i love those rims (note to self pick up a set nd paint them black)

 

Thanks for all the compliments guys.

Good luck finding a set. They only made 26 Firehawks with those exact rims. They are the same as Ronal R-15's but the Firehawks have the special center caps. BTW, Ronal discontinued the rims several years ago and the 3rd Gen F-body guys ****** them up quick.

Later, Doug

 

guess ill just have to settle for a set of IROCS

 

A small update....

I know I haven't posted an update in a while but I haven't had anything significant to report.

Since my last post, I've acquired a non-A/C heater box, motor and fan. I've used my A/C about 6 times in 5 years and now it's lost all pressure and it's cheaper to ditch the system than keep it. Plus I'll trim some weight from the truck doing so.

I also picked up a pair of 275/40-17 Dunlop SP9000 tires for free. They are in really good condition with at least 75% of tread left.


Last weekend I also grabbed a 2.25 turn lock-to-lock steering box from a '91 Camaro from the junkyard. From what I've read the internal steering stops may give me a slightly bigger turning radius but with 275mm wide tires up front it will provide an extra margin of safety for rubbing.

Also, if anyone has a line on a pair of 1.5" spacers/adapters for less than $50 shipped, let me know.

Later, Doug

 

I finally finished my shifter project. I picked up a used Hurst shift lever, got a replacement **** through Summit and used a combination of shock spacer, and washers to make it work with the stock shifter and boot.
I have roughly $20 in it. It's slightly taller than stock but it works well with my elbow on the center console. And yes my welds look like crap but they've held up so far and are hidden so :P






Later, Doug

 

Looking good. I was wondering what happened to your project. Have you got any more body parts lately?

 

No more body parts at this time. I've been trying to be a good little boy and finish my dragbike project I started 5-6 years ago. I do sneak a part here and there for the Blazer though, hence the tires, non-A/C heater box and steering box. I am trying to get the bike done this year so I can focus solely on the Blazer in 2011.

Later, Doug

 

Ah cool, cool. I hear you on balancing out the projects.

 

Like the shifter! Man I wish mine was a 5-speed