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. 
Say hello to my VX replacement that came in from Seattle several days ago - BOXY - my '93 Chevy S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4x4:
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.
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.
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.
The quick fold rear seat is slick! I don't think I'll make a disconnect for it...
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!
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.
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! 
Overall though, not bad for $1500, right!!!??? 
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Originally Posted by ZEUS
like the jeep
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.
BTW, this is my 5th S-Series - I love these classic boxy things!
At least, I didn't get an FJ Loser or another Heep - alas, "I don't get no respect!" 
