Nice build. I really like what you did with the interior.

 

Thanks!

OK so here is my newest update.

Ive been working on this thing almost everyday sicne the warmer weather decided to grace me with its presence. First on my list was to tackle my overheating problem. I literally could not drive around the block without the temp guage maxing out and steam coming off the cooling fins on the radiator. I tried the easy things first - tstat, temp sensors, radiator cap. No go. Next was the water pump and a new heavy duty radiator. Since the current radiator was the original (23 years old) I figured it was most likely the route of the cause. Sure enough, I was right.

My next problem was new tires. Easy fix. However I still ran into issues. I bought some crager soft 8s with the 4.75" backspacing. Wrapped them nicely with Big O bigfoot 30" tires. Cranked the tbars (not that it did much anyways since those are also 23 years old) and installed my brand new 1.5" shackle lift in the rear. Installed the new rims, backed out the driveway, turned the wheel and nothing but SERIOUS rubbing! Pulled back in the driveway, put the original rims and tires back on, and ordered my 2" body lift.

Today I replaced the windshield wiper motor and resoldered the circuit board. Now my wipers work again. yay.

After my body lift comes in, I will take some new pics and post. I still need to finish converting the interior to black and build my sub enclosure, finish my amp install, and figure out how I want to install my 6.5" components up front.

 

So this project is now on hold. I may be buying a monstorous 1989 K5 blazer instead and selling the little S10 blazer.

 

Thats terrible! Keep the little S10!

 

The S10 blazer is going to stay.... for now. Eventually I will get my K5 with the ever popular 350 small block. I will be attempting the 2" body lift and replacing the rear shocks today. Pics to come

 

So I have the passenger side of the blazer body lifted. Definitely helped a lot!. I was swapping out the rear shock at the same time and ended up snapping a bolt. Time to go to home depot and find another one.

 

Blazer is lifted! Looks pretty damn good too! Too dark for pictures right now so those will have to come tomorrow. My only problem now is that it is stuff in 4 wheel high. I think I know what the problem is, so hopefully it will be an easy fix.

 

You tease! You couldn't wait to post could you!! LOL

 

this thread is useless without new pictures!!! Someone should tell the OP to update this crap!

Oh wait, thats me!












OK so ........... I literlly JUST finished getting ol' Blue up and fully operational again! The picture below shows a part (I believe its called a 4x4 shift modulator) which sits on the passenger side fender wall. I never loosened it (honestly never even noticed it there before) and the cable to the transfer case was very tight. I loosened it up and used the supplied brackets to relocate it.


this is what happens when you read directions but dont fully understand them and do it anyways.

Here is what my blue beast currently looks like






Tomorrow Im taking it in for an alignment and then time to start enjoying the road (and offroad) again!

 

Nice!