Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012 3:01 AM  

Some updates:
New Stainless Upper and lower radiator hoses.

New Aluminum Alternator and power steering brackets
Smaller belts to pull in accessories
Steel braided return lines

Truck now has power steering and hydroboost power brakes. Power steering pump is the correct type with two return ports so you don't need a T fitting.

More to come. Next up rear end replacement and 4 link.

Jimbacca

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Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012 7:50 AM  

what rear end does it have in it right now?

Taylor

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Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012 2:09 PM  

It's got a 70's camaro. One of the bearing is toast. Nice howl and axle grease does wonders on primer. Going to have a 90's blazer with 3.42 gears, disc brakes and limited slip dif. It will also pull in the tires so they match up better in front.

Jimbacca

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Posted: Monday, January 02, 2012 3:08 PM  

Nice! that will be a good swap.

Taylor

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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 3:10 AM  

Some updates on the truck

I put in the new rear end. 94 S10 blazer 2wd. The factory blazer bumpstops are holding up the back in the first picture.

After some love from the sawzall

The factory rear end brake lines need to be slightly moved for the lower bag mounts. The line on the chassis was shortened and reflared. The Camaro drive-shaft in the truck has smaller u-joints so I had to use the cups off an s10 u-joint so the drive-shaft would work with the new rear end.

Truck now has 4 wheel disc, Limited slip rear. Front and rear track matches now.

Thanks to Brad @ http://intensekustum.com for the flaring tool and finding the rear end for a great price.

Also Cleaned up wiring in the engine compartment with some distribution blocks. More to come. Truck should be at Bring the Noize 2012 in a few weeks. Come and check it out.

Jimbacca

Bring the Noize 2012 FEBRUARY 11th and 12th, 2012

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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 9:37 AM  

I was going to ask if I was going to see this bad boy at the show, but you already answered that. Looking good Jim!

Posted: Friday, January 27, 2012 11:52 AM  

I like it.

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Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 3:01 AM  

Took it out for a cruise with the kids today. Had to add some safety devices so the wife wouldn't beat me. Plus one of the kids is very safety conscious.
Two of the belts are chrome latch deals you can get at any upholstery shop. The driver one is the lap belt from a 5 point DEIST setup that will eventually be installed.

Shot of it at the activity of the 50's night. They were nice enough to put safety cones around it.

it was about 26 miles of fun. I need to find an 4.3 s10 drive shaft to get rid of a vibration. 4 link is still a priority in the game. Even had the man drive up next to me smile and keep rolling. The hydroboost and power steering made the drive very easy. Definitely going to do it on future projects.

Truck should be getting trailered to Bring the Noize 2012 next weekend. So come on by and check it out

Jimbacca

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Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2012 3:09 AM  

Forgot to mention.

Big Thanks to Brad Haber of Intense Kustum http://www.IntenseKustum.com for the flaring tools and Help with parts, tracking down a rear end, etc. AVS through Brad for a great deal on the 4 link that will be going in.

Jimbacca

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Posted: Monday, February 06, 2012 9:13 AM  

This is one Rude Stude, Love it man!

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Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 1:12 AM  

After the bed was pulled this is what we saw

We had to do some welding on the existing notch.

The guys at the shop getting down. Grinding, Welding and hardware installing

New mounts and crossbar in. Time for Paint and rerun the electrical / air lines

The current setup. Hopefully be 4 linked soon. New upper and lower bag mounts.

Loaded and ready for Bring the Noize

The truck will be going back for a more suspension work in the future.

Jimbacca

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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 6:45 PM  

Thanks for all the comments at Bring the Noize. Made the effort to get it out there worth it.

SoCalCustoms shot from show day

Truckrun from Rollin Night

More to come as it moves along

Jimbacca

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Posted: Thursday, April 05, 2012 12:10 PM  

thats one of the coolest looking trucks Ive seen! I love that style

Posted: Friday, April 06, 2012 4:42 PM  

Thanks. for the comments.

I've decided to go with the stock side glass with the wing windows. 'Daddy why doesn't my truck have any side windows.' will no longer be heard soon. Those parts are on the way. It will be manual for now then changed out to a power setup when the right kit is found.

Still working out some of the suspension details so it will be done when the final decision is made instead of redoing everything again and again. Right now from a roll its a blast.

But I did get the rubber pad on the brake pedal and cleaned up the chrome on the throttle.

And of course I want to thank the companies that have helped with the project so far. Brad at Intense Kustum, Marc at Voodoo Kustum, Paul Currie, Eric at Eric Scarlett Designs.

Jimbacca

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Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2012 11:07 AM  

Soooo different i love it.