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Forum: General Chat
04-09-2021, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,631
Posted By jaymzz

No going to run 18 or 19 inch wheels to clear the...

No going to run 18 or 19 inch wheels to clear the 6 pot brakes once I put them on. I am not sure if the brakes on my ZL1 spoiled me or if the Typhoon small early 90's brakes suck. lol


Thank you....
Forum: General Chat
04-08-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,631
Posted By jaymzz

Thanks! Going to bring the front end up about an...

Thanks! Going to bring the front end up about an inch and the back down a little more to even it out.
Going to run a bigger wheel to clear the 6 pot brakes one I get around to putting them on. :)
Forum: General Chat
04-07-2021, 09:10 PM
Replies: 13,741
Views: 1,064,631
Posted By jaymzz

Swapped out my front and rear suspension on the...

Swapped out my front and rear suspension on the Typhoon to full front coilovers and rear split mono leaf and Caltracs. :)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51101912156_08e2ce0565_c.jpg...
Forum: Builds
04-07-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Thanks dude for thinking of me but no updates. I...

Thanks dude for thinking of me but no updates. I am not touching it until my divorce is over and that seems to be dragging out forever. :(
Forum: Builds
10-01-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

No sold the TBSS about a month ago to buy the...

No sold the TBSS about a month ago to buy the Typhoon. First and last mid to late 2000 gm I will ever own. Loved driving the TBSS but was always having some problem or another with it and most of the...
Forum: Builds
09-30-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Since my 89 Blazer is on hold and after driving...

Since my 89 Blazer is on hold and after driving the Typhoon it needs some work badly. I ordered a billet front driveshaft and all new front suspension including upper and lower control arms with...
Forum: Builds
09-10-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

The fires are really bad here. I have a few...

The fires are really bad here. I have a few friends that have lost their homes and businesses. I live in Salem Oregon and we are completely surrounded by fires. :(
Forum: Builds
09-10-2020, 06:05 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Been a while since I have been here. The Blazer...

Been a while since I have been here. The Blazer is sitting in the shop waiting on a rendering of what it's going to look like before I continue. Due to the local forest fires I have a friends project...
Forum: Builds
07-20-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Agreed and that's how I am looking at it. All...

Agreed and that's how I am looking at it. All things happen for a reason. :)
Forum: Builds
07-20-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Sorry for the lack of updates lately, life has...

Sorry for the lack of updates lately, life has been a little rough again....
I have done a few little things to my Blazer the last month but nothing worth pictures. I have been trying to keep on it...
Forum: Builds
06-06-2020, 09:09 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Thank you. I live in a very old house and have...

Thank you. I live in a very old house and have been trying to remodel a room at a time to be a little more modern.
Forum: Builds
06-06-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Sorry it has been so long for an update. Work has...

Sorry it has been so long for an update. Work has picked up some and now that I am done remodeling my bedroom I can start working on the Blazer more hopefully.

Front hoop done. Goal is to be able...
Forum: Builds
05-09-2020, 11:26 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Thanks! These last few of months have been hard...

Thanks! These last few of months have been hard on my bank account so looking forward to getting some income again. :)
Forum: Builds
05-09-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Just realized I have not updated my thread. Work...

Just realized I have not updated my thread. Work is starting to pick up again so only been able to work on the Blazer here and there but that's a good thing!

Low and wide! Not anytime soon but...
Forum: Builds
04-22-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Thank you! Sorry to hear about your mom but glad...

Thank you! Sorry to hear about your mom but glad to hear that the suffering is over. Most of Oregon is shut down also or weird rules. I would give almost anything for a proper haircut and afterwords...
Forum: The Lounge
04-21-2020, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By jaymzz

My daily drivers. ...

My daily drivers.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49803494538_e4b51d5c5e_c.jpg

And when they brake my tow rig lol
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Forum: Builds
04-21-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

It still is evolving! I am now at the point with...

It still is evolving! I am now at the point with the virus crap of doing little stuff to it until I can start making paychecks again. So for now trying to finish up my chassis and cage then back to...
Forum: Builds
04-21-2020, 08:57 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Been getting a lot of little stuff done on the...

Been getting a lot of little stuff done on the Blazer the last couple of weeks. I am learning as I go and it seems to be taking a lot longer than I would like making parts but it is fun.

I...
Forum: Builds
04-09-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Thank you Frank! Started my rear inner...

Thank you Frank!
Started my rear inner wheelhouses today and finished shaving the rear pinch weld on the lower quarter panels. If no work comes in tomorrow planning on startling on my rear wheel...
Forum: Builds
04-08-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

So quick update. I started my new job last week...

So quick update. I started my new job last week and it is really slow so they told me to bring in my Blazer to have something to do in between jobs coming in. I have been working on it a little here...
Forum: Builds
03-30-2020, 08:12 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Thank you, it is nice to see it taking some...

Thank you, it is nice to see it taking some shape. :D
I wouldn't have minded having another week or two off but it sure will be nice to go back to work and in a new shop with no stress.
Forum: Builds
03-30-2020, 06:56 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Here is where I left off today. My welder decided...

Here is where I left off today. My welder decided to burn up a drive motor this morning so need to order one asap. I was wondering why it was welding a little odd last night and this morning when it...
Forum: Builds
03-30-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

I will be hill climbing it and road racing it. I...

I will be hill climbing it and road racing it. I also plan on doing the Silver State challenge at least once but hopefully more!
Forum: Builds
03-29-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Thank you! It is coming along nicely and starting...

Thank you! It is coming along nicely and starting to take shape quickly also. :D
Forum: Builds
03-28-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Got a lot done yesterday and today. Fabing up the...

