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Old 05-27-2019, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by eshaw
So what did you do to control your fans?
They're controlled off a switch in the cab that gets power through ignition.


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What year Camaro are the rims off of? Did you have to use spacers or anything?
Early 2000's, not sure of the exact year. They will bolt right onto a 4wd

Use to have a set of chrome Firebird 16's on it a long time ago. Same basic looking wheel, just chrome

 
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Old 05-27-2019, 04:57 PM
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Eshaw, are you going to mount the rear license plate to the wheel... Or off to the side?
Don't know for sure yet, it may end up on the tailgate.
 
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Old 05-31-2019, 09:30 AM
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Got the license plate mounted to the wheel by making a removable "T" bracket to hold it. Thought about making a wheel cover with a see through pocket that I could just slide a plate into that would have velcro on one end to close it but I see those covers on the side of the road so I scratched that idea. I've seen the ones that are for sale that require you to have a complimentary bumper made by the same manufacturer but don't want to drop that much coin on a bumper when I can build one for less. I also like the building and design process so there's that aspect too.
 
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Old 05-31-2019, 12:14 PM
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Replaced the low-pressure AC compressor clutch switch located on the accumulator. (You do not have to vent the AC system to do this). Now the intermittent cold then warm/hot then cold air coming through the vents is fixed. A year ago I did a complete AC system rebuild replacing the compressor, hoses, condenser, and orifice valve. What I did not do was replace that switch. It is only $15 so it is worth also replacing if you too do a full system repair. (https://blazerforum.com/forum/2nd-ge...ent-kit-97066/)
 
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Old 06-01-2019, 04:39 PM
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Here's a pic of the bracket and how it looks with a plate.

 
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Old 06-01-2019, 05:04 PM
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Looks good!

I got some work done on my fog lights, wire to my factory fog switch to work with the factory fogs.


 
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Old 06-01-2019, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by eshaw
Here's a pic of the bracket and how it looks with a plate.

Can you do a write up on how you did this? I might go this route if I can't find a tire carrier for my Blazer.
 
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Old 06-01-2019, 10:47 PM
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Does the state of Iowa allow mounting it to something that's not considered a permanent part of the body? I think some states don't.
 
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Old 06-02-2019, 08:22 AM
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I don't know the answer to that question. I've seen them in rear windows so I wouldn't think they'd have too much to say as long as you have one displayed. It's as permanent as a bumper, still held in place by two screws. It wouldn't be left on at night or I'd pull the carrier off and put it back to stock.
 
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Old 06-02-2019, 09:11 AM
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Iowa seems rather lenient when it comes to plates... Just got to make sure you have both a front and rear clearly showing.

Nice progress, I like the Envoy bumper cover on the pickup bumper, too.
 


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