what have you gotten done on your blazer today?
Thank, I have the hood painted as well but stashed away for protection. I am going to try and get the engine and transmission installed by the end of the week. I still need to strip, prime and paint the grill, inner fenders and the fenders. I have the engine all built out. 94 heads (89 S15 4.3L) with roller rockers and 1.51 rocker ratio, Edelbrock Intake, Edelbrock Roller Timing Chain, Edelbrock Valve Covers.and Edelbrock OBD 1 Chip.
ABS Plastic repair with acetone
I finished a repair of the underside of my center console lid by welding in additional pieces of ABS plastic using acetone. This will be a very useful new technique for me to use elsewhere.
The details are at my build thread: https://blazerforum.com/forum/builds...e9/#post740515
But here are the before and after pics:
Before pics with the cracks highlighted in the lower one.
After picture. I also added a reinforcement at the center of the outer edges which is where the main cracks originated.
The details are at my build thread: https://blazerforum.com/forum/builds...e9/#post740515
But here are the before and after pics:
Before pics with the cracks highlighted in the lower one.
After picture. I also added a reinforcement at the center of the outer edges which is where the main cracks originated.
christine_208;740516]I finished a repair of the underside of my center console lid by welding in additional pieces of ABS plastic using acetone. This will be a very useful new technique for me to use elsewhere.
I have used a similar technique to repair the binding on a les paul guitar during a refret. You melt some scrap binding, build up the area and shape to match.
George
I have used a similar technique to repair the binding on a les paul guitar during a refret. You melt some scrap binding, build up the area and shape to match.
George
I was able to install my engine and transmission as a unit. I had installed the Y-Pipe and the starter. Both had to be removed to get the clearances needed. In addition I also had to remove the engine mounts. Once the engine was over the mounting pads for the engine mounts I was able to install the mounts and insert the mounting bolt. This was still easier than installing the engine and transmission individually. I did not have to deal with the upper bell housing bolts. This is on my 89 S15 4.3L, Auto, 2dr, 2wd.
Last edited by mr.vls; 02-27-2022 at 03:22 PM.
Decided to drive the blazer today!!!
So it's been about 8 months since I drove this bad boy so I decided to go for a spin and bam dead battery. Autozone swap out and we are back in business. Forgot how much fun these guys are. Here is my build!