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Forum: Builds
03-14-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

I cant believe my luck

So just when I get back in town to do some work, I get sent out again to a different state. Can't believe its been since January. Few updates and pics though.

First off, new grill insert thanks to...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
01-19-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,403
Posted By 2001Blue

I think you misunderstood what I was meaning by...

I think you misunderstood what I was meaning by it. If he was just concerned with controlling the dimming of the lights and such, there are better upgrades than a cap to take care of that.

For...
Forum: Builds
01-17-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Finally back in town so I can work on my ZR2 some...

Finally back in town so I can work on my ZR2 some more, got a few things done with it, including finishing the tune up today. Man were the cap and rotor in need of replacement. Anyway, I should have...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
01-17-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,403
Posted By 2001Blue

The only thing caps are good for is filtering out...

The only thing caps are good for is filtering out noise off of the DC supply, noise that can be caused by the alternator and other misc thing in a vehicle. Using them to boost a system is not real...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
01-17-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,177
Posted By 2001Blue

A capacitors biggest advantage is not actually to...

A capacitors biggest advantage is not actually to discharge and support an amplifier, especially a high current drawing amplifier. The biggest advantage to having a capacitor is as a noise filter for...
Forum: Builds
11-06-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

So I am going to install the Big 3 finally...

So I am going to install the Big 3 finally tomorrow hopefully. I got the radio installed and the Nav systems wired in today. That was kind of a pain in the ... but its in. Just need the last Blue...
Forum: Builds
10-29-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Yeah, I know those areas, they are horrible, just...

Yeah, I know those areas, they are horrible, just joking that it seems like some of our roads are almost back to gravel roads.
Forum: Builds
10-28-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Sinkhole? You must be driving in the nicer areas...

Sinkhole? You must be driving in the nicer areas than me. Pretty sure some of the roads around here can be classified as gravel pits at this point!!

And yes it is nice to have an audio system and...
Forum: Builds
10-28-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

I love being able to hear my truck when the...

I love being able to hear my truck when the windows are down, but sometimes I just like to get away from all the noise of the world, roll up the windows and be in my own little world of silence....
Forum: Builds
10-27-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Progress has been slower than I would have...

Progress has been slower than I would have preferred with work and everything else going on. But I have a few more photos to add

Rear seats are in, as you can somewhat see, I havent finished...
Forum: Builds
10-21-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Oh yeah, that's can't be comfortable. Hopefully...

Oh yeah, that's can't be comfortable. Hopefully it doesn't cost much for the new cushion. Like I said mine was just to repair the cover. I had to get the frame re welded because the lumbar support...
Forum: Builds
10-20-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Ended up costing me 95 bucks but like I said, I...

Ended up costing me 95 bucks but like I said, I had trouble finding a black power drivers seat cover from junkyards, and buying one for the dealership was according to the local one, over 200 dollars.
Forum: Builds
10-19-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

So got the seat cover back today WOW they did an...

So got the seat cover back today WOW they did an awesome job. I need to clean the rest of the seat now though because they section they repaired looks that much better than the rest of it.
Forum: Builds
10-19-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Shelby Trim (http://www.shelbytrim.com/) ...

Shelby Trim (http://www.shelbytrim.com/)

Dont know how much it will cost to do all that stuff. Cost me 95 bucks to get my drivers seat bottom repaired but thats still cheaper than buying a new one...
Forum: Builds
10-18-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Driver's seat cover went in today for repair at...

Driver's seat cover went in today for repair at Shelby Trim. I need to get a couple Pics up to show what progress I have completed so far. Big Three hopefully goes in tomorrow.
Forum: Builds
10-16-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Got the rear panels deadened and installed....

Got the rear panels deadened and installed. Probably would've helped if GM had installed all of the clips to begin with. Oh well. Drivers side door deadened, passenger side should be done soon,...
Forum: Builds
10-11-2011, 12:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Okay, Finally back to working on the truck, Have...

Okay, Finally back to working on the truck, Have had a couple funerals to go to for a couple of my friends that were KIA while serving in the Army. Been a rough couple weeks focusing on anything...
Forum: Builds
09-25-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Yeah when I did the ad244 conversion with a...

