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klaus

December 14th, 2005, 13:04

<div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellspacing="1" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="50%" align="center">  </td> <td width="50%" align="left" valign="top">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%" align="center"> <img border="0" src="http://race-dezert.com/forum/attachments/project/john/blizzy2.jpg" width="437" height="328"></td> <td width="50%" align="left" valign="top"> <img border="0" src="http://race-dezert.com/forum/attachments/project/john/john_blazer.jpg" width="275" height="50">       Sponsors: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxracingshox.com/">Shocks  = FOX SHOX - all shock components on vehicle</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.visioninet.com/">Lights = VISION-X  H.I.D lights</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com">Tires = BFGoodrich</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bajaconcepts.com/">Misc. Parts = Baja Racing Products</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.redart.com/">Seating = Beard Seats</a>  </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"> </td> <td width="50%"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2"> I was introduced to desert racing in 1996 by my cousin Chris Batterton, that was the day I was first saw the Herbst prerunners. I feel in love right away with a whole different aspect of racing that I was not familiar with on TV. I then started my quest to build a budget prerunner, after starting and selling a couple of different vehicles(one more extreme then the following) I came upon the blazer and fell in love with it. Well like any project I took it in for a rollcage and we ended up cutting the whole thing up, built a few things and rebuilt them again. The fabrication completion date should be around January 31, 2006. Then it will be off to dash, wiring and plumbing. I will be doing a lot of the finishing work myself with the help of friends in the industry. The goal of my prerunner will be to prerun the bigger SCORE & BITD races and some chasing at select races. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"> </td> <td width="50%"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="right" colspan="2"> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="80%"> <tr> <td colspan="2"> Project Subsections:</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">- <a href="http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16296"> Vehicle Specs</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2">- Dash - Custom Aluminum Dash being built</td> </tr> <tr> <td>- Steering - HOWE shows me how to setup a steering box with internal stops.</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>- Wiring - Wiring a prerunner from scratch</td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>- Plumbing - Plumbing a vehicle from scratch (brakes, fuel, cooling and steering) </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"> </td> <td width="50%"> </td> </tr> </table> </center> </div>

klaus

December 14th, 2005, 13:05

<div align="center"> <center> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="margin:0; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; word-spacing:0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="80%" border="1"> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 483pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="644" colSpan="2" height="17"> Specs:</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17">  </td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17">  </td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Owner:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> John Bitting</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Fabricators:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> Nate Hanson(Blitzkrieg Motorsports) Brian Knight</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Vehicle:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> 1979 Chevrolet Blazer 2wd</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Debut:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> Mid 2006 Season</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Wheelbase:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> 114 inch</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Trackwidth:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> 86 inch</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Weight:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> xxxx lbs</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 9.75pt" height="13"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 9.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="13"> Engine:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 9.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="13"> Patelli Built Chevy SB 350 9:5:1 (Pemex)</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 7.5pt" height="10"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 7.5pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="10"> Transmission:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 7.5pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="10"> Patelli Built Turbo 400</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Radiator:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> C&R aluminum radiator. w/heat exchanger</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Driveline: </td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> TBD</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Brakes:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> Outlaw 4 piston Rears,</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 3.75pt" height="5"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 3.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="5"> Steering:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 3.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="5"> Howe GM box(inside rail), Howe TT Pump, Howe Ram</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17">  </td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17">  </td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap colSpan="2" height="17"> Front Suspension:</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Style:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> A-arms designed by Nate Hanson</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Travel:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> 20"</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Shocks:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> FOX 14" x 2.5 coil-over, FOX 14" x 3.0 by-pass, FOX 4" air bumps</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17">  </td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17">  </td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap colSpan="2" height="17"> Rear Suspension:</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Style:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> 4 link</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Travel:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> 25 inch</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Shocks:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> FOX 14" x 2.5 coil-over, FOX 16" x 3.5 by-pass, FOX 4" air bumps.</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17">  </td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17">  </td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap colSpan="2" height="17"> Other:</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 72.75pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="97" height="17"> Wheels:</td> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; WIDTH: 196.5pt; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; HEIGHT: 12.75pt" vAlign="bottom" noWrap width="262" height="17"> 17x8 Robby Gordon Racing beadlocks</td> </tr> <tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height="17"> <td style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; 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klaus

December 14th, 2005, 13:13

What do you guys think ?

