View Full Version : I'm Cheating On You...
:( Yeah, I have started cheating... she is only 17 but don't hold that against me as she'll be at least 18 before I start playing with her. :p
Say hello to my VX replacement that came in from Seattle several days ago - BOXY - my '93 Chevy S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4x4:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4635805237_fb189acbf4_b.jpg
There is no rust anywhere!!! Check out how straight the underside is - I should be able to fab up a straight skid plate between the framerails if I choose.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/4636412596_c7a1a566a8_b.jpg
Being the Tahoe edition it's a pretty decked out little box! It weighs about 3500 pounds in this form and has a 101.5" wheelbase.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4636413014_e629b5eee7_b.jpg
There are no rips in the interior and everything is really clean for something so old. The HVAC system needs some attention since the only settings available right now are off and air at the feet. The cruise control also needs fixing and the console hinge as dissolved.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4635807667_564daeeb3c_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/4636415084_ff3d229c2f_b.jpg
The quick fold rear seat is slick! I don't think I'll make a disconnect for it...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/4636415544_7affbdcb2d_b.jpg
I can just barely lay down in here comfortably when the seat is folded down. Plus there is an actual tailgate! It's all in such great shape!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4635806599_f1b8fb7e61_b.jpg
Being a '93 Tahoe edition, it came with the 200 hp high output 4.3 with lighter goodies inside the block. It's fun! Behind the 3/4 350 sits the stout 4L60E and decent NP233 electronic t-case (driver side drop). The only mods are a quick disconnect on the rear driveshaft and the removal of the front hooks and the addition of a stereo. I assume it was towed behind an RV for quite some time. The disconnect doesn't seem to operate anymore so I wonder how true the mileage is but the odo shows 184,000 miles.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4636414070_699d00c190_b.jpg
I'm thinking I want to update the trans to a '96 because of the bolt pattern at the tail. To that tail, I should be able to bolt up a NP242 t-case from a Grand Cherokee to get 2wd, 4wd Hi, 4wd Lo, AWD, and Neutral. Grand Cherokee axles may find there way under there as well for better braking, solid front axle, driveshaft meshing, and more aftermarket options - plus I want to keep things lightweight. So I'll most likely run a high pinion Dana 30 front without CAD and the Dana 44 or Ford 8.8 rear for rear discs and matching bolt pattern. I want minimal lift and 33's and 4.56 gears. I'm dreaming of mods for now until I sell a couple vehicles and make room for cool tools! :yeso: Overall though, not bad for $1500, right!!!??? :)
tom4bren
05/24/2010, 02:11 PM
Overall though, not bad for $1500, right
I have no response to that!!!
I'm disappointed in you son ... VERY disappointed.
Ascinder
05/24/2010, 02:32 PM
OK Justin, as promised, here's my new little mistress too:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0735.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_0734.jpg
It's a 1967 Nissan Patrol. Set up just like an old FJ40. I just couldn't stand not having something to go wheeling and camping with for the summer, so here we are. This little bugger has been stealing all my VX time lately so I'm not very happy with it. It was supposed to just need a leaf spring in the beginning, but that turned into a whole project in itself and it dumped the generator on me.
circmand
05/24/2010, 02:34 PM
the truck is dull as dishwater
No offense
Triathlete
05/24/2010, 03:14 PM
I'm like'n the Patrol!:yeso:
I have no response to that!!!
I'm disappointed in you son ... VERY disappointed.What?! I'm LOVIN the Blazer - it's not the art piece a VX is but it IS a great canvas to start from! :yesy: A performance long block can be had with a 7 year/100,000 mile warranty for $2000! A performance built trans with 3 year warranty can be had for about the same. Parts are everywhere for this setup and with Jeep axles I could find replacement parts the same day as breakage, just about anywhere.
OK Justin, as promised, here's my new little mistress too:
It's a 1967 Nissan Patrol. Set up just like an old FJ40. I just couldn't stand not having something to go wheeling and camping with for the summer, so here we are. This little bugger has been stealing all my VX time lately so I'm not very happy with it. It was supposed to just need a leaf spring in the beginning, but that turned into a whole project in itself and it dumped the generator on me.Man, that's a face only a mother could love! :p One of those "so ugly it's cool" rides. And I could def. see that taking up a bunch of your time. That's why I am trying to purge my fleet.
the truck is dull as dishwater
No offenseBeauty is in the eye of the beer holder! And having massive potential is never dull. :bgwo: BTW, this is my 5th S-Series - I love these classic boxy things!
circmand
05/24/2010, 05:00 PM
What?! I'm LOVIN the Blazer - it's not the art piece a VX is but it IS a great canvas to start from! :yesy: A performance long block can be had with a 7 year/100,000 mile warranty for $2000! A performance built trans with 3 year warranty can be had for about the same. Parts are everywhere for this setup and with Jeep axles I could find replacement parts the same day as breakage, just about anywhere.
Man, that's a face only a mother could love! :p One of those "so ugly it's cool" rides. And I could def. see that taking up a bunch of your time. That's why I am trying to purge my fleet.
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder! And having massive potential is never dull. :bgwo: BTW, this is my 5th S-Series - I love these classic boxy things!
Its not dull its ugly! Happy?
Yo momma's ugly! Now I'm happy...
Ascinder
05/24/2010, 06:12 PM
Hey, when you start out the post "I'm cheating", then show what amounts to the vehicular equivalent of this as your mistress, you're asking for it:bwgy:
http://www.ashamed2callhot.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/very-ugly-women.jpg
Just kidding man, I know I'm not any better off with mine:
http://www.osovo.com/picture/02/Ugly-Old-Woman.jpg
Gawd, that's aweful! Pretty funny that you used a pic of circ's mom to make your point tho! :D
Whatever... I know my little teenage black box is crazy sexy cool! These reactions are to be expected here tho since VXers are known to lack the mind for functionality and practicality. So really, I couldn't expect you guys to recognize the allure of such a fine, usable prize. :slap: At least, I didn't get an FJ Loser or another Heep - alas, "I don't get no respect!" :dan_ban:
Marlin
05/24/2010, 07:24 PM
Hey, when you start out the post "I'm cheating", then show what amounts to the vehicular equivalent of this as your mistress, you're asking for it:bwgy:
http://www.ashamed2callhot.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/very-ugly-women.jpg
Just kidding man, I know I'm not any better off with mine:
http://www.osovo.com/picture/02/Ugly-Old-Woman.jpg
I just thought I would add one for Justin:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/nfntruth/IMGP0633.jpg
Hehe, that's a pretty good pic, Chris. Your bumper is so much more photogenic in that light. I'll be building myself a totally tubular bumper dude!
VX KAT
05/24/2010, 07:38 PM
I just thought I would add one for Justin:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa234/nfntruth/IMGP0633.jpg
http://www.smileyshut.com/smileys/new/Laughing/lol-045.gif (http://www.smileyshut.com/Smileys/Smiley-Huts-Free-Laughing-Smileys.html)
Please stop Marlin, yer killin' me here, that's too funny!!
vt_maverick
05/24/2010, 07:46 PM
Just goes to show that men don't always cheat with younger, hotter women. ;)
Hehe, that's a pretty good pic, Chris. Your bumper is so much more photogenic in that light. I'll be building myself a totally tubular bumper dude!
