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The Project Blazer, March 2002

First of all, I would like to thank Russ McConkey and the students of the Hibbing Public Schools for putting effort above and beyond the call of duty into this truck.  If it wasn't for them, the truck probably wouldn't have made it back down to Southern Minnesota.

Project Truck Adventures:
Bauer's Pit 2003 Bauer's Pit 2002 Muddin' Lift Prototype

Comments or Suggestions about the Truck?  E-Mail me at

Frame
1974 GMC Jimmy Full-size (from a vehicle that rolled over)

Body
1986 Chevy K5 Blazer
Enclosed Cab Conversion

Engine
Chevy 350 from a 1975 Chevelle
HEI Ignition
AC/Delco Spark Plugs (R45TS) gapped at .035
Taylor Wires

Induction
Edelbrock Performer Aluminum Intake Manifold
Holley 600cfm 4-bbl Carb w/ Vacuum Secondaries & Electric Choke

Exhaust
Ceramic-coated Flowtech Afterburner Tri-Y Headers (49152-1) connected to a custom bent dual exhaust exiting out the sides behind the wheels.

Transfer Case
New Process 203 Full-Time 4x4

Transmission
TH350 3-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain
Dana 44 Front; Corporate 12-Bolt Rear; 3.08 Gears

Tires
33" X 12.5" X 15" BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/As

Extras
Autometer Tach
Uniden CB Radio
Kenwood AM/FM Cassette Stereo

 









Work Completed as of March 2002:

bulletReplaced Water Pump (Dan and I)
bulletReplaced Cast Iron Manifold with Edelbrock Aluminum Manifold (Hibbing Schools)
bulletReplaced marginal 2bbl Carburetor with Holley 600cfm 4bbl Carb (Hibbing Schools)
bulletReplaced Rear Axleshafts (Hibbing Schools)
bulletNew Rear Brakes (Hibbing Schools)
bulletOverhauled Power Steering (Hibbing Schools)
bulletNew XL Lugnuts (Hibbing Schools)
bulletNew Edelbrock Open-Element Air Cleaner
bulletInstalled New Dual-Exhaust (Truax)
bulletInstalled New Side Mirrors
bulletRemoved Interior
bulletInstalled Autometer Tach on Dashboard
bulletReinstalled AM/FM Radio
bulletReplaced Rear Differential Cover Gasket and Fluid
bulletNew Valve Cover Breather
bulletInstalled new Driver's Side Door
bulletInstalled new Passenger Side Door
bulletInstalled new Marker/Taillights
bulletInstalled new positive battery wire
bulletReplaced Spark Plugs, Spark Plug Wires, Cap, and Rotor
bulletInstalled new front steering stabilizer and had wheels balanced to fix shimmy problem
bulletInstalled new fan shroud
bulletInstalled new Front Marker Lights (Still need Lenses)
bulletResoldered pipe fitting on heater core to fix leak (Roger and I)
bulletFIRST BREAKAGE! Rebuilt front driveshaft and replaced U-Joints
bulletNew BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A Tires (33x12.5x15)
bulletTrimmed Front Fenders for clearance (Manley Maul)
bulletReplaced Front Disc Brake Rotors and Pads (Curt)
bulletInstalled new Ceramic-coated Flowtech Afterburner Headers (Truax)
bulletInstalled new Dash Pad

