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Old 08-06-2013, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by truc.karl
Nice looking Blazer! Are you planning to lift it?
Thanks! One of these days I'd like to lift it up a bit and put some 33's under it but it eats enough gas as it is so that wont happen for a while lol
 
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Old 09-23-2013, 12:52 PM
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Well, its been a while since I've posted so I figured I'd give an update. I am currently searching for a new daily driver so I can actually get some stuff done on the Blazer. And because it sucks gas and a few times has decided not to start (still tryin to figure that one out). Also I went on a trail ride this weekend and found out my 4wd isn't working but I only had to be pulled at one spot. So my next mod is gonna be the 4WD pull cable I saw done by rexmburns and gitch93. I will post some pics of that process when it happens
 
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Old 09-24-2013, 05:52 AM
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you are just like me

bought a 1997 blazer with 5 speed blew it up in sell when a month of owning it

put a jasper engine in and all new clutch stuff

what are your next plans big or small ?
 
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Old 09-26-2013, 07:01 PM
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Well, after the 4WD cable I'm thinkin I wanna go ahead and make a custom bumper for it, I've got damn near all the steel I need to do it, I just gotta get around to doin it
 
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Old 09-27-2013, 08:23 PM
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Goodbye vacuum, hello posi-lock! Got er done today with some help from one of my buddies. It works like a charm!

Here's the compression fitting on the bracket:


The cable coming through the firewall:


And the handle mounted under the steering wheel:


And yes, I know the Blazer needs a bath haha its lookin pretty rough. Also, if you were wondering, that is cow **** on the pedals. Lmao
 
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The last 2 weekends I've gotten a few things done on the Blazer. Last weekend I installed a passlock override which will hopefully solve the problem I had with it not starting sometimes and the security light flashing.

This weekend I came up with a solution for my rear window release switch not working. I used a piece of 3/32" steel cable to wrap around the arm that slides to hit the window release and attached it to a T-Handle used for starting a weed-eater. Redneck engineering at its finest!

Here's the cable around the arm:


And here's the handle:


Works like a charm!
 
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Old 11-17-2013, 02:08 PM
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Turns out I have 30 dollars comin my way that I did not expect! New red LED's for the interior are on the way!
 
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Old 11-24-2013, 06:52 AM
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Put in some CREE LED projector reverse lights and the difference is amazing! See for yourself...

Needless to say I'm very impressed and happy with this upgrade. Makes such a difference backing up at night.

As soon as I have all the LEDs in the interior I'll post some pics of those as well
 
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I like that, may have to do so myself. Did you order the LEDs online?
 
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