Got a lot done yesterday and today. Fabing up the brake vents ended up being a lot more time consuming than I thought they would but they are almost done. The rear quarters are ending up being a lot...
Forum: Builds
03-27-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Agreed! I worked on it all day today but didn't...

Agreed! I worked on it all day today but didn't take any pictures. Quarters are cut off and working on some brake and wheel well vents. I should have some more pictures to put up tomorrow evening...
Forum: Builds
03-26-2020, 09:20 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

She is sitting on her own tires again finally! I...

She is sitting on her own tires again finally! I was able to get my suspension bolted in yesterday and it is all within 1 mil so should take an alignment no problem. Tomorrow hoping to get the...
Forum: Builds
03-25-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Thank you! I am going to take advantage of my...

Thank you! I am going to take advantage of my time off and try to get a lot of work done on my house and Blazer. :D
Trying to get my chassis and cage done today and tomorrow so I can get the...
Forum: Builds
03-24-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Not Blazer related but had to share a picture....

Not Blazer related but had to share a picture. Probably the most stress I have had to deal with in years with my whole life and career on my trailer. I am now officially jobless until this virus crap...
Forum: Builds
03-23-2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Still have some more bracing to do but think one...

Still have some more bracing to do but think one more full day can have the cage and frame done and start squaring the body back up and make some mounting points to hold it strong to the frame. I...
Forum: Builds
03-22-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Since all the shut downs and in between jobs I...

Since all the shut downs and in between jobs I have had plenty of time to work on the house, yard, and Blazer. Almost done with the cage finally! It was a lot of learning but think it is turning out...
Forum: Builds
03-01-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Got out in the shop this weekend! My main hoop...

Got out in the shop this weekend! My main hoop and front down bars are done finally.It took a lot of learning to get the front down bars how I wanted them but they are all tacked in.

Had to put a...
Forum: Builds
02-21-2020, 08:12 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Thank you! I have been trying to get out and work...

Thank you! I have been trying to get out and work on it but my divorce is going sideways and spending every extra penny I have on my lawyer. :(
Forum: Builds
01-14-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

I wish I could work on the Blazer but life has...

I wish I could work on the Blazer but life has been a little hectic lately. I do go out in the shop every weekend and look at it for a few minutes though. :)
Forum: Builds
01-13-2020, 10:24 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Got my bolt on angle finders from Rogue fab last...

Got my bolt on angle finders from Rogue fab last week and excited to learn some more angles to bend. But in the mean time I went out and bought this today 2014 manual SS with really low miles. Need...
Forum: Builds
12-24-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Thank you so much! You also have a great...

Thank you so much! You also have a great Christmas!
Forum: Builds
12-22-2019, 09:55 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

I tried to make my front down bars yesterday and...

I tried to make my front down bars yesterday and wasted a little more tube so decided to order some more angle finders from Rogue fab. I also ordered a couple more blocks to make it easier to bend...
Forum: Builds
12-15-2019, 09:18 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

If you ever decide to buy one I love the Rogue...

If you ever decide to buy one I love the Rogue Fab bender and the owner is really cool to deal with. I can bend anything from one inch to two inch round or square. Only problem I have is not enough...
Forum: Builds
12-15-2019, 08:58 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Got some work done on the Blazer today but it...

Got some work done on the Blazer today but it might be a few weeks before I can touch it again. After having my tube bender a year I finally get to learn how to use it.

My cage but going to...
Forum: Builds
12-13-2019, 08:46 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Not picture worthy but I now have 150 feet of 1...

Not picture worthy but I now have 150 feet of 1 3/4 dom tubing sitting in my shop for the Blazer roll cage and other future projects. They ended up giving me a "deal" on some extra tube that was...
Forum: Builds
12-11-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Thank you been wanting to get back out in the...

Thank you been wanting to get back out in the shop for a while now but haven't been able to with the divorce crap and remodeling my house for refinancing. Health is about the same but have new...
Forum: Builds
12-07-2019, 08:31 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Was thinking about bringing the exhaust through...

Was thinking about bringing the exhaust through the front frame section and running it down the center but still in the thought process on that one.
Forum: Builds
12-06-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Things are starting to get better for me so was...

Things are starting to get better for me so was able to get out in the shop and work a little the last couple days. The front frame rails are in and have the front end strapped in until I can get it...
Forum: Builds
09-05-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Thank you, job is going well.

Thank you, job is going well.
Forum: Builds
09-04-2019, 08:44 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

I really wish I could give an update. Long story...

I really wish I could give an update. Long story short is my wife doesn't like my medical issues or me for that matter so I have been getting the house ready to sell and the Blazer is on hold until I...
08-09-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By jaymzz

Welcome!

Welcome!
07-25-2019, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,743
Posted By jaymzz

Welcome! And now curious why you need to switch...

Welcome! And now curious why you need to switch to a truck? Taxes?
Forum: Builds
07-25-2019, 07:16 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

I will probably be a teacher but better pay and...

I will probably be a teacher but better pay and get to stay where I am at. :D
Not set in stone yet but hopefully in the works.
Forum: Builds
07-23-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

The TBSS is fun but can't wait to get the Blazer...

The TBSS is fun but can't wait to get the Blazer done and race it! It was a very bad idea to take the TBSS because I haven't done any kind of racing in about 9 years and now have the bug back. lol
I...
Forum: Builds
07-23-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,012
Posted By jaymzz

Got a little done over the last couple weeks....

Got a little done over the last couple weeks. Started on the frame and slowly getting everything figured out.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48360756026_6e0a310066_c.jpg

Then got a little...
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