Can you imagine how good it would look in total darkness? (were talkin' no moon here)...:laughing:
The coolest thing about your new box has to be the overhead console...:yesgray:
Well, that, & all the aftermarket...:smilewink
tom4bren
05/25/2010, 06:52 AM
I was only kidding Zeus ... GEEZ ... don't drop a lightning bolt down my shorts!:)
HAHA! You'll miss me when I'm gone... That reminds me, I joined an S-10 forum after I got Boxy and on day two someone called me a dick! I waste no time! It wasn't my fault tho, I swear! :)
tom4bren
05/25/2010, 10:43 AM
;ooy;
NOT!!!
nfpgasmask
05/25/2010, 05:50 PM
Gawd, that's aweful! Pretty funny that you used a pic of circ's mom to make your point tho! :D
OHHHHH! NO YOU DI'NT!
Actually Justin, I think you copped a nice ride there. Just like my Trooper, a nice, new, cheap, full time vehicle to bash around in. I just think you should keep the VX and sell the Army truck then!! She looks super clean. I know you are gonna max it out in no time!! I can't wait to see the build up.
Beau, how's it going with the Patrol? Any good news?
Man, work has been INSANE this week.
Bart
OHHHHH! NO YOU DI'NT!
Actually Justin, I think you copped a nice ride there. Just like my Trooper, a nice, new, cheap, full time vehicle to bash around in. I just think you should keep the VX and sell the Army truck then!! She looks super clean. I know you are gonna max it out in no time!! I can't wait to see the build up.
Beau, how's it going with the Patrol? Any good news?
Man, work has been INSANE this week.
Bart
Thanks Bart! After looking at the pics of the Patrol Beau PM'd me - I'm reaffirming my thoughts that my Blazer may be a bit TOO nice! I'd have to gut it to hang out with you desert cats and your sparce buggies! :smilewink ...Actually, I did consider a guttin until it showed up - I would rather leave it as is now.
I have SEVEN freakin rigs at my house - I need to purge the lot of them (including Zeus) and just focus on one project - the Blazer. The sad thing is I need to work on each rig before I can sell them!
Work HAS been pretty nutty lately - it seems I just about got fired for looking at a few of my favorite things on the puter. :D A few kind folks evidently came to my rescue, luckily. I gotz ta b a good boy from now on! :o However, I am no longer working on a God forsaken temple anymore but instead... I'm working with my lil hottie boss lady again! :yeso: Be a good boy be a good boy be a good boy
Ascinder
05/25/2010, 07:42 PM
Thanks Bart! After looking at the pics of the Patrol Beau PM'd me - I'm reaffirming my thoughts that my Blazer may be a bit TOO nice! I'd have to gut it to hang out with you desert cats and your sparce buggies!
Hey!!! I will have you know, I have plans for mine too:
http://www.bangshift.com/assets/images/news/2009/Oct/11-17/jeep%202.png
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4267196338_68b87c7da2.jpg
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/concept.jpg
But seriously, what do you think about the last one.............
nfpgasmask
05/25/2010, 07:57 PM
I actually like the MNU Trucks. After I watched District 9 I promptly went online to find out more about the rigs.
Yeah, Justin. If the interior is clean and nice, don't strip it. I stripped mine because the floor and head liner weren't in the greatest shape. I just hope that when I find my RS it will have a nice interior. I really want to do a RS build eventually.
Bart
vt_maverick
05/25/2010, 08:19 PM
Off (or maybe back on?) topic - did you ever consider a Typhoon?
RickOKC
05/25/2010, 08:28 PM
Ha ha! I’ve been cheating on my VX search lately. I think I was a little bummed out ever since my less-than-stellar experience of taking a trip to check out a POS, so to cheer myself up I finally ordered all the expensive Mustang goodies that I’d put off for so long. Kinda dumb - sure would be handy if I had that 2nd vehicle beforehand. Oh well!
To bite yer backside...:laughing:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=183074&postcount=7
samneil2000
05/26/2010, 06:57 AM
To bite yer backside...:laughing:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=183074&postcount=7
BUSTED!
Hey!!! I will have you know, I have plans for mine too:
http://www.bangshift.com/assets/images/news/2009/Oct/11-17/jeep%202.png
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4267196338_68b87c7da2.jpg
http://digitalhotrods.net/images/MNU/concept.jpg
But seriously, what do you think about the last one.............HAHAHA! Crap magnets! Don't go tempting Dub with stuff like that! :p MNU trucks are a trip tho... I'd take one if it was given to me!
I actually like the MNU Trucks. After I watched District 9 I promptly went online to find out more about the rigs.
Yeah, Justin. If the interior is clean and nice, don't strip it. I stripped mine because the floor and head liner weren't in the greatest shape. I just hope that when I find my RS it will have a nice interior. I really want to do a RS build eventually.
BartThis Blazer makes me want a beater version... BUT NO MORE VEHICLES!
Off (or maybe back on?) topic - did you ever consider a Typhoon?Actually, I did... very seriously! In fact, that is why I got the Blazer. I found a few Typhoons for sale and the best deals were on eBay. The cheapest one went for $5000 - it looked rough to me. A nice looking one stripped of it's cladding to look like a sleeper went for $5700 in Florida - I was soooo tempted to go for that one. Basically though, when I priced out a 4.3 turbo kit (also on eBay) for $1500 with all the goods it made sense for me to start with a lesser model for lesser money to start with. I also saw how low the intercooler was and figured I was asking for problems taking something like that offroad. OH - and in my threads, whatever happens - I don't care if we go off topic for a while at all.
Ha ha! I’ve been cheating on my VX search lately. I think I was a little bummed out ever since my less-than-stellar experience of taking a trip to check out a POS, so to cheer myself up I finally ordered all the expensive Mustang goodies that I’d put off for so long. Kinda dumb - sure would be handy if I had that 2nd vehicle beforehand. Oh well!I feel your pain and I just can't leave anything the way I found it. More toys = less time = my curse!
To bite yer backside...:laughing:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=183074&postcount=7 :D Funny you should mention that. Jack was the first VXer (former or otherwise) I told about my cheating! We bonded! :bwgy: I told him he would HATE what I got! When I told him what it was he went quiet... thanks JACK, ya big jerk!
:p
Gizmo42
06/01/2010, 08:54 PM
http://www.bangshift.com/assets/images/news/2009/Oct/11-17/jeep%202.png
Wait, When did Dub buy a Heep?
DUDE, I thought the same thing! Dub has a bit more "taste" tho... I think... ;)
:smack::_wrench:... but there is an Isuzu within... who loves ya baby... :heart:
315 hp 335 tq - weighs about the same as my current iron V6 with 115 more ponies! ZO6 heads from the factory! Should get better than 20 mpg as well! :supercool
samneil2000
07/02/2010, 02:15 PM
Awesome! I used to have a 4.3L Jimmy 4x4 2 door that I wanted to do a V8 swap. That old motor had a killer knock to it. I never got around to doing it though :o I ended up trading it in (giving it to the dealer) for my new Escape back in 2003.
Sounds like a good time.
I am super excited! Ascinder and I were talking options this morning - for the money, this motor and trans package I'm looking at is an absolute bargain!
Kona-Vs
07/02/2010, 03:06 PM
Cool Patrol and at least the Chevy is the right color (ebony) but what I really want to Know is How much for the women :drool2:
LOL you sick cusser! Those aren't women, they're trajedies!
Just bought the motor and trans combo from a junkyard 4 miles away from home - they are delivering it tomorrow. I worked a deal that states I can go back for what items I need to make this swap work! $2000 for the motor, trans, comp, harness, elec throttle control, fuse box, cats, and drive accessories including the A/C compressor... I think I'll take the gauges and digital warning thingamabob later too.
Ascinder
07/02/2010, 05:39 PM
So here's that roof scoop for the snorkel system I mentioned Justin. And here's the current topless:freek: Patrol too.
http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/sum-g3102-1_w.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/medium/Picture_0043.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/medium/Picture_006.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/medium/Picture_0022.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/medium/Picture_0014.jpg
It's Spazz Dog!!!
