Where have i been ?

[TRILOGYZ28]

Ok, to all the regulars who have wandered where i have been.
i kinda got a bug for the 2nd generation s10's and blazers, i will get back to my 71 pro-touring nova soon..... i need to badly.

01 Xtreme blazer
$1200 purchase price.
most of the parts i already had before i bought this.
YES, the taillights are coming out !
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[TRILOGYZ28]

on the frame rack getting the body and frame pulled.
the left front corner of the roof has come down quite a bit, he said once he does a final pull it should bring it back down completely where it should be.
And yes, this frame rack is an old one. it was done on it due to insurance work being on their newer racks......low budget operation here....lol !
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[TRILOGYZ28]

here are some pics of the the parts i have gotten so far.
big ole thanks to a member of the blazinlow.com message board for the whole left side of the blazer he was parting.
also, 3 inch belltech drop coils and 2 inch Belltech drop spindles.
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[TRILOGYZ28]

frame swap (stock frame was beyond repair).. picked up a used one on ebay for $400
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frame is out and replacement is beside it. now i am swappin over parts, fuel tank has been swapped.
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damaged frame.
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replacement frame is in and the front suspension and steering components have been media blasted and coated with POR15
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[TRILOGYZ28]

i am still have to remove and replace the left door opening frame and left rear quarter, apparently it had been wrecked one other time before this one.....the left quarter is full of bondo.
me and bondo do not get along.

test fitting body panels to make sure the frame is correctly centered under the blazer.
drop spindles and coils are installed.....now i just have to get the rear drop kit installed.
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[TRILOGYZ28]

got a 4th xtreme wheel off ebay and got a new tire mounted on and put on the blazer, also picked up a set of 3 inch drop blocks and put them on today also.
rolled it outside to get a better overall look at it.
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[TRILOGYZ28]

so far, including the blazer purchase price.....i roughly have $2500 in it.
my plans are to keep it and try alot of different mods on it.....kind of my creative canvas.
possible ideas i have had floating around in my head.
1. suicide doors
2. complete air ride
3. 22's all around
4. 2 tone paint

[TRILOGYZ28]

oops !
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just test fittin the replacement rear quater.
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replacing the entire left a-pillar/cowl from the windsheild down, also replacing the entire door frame.
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door frame completely welded back in place.
the rear quarter is 1/2 way welded back in, the side windows are just taped in place to check alignment of everything.
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Taping it up and getting ready to spray etching primer on it.
then seam seal every crack and crevice and also fix any small dings, then it will be time for the high build urethane primer coat.
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etch primed and seam sealed.
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i picked up my new GM door and got it mounted, and also mounted up the hood and fender.
always test fitting, can never be too sure about fitment.....gotta make sure it's right before the painting starts.
also starting to cut off the rear bumpstop brackets to ready the rear frame for the suicidedoors.com frame notches, which can be seen beside the rear wheel on the floor.
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it is now running again, hopefully i can get back to it soon. i know i will definetly be back on it during my 1.5 week shutdown for xmas and new years.
i want this in atleast primer, if not paint by the new year.
well since my 20's are off my daily for the winter, i thought i'd throw them on the project.
it's gotten me motivated again.
backed it out of garage under it's own power !
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these are the wheels i ordered about 8-9 weeks ago.
22" Boyd Coddington Harms

pic is only reference (which are also 22's)

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[zbugger]

Nice work. But I still think you have some serious issues. Talk about a motivated fool. Damn.... Can't wait to see how you finish this one up.

[TPI Monte SS]

Holy crap, that's some awesome work! Props to you for sticking with that one, I wouldn't have even thought about buying one that wrecked.

[GBodyGMachine]

Nice Job. Tons of work. More than I would want to do

Jeff

[PhillipM]

WOW!! Nice work

[TRILOGYZ28]

thanks guys, that means alot to me coming from the caliber of guys on this board.
i look at this as a learning process before i start replacing NOS body panels on my 71 Nova, the s10 panels are still readily available and cheap compared to the NOS Nova panels.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

looks like your Xtreme and my car have the same shoes..

good work!

[TRILOGYZ28]

looks like your Xtreme and my car have the same shoes..

good work!

you mean the Boyd Harms?
9 weeks and counting on the wait.

[6'9"Witha69]

How long did it take you from start to finish? That is a lot of work but going very well. Don't think you need to worry about doing your own surgery on the Nova. It will go fine given what I see you can do here.