KELLENC

December 14th, 2005, 13:34

This new addition has to be the coolest!

ShaneR

December 14th, 2005, 13:44

I love the new section! Get John to post some more pics of the blazer!

la2baja

December 14th, 2005, 15:15

great new stuff! I love seeing what you guys are up to. More pics please.

SANDlessNSeattle

December 16th, 2005, 20:32

Two thumbs up & a Z motion snap.....NOW get John to get that thing done I'm tired of waiting.....see you boys at the CHOO-CHOO.???

pappawheely

December 17th, 2005, 09:33

Love that blazer. I have a set of factory slider side windows with the deflectors if you are interested John. What color will it be? :)

John_Bitting

December 17th, 2005, 13:09

I am not sure what color. I thought about going all crazy with several RDC colors(red, black, grey, white) but then like the look of just white. We will just have to wait and see.

I dont know about those windows, seems like more to go wrong.. We can chat pm about them.

Bryan_D

December 17th, 2005, 13:29

Looked great at the expo and hope to see it complete soon. Hopefully no more little kids will be using your billet uppers as a stool at the next show. Damn kids these days, snd their parents.

John_Bitting

December 17th, 2005, 16:25

No kidding, thanks for playing bouncer with Helton...

The plan is to try and have the major fabrication finished up by end of January. Then it will go in for the dash and then its all finish work.. I cannot wait to test and start prerunning with it next year.

MNGSX

December 18th, 2005, 19:19

I think we missed out on seeing the A-arm fab and suspension install....

I'm sure another project rig will come around...

steveG

December 21st, 2005, 09:43

Lookin' good John!

Stimpy

December 21st, 2005, 14:06

Hey John,...what Glass Are You Playing On Running? One Peace?

I Realy Liked You Blazer After Pushing It Around At The Expo....lol
That I Purchased An 1988 K5. Planning On Equal Length Beams, Fullcage,
4 Link, 2 Buckets And A Baby Bench.building Motor Now, T-400 Next.

Hope Mines As Clean As Yours...........mike

John_Bitting

December 21st, 2005, 16:14

Thanks for all your help at the expo. I am running a Trailer Products one piece front clip. Its the same front end as on the Baldwin prerunner built by Collins shop.

Stimpy

December 21st, 2005, 19:18

Right On . Should Look Great.good Luck On The Rest Of Your Truck....mike

retroblazer

December 26th, 2005, 16:14

Was the Blazer a 2WD or 4WD model originally?

John_Bitting

December 26th, 2005, 17:13

The blazer was originally a 2wd. When I sold the long travel kit that was on it when I bought it, I just gave the new owner the whole crossmember with everything still mounted on it.

streamline

December 28th, 2005, 15:27

Hey John, was that Aron from Olimpics truck? If so thats been around a while. Truck looks great good to see it getting finished.

John_Bitting

December 28th, 2005, 15:42

Yes it was Aarons. I wanted it from the very first time I saw it and after a couple of years he finally sold it to me. Then I took it into get a cage and SNOWBALL.. 2.5 years later only the shell and doors are left.

Shazaam

January 6th, 2006, 09:23

who's doing the dash and interior? I may know a guy that does good aluminum work.

John_Bitting

January 16th, 2006, 17:28

Here is a sneek peek. We are working on the steering article this week along with some other things. Nate is working full-time on it to finish up the fabwork.

SoCalTundras

January 17th, 2006, 21:42

1 of a kind! ... looks awsome even with no suspension :D

ThingDriver

January 26th, 2006, 20:40

That frontend looks sweet on a Blazer.