The Patrol looks better - it should since that is why YOU are cheating! ;)
Ya think that scoop looks a bit big up there on the VX tho? Actually maybe that would look better right at the front of a roof rack...
A couple more bolts and the rad. support will be ready to remove.
Mechanic tip of the day - when you are removing an engine and have to break to go sit on the pot... don't rest your forearms on your thighs cuz you have to wipe away a lot more shi...
OH send me the info on that fuel pump when you get a chance too please!
Ascinder
07/02/2010, 10:36 PM
Ya think that scoop looks a bit big up there on the VX tho? Actually maybe that would look better right at the front of a roof rack...
It's the camera lens(Iphone) I think, besides, it's got to keep 550 ponies breathing:evil:.
Here's the LINK (http://arpstore.com/Bosch-044-Universal-Inline-Fuel-pump/M/B001CCVFBS.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=froogle) for the pump; a little pricier than I remembered, and I think they make similar ones with a little less GPH output for lower HP applications this one supports to 700HP I think, so a little overkill for you. You may want to just grap the walbro 255lph for the price.
Hmm... wanna go to Summit for me and catch the 4th of July sale. Feel free to call me while you're there to ask if I want something you find. You know what's up... Go now, do my legwork... :P
My stripper.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4756933202_6f07a860aa_b.jpg
No idea why the camera went fuzzy but a few of my "this is how it should go back together" pics went this way. :(
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4756933774_289ccbe5e8_b.jpg
My whore.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4756296263_8bde9af71a_b.jpg
Triathlete
07/03/2010, 07:37 AM
Zeus...for a little inspiration you should pick up the new issue of Crawl Magazine for the Cover/feature vehicle. A lime green Chevy S10 on Rocks and 47's...verry nicely done!:yesy:
Happy 4th... and 5th!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4767173720_8d8ab1c815_b.jpg
Here's my buddy Spencer with his cheese eatin grin. We were able to plop out the t-case onto the jack and roll it out smoothly... that explains the grin.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4767173904_a90bcc4a90_b.jpg
T-case and front axle out, by this time the exhaust had been removed and disposed.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4766535453_de57cc4878_b.jpg
Here she comes...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4766535727_8ed94eba5d_b.jpg
...and there she goes...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4767174514_30025558bd_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4767175024_1829a5678d_b.jpg
nfpgasmask
07/08/2010, 02:22 PM
Awesome guys.
Beau, the Patrol looks awesome with the top off. Must be fun.
Justin, you are making some progress, eh? It's giving me flashbacks to the Trooper motor swap!
Bart
Yeah, it's comin along. I get slowed down by other people and that bugs me. The junkyard locked my Jeep in their lot overnight (July 3rd) when they closed at 2 pm even though they told me they would have it all pulled out by noon. :mado: The new stuff is STILL at the junkyard! Luckily they didn't clip any of the wires when removing everything... wish I would have been able to remove all that stuff myself cuz now I have a box of bolts and don't know where they all go, wires unlabeled, and the motor and trans separated. They also said they couldn't sell used cats so I have to figure out what to do about that still. I will pick up all the goods and start placing the motor and trans between the frame rails and checking clearances this weekend...
I have 4 BFG MT's with no more than 200 miles and lifetime warranty on them. I took them in to have them swapped on my new set of used 15" 6-lug rims and they found a pin hole in the sidewalls of two tires. Since BFG discontinued that style MT I can't match my set of tires anymore. LAME! I wanted the old style... but they are 10+ years old so maybe its for the best. Now I am tire shopping at Discount Tire since they told me they would be willing to prorate the two good tires and reimburse me for the ruined two. So I should only be paying for four new warranties and maybe 10% of cost on two other tires. So now I am wondering if I should get new wheels too, in 16" flavor! :)
The axles should arrive next week and when they do I will be taking measurements to find out what offset and backspacing I am looking for...
Triathlete
07/08/2010, 07:43 PM
Any sawzalling the fenders to fit some monsters (38's?):bwgy:
Ascinder
07/08/2010, 09:22 PM
They also said they couldn't sell used cats so I have to figure out what to do about that still.
I am going to run these (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MPE-54906) or similar:
http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/mpe-54906_w.jpg
You can find these on any major auto parts site or ebay including knockoffs for less. Hope this helps!:bwgy:
Any sawzalling the fenders to fit some monsters (38's?):bwgy:Yeah right! Not this time. :deadgray: The S-10 you were talking about gave me more wallet ache than inspiration! My project is going pretty low budget... or trying to... I'm starting with 33"s since it is to be a daily driver/weekend wheeler/camper.
I am going to run these (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MPE-54906) or similar:
http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/mpe-54906_w.jpg
You can find these on any major auto parts site or ebay including knockoffs for less. Hope this helps!:bwgy:SOLD! :yeso: The next time we talk I need to have a notepad ready...
Here it is from today at proposed ride height with the old skool BFGMT's I had waiting and some old skool steelies I got for a fitty!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4775935457_9c4c9d466b_b.jpg
Here's the height difference:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4776571662_761832ed50_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4776571810_c563024fcb_b.jpg
Suspension and ABS comes off tomorrow...
vt_maverick
07/09/2010, 07:15 AM
Looks MUCH better with the lift I gotta say...
:thumbup:
Bob Barker
07/09/2010, 08:49 AM
Looks like a hillbilly rape wagon:laughing:
Who would want to rape a hillbilly?
Bob Barker
07/09/2010, 01:38 PM
Other hillbillies, or maybe rednecks?
nfpgasmask
07/09/2010, 02:08 PM
Looks great, Justin, really coming along. Promise to drive out to Reno or somewhere in between for a camp trip!!!?!??
"Hillbilly Rape Wagon". That is good stuff. I'm gonna make a sticker that says that for the back of the Trooper! :laughing:
Bart
I guess being in central Florida, you would know.
"You gotta real purdy mouth... Squeal like a pig boy!"
Other hillbillies, or maybe rednecks?
Looks great, Justin, really coming along. Promise to drive out to Reno or somewhere in between for a camp trip!!!?!??
"Hillbilly Rape Wagon". That is good stuff. I'm gonna make a sticker that says that for the back of the Trooper! :laughing:
BartYou know it! I'm hoping to get this thing back together around late September or so... maybe in time for the October meet in Moab.
Bob Barker
07/09/2010, 04:48 PM
I actually grew up in Arkansas... so I'm pretty much an expert on hillbillies, rednecks and purdy mouths:D
HAHA! Dat's sum funnie shiz rite dur!
RamAirZ
07/10/2010, 01:04 AM
Looking good man! Isn't it nice to have so much aftermarket for something for a change lol, dropping in that L33 will be pretty straight forward. I thought you were gonna leave this one alone, haha
Mile High VX
07/10/2010, 08:07 AM
I actually grew up in Arkansas... so I'm pretty much an expert on hillbillies, rednecks and purdy mouths:D
Mee to Mr. Barker...I know of which you be speakin'
Do you mean Hill, Bill, the wrecked dress, and purdy mouth? :D
Bob Barker
07/10/2010, 11:36 AM
What part of AR? I have family all over, maybe we know some of the same people...
and sorry for the tread jacking!
Don't care one little bit.
Triathlete
07/10/2010, 02:39 PM
Sawzall, sawzall, sawzall, sawzall...:bwgy:
Same ride hieght and 36's....once you wear out those 33's of course!