The Newly Built Truck (1987)  
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Summer 2000 (Early June), After Hibbing Work  
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New RV Camshaft
?.?? Gears - Possibly an ARB Air Locker for the back (Wishlist)
Summer 2000 (Mid-June), After First Phase of Work  
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Body Work
I've acquired new sheet metal for the bed sides, I'm in the process of prepping and priming that now, getting ready to get welded in. I also need to re-weld the frame of the windshield on the passenger side.
Fall 2000 (September), After First Tune-Up  
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Paint
I'm debating whether or not to paint the truck after the body work is done, or have Rhino Spray-on Bedliner applied to the entire body in the current color scheme.
Fall 2000 (October - Dual Exhaust Install)  
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Interior
Dashpad and door panels are done.  I am planning to roll Herculiner on the floor instead of using carpeting.
Winter 2001 (January) - New BFGoodrich Tires  
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New Shocks.  Looking more into a 2" Body Lift now to clear future 35" tires instead of a 4" suspension lift now.  New Bushings.
Spring 2001 (April)  
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Partially COMPLETE!
New Kenwood AM/FM Cassette Deck.  Still need new Speakers.
Summer 2001 (July)  
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Fall 2001 (October)  
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Winter 2001 (December), After Header Install  
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January 2002, After 1st phase of Interior Work (New Dash/Door Panels)  
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Spring 2002 (March)  
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Spring 2002, New Lights/Interior Trim/Rear Hitch (April)  

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New Blazer Bedsides (These will be swapped into the Blazer after prep and primer)  
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Current Expenses for Truck:

