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1986 s10 blazer project - 9/20/2008 8:26:52 PM

bobditts

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I wasn''''t exactly sure where to put this since I didnt see a gallery section and it seems like the photo gallery isnt working. Please move to the appropriate section.

This is the slow goings of my 1986 s10 Blazer 2.8L. I have BIG plans for this guy, but low funding is hindering a lot of it. herre is a short list of future goals.

350 swap
solid front axle swap
2" body lift
2" suspension lift
33" tires
complete black interior
roof rack with spare tire carrier
crash bar with brush guards
offroading lights all around
winch
repaint the entire vehicle fire engine red with black bed liner rocker panels
truck bed lining on entire floor instead of carpet
black ABS headliner
custom center console

Ive begun a little of the work. Converting the interior from blue to black seems to be the easiest and most wallet friendly, along with the bed liner coating on the floor. Here are some progress pics.

isnt it amazing what a little wax and elbow grease will do to a paints finish?

badly oxidized

prepping for bed liner

still prepping for bed liner. This is the original color of the truck. I think it is much better than that
ugly baby blue color it is now.

back section of bed liner finished

drivers side bed liner finished

began painting some of the interior pieces black. Im using a black plastic paint made by krylon

blue side

mostly black side.

Thats it so far. I will be updating this thread for the years to come with all my new pics.

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/20/2008 8:32:34 PM

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Awesome, what ever happened to the audio build-up?

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/20/2008 8:41:31 PM

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Looking good, any pics farther away of the whole outside of the truck?

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/20/2008 9:35:01 PM

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the audio build was put on hold for a while. I had a lot of other projects to do. Once I get the interior "swap" finished I should be able to start that up again. I will take a pic of the entire truck tomorrow.

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/21/2008 3:49:52 AM

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What kind of bed liner did you use?

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/21/2008 6:15:16 AM

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That is the duplicolor bedliner. I got the first gallon and the roller kit for free.

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/21/2008 7:25:07 AM

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Awesome! I love to see DIY''s.

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/21/2008 11:27:49 AM

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Here is the pic of the entire blazer. Dont mind the mess. Its jsut proof that Im working on it :P

Here is the most recent pic of the drivers side blue to black conversion progress.

Anyone have a clue what this electrical connection is supposed to be wired to and what its for?

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/27/2008 11:12:10 PM

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quote:

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Anyone have a clue what this electrical connection is supposed to be wired to and what its for?

^^^ ANYONE?

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/28/2008 4:35:09 PM

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That thing is supposed to go on the shock and then the plug connects onto it. Look at the other end of the shock and it should have a similar setup. It''s for the defrost on the back window.

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/28/2008 8:09:23 PM

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Thanks Jason. I will have to do some investigating. Does anyone happen to have a pic of what its suppsoed to look like?

Worked a little on the stereo today. As you can see the truck bed lining is all finished. It looks great. There are a few little areas I need to touch up but thats not a big deal. Ive decided to put 8" subs in the kicks. Eventually the 6" and the tweet will be in custom pods on the doors where the pockets are now. The kick panels are designed to be stepped on without any damage. I ran out of glass so the enclosure you see is only fleece with resin on it. Once I get more glass I will be strengthening the enclosure for heavy duty wear and tear. They will also be covered with truck bed liner and grilles will be installed over the subs. You can also see the VERY early stages of my custom center console Im working on.

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/28/2008 8:52:05 PM

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Ya I''ll snap a pic of the shock wiring. What''s the plans with the console?

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/29/2008 4:44:45 AM

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awesome. thanks! Not quite sure yet about the console. Definitely going to have cup holders. Other than than, havent really had any ideas. Probably just a big storage area.

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/29/2008 7:25:53 PM

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any luck getting that picture, Jason?

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/29/2008 9:35:00 PM

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I''ll snap it tomorrow after work, was busy tweaking my headlights tonight.

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/30/2008 7:53:07 PM

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I don''t know exactly how it attaches to the shock. If they come that way new, or if you have to put the terminal around it. I don''t ever have to use my rear defroster.

Here is how it''s attached at the glass end.

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/30/2008 8:26:18 PM

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hmm. I will have to take a look tomorrow and see how easy it is to put back on there. Thanks for the pics. Huge help!

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 9/30/2008 8:30:29 PM

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come to think of it, I dont think I even have a defroster in my rear glass! I will definitely have to double check, but I dont ever remember seeing the defroster elements in the glass. SOB!

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 10/3/2008 10:17:59 AM

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So next week I am going to a SharePoint class funded by the govt. I will be making a $650 profit just by going. That is going to fund my new exhaust (replaces the 22 year old exhaust). Im getting the dynomax catback + walker intermediate pipe + new cat (not sure which one yet. If you have any recommendations for an OE replacement cat, let me know. Remember, I dont know how, nor have access to welding so I need bolt on stuff.

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RE: 1986 s10 blazer project - 10/15/2008 6:46:40 PM

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Small update without pictures. I just replaced the tranny pan gasket for a 3rd time (second time I forgot to put the filter back in - DUH!). It doesnt seem to be leaking anymroe - YAY!. I also replaced the fule filter - PITA!!!! I cant understand why chevy decided to put it in the engine bay behind the powersteering pump. Also changed the front disc brake pads. Cranked the blue beast over this afternoon after pouring in some new tranny fluid and it started up without a problem. My check engine light doesnt come on anymore (it used to come on for a few minutes then it would dissapear until you put it back into park). It doesnt sound like its occasionally misfiring anymore. And it idles almost like a dream. It hasnt died on me at all when going from reverse to drive like it normally does. Im very happy with the results. Now I just need to replace that damn exhaust.

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