Bloverlanding in a Blazer

[SuperBuickGuy]

Would it be easier to leave the fenders off for a bit more time.... probably but more likely probably not
for example, routing lines is paramount now

Inner fender the outer fender....

maybe more importantly is finding that I need to do a bit of Neanderthal on the core support the bottom is about 1/2" off - and nothing is lining up

however, and maybe more importantly, the batteries now have boxes to ride in


and I can start considering airboxes

 

[bobs77vet]

i like it!!! nice job on the sway bar links.

what is the insulation you have next to the turbo pipe (on the body)

thanks bob

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

DEI exhaust wrap

time for turbo connections

but wait, time to remove the scaling kitty.... FGZ, that package I'm sending to Hawaii may include this thing

so that silver thing is to quiet turbo noises.... yeah, someone designed something to make turbos quieter....

like that's going to stay

ugly weld on metal of indeterminate origin

time to void warranty

then weld on elbow

basic layout - but I need to extend a tube

weld better because metal better

I haven't decided whether I'm using this swap meet special... it's electronic...

 

[bobs77vet]

how is the DEI attached to the engine side of the well body panels? a landau adhesive?

could i use that as koosie cup for the SU float bowls?

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

how is the DEI attached to the engine side of the well body panels? a landau adhesive?

could i use that as koosie cup for the SU float bowls?

wire and screws. I've tried the glue method - it never works for long.

technically it's supposed to keep things from getting too hot through reflection, would it be an insulator? probably not.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

So I bought some brown seats today - mind you, this is after the first rinse that took the dust off

round 1 with grease removing soap

round 2 and 3 with 409 and purple power

hmmm... not brown

they'll work

 

[bobs77vet]

nice, for the sedanettte (why keep me waiting???) you need those GM seats with the integral seat belts in them

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

nice, for the sedanettte (why keep me waiting???) you need those GM seats with the integral seat belts in them

what's life without anticipation?

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

the is the most important picture of today - clutch works great. had to pry on the throwout while my friend cracked the lines at the master.... not pretty but it works

then I couldn't shut the truck off when I got it into the shop... had to pull the plug and disconnect the battery

when I got this, the ignition switch was temperamental - thought it was the switch (and, for those playing along, I commented then that the switch looked new)... it was the barrel, not it works like new

then onto the billions of things left to do... focus now is the electronics so I have gauges and start the floorboard fixes
and then I show you a picture of a speaker

seemed like it was a good idea to replace them since I had to remove one to run the wires for the pillar gauges

this is not helpful, he thinks he is, but he is most certainly not

time to start thinking what this is going to need to be/do when its done. sealed for sure but do I just make the top removable? do I rely solely on the rubber boot to keep crap out? (no)


but in that vein, I should consider what the center console will look like - stock? I'd rather be able to walk into the driver/passenger side but I'm not giving up storage....

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

tonight's update. Wiring.
spastic cat

I hate everyone.

in other news, because I'm not a YouTube sensation, I'm going to have gauges, a working speedo and insurance before it hits the street.... I know, I know, but I've never pretended to be an actor and I'm not going to start now

 

[bobs77vet]

sounds like time for a battery quick disconnect

 

[bobs77vet]

sounds like time for a battery quick disconnect, maybe removable center console like in new minivans

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

how about "give the wife's new cat away?"

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

not a lot of time to work on this - had to put my lawn stabber together... but I digress

to remind, a few holes in the floor

thus I make bigger holes

I honestly think someone went at the floor with a pickaxe... not sure why... but it is what it is

also started putting a/c pieces on....


I need to do some adjustment to the hard lines

as far as I got

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

because a day isn't complete without breathing grinding dust

it's a lot of work to make an interior which floats

this is a new one on me... look to the right of where I cut through the brace... it failed at the bend...

in addition to this really weird rust/fail

cut the rest of the problem area out

mark out templates

first test fit

 

[bobs77vet]

nice panel did you bend that up?

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

nice panel did you bend that up?

nope, tonight's to-do list includes that

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

driver's side done

onward
chop out a too large piece to start the process

funny when you think you cut out a huge part then wonder if it was big enough when you offer it up

and it's ugly

now removed

more rusty panel removing

going to simply build a new section

removed

still pretty easy to build - though I'm now questioning the how it happened... whether it was from water thrown forward from the wheel or leaked down. I'm starting to think the leak down isn't possible due to how the toe kick is made...

thinking I may just section in a few pieces... the only problem with this part is the skin, everything under it is fine - which means it's a lot less work to just do the top

rather then section this in, just section in the upper part and do a bit of bodywork

 

[BBShark]

I have a 97 Tahoe with the usual (lots of) rust. I haven't checked the floor pans though.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I have a 94 with no rust in it... a lot of dents, but not rust


continuing... fitting

welding

painting

next layer
weld on seat belt nut and backing plate

after an hour of fitting

and I got here... i had to rebend the rail so it fit...

oh china

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

weekly update
[VIDEO]

first, make it fit.... and I didn't cut enough - so there were some 'strength' patches

a couple spots to weld left on this side

trim a patch, install a patch

and the only rust on the inside (that you could see) is now patched up

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

well, patching on the inside is done... next up is clean the undercarriage and undercoat it then paint the frame..

sealed and screwed in the gas filler cover

probably didn't need to seal it because it's going to be sound deadened and then raptor lined (or Durabak).

and now it gets kind of put off to the side.
SEMA is in 2 weeks (unbelievable), and I will use it to get ideas on what the inside is going to look like. I also am probably (and internally fighting this) going to rewire the truck. It has substantial electrical gremlins and a lot of corrosion... not to mention I'm adding a lot of circuits for the camper portion of this build.... but that's another thing to review at SEMA.
in the meantime, I'm going to get as far as I can with the Corvette so I can get questions and such answered while there.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

where am I? well
here

 

[bobs77vet]

where am I? well
here

well those are going to look good on that.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

hmmm, black widow

the memory of one

it's my shop, no freeloaders!
today's fun included finishing this

now maybe they can do more then hikes

moving on
first step place piece

then read instructions
don't have a flat table but I do have shims

and string

then a few tacks

then new test fit

then remove some foam that got onto the parts from the packing

I'm sure that's good for the atmosphere
then a bit of random assembly... still haven't decided what I'm doing with the center stripe here - I'm tempted to leave it white

and paint wiper arms

then put new motors on the regulators

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

so I went here

with this

and had this result

https://imgur.com/JsHgTNZ

https://imgur.com/JsHgTNZ

I don't get it.... the "X" instead of photo? usually IMG posts just fine but no longer?

and two burned wires.... so that leaves me 2 things to do. 1) get off my lazy tush and build the sidepipes, and 2) replace the valve springs because it fell on its face at 6200 rpm. Mind you, these are the highest quality comp cam springs available but, apparently, racing and time cause them to lose tension... welrd, no?

 

[BBShark]

I was able to edit the links using the the "insert picture". Imgur is "approved" here so I don't know what the problem is.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

to X or not to X

https://imgur.com/04el7cZ

so maybe? I dunno... what we see is the Blazer on its tires for Halloween. Problem is it needs to be shorter to work on it but for now... tires on.

 

[bobs77vet]

I like the graph. do you have lots of time that over spend over 6k?

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I like the graph. do you have lots of time that over spend over 6k?

ah you've hit the conundrum. do I put the lower gear in and smoke clutches or do I change valve springs and let her eat?