ya Critter...http://www.billetbadges.com/

Oooooooooh...that may be an option. Thanks! I have decided that I am going to do my best to actually make these emblems, or at least pay someone else to do it. I think it's the fine details like that that really make a nice vehicle, plus I like to see if other people knotice that kind of stuff when I pull up somewhere.

thor · 04-01-2011, 02:32 PM

It will be awesome for sure! I think it would take people a while to notice, but when they did, they would flip their lid. IMO, it's the subtle changes you make that most people won't notice, yet add to the style, that are the best.

Jtrux · 04-30-2011, 03:29 PM

Let's see some PROGRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Critter · 04-30-2011, 07:18 PM

Look who's talking, take this for example. Not much going on there.

thor · 05-02-2011, 02:12 PM

how's the shop coming along?

Jtrux · 05-07-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Look who's talking, take this for example. Not much going on there.

Bla bla bla

d.garza9 · 07-03-2011, 01:43 PM

Truck and shop look good, keep up the good work.
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mcmlxix · 11-17-2011, 04:24 AM

Updates?

thor · 11-17-2011, 03:50 PM

x2 How's it going these days?

1985-GMC · 11-17-2011, 09:00 PM

Not even working on his truck, slacker...

Critter · 11-22-2011, 10:56 PM

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Not even working on his truck, slacker...

Slacking on the blazer...yes, unfortunately I am. Too much other stuff going on a the moment. I haven't completely stopped, just taken me longer on this d@mn shop than I had ever imagined. It is fully enclosed except for the garage doors. I finally have them all framed, a 16'x7.5' door and a 8'x7.5' door for the garage, also an 8'x8' rollup off the side of the shop. They had to special order the garage doors because of the odd height, but I should have them here and installed around the first of the year. At that point the building will be FULLY ENCLOSED! FINALLY! As far as the blazer goes, I have been on the hunt for an 8 lug dana 44/corp 10 bolt to put under the front or at least use to convert my 6 lug D44. They are proving much more difficult to find (locally) than I had imagined. I have run across a few but nobody wants to part with them. It is easier to find a D60 I think!

1985-GMC · 11-23-2011, 12:47 AM

I was just messing with ya, ive been slacking on my truck lately.

Would you be interested in a big hub D44? I know someone who might let one go.

Critter · 11-23-2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

I was just messing with ya, ive been slacking on my truck lately.

Would you be interested in a big hub D44? I know someone who might let one go.

I knew you were just messing around, but unfortunately you were right!

At this point I am interested in anything with 8 lugs. You aren't talking about Dan out by the Canyon Damn are you?

1985-GMC · 11-23-2011, 01:20 AM

Actually yes I am. I guess you've bought parts from him before?

Critter · 11-23-2011, 01:27 AM

Nope, never heard of the guy!

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Yeah I bought a 95-98 console from him back in august. He has the motherload of axles that I need but last time I asked (2 months ago) he didn't want to part with any of them. Has something changed that I should know about? Is he tired of tripping over them and wants to give some away???
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Critter · 11-23-2011, 01:29 AM

Ha, just realized I spelled "dam" d-a-m-n.
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1985-GMC · 11-23-2011, 01:33 AM

Well he has three of those things so I figured he might let one of them go, he might even trade for your 6 lugger?

thor · 11-23-2011, 12:32 PM

Dana 60

Critter · 11-23-2011, 12:48 PM

I know, I know. I really don't have any use for it though. I plan to run 35s with light trail driving being the roughest I would take it through. The rest would be pavement. BUT as hard of a time as I'm having finding 8 lug D44/corp10 stuff, maybe I will just bite the bullet and get a d60. Heck, they are out there everywhere...they just have a 4 digit price tag attached to them.

1985-GMC · 11-23-2011, 01:02 PM

Here you go: http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/2717192967.html

Critter · 11-23-2011, 01:22 PM

Sure! Get lucky and find the CL add that was placed TODAY and make me feel dumb!

