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Feb 17, 2015 | 10:26 AM

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Maltasrc

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Here are a couple of close up pics of the body mount relocation.

This one needed to be mover forward 1"

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And this one needed to be moved back 1"

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Feb 19, 2015 | 08:41 AM

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Maltasrc

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Well, Got the motor on the chassis. New pilot bearing, flywheel, clutch and slave cylinder and installed.. Then mated up the transmission (what a pain in the *** that was to do solo)

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Feb 19, 2015 | 08:44 AM

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So i guess my next task will be to install the gas tank and run new fuel lines.. After that I will start to work on the exhaust..

Aug 18, 2018 | 07:47 AM

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aellier

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I know it has been forever since you were on this thread, but I am getting ready to start a very similar job. I have a 90 4 door blazer that I am looking to put onto a 98 4 door chassis. If you could give me any pointers, or maybe even an update on your build that would be awesome. Thanks

Aug 19, 2018 | 05:06 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aellier

Sure, I can give an update. Its been a long time and the truck has evolved quite a bit. I did step away from it for almost 2 years due to a move and career change that really threw me for a loop. But by chance, I happen to have started working on it just this year.

Aug 19, 2018 | 05:09 PM

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Aug 19, 2018 | 08:50 PM

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Radar696

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I find it very interesting that your truck appears to have a wood fired heater!

Well be sure to keep your thread up to date.
I myself am not looking at such a build but I'm sure there are many that will be looking for tips and tricks.

Good luck!
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Aug 20, 2018 | 07:39 PM

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aellier

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That looks awesome, how bad was it to get everything lined up on the newer chassis?

Aug 20, 2018 | 08:12 PM

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Tom A

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Originally Posted by Maltasrc

My plan was to take the hose (98 style with the press in fitting) and go to my local hydraulic shop to have them add a fitting to the master end. currently the hose is part of the 98 master and doesn't have a fitting like the 89 would.

The question - are there adapter hoses available or am I forced to go custom?

Did you ever get this figured out? I used a Russell adapter fitting at the master cylinder end, then used a -3 braided hose to the slave cylinder. I have an aftermarket slave cylinder, though. I'm not sure if there's any way to adapt the braided hose to your stock slave cylinder.