Are there any more pics up of this build somewhere else?

ErikShallbetter

January 28th, 2006, 21:28

Here is a sneek peek. We are working on the steering article this week along with some other things. Nate is working full-time on it to finish up the fabwork.

I saw that you will be running the howe GM box with their pump and ram. I have a chassis setup simular to yours and am using a GM steering box. Are there anymore detailed pics of your steering setup somewhere? Or will there be more when you do the steering writeup? Thanks~Erik S

John_Bitting

January 28th, 2006, 22:20

I am currently working on the steering setup as I type this. We have marked the box, set the alignment, finished the pitman arm and now it will go to HOWE for internal stops. I will find pics of the steering during mockup. The only thing you cant see is the ram mounted under the oil pan.

**disclaimer, this was only mockup to determine location of everything**

John_Bitting

January 28th, 2006, 22:43

Here is a copy of the drawing that was sent to Elite Laser Cutting for the steering. It will give you a better idea of what is going on. The box is off the front and the pitman arm parralells the front slider piece.

ironbenderii

January 31st, 2006, 20:48

May I ask what your budget is?

John_Bitting

February 1st, 2006, 10:59

After buying the vehicle. I wanted to put $10k into it.. As you can see that went out the window a long, long, long time ago.

streamline

February 1st, 2006, 23:02

Looks great John, may I ask why you did not try mounting a power rack? I know the engine is kind of in the way but it seems a rack has less moving parts & could be mounted backwards with a gearbox. After visualizing what I just said, the way you are doing it is probably much better looking and we all know it works! I think I might have answered my own question.

John_Bitting

February 2nd, 2006, 00:02

Exactly as you said. The rack was too tall to fit once we mounted everything(rack was an after thought) I had already purchased the box, pump, ram etc. So with that in mind, Nate fabricated the slider system. When all is said and done its about the same price as running the big Howe Truggy rack so I am alright with my decision.

streamline

February 2nd, 2006, 16:42

Sounds like a good plan. I cant say that I have ever seen a blazer as well thought out as yours. I guess you have had some time to ponder! Believe me, I know all about staring at a car for way to long. Its like watching paint dry! One thing is for sure its all worth while in the end and I cant wait to see it finished.

Sic_Racing

February 6th, 2006, 23:15

lookin good...lookin very good

John_Bitting

February 12th, 2006, 19:58

Here are a couple of pics to hold you guys over while I write the steering article. Steering is all done now, the box will get internal stops next, I am dropping the box off at Howe this week, and the front bypass shocks will go back to FOX to get clocked. Enjoy

The side skirts will be started hopefully in the next week or so.

Very little fab left, mounting hood, fuel cell and patch up rear floor, mount steering pump and other accessories. Then should go get dash then wiring and plumbing. No date set for anything after fab, it will be as budget allows.

Can you tell the wheelbase has been stretched just a tad?? ha ha Stock wheelbase is 106.5, mine is 110.

REEVESRacing

February 12th, 2006, 21:18

John...looks awesome! Can't wait to see it in the desert....you could even chase "Aloha" and give him a tug if he sinks the Motorhome in a Wash! :)

E&S Racing

February 12th, 2006, 23:43

Wow John that thing looks sweet. Should be lots of fun in the Dez!!

retroblazer

February 13th, 2006, 10:34

I want a ride. How about a charity raffle for a prerun ride?

REEVESRacing

February 13th, 2006, 10:40

Great idea, and would be fun...do it at a race and take winner for a pre run lap!

We'll chase you in the #1461 (as long as we have the new motor / rear end)!

NorCal_Prerunner

February 13th, 2006, 12:40

JB,

Looks really really nice man. I wonder if the DL7 will be able to hang with it, lol.