Well OK THAT might happen! :D
Triathlete
07/10/2010, 07:04 PM
Man, I wish I was always that persuasive!:bwgy:
I bolted the new trans and motor together and did the first test fit today. I had to remove the A/C compressor and mount (it mounts really low and contacted the frame rail). There is a way to relocate it to the stock S-10 location using 4.3 TBI parts though. Of course the exhaust manifolds were not going to fit so I took those off first thing. Now the trans is 1" away from reaching the stock trans mount/crossmember. The heater box is barely in the way - if it weren't I could bolt the trans down in the stock spot and start fabbing motor mounts. I may just Rotozip a hole in the heater box and patch it together with a recess... don't know yet.
V8's fly!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4780959129_4e2d8d5bae_b.jpg
Here it is in the bay sitting a little lower than it will when done.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4781595804_be0f342016_b.jpg
See... the steering pump is sitting on the steering box right here.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4781596466_2157a96f7f_b.jpg
Here is where it contacts the heater box (rear of the valve cover).
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4781596242_a60fe0bc68_b.jpg
More research before more work! :yeso:
Triathlete
07/10/2010, 07:37 PM
Where's your sense of adventure? Research is over rated...just fly by the seat of your pants.:bwgy:
Bob Barker
07/11/2010, 07:58 AM
That's how I live life.... so far only a few dislocated shoulders and no major scars to speak of.
Planning is for the birds!
Hey Beau! Patrol_Stuff (http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=12691948&cat=593&lpid=&search=transfer case)
Ascinder
10/19/2010, 08:59 PM
How did you know I'd check your build thread? Damn am I that predictable? I just got the Patrol running again yesterday, new forklift distributor, new wires and plugs, timed everything, fixed a flat, and today I replaced one side of the front brakes. Tomorrow the other side and then the top's getting put on for winter. I just don't think I'll be keeping it long enough to use another engine though. But if I was, you know I'd swap in something better(like, dare I say it, a 4BT)-that's how I roll:supercool. I will give it to you though:
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy360/ascinder/ThreadDelivers.jpg?t=1287544111
Now this project has more of an update!
After I did this:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/finger.jpg
...I healed... sort of... and tried to redeem myself by finishing this:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1077/5098618680_e10ecc251e_z.jpg
Spring over install with the overload leaves removed. The '95(?) Rodeo Dana 44 is what crushed my hand so I wanted it in - still work to do but it does suspend the Blazer enough to do...
This:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1079/5098619242_4f79197d13_z.jpg
The Blazer needed to be moved to the other 'stall' so AWOL could go back in the garage. Fun weekend with the rental hoist... installed the truck bed and moved the Blazer over. Then placed the motor and trans back on the frame after I removed the fenders and a bunch of IFS bracketry:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5098619662_832423b31d_z.jpg
This is how it looked before the weekend's work:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5098618076_b07c09b806_z.jpg
Now that the motor is sitting on the frame again, the front axle is underneath it, and the brackets are out of the way... I have been trying to figure out what exhaust manifolds I need, what motor mounts I should order, what steering issues I will have to deal with, if the radius arms I want to use are going to work, and what radiator mounting options I have. Everything is really tight, just how we like it! :smilewink
Triathlete
10/19/2010, 10:06 PM
Just trade it in on this one (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=907162)!:bwgy:
Ascinder
10/19/2010, 10:31 PM
I can tell you right now that everyone hands down for power uses longtubes on the truck motors. However, space considerations obviously come into play here. I am running shorties, but am concerned with them coming very close to the frame. Block huggers are also an option. Just remember that you can use car parts too. Some of the older gen 3 vettes came with titanium exhaust IIRC. I can also check the clearance rack at summit for you if you decide on a particular type. I still think my idea of the motorcycle muffler zoomies is the best though:yesgray:
Robbomaz
10/19/2010, 11:00 PM
Who would want to rape a hillbilly?
Every other hillbilly. Or so the stories about those parts of the US go around here :bgwo:
Robbomaz
10/19/2010, 11:01 PM
I saw the start of this thread and got all excited....well still am, but I saw S10 and thought Syclone......
Just trade it in on this one (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=907162)!:bwgy:HAHA! I just can't get away from that one aye! $28k is prolly a great deal tho! I'll think about it... ;)
I can tell you right now that everyone hands down for power uses longtubes on the truck motors. However, space considerations obviously come into play here. I am running shorties, but am concerned with them coming very close to the frame. Block huggers are also an option. Just remember that you can use car parts too. Some of the older gen 3 vettes came with titanium exhaust IIRC. I can also check the clearance rack at summit for you if you decide on a particular type. I still think my idea of the motorcycle muffler zoomies is the best though:yesgray:GO ZOOMIES!!! :p Some company has some mid-length headers for sale but I don't see there is room in my app. Not even for block huggers! Still 315hp works just fine for me! :) So it looks like I am going to have to settle for 98-99 F-body LS1 manifolds. I'm using junkyarddog.com in hopes of a quick find. EBay only has the drivers side listed right now. I don't think I would have to modify them but here is what some have had to do:
From this:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/philntx/Misc/exhaust_manifolds-1.jpg
To this:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k183/philntx/Misc/Picture160.jpg
I saw the start of this thread and got all excited....well still am, but I saw S10 and thought Syclone......So did I... thought Sy/Ty I mean. I was looking at Typhoons and thought it would be awesome to have the world's only "Trailphoon" but starting with a Typhoon made no sense to me so I will make one my own way! Already bought the Typhoon style grill and have some functional design ideas that mimic the body cladding. :yesgray: 1st things 1st tho...
For Halloween this year I dressed up as a mechanic and partied in the yard and garage!
I pulled a steering box out of an '80 2wd Astro van for the flipped pitman arm location. Exact same box as the S-10 just different output shaft. I really like how the Cherokee 44 drag link and the stock Astro pitman arm line up. The drag link is bent though.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1178/5134326231_de82c1f42a_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/5134326467_af4eedbc2c_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/5134326757_691421db1d_b.jpg
I also pulled a steering shaft from an XJ Cherokee because of its slim u-joints versus the S-10 rag joint and bulky CV joint looking thing. I had to hammer it apart and cut off the friction pads and then sand off the paint from the inner shaft before I could collapse it enough to fit.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/5134926770_658e96db7b_b.jpg
I also pulled a Hydroboost unit out of a '94 AWD Astro van to add a bit more room to the bay as well as increase braking abilities. I'm going to have to study which proportioning valves will work best for an app like this. The Hydro bolts up to the same spot but I need to fab up an inner mounting plate.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1382/5134327407_e1017e91de_b.jpg
While all that was being trial fit, my apprentice tore in to the dash and removed the column.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1137/5134927418_ca587ee961_b.jpg
It was a great Halloween party!!! :bgwo:
vt_maverick
11/01/2010, 08:54 AM
Looks like you need Buffy the Rust Slayer to stop by for a few days. ;)
HAHA! Yeah I bought a Blazer with no rust so that I could swap in rusty parts! Everything will have to be swapped, modified, fabbed, fitted, and removed before I start the beautifying process.
RamAirZ
11/01/2010, 11:06 AM
Ya get everything fitting right then make it pretty, would suck to cut up a pretty part because it doesn't fit
Ascinder
11/01/2010, 12:38 PM
Dude that engine is fitting in there tight! Those exhaust manifolds are going to be cooking your other components. Nice to see the progress too. What are you putting in place of that column, or did you just remove it to get it out of the way? I'm still on the fence whether to keep my stock VX steering wheel or go with something different. I think by law you still have to have the airbags to drive on road IIRC. Did you get those dirty dingo mounts for the engine? I'd like to see how they turned out.