Yeah when I did the ad244 conversion with a standard ad244 from a silverado last week, I got a new belt for a 97 blazer since it came standard with a ad244 on the 4.3L. Made getting the right size...
Forum: Builds
09-25-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Actually glad I asked. They have a 250 amp ad244...

Actually glad I asked. They have a 250 amp ad244 for 277 shipped. I will probably be getting that one now.
Forum: Builds
09-22-2011, 09:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Where did you get your alternator from? I mean I...

Where did you get your alternator from? I mean I know its only 20 amps, but for the same priced shipped, it will probably be worth it. And I should have 200 dollars here hopefully by the end of...
Forum: Builds
09-19-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

I am looking at getting either a 200A ad244 from...

I am looking at getting either a 200A ad244 from NAPA (the local warranty is nice, $250 price tag aint bad either) or a 250A ($410) from Alternator man in Comstock. Either one will give me better...
Forum: Builds
09-17-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

35 bucks. But that's cause I just swapped in a...

35 bucks. But that's cause I just swapped in a stocker from G&T salvage (test good on all tests) for now, the old alternator was acting up a bit (got it tested after putting the AD244 in and sure...
Forum: Builds
09-16-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Well I got all the Blue LEDs in so I will be able...

Well I got all the Blue LEDs in so I will be able to install all of those here shortly, and I was able to complete an AD244 alternator swap (turns out the belt is easy to find, just need to use the...
Forum: Builds
09-13-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Yeah I know what you mean. Always a pain in the...

Yeah I know what you mean. Always a pain in the a$$ finding anything of value that you actually need or what. Or worse you'll find great prices on what you want when you don't have then money and...
Forum: Builds
09-12-2011, 11:47 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Was a busy weekend. Friend in the Army dropped...

Was a busy weekend. Friend in the Army dropped into town on his last leave before deployment so I had to party it up with him. But was able to accomplish wiring in the rear door speakers....
Forum: Builds
09-08-2011, 09:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Well I got one more of the rear lower panels...

Well I got one more of the rear lower panels finished and worked on the Drivers seat bottom that has a tear in it. Thinking about having my mom or grandmother sew on a nice navy blue patching on both...
Forum: Builds
09-08-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Man, between the job and the weather get any work...

Man, between the job and the weather get any work done has been nearly impossible. I wish I had a garage to work in, this project would easily be done already. I may just bring the panels into the...
Forum: Builds
08-30-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

I finally got around to get some more pictures of...

I finally got around to get some more pictures of what has actually been done with the truck, which hasnt been much, the last couple days have been a bit busy.
...
Forum: Builds
08-29-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

I got lucky with the flip up. I traded an old amp...

I got lucky with the flip up. I traded an old amp of mine to my girlfriend's ex boyfriend cause he was too impatient to save the money. Got the headunit and nav package for an amp I only spent 200...
Forum: Builds
08-29-2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

I still need to get the battery and alternator...

I still need to get the battery and alternator here in the next week or so. Plus big 3 upgrade. Still have to order my new headunit too. Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT to replace the Kenwood Excelon KVT-614...
Forum: Builds
08-28-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Indeed we should. Though at the rate I seem to...

Indeed we should. Though at the rate I seem to make progress some days, that might not be until next year. I didn't get **** done today. The beer got to me too early and I just got lazy instead
Forum: Builds
08-27-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Good Day of work done.

I will definitely have to do that next time (praying there is no next time anytime soon). But the MLV is laid, the carpet is back in. 1/0 power cable, door speaker wires, remote wire and RCA cables...
Forum: Builds
08-27-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

So I can officially say, I am not a fan of laying...

So I can officially say, I am not a fan of laying MLV. Its kind of a pain in the a$$. I am used to the BXTII and ensolite from other cars. First time with MLV and yeah. I better have this blazer for...
Forum: Builds
08-25-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

So I finished all of the foam up the sides and...