~josh

partybarge_pilot

February 13th, 2006, 21:53

I think you need bigger hiems on the ends of the tie rods.

sickrick

February 14th, 2006, 10:22

More pics, the Blazer looks great.

retroblazer

February 15th, 2006, 06:33

I want a ride. How about a charity raffle for a prerun ride?

Will the Blazer be done in time for San Felipe? If so, I'm in for a $100 ticket. I think you should start an injured friend of the sport fund.

azmoose

February 15th, 2006, 09:18

Very Nice. More Pics.

John_Bitting

February 15th, 2006, 10:13

I am not sure when it will be done. Its an as money allows type project. I have been working on it for a couple of years so a few more months does not seem so bad to me. Thanks for all the positive feedback. I appreciate it.

WeldnFab

February 15th, 2006, 13:20

Looks Great John! Can't wait to see it painted up and hitting the dirt!

sirhk100

February 17th, 2006, 11:00

Make sure someone gets a facial expression photo the first time you hit some whoops at speed or air it out a little!!! That'll be priceless!!! We need a beer in San Felipe!!!

Khris

John_Bitting

March 21st, 2006, 13:09

Well Fabwork is 99% completed there are a couple of little things to be done after wiring and plumbing. Dash will be next. Still need to align it and mark the steering box for internal stops. Here are a couple of pics.

** The front bypass shocks are removed in the pics of front.**

Ryno

March 21st, 2006, 18:06

Wow...alot has been done since the Expo. How do you like the Kreger tilt steering? Nate does awesome work, but that's the understatement of the year.

Bryan_D

March 22nd, 2006, 14:59

Like I stated on DR John the truck looks amazing. Post up more pics as they come.

John_Bitting

March 22nd, 2006, 15:18

Wow...alot has been done since the Expo. How do you like the Kreger tilt steering? Nate does awesome work, but that's the understatement of the year.

The tilt steering thing so far is bitchin. I am liking it a lot and happy with the decision to install it. We will see how it works when I start driving it.

Rory

March 25th, 2006, 13:17

John,

The truck is looking sweet. Can't wait to see you out there prerunning with us. Primm maybe? See ya in Baja.

John_Bitting

March 25th, 2006, 15:53

Primm is what I am really shooting for.. The rest of the work is not time consuming just expensive. Its probably got a month left of work to be completed..

Thanks Rory, see you and the family in Baja.

JrSyko

March 25th, 2006, 19:21

Juan B - Did you rhino line the truck of just paint everything flat black?

Look awesome....

John_Bitting

March 25th, 2006, 23:14

Its all flat black spray paint. It keeps the rust off and it comes right off with brake cleaner. Learned that trick from the Synergy Tundra team.

JrSyko

March 26th, 2006, 12:33

Its all flat black spray paint. It keeps the rust off and it comes right off with brake cleaner. Learned that trick from the Synergy Tundra team.

Nice...lookin' pretty Vanity :-)

John_Bitting

March 27th, 2006, 23:04

Well a couple of setbacks.. The aluminum guy I had selected has shut his business down and the wire and plumbing guy is going to work for a big race team and will no longer be able to help me out..

I will let you guys know what I come up with.

fishd00d

March 29th, 2006, 13:07

John you try Jimmy Newtron for wiring?

John_Bitting

April 7th, 2006, 10:51

Nate@Blitzkrieg made me a light bar to mount my new VisionX HID lights. I went with the smaller 6" lights to not limit the amount of airflow since I wont know how its gonna run.

http://www.visionxoffroad.com/default.htm

havahockey

April 7th, 2006, 11:00

The lights are plenty bright, I powered both a 6" and 8" one up when I got them and they are blinding!

J.JOHNSON

April 8th, 2006, 12:49

John, make sure you put the u-joint in the center of the two 3/8 bolts on the tilt column. Since Kar-tek started selling them I have noticed that numerous people have not done this. If it is not in the middle, the shaft will grow and shrink as you use the tilt. We asked Kar-tek to start telling people how to install it after we saw a few done wrong. Keep up the good work.

wrightracing.net

April 26th, 2006, 22:36

Hey Klaus

I like that front light setup. Those 6incher might be small. Are you planning on doing a light bar up top? I like the idea of a removable front light bar. Do the HID ballist boxes stay on blazer? Looks nice even for a chevy, ha ha. Just kidding.