Dude that engine is fitting in there tight! Those exhaust manifolds are going to be cooking your other components. Nice to see the progress too. What are you putting in place of that column, or did you just remove it to get it out of the way? I'm still on the fence whether to keep my stock VX steering wheel or go with something different. I think by law you still have to have the airbags to drive on road IIRC. Did you get those dirty dingo mounts for the engine? I'd like to see how they turned out.
Dude, everything fits tight! You are going to be in the same boat! :yesb: I'll prob'ly swap columns for a non-column-shift unit and floor shifter. The column shifter linkage, fuel lines, brake lines, exhaust pipe, driveshaft, radius arm... would all be in one spot otherwise. At least I can get the linkage out of the way and have a cool shifter to boot.
Ascinder
11/01/2010, 09:14 PM
Dude, everything fits tight! You are going to be in the same boat!
That sounds about right. I was(am) in denial about it, but now you have to go throwing that reality in face:(. Ah well, time to go look for a bigger prybar and plunger.
RamAirZ
11/01/2010, 10:06 PM
Dude, everything fits tight!
Thank god that's how my wife is :p
Bob Barker
11/02/2010, 11:24 AM
ahh, it's good to dream larger than life isn't it?
That's A Cucv In The Garage! Why Get An S-10 When There Is A Cucv Near By!!!!! in the first picture anyway
pbkid
11/04/2010, 06:31 PM
everything fits tight!
thats what she said........
nfpgasmask
11/08/2010, 09:46 AM
Lookin good, J-roc. Got back from Japan 48 hours ago. Still in a daze. More soon.
Bart
I kinda figured that's where you were. I imagine you are going to have a nice blog entry on LJ soon...? Looking forward to some info and stories! :yesgray:
Well, my garage has become cold, work is all jacked up, and I can't focus on much... so... not a lot of progress, but there is some...
Since the steering column was removed we were able to remove some fasteners and rotate the dash downward. This allowed us to get to the wires from above and remove them from the firewall.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5200618826_57729ddb25_z.jpg
Removed!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5200619264_5b97e11971_z.jpg
Spaghetti and meatballs! I removed the old wiring to replace it with the Sierra wiring.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5200619896_714886e80e_z.jpg
The instrument cluster fits just as tight as everything else but it fits after a bit of trimming
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5200620300_b566790cc8_z.jpg
The HVAC controls fit perfectly in the radio slot! (After a bit of trimming)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5200217491_da66981b24_z.jpg
I started hacking up the shroud to get some idea of how I'm going to tie it all together. FUN FUN FUN!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5200217765_8135326fb0_z.jpg
My biggest concern with the interior wiring so far is the removal of the vacuum actuated HVAC parts for the electric servo driven ones. We'll see...
Spaghetti and meatballs! I removed the old wiring to replace it with the Sierra wiring.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5200619896_714886e80e_z.jpg
Dude seriously WTF?
What did you do to Menace...:confused:
He's now a ghost dog?...:laughing:
That camera does the strangest things sometimes. Don't worry, Menace is still the same deerhorsecatdog he has always been. :)
Triathlete
11/23/2010, 08:09 AM
Spaghetti and meatballs!
Yummy!:bwgy:
nfpgasmask
11/23/2010, 11:32 AM
Wow dude, what a mess!!! I hate wiring. I don't know if I will ever be able to get the Falcon's wiring back together.
Bart
PS - Looks like I will be in SLC in March for work... :)
Really!? That'd be cool to show you what I put up with in this place! March aye... wonder when the Jeep safari is next year... keep me posted on that!
nfpgasmask
11/29/2010, 09:38 AM
Yeah, there's no date set yet, but I will be there to move a small facility. I should have a full Sunday to hang out, wheel, drink, etc. :) Once I know the dates I will send you my itinerary.
Bart
Triathlete
11/29/2010, 09:41 AM
I believe EJS is always the week prior to and weekend of Easter.
Well DUH! ;) I know, but Easter moves from March to April - this time it is April 24.
Triathlete
11/29/2010, 01:17 PM
Well, there you go...the calandar is your friend!:bwgy:
I just found this stuff... EziBend_Tube (http://www.tallonhydraulics.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33_45&products_id=167&zenid=99aaa6q6op5flpvp82se0rieu0)
Anyone have an opinion on using this stuff? I need to add lines to my Rodeo axle and may end up redoing the front lines as well when I do the Hydroboost plumbing... I already have brake tubing benders but this stuff looks quick and easy to use!
Bob Barker
02/03/2011, 11:15 PM
Looks like it would be too easy to crease bending by hand.
Ebenezr
02/04/2011, 04:53 AM
Ya know Zeus I hate to admit it but I actually tryed to wipe that little knat off my screen a while back...
Ascinder
02/04/2011, 08:43 AM
Thats either one of the best innovations for brakeline ever or one of those things that's just too good to be true. Is there anywhere they have more info like what this miracle metal is that let's you bend it by hand yet still contains thousands of psi of brake line pressure?
Looks like it would be too easy to crease bending by hand.Yeah, I noticed that in the image with the dime as well. Found it concerning myself but also realized I would not need to make such a tight radius. Hmm...
Ya know Zeus I hate to admit it but I actually tryed to wipe that little knat off my screen a while back...HAHA! Awesome! If I "bug" one person, it was worth it! :p
Thats either one of the best innovations for brakeline ever or one of those things that's just too good to be true. Is there anywhere they have more info like what this miracle metal is that let's you bend it by hand yet still contains thousands of psi of brake line pressure?All I could find out about the miracle metal is it is derived from "unobtainium" which is found on some strange moon called Pandora. :bgwo: It says it meets DOT requirements and I don't think a company would carry it nor the DOT approve it if it hadn't proven safe. $4 a foot seems reasonable as well... I'm very curious yet slightly hesitant. I have time to think more about it....
Thanks guys!
Well I have made more progress on the dash! I went to the yard for another S-10 dash bezel to cut up and use for a gauge mounting solution. I also wanted to pic up these door panels with leather inserts I found previously in favor of the typical cloth ones I had. I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a totalled Yukon Denali while I was there. Much of it was stripped already but I found the dash bezel sitting in the snow which is slightly different than the Sierra bezel... perfectly different!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5218/5397622172_549fcfa8df_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5417866904_5facf88ae3_b.jpg
So since I seemingly found a nice theme coming along in the interior I took an edumacated risk and stepped things up a bit by purchasing a Silverado column off eBay. Luckily, I was able to mount it up to the existing upper column mounts in my dash by adding some fender washers to use as spacers! The lower mount has not been fabbed up yet but here it is half-mounted in place:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/5417842612_680e9257bf_b.jpg
In order to get the appropriate depth needed to mount the Sierra gauges in a stock S-10 bezel shroud I had to hack out the bracing of the dash within that space and then apply some heat to the defroster duct so that I could malform it and gain some room. It may look like there are holes in it but there are not:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5417842698_d50e480aaf_b.jpg
I will be changing out the wiring from this column to use the wiring from the Sierra which came with radio and computer controls in the wheel!
Since I swapped out the steering box for an Astro version I had already installed the needed XJ Cherokee steering shaft. Happily, I was able to take the lower part of that shaft, drill a hole in it, and mate it to the Sierra upper shaft:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5300/5397023741_7853b8a21c_b.jpg
(In the above pic you may notice the hydroboost unit in place as well as the '98-'99 F-body steel exhaust manifold... more on this coming...)