Qty Date / Description Unit Price TOTAL
1 Original Purchase Price          $    2,000.00  $          2,000.00
1 May 15, 2000 - 3-3/4 Auto Gauge Tach (Carparts.com)   $40.67 $40.67
2 May 25, 2000 - #447-01652 1U-Axle Shaft (Hibbing)   $35.00 $70.00
1 April 6, 2000 - Edelbrock Performer 2101 Intake (Eric Preuss) $45.00 $45.00
1 April 7, 2000 - Holley 600 CFM 4bbl (Jess Hoffman)   $50.00 $50.00
1 April 7, 2000 - VS-38110-TC Valve Cover Gasket Set (NAPA) $18.39 $18.39
1 April 7, 2000 - G-27098 Air Cleaner Base Gasket (NAPA) $1.69 $1.69
1 April 7, 2000 - G-26760 Holley 4bbl Base Gasket (NAPA) $5.19 $5.19
1 April 7, 2000 - 530090 Thermostat (NAPA)     $6.99 $6.99
1 April 7, 2000 - 1038-ST Thermostat Gasket (NAPA)   $0.69 $0.69
1 April 11, 2000 - FPP-1256 Intke Manfld Gaskets (Summit) $22.90 $22.90
       1.23" x 1.99" Stock Ports, Open Heat Crossover      
2 May 2000 - Axle Bearings (Hibbing)       $26.50 $53.00
1 May 2000 - Brake Adjusting Kit (Hibbing)     $16.00 $16.00
1 May 2000 - Brake Spring Kit (Hibbing)       $6.00 $6.00
1 May 2000 - Axle Gasket (Hibbing)       $5.00 $5.00
2 May 2000 - Front U-Joints (Hibbing)       $12.00 $24.00
1 May 2000 - Front U-Joint (Hibbing)       $9.00 $9.00
1 May 2000 - Master Cylinder (Dan Tarnowski - Hibbing)   $15.00 $15.00
1 May 2000 - Power Steering Pump (Dan Tarnowski - Hib.)   $10.00 $10.00
2 May 26, 2000 - GOR 79912C Washer Center Cra (Champion - Hibbing) $3.99 $7.98
2 May 26, 2000 - GOR 84177B Lug Nuts XL Mag (Champion - Hibbing) $5.99 $11.98
4 May 30, 2000 - WMT34931B XL Mag Lug 7/16" RH (CarQuest - Hibbing) $7.45 $29.78
1 June 12, 2000 - 14" X 3" Edelbrock Air Filter Element (CSK) $10.99 $10.99
8 June 12, 2000 - R45TS ACDelco Res. Spark Plugs .035 (CSK) $1.29 $10.32
1 June 12, 2000 - DR134A/TSU5 Water Temp Sensor (CSK) $8.79 $8.79
1 June 12, 2000 - 3152 X 12 1" Front Diff Plug (NAPA)   $3.09 $3.09
1 June 12, 2000 - P-27940 Rear Diff Cover Gasket (NAPA)   $5.49 $5.49
1 June 12, 2000 - 780142 45" Positive Batt. Cable/Side (NAPA) $6.09 $6.09
1 June 13, 2000 - 360-10 Bolts - Frnt Drvshft/Trnsfr Case (NAPA) $5.48 $5.48
1 June 13, 2000 - 329-10 U-Bolt Kit - Frnt Drvshft/Diff (NAPA) $5.48 $5.48
1 June 20, 2000 - New Stabilizer, 2 Wheels Balanced (Norms) $149.31 $149.31
1 June 30, 2000 - Fan Shroud (Curt's Friend)     $20.00 $20.00
2 June 30, 2000 - 10,000 lb. Tow Hook (Surplus Depot)   $4.95 $9.90
1 June 30, 2000 - 10,000 lb. Tow Strap (Surplus Depot)   $19.95 $19.95
2 Aug. 10, 2000 - 720-1286 Turn Signal Socket (NAPA)   $5.21 $10.42
1 Sept. 10, 2000 - RR171 Distributor Cap (NAPA)   $17.89 $17.89
1 Sept. 10, 2000 - RR173 Rotor (NAPA)       $7.39 $7.39
1 Sept. 10, 2000 - PA 6311096 4213 Air Cleaner Stud (CSK) $2.49 $2.49
1 Sept. 10, 2000 - PA 6274245 4048 Accel Wire SS (CSK) $27.99 $27.99
1 Oct. 13, 2000 - Dual Exhaust Installed (Truax Service)   $210.00 $210.00
      Glasspacks and pipes from manifolds to Tips      
1 Oct. 30, 2000 - Rebuilt Driveshaft, Pinion & Xfer Case Seals $332.00 $332.00
4 Nov. 18, 2000 - BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A 33 X 12.5 X 15 $161.62 $646.48
1 April 20, 2001 - 7575 Upper Radiator Hose & Clamps (NAPA) $16.75 $16.75
1 April 20, 2001 - 703-2316 Valve Cover Breather (NAPA)   $4.39 $4.39
2 May 4, 2001 - 4885608 Disc Brake Rotors (NAPA)   $35.97 $71.94
1 May 4, 2001 - 10-1521 Master Cylinder (NAPA)   $18.88 $18.88
1 May 4, 2001 - SS-728A Brake Pads (NAPA)   $15.99 $15.99
1 July 3, 2001 - K&N Air Filter/Pre-Filter (Checker)   $92.63 $92.63
1 July 7, 2001 - Driver's Side Door w/ Glass (Eric Preuss)   $65.00 $65.00
1 August 2, 2001 - Kenwood AM/FM/Cassette (Crutchfield) $104.00 $104.00
1 August 15, 2001 - Pass Side Door w/ Glass (Daryl Mador) $65.00 $65.00
1 August 17, 2001 - #37-119 Holley Carb Kit (Napa)   $22.99 $22.99
1 August 22, 2001 - Holley Carb Rebuild (Doug Morris)   $50.00 $50.00
1 August 23, 2001 - M6624 Mechanical Fuel Pump (NAPA) $17.14 $17.14
1 Aug. 24, 2001 - 2 Mirrors, Hood Orn. Base, Knobs (Hwy 101) $21.30 $21.30
1 Oct. 18, 2001 - Starter Heat Shield (Jegs)     $31.73 $31.73
1 Dec. 8, 2001 - Taylor Plug Wires/Loom (Champion/Duluth) $77.37 $77.37
1 Dec. 8, 2001 - #49152-1 Ceramic Flowtech Afterburner   $241.74 $241.74
1    Headers (Jegs) & Installed by Truax       $120.00 $120.00
1 Jan. 8, 2002 - Replacement Carmine Red Dash Pad (Ebay) $147.50 $147.50
1 Feb. 12, 2002 - Replacement Black Inner Door Panels (Ebay) $154.00 $154.00
1 Mar. 1, 2002 - New Inner/Outer Bedsides (Jason - Roberts, WI) $100.00 $100.00
                 
              TOTAL   $          5,397.16

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