All kidding aside, thanks, I'm gonna call them this afternoon.

thor · 11-28-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

I know, I know. I really don't have any use for it though. I plan to run 35s with light trail driving being the roughest I would take it through. The rest would be pavement. BUT as hard of a time as I'm having finding 8 lug D44/corp10 stuff, maybe I will just bite the bullet and get a d60. Heck, they are out there everywhere...they just have a 4 digit price tag attached to them.

I know. Just havin' fun. Everybody says you have to have a Dana 60 up front. But if you're only doing light wheelin', then I say rock the Dana 44. Here's an very complete article about swapping from 6 lugs to 8 lugs. Hope it helps!

http://coloradok5.com/8lugconversion.shtml

03-04-2011, 11:07 PM	#151
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Nice work gather parts Critter, I was hoping to see some pics of the near finished shop too. But hey, just glad to hear you're still working on it. Keep it up! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-07-2011, 07:07 PM	#152
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Sorry to hear about the setbacks Critter. Such is life, huh? Well, know that I am excited for your build as you are going down the road I will drive down too (modern engine, one ton running gear). Guess I should remove the plastic from atop my dana 60 and 14 bolt and get to rebuilding. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

04-01-2011, 10:22 AM	#153
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Thought I would share this link with ya Critter...http://www.billetbadges.com/ __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

04-01-2011, 02:32 PM	#155
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 It will be awesome for sure! I think it would take people a while to notice, but when they did, they would flip their lid. IMO, it's the subtle changes you make that most people won't notice, yet add to the style, that are the best. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

04-30-2011, 03:29 PM	#156
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Let's see some PROGRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

04-30-2011, 07:18 PM	#157
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Look who's talking, take this for example. Not much going on there. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

05-02-2011, 02:12 PM	#158
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 how's the shop coming along? __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

07-03-2011, 01:43 PM	#160
d.garza9 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Posts: 74	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Truck and shop look good, keep up the good work. Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2011, 04:24 AM	#161
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Updates? __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

11-17-2011, 03:50 PM	#162
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 x2 How's it going these days? __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

11-17-2011, 09:00 PM	#163
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Not even working on his truck, slacker... __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-23-2011, 12:47 AM	#165
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 I was just messing with ya, ive been slacking on my truck lately. Would you be interested in a big hub D44? I know someone who might let one go. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 11-23-2011 at 12:53 AM.

11-23-2011, 01:20 AM	#167
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Actually yes I am. I guess you've bought parts from him before? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-23-2011, 01:27 AM	#168
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Nope, never heard of the guy! Sorry, couldn't resist. Yeah I bought a 95-98 console from him back in august. He has the motherload of axles that I need but last time I asked (2 months ago) he didn't want to part with any of them. Has something changed that I should know about? Is he tired of tripping over them and wants to give some away??? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

11-23-2011, 01:29 AM	#169
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Ha, just realized I spelled "dam" d-a-m-n. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com



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11-23-2011, 01:33 AM	#170
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Well he has three of those things so I figured he might let one of them go, he might even trade for your 6 lugger? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-23-2011, 12:32 PM	#171
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Dana 60 __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

11-23-2011, 12:48 PM	#172
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 I know, I know. I really don't have any use for it though. I plan to run 35s with light trail driving being the roughest I would take it through. The rest would be pavement. BUT as hard of a time as I'm having finding 8 lug D44/corp10 stuff, maybe I will just bite the bullet and get a d60. Heck, they are out there everywhere...they just have a 4 digit price tag attached to them. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

11-23-2011, 01:02 PM	#173
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Here you go: http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/2717192967.html __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-23-2011, 01:22 PM	#174
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: The Great Critter Revival ‘09 Sure! Get lucky and find the CL add that was placed TODAY and make me feel dumb! All kidding aside, thanks, I'm gonna call them this afternoon. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

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