SO THEN! Things were still coming along nicely after I cut up the Denali dash bezel so I ordered a custom Denali blackwood style steering wheel!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5177/5417259241_d9e1756284_b.jpg
Here is how things are coming together:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5417866800_48aa4ed3fa_b.jpg
As you can see, the bezel needs some more trimming before I epoxy it to the bezel shroud and create a mounting setup... You can see the left over vacuum actuated heater control tubes on the floorboard - stupid things!
RamAirZ
02/04/2011, 11:10 PM
Looking awesome man! that denali bezel looks great. Were there any other good parts from That denali? I could use some for my sierra
After rearranging the garage to create work zones for this project I dug out the wiring harnesses I pulled from the Sierra and connected them all together again. I went back to the yard to pick up some needed bits to solve some mysteries and those are all shown connected here:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5397622508_1f3369471c_b.jpg
Since I knew I needed to solve my exhaust manifold problem I ordered (again, from eBay) this driver-side '98-'99 F-Body LS1 manifold and this mystery pair of manifolds. These are steel tube so they can be welded on pretty easily for modification. They did not fit in stock form (which was expected) so I cut off the lower flanges of the 2 driver-side manifolds so that I could combine the smaller of the two pieces.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5397023629_085c236f04_b.jpg
I still need to weld closed the O2 bung and install one on the other side of the tube due to a frame clearance problem. The passenger manifold doesn't quite clear the passenger frame rail with the engine located where it sits now - it will need to be raised at least one inch. This is why I have waited so long to pick out a motor mount solution... still contemplating a few options...
RamairZ - do you recognize that driver manifold with the exit tube in the center? Can't figure out what it came from... :confused:
Looking awesome man! that denali bezel looks great. Were there any other good parts from That denali? I could use some for my sierraThanks man! The Denali was pretty well picked thru but I am heading back tomorrow... what would you like me to look out for?
RamAirZ
02/04/2011, 11:33 PM
That's a C5 Corvette manifold. I wish you would have hit me up before you got that F-Body manifold, I have the ones from my 99' sitting on a piece of wood blocking the dog from getting under the fence lol. Speaking of I need to fill that hole soon lol. As far as the Denali, badges, grille, anything that looks cool and in good shape just let me know what they have lol.
That's a C5 Corvette manifold. I wish you would have hit me up before you got that F-Body manifold...
HAHA! I did, jackhole! http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=205547&postcount=23
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=205552&postcount=25
:p
RamAirZ
02/05/2011, 01:12 AM
hahaha I didn't have them when you asked lol. I took them off a few weeks ago. Should have asked again :) Shoot, I'll have some truck manifolds sans egr/air (since my 04' didnt use that from the factory) very soon. Got rid of the Camaro and got an 04' Sierra last week lol. Looking at buying another Zu' now too.
Marlin
02/05/2011, 07:26 AM
Thats either one of the best innovations for brakeline ever or one of those things that's just too good to be true. Is there anywhere they have more info like what this miracle metal is that let's you bend it by hand yet still contains thousands of psi of brake line pressure?
Hydraulic lines for heavy equipment comes to mind, completely flexible, handle tons of pressure? Of course, those are some type of rubber/tygon tubes wrapped in SS and more rubber...Another thought is that it could be derived from the hopes and dreams of the middle class american;)
hahaha I didn't have them when you asked lol. I took them off a few weeks ago. Should have asked again :) Shoot, I'll have some truck manifolds sans egr/air (since my 04' didnt use that from the factory) very soon. Got rid of the Camaro and got an 04' Sierra last week lol. Looking at buying another Zu' now too.HAHA! Yeah, I guess I should have. I have the 2006 truck mans if you are interested... AND WTF! You have to spend $1000 in registration every year - Pics of the Sierra you crazy mofo! :yesgray:
RamAirZ
02/05/2011, 01:13 PM
registration only cost me $75!!! These are the only pics I have right now, it's been rainging here everyday:
http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/RamAirZ/1999%20Isuzu%20Vehicross/Isuzu%20Stuff/DSC_0184.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s121/1BadTMaxx/DSC00314-1.jpg
Got it from the original owner (still had window sticker in it lol), all dealer receipts for maintenance etc etc. He traded me for my Camaro, he wanted something for him and his son to work on. I've been wanting another fullsize truck (wife has been bugging me too) but I told myself I wouldn't do it unless I got something worth it that I liked. Then this came along, books for 6K more than my Camaro so I can't complain lol. It's gonna get some mods soon (intake/headers/exhaust/nitrous hehe)
vt_maverick
02/05/2011, 01:28 PM
Damn RamAir, what would you say the average ownership expectancy of your cars is? 6 months before you sell/trade them?
RamAirZ
02/05/2011, 02:16 PM
In the past 3 years that sounds about right lol. In California I kinda had a business going without even thinking about it, I kept buying/selling/trading for profit. Picked up a bike for 1K, put about $400 into it and sold for $2800, bought a 67' Biscayne, had about $2200 into it and traded it for a Camaro that I ended up parting out due to some horrible hidden body damage and made over 6K off that, etc etc etc. Before we moved to Cali I had my 1st Camaro for almost 5 years before someone hit me in it and my Z71 I had for almost 4 years before the wife convinced me to get rid of it when we moved, that's when it all started haha. I'm gonna get anotehr Camaro but I'm gonna wait until I can build the 1st gem I've always wanted. I think alot of my toys have just been a "wow, I could do this, that and this" and have a neat project but it's not what I "really" want/need, just something fun. I've always wanted a Silverado SS, told myself after I got rid of my Z71 that my next pickup would be one, and this is basically one minus the AWD (05 and later SS's were 2wd anyways, just used the 9.5 14-bolt rear axle), even has the SS gauge cluster in it, plus I like the GMC grilles better.
Yeah I totally dig the GMC's over the Chevy's - I even have a GMC grill waiting to be installed. BTW, that Denali has left the building.
I removed the VIN plate from the donor truck today and I think I'll put in on my firewall.
RamAirZ
02/05/2011, 10:11 PM
Ya the GMC grille's look more "finished", I always felt the Chevy grille's were lacking in the style department. Except for my 68' K10, I LOVED that grille:
http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/RamAirZ/l_11ce6a1d8bdd43a3a9e8f7de93f18c6c.jpg
That sucks that the Denali is gone, oh well. You gonna put the VIN on there for nostalgic reasons lol
vt_maverick
02/06/2011, 07:43 AM
I think you should put the plate upside down and draw an "x" through it with a sharpie. Keep doing that for all the donor vehicles you use and you'll look like a WWI ace in the engine bay. ;)
Ya the GMC grille's look more "finished", I always felt the Chevy grille's were lacking in the style department. Except for my 68' K10, I LOVED that grille:
http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss272/RamAirZ/l_11ce6a1d8bdd43a3a9e8f7de93f18c6c.jpg
That sucks that the Denali is gone, oh well. You gonna put the VIN on there for nostalgic reasons lol'68-'72 is my favorite classic truck style! Next to my office is a weird psuedo/ghetto/classic car storage lot and there is a white '68 bowtie stepside in there that always tempts me - I have a disease. :bwgy:
I think you should put the plate upside down and draw an "x" through it with a sharpie. Keep doing that for all the donor vehicles you use and you'll look like a WWI ace in the engine bay. ;)I wanted that VIN plate cuz the matching engine, trans, instruments, and harnesses are all connected to the VIN so it's the code for the heart of this ride and since the L33 option was so rare, it adds a bit more cool to it - I also like the idea of having the VIN in case of tuning issues. I like your idea of the 'kills' tho! Too bad there is no way to have the dogtags of all my victims at this point... :( That would be SIX extra VIN plates on the firewall so far HAHA! :cool: If I ever get to build the dedicated rat-rock-rod I have envisioned I will be all over that idea, Mav!