So I finished all of the foam up the sides and roof today. Tomorrow is MLV and manufacturing some new plates out of MDF for the 6.5 components that are replacing the 6x9s

@MTopper, any suggestions...
Forum: Builds
08-24-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Thanks. I plan on going up the side walls as...

Thanks. I plan on going up the side walls as well, just ran out of time with the storms tonight and I wanted to get the front half done so that I could at least get the truck drivable again, then...
Forum: Builds
08-24-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Finally Getting some more work done

Finished up the floor with some Ensolite, tomorrow or Friday I should be able to lay some MLV on at least the front half and get the front carpet section in and Driver's seat so its drivable again.
...
Forum: Builds
08-17-2011, 11:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

So this week has certainly not gone as planned. I...

So this week has certainly not gone as planned. I have gotten out of work extremely late every day and haven't gotten a chance to work on my truck. Starting to piss me off. And I head for Tennessee...
Forum: Builds
08-12-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Day three got me finished with the deadener on...

Day three got me finished with the deadener on everything but the doors themselves. Figured I would do that when I am installing my speakers. It was dark out by time I finished so pics later
Forum: Builds
08-11-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Okay, so day two did not go the way I planned,...

Okay, so day two did not go the way I planned, got out of work late, get home just finish up the passenger side wall, girlfriend comes and tells me she wants to go out. Sigh, pack up, shower and out...
Forum: Builds
08-11-2011, 07:02 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Yeah. I actually have like 500 dollars in BXT,...

Yeah. I actually have like 500 dollars in BXT, BXT II, Ensolite and MLV. But some of it is also going into my girlfriend's trunk for her system. Just she didn't want to tear everything out of her car...
Forum: Builds
08-10-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Day One of the sound deadening. Going well so far...

Day One of the sound deadening. Going well so far I think.

1 Layer of BXT on the floor so far. Probably double up in some areas...
Forum: Builds
08-09-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Well, UPS FINALLY delivered all of my sound...

Well, UPS FINALLY delivered all of my sound deadening, but with all the rain the last couple days, I haven't been able to get much done to it. Hopefully the next couple days will be better.
...
Forum: Builds
08-05-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Well, while working with everything, I found a...

Well, while working with everything, I found a few problems. First someone botched the install of the passenger rear quarter glass and it leaks like all hell. and the previous owner was too lazy to...
Forum: Builds
08-04-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

@ MTopper, I looked into the luxury liner and...

@ MTopper, I looked into the luxury liner and luxury liner pro out of curiosity. Decided I was going to get the Luxury Liner to go over the ensolite on the floor.
Forum: Builds
08-03-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

I has several different things that I am planning...

I has several different things that I am planning on using to quiet it down. Basically a full coating of BXT for the entire floor pan, and BXT II for the sides and roof along with spray on sound...
Forum: Builds
08-01-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,065
Posted By 2001Blue

Off Road Noise

Start the new project build for my 2003 ZR2 Blazer that I just picked up in April of this year with a mere 84000 miles on it. Couple small door dings and some rock chips and otherwise its all good.
...
Forum: General Chat
04-25-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By 2001Blue

Supposed I shouldve clarified that he already had...

Supposed I shouldve clarified that he already had all the parts to fix it just hadnt done it himself, its all just plastic stuff. I dont know, it was hard to figure cause all most 2001 ZR2s are going...
Forum: General Chat
04-25-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By 2001Blue

Good Deal?

So I just picked up a 2003 ZR2, stock with exception to the 2in shackles on the rear to level the ride, 83500 miles on it. Seems mechanically sound with all the driving i have done in the last couple...
Forum: Builds
01-06-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 20,233
Posted By 2001Blue

Could also be because you replaced the...

Could also be because you replaced the distributor cap and rotor, if those were garbage, your ignition wasnt running right and you wouldnt have been burning the fuel as well as you could be.

I...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-31-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 25,738
Posted By 2001Blue

Yeah, I am going to see about changing out the...

Yeah, I am going to see about changing out the alternator, but since I am putting in a system, I am thinking about doing the AD244 upgrade while I am at it.
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