[TRILOGYZ28]

my year end is coming to a great close.
my 22" Boyd Harms finally came in after a 9 week wait. :bigthumb:
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[Mr.VENGEANCE]

yea the wheels.. it took TOOOOO long.. and come to find out.. i gotta get a new rear set because im not satisfied with the size.. oh well.. another 9 weeks..

[LODI3QTR]

I love seeing the work pictures. I have an '02 Extreme,what handling parts are you putting on it?????????

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[TRILOGYZ28]

Belltech 5/6 suspension so far, just trying to make it complete again, then i will decide what i am gonna do.
probably full airride.

this is my daily also equipped with 5/5 Belltech drop

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[LODI3QTR]

What size Rims & Tires are on the blue one, any rubbing problems?Thanks. Mike..........

[TRILOGYZ28]

What size Rims & Tires are on the blue one, any rubbing problems?Thanks. Mike..........

20x8.5 with a 10mm offset (5.1 inches of backspacing) and 255/35ZR20 tires.

absolutely no rubbing issues whatsoever.

[PRO TC]

you do nice work
barry

[LODI3QTR]

Thanks..........

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[MrQuick]

you psyco spot weld cutter....when you gonna come down to cali and do this for money? Start messing with carbon fiber...:hand: LOL welcome back

[TRILOGYZ28]

you psyco spot weld cutter....when you gonna come down to cali and do this for money? Start messing with carbon fiber...:hand: LOL welcome back

ohhhh, cali would be so nice !
i started this thread just for you vince, i figured you'd be emailing me soon askin where i was at...lol !
and yes, something about the sound of sheetmetal poppin when you drill a spot weld out just gets me.:seizure:

[Z06killinSBF]

Nice work. Big props to you man. Keep it up. A flat black paint with those suicide doors would look killer.

[TonyHuntimer]

Awesome work! You have a lot of patience and time.

I'm guessing you aren't married. :)

Keep up the god work,
Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[TRILOGYZ28]

Awesome work! You have a lot of patience and time.

I'm guessing you aren't married. :)

Keep up the god work,
Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

i was at one time, but my new woman understands my auto addiction. the best woman i have ever been with. :woot:

[MuscleRodz]

Us veterans know your SICK. The question is have you joined spot weld drillers anonomous? What happened to the Extreme extra cab?

Mike

[TRILOGYZ28]

Us veterans know your SICK. The question is have you joined spot weld drillers anonomous? What happened to the Extreme extra cab?

Mike

LOL! :lmao:

the xtreme extracab was sold awhile back....4 cyl automatic with 20's don't get along too well when the a/c is running. it couldn't get out of it's own way.

[TRILOGYZ28]

got the front bumper, left fender and left door primered.....i am now working on finishing up the left rear quarter and shaving the rear wiper and button off.
also got some tires for the the Boyds.
i have also decided to remove the factory moonroof and install the biggest sliding rag top i can fit in it. plus i also wanna bag it.
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any of the mods can feel free to move this into the projects section, as i will be updating it with more pics.

[TRILOGYZ28]

rear wiper and release button delete....
see ya !
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[TRILOGYZ28]

ahhhhhh.....smooooooove !:woot:
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3-9
dash is almost completely back together, replacement center console is in, carpet is back in and also got my new steering wheel installed.
headed back out in the garage to do more.
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[LODI3QTR]

That Xtreme is coming along nice...............

[Motown 454]

Talk about your Xtreme make over man you do some awesome work.

[TRILOGYZ28]

been crackin on it trying to get it done so i can bring my 95 Z28 back home and redo front suspension for summer. then i can finally get back to the Nova.
here is some progress pics

PICS !
i used a different primer this time, that's why all the parts i just primed are a lighter color.
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now for some guide coat !
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grille, bumper, airdam, mirror bases and front flares painted and clearcoated.
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put the pieces on the blazer so they won't get knocked off the saw horses.

This is definetly getting me motivated....
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got the rear flares, sideskirts and mirror housings done.
next up will be rear bumper sides, rear bumper and the rear shaved gate.
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[MrQuick]

ok Chuckie...what have told you about spraying on the garage doors? looks good. anything going on with the Nova?

[evan]

99% of the time I wouldn't buy a vehicle that's been repaired after a total loss. You're work is the other 1%.

Looks great.