RamAirZ
02/06/2011, 12:56 PM
I should do that with all the plates I've had on previous vehicles hahahaha. Ya I love the 67-68 chevy grille the best, they just look sweet, I really want a 68' crew cab conversion!
Can someone direct me to a good source of info on how to graft this sheet metal on to the Blazer?
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5433175601_690f682302_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5433175675_e1f3145cbd_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5433789016_26a6405b38_b.jpg
RamAirZ
02/10/2011, 09:45 AM
amigo flares!!!! You could do it a number of ways. Spot weld the panels in place working from one end and then switching to the other back and forth until you get it basically welded up, grind the welds, some body filler and/or glass. You could straight glass it in, you could use lead and melt it in with that like the old school body guys.
Those are Pathfinder fenders actually - much easier to find than the Amigo fenders. And I already knew that I was going to spot/stitch weld them in place but I just want to make sure I go thru the process correctly. I have weldable primer to go under the flare and on the quarter panel behind the flare. I just don't want to end up with some bondo cracked rusted panel...
RamAirZ
02/10/2011, 11:12 AM
Gotcha, those Pathfinder flares do look alot like Amigo ones. Gonna be sweet! I'll see if I can find a good video, you just wanna make sure you let your welds cool and keep jumping sides and leaving a little space in between the welds at first to not warp anything.
So then my 4" flare 2" rise fiber fenders came in!!! These were tough to find but I have had my eye on them for over a year. I chose the axle combination based on the idea of the extra width afforded by these front fenders and the Pathfinder fenders grafted to the rear. 8" wide 4.5" backspaced wheels work just about perfectly with this setup - barely legal! :bgwo:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5457134845_879e6a8c64_b.jpg
Oh, the front axle is shown at it's full compression location in these pics. After flexing out, the tires should tuck up in there nicely. :)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5457135045_84c345357b_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5457135815_85f1dc90c9_b.jpg
I was also RIGHT about the prospect of using a Hummer H3 DBW gas pedal in combination with the Sierra pedal to create a pedal assembly of a more compact size. I removed the H3 pedal and springs (slightly softer setup than the Sierra) from it's housing and added that to the Sierra housing and it fits perfectly on the firewall while clearing the steering column!!! I'll be making up a simple how-to for folks familiar with the search function on LS1Tech.com and some S-10 forums. :laughgray Yes, I am a courteous prick!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5457740588_8d0bbc9c3a_b.jpg
RamAirZ
02/18/2011, 11:53 PM
awesome job man! I honestly wish my truck used a cable instead of the DBW. Never been a fan of DBW. That H3 setup looks like it will save a good bit of space, good deal!
nfpgasmask
02/19/2011, 09:04 AM
Justin, looks awesome. Can't wait to see the final product. I need to call you...
Bart
awesome job man! I honestly wish my truck used a cable instead of the DBW. Never been a fan of DBW. That H3 setup looks like it will save a good bit of space, good deal!
Justin, looks awesome. Can't wait to see the final product. I need to call you...
BartThanks gents. The DBW affords me cruise control with no vacuum needed and that I like, plus I like how everything is tied together by working with the APP which is pretty simple.
Bart, I'll be hittin up some Pres Day sales and otherwise in the garage all weekend so ring me up!
Triathlete
02/19/2011, 09:35 AM
Better hurry up if your going to have it ready for ZuZoo:bwgy:
Going to look good!
HAHA! I know huh - the pressure is on! I'm hopeful but not confident. :(
You guys may be wheeling with a big Jeep in tow!
RamAirZ
02/19/2011, 10:35 AM
Ya the DBW cleans everything up I've just never been a fan of tuning it for performance and the throttle response feels so much slower in kicking in on my truck than any cable vehicle. You could ease on the throttle with a cable now if I barely ease on it it does nothing until it reach "that" point than all of a sudden, gas. Plus maybe it's me, I like being in control of it lol.
I like flooring it so it works for me! LOL
RamAirZ
02/19/2011, 12:11 PM
hahahaha true that!
I have been using Revit Architecture 2012 to model a few things on the Blazer. I also acquired some parts over the last few months and have done crap loads of research and parts watching. I have studied the chassis, firewall, steering box mount and all the parts that I know will be going in and it plainly came down to making a serious decision. I was overwhelmed with the thought of cutting the frame at the firewall, effectively removing the strongest section of frame and leaving the weakest in tact. So I took several measurements across the body and frame - most important, the body mounts. I chose the wheel and tire size I would like and modeled them to scale (or close anyway). I then started modeling the parts I had in hand to use or reuse.....
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Boxy_Ghosted.jpg
This where I am at right now - the rear floor section has been modeled, the fuel tank with connections at the top, the body mounts, the Cage Offroad radius arms, reference points on the frame and body.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Rear_Quarter_Ghosted.jpg
I aim to build a tube chassis or perhaps a hybrid of rectangle steel and tube - I have 1 3/4" DOM in hand and the tubing bender mounted. I am nervous because of the scale of it. :( But by modeling everything beforehand I should make less waste and mistakes. :o
I am hunting for a driver side drop 27 spline NP241C... the later the better. I already have a '94 32 spline so I could settle for a 27 spline input shaft as well. :yesgray: Oh and an aluminum radiator that will cool an LS. These items need to be modeled before I would start building...
nfpgasmask
07/23/2011, 10:23 AM
Man, dude, I wish you lived over here. We could gang bang our mutual projects. I'm guessing your situation is basically like mine, 100% solo. It sucks not having a helper to motivate you and assist you. It gets tough and extremely overwhelming. All three of my Zus need wrench time right now, and it sucks and stresses me out bigtime.
The project looks cool though. Try to stay focused, and eat it like an elephant.
Bart
VX KAT
07/23/2011, 10:41 AM
Sounds like you guys should organize a "Zu-pack" and pick days where you all get together (fly/drive whatever....yes $$$ I know ) and work on somebody's project.
nfpgasmask
07/23/2011, 10:44 AM
Sounds like you guys should organize a "Zu-pack" and pick days where you all get together (fly/drive whatever....yes $$$ I know ) and work on somebody's project.
LOL, we've actually thought about doing just that!
Bart
Triathlete
07/23/2011, 10:48 AM
Zeus...if your going tube frame ya might as well go full on buggy then just bolt the body panels on.:)
RamAirZ
07/23/2011, 12:09 PM
sounds like I need to pack up my garage and move out west
Triathlete
07/23/2011, 01:07 PM
sounds like I need to pack up my garage and move out west
Why do I suddenly have the theme song from the Beverly Hillbillies going through my head? :)
RamAirZ
07/23/2011, 01:37 PM
hahaha
Man, dude, I wish you lived over here. We could gang bang our mutual projects. I'm guessing your situation is basically like mine, 100% solo. It sucks not having a helper to motivate you and assist you. It gets tough and extremely overwhelming. All three of my Zus need wrench time right now, and it sucks and stresses me out bigtime.
The project looks cool though. Try to stay focused, and eat it like an elephant.
BartYeah man I could use your help and support big time thru this! My roommate (you 'Zoo 2011ers met Spencer) wants to help out as much as he can but he has his own life also. I am trying to assign the wiring and some interior stuff to him tho so I can focus on the big items! We removed the frame last weekend so the body is just hanging out on stands all alone now.
Sounds like you guys should organize a "Zu-pack" and pick days where you all get together (fly/drive whatever....yes $$$ I know ) and work on somebody's project.HAHA that's right, we have talked about it... I still consider moving to Reno but I gotta tackle this first.
Zeus...if your going tube frame ya might as well go full on buggy then just bolt the body panels on.:)Nah, it is still to be my daily, plus I am only going to have ~4" of uptravel so this is no Ultra-4 rig. The front end tho will mimic a buggy to some degree!
sounds like I need to pack up my garage and move out westI TOLD YOU!!! See ya in Reno! :p Did you ever ask your buds about their experience with those Rancho coil overs for me? I'm still trying to figure out spring n shock items...
I went to Tear-A-Part today and found a '92 Suburban 1500 Auto with an NP241. Tore it out with 3 sockets and a clamp, carried it 100 yards as if I were performing in a Worlds Strongest Wee-man competition, and spent $100. It shifts great, had no signs of leakage, and mated right up to my trans. I'll probably order the SYE from JB later.
Don't mind me, I'm just recording what year Pathfinder I took the blower motor, heater core, damper box and ducting from today... it was a '91.
When you get all done, plz try to cypher what % original vehicle is left...:laughing:
Hey, I said I wanted to build my own vehicle! That info would be fun to know tho - to bad I suck at math... :)
Hey, I said I wanted to build my own vehicle! That info would be fun to know tho - to bad I suck at math... :)
& spelling too...:laughing:.:heart:
nfpgasmask
08/07/2011, 04:30 PM
Sweet! I need to start hitting Pick & Pull again for some more Trooper stuff. Projects, projects, projects!!
Bart
& spelling too...:laughing:.:heart:Yeah for some reason I just don't care about certain things as much as I used to. :bgwo:
Got some rims off eBay. BLINGY!! I wanted 17's but when I found billet Centerlines in 16x8 from 1993... BRAND NEW still in plastic!!! ...I jumped on 'em. They match the old skool body but damn are they shiny! Need 1/4" spacers to clear the tie rod end also...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/DSC00921.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/DSC00918.JPG
nfpgasmask
09/20/2011, 01:35 PM
Wow, very blingy.
Bart
Triathlete
09/20/2011, 03:20 PM
Those would look cool in black chrome! Nice old school find.
Ooh black chrome is not a bad idea...
Lookin' good Son...totally McDiggn' the racing stripe on the chinny-chin-chin...:thumbup:
Nice wheels too!...:yesgray:
:smilewink
Flavor Saver! :D And thanks.
nfpgasmask
09/21/2011, 09:47 AM
What flavor might you be saving in your "racing stripe" there, Justin. Might it possibly be fish taco flavor? :eek: :laughing:
Bart
Haha I'll have to get on that!! Get it, get it? ...Get on that! :D
BTW, Saturday is the Utah Undie Run - supposedly 15,000 will be running downtown in our skivvies to protest how uptight Utah is while trying to set a Guinness record! Should be FUN! I wanna go as a Banana in a banana hammock but I'd prob'ly get arrested.
Haha I'll have to get on that!! Get it, get it? ...Get on that! :D
BTW, Saturday is the Utah Undie Run - supposedly 15,000 will be running downtown in our skivvies to protest how uptight Utah is while trying to set a Guinness record! Should be FUN! I wanna go as a Banana in a banana hammock but I'd prob'ly get arrested.
If I were EWE...
I'd be gitt'n me sum garmies...:smilewink
Monstertrucker
11/06/2011, 02:41 PM
Just read the thread and now it's dead.
Need an update!
How's the Trailphoon going?
I have a black Typhoon so this is my kind of build. :yesy:
Had a 2.8 Jimmy in '95 too but had to sell it after 11 months when my employer went bust. Loved that truck. Wanted a Typhoon since then and bought it 4 years ago.
The stripped down engine is still in the kitchen! :p
Hey Monstertrucker, I can't beleive someone I don't know was actually viewing this thread! I don't visit vx.info much anymore. But some folks asked in Moab about this project so here is an update.
The last 2 weekends have been all garage so the house and yard are farked!
Anyway... I remove the engine when I need to. As it sits here is how it will sit in the vehicle. The axles are also on casters; so is the frame..
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Boxy_Frame_011.jpg
All squared up and level. Notice how easy it is to reposition the outriggers... all by design. Giggity giggity...
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Boxy_Frame_009.jpg
My first bends!! I am proud of how all this came together. I bought BendTech Pro but have not even used it yet. I didn't want to waste tube on calibration haha
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Boxy_Frame_014.jpg
Everything is square and level too!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Boxy_Frame_015.jpg
Bending is a workout, btw...
OH.. and here is what became of the 3D model:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/UnderFront.jpg
Here it is in Blitz Black (John Deere paint, I think):
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Blitz_Black.jpg
This color is what l call "Meab"... cuz I am a ginger but it is kinda Moab red also.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/1-14-12.jpg
Any thoughts on these two colors?
RamAirZ
06/04/2012, 06:35 AM
Sunset Orange, all the way :)
Triathlete
06/04/2012, 08:21 AM
Two tone...black bottom, meab top?
RamAirZ
06/04/2012, 08:26 AM
orange/black :)
nfpgasmask
06/04/2012, 09:30 AM
Orange? Naaa. No bright colors, please. :)
Bart
Ascinder
06/05/2012, 09:09 AM
Damn dude, that modelling looks great! I like the fabwork too, you're makin' me feel bad for not making a frame on mine:yeso: I just blew out one of my casters on one of the wheel dollies holding up the VX, so be careful moving stuff around-the caster wasn't even caught on a lip or anything, just too much side pressure on the rotational ball bearing. I need to mock up my engine/trans/transfer case combo too, but storing it like that is a bit tricky for me.
Hi. Just posting to keep this thread "active". Suspension parts are on the way... Bye.
nfpgasmask
01/05/2013, 10:22 AM
Glad to see you are still working on it, dude!!! I've been busy too. ;)
Bart
Here it is in Blitz Black (John Deere paint, I think):
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Blitz_Black.jpg
Yep...I once piloted a JD JDX 340, & the color was indeed called "Blitz Black"
This color is what l call "Meab"... cuz I am a ginger but it is kinda Moab red also.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/1-14-12.jpg
On the bright side...you're not a Gilligan...:rotate:..:laughing:
Look'n good Bro, keep tha :_wrench:'s turn'n...:thumbup:
Hello!!! This project is still around I just work slowly. Not that anyone cares. Haha. But I quit my job & sold my house & moved back to Wyoming. I figured I would add this photo highlighting the hillbilly rape wagon-esque moment I parked it:
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag12/MyShow/IMG_2522_zps425mmxco.jpg (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/MyShow/media/IMG_2522_zps425mmxco.jpg.html)
I had to put the stock frame back in and make quick wooden SAS mounts in order to trailer the project to its new home.
Also, I bought a wrecked SSR and will be bringing that home in a few days as a new donor.
http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag12/MyShow/SSR/Capture_zps3gswwq9h.png (http://s1296.photobucket.com/user/MyShow/media/SSR/Capture_zps3gswwq9h.png.html)
I will explain what is up with that in another two years!
nfpgasmask
12/15/2016, 09:21 PM
Nice pic, looks mean and Mad Max already!
Bart
MSHardeman
12/16/2016, 09:20 AM
Justin, I REALLY dig the hillbilly wooden suspension system. It should have some excellent flex.....until it doesn't.
VX KAT
12/16/2016, 09:59 AM
I REALLY dig the color......:winko:
Nice pic, looks mean and Mad Max already!
Bart
WITNESS! I'm excited to get back into this project but as you know I am months from doing so.
Justin, I REALLY dig the hillbilly wooden suspension system. It should have some excellent flex.....until it doesn't.
It worked so well for loading, transporting 440 miles, & unloading that I may just run with it! LOL
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