My Bronco Project is coming along. We finished the inside tear out, but the dash is next. I have a ways to go still.

John_Bitting

April 27th, 2006, 13:58

I will eventually build a light bar on top but for now the 4 up front should be enough for what I will be doing with the blazer. As far as the ballasts, the new Vision X lights have internal ballasts so I did not to worry about trying to mount anything external.

Blazer

May 8th, 2006, 18:06

Incredible work man. I wish I had the tools and talent that you have to transform my Blazer into something like that. Gotta start somewheres though, I'll get there one day, maybe :confused: .
Keep us posted with pictures and information. I like the write ups and photos, I can come home and stare at it. hah.
-Coty

BadSeed

June 9th, 2006, 14:33

Blazer looks out of control. Man you have been working on that thing for ever. I bet you cant wait! Great work!

la2baja

June 23rd, 2006, 13:13

That thing is awesome. There aren't any Blazers running TT. Maybe there should be! ;)

John_Bitting

June 23rd, 2006, 16:34

No TT class for me. Strictly a prerunner to have fun with friends. Updates coming real soon. Ordered and recieved my 3rd member from Currie Enterprises. Goes in for Exhaust July 8th, Lj Kennedy will be building an aluminum dash for it Later in July. Hopefully it will get plumbed before it goes to exhaust, then after the dash is built straight to wiring. The plan to have it completed by end of August seems achievable. I will keep you guys up to date with more pics.

sirhk100

June 26th, 2006, 16:23

Maybe I've missed it in the words but what color is this badboy gonna be??? Normal paint or something crazy and exotic?

partybarge_pilot

June 26th, 2006, 17:28

Maybe I've missed it in the words but what color is this badboy gonna be??? Normal paint or something crazy and exotic?

I think we need Tony "TV star" Barratza to whip something up!

baja619

June 30th, 2006, 14:24

post a picture of a side profile and hood. Ill bust something out

bcampbell04

July 1st, 2006, 16:44

so what when will this blazer actually make its race debut? i know you aren't racing it. i mean what will be the first race you will have it out at? Primm?

JohnThomas1

July 4th, 2006, 19:02

Have you thought about, or already got a paint scheme in mind? I was bored for a few minutes today and noticed you had red and black seats so I hope you don't mind me playing around with pics of your beautiful truck...

more to come next time i am bored

John_Bitting

July 4th, 2006, 23:03

I dont mind at all. That looks pretty cool. I keep going back and forth on what I want to do. I had a paint scheme I really liked and then I thought about going plain white because that looks so clean.. decisions decisions.

Ryan_P

July 4th, 2006, 23:43

IMO, one flat color looks good. Easier to touch up and would hate to see a flashy multi-color paint job get messed up while actually using the vehicle.

-Ryan

bcampbell04

July 5th, 2006, 13:07

solid white would look really good.....i think a solid gun metal grey would look awesome....my old blazer was that color.

PBR

July 6th, 2006, 15:00

flat black (suede) with some red and white von dutch art and red beadlocks... of the freakin' chart!!!

baja619

July 6th, 2006, 16:32

flat black (suede) with some red and white von dutch art and red beadlocks... of the freakin' chart!!!

I think that would be real slick

HDRA1

July 9th, 2006, 09:04

the blazer is coming along nicely you will enjoy the tilt wheel we have it in the 4 seater not a single problem at all. hope you get to enjoy your prerunner as much as you can

Sin*Miedo

July 21st, 2006, 13:08

dont mean to nag but where is this Nice Blaze at in Progress? some pics for the impatient yeah?

GBinLV

July 21st, 2006, 16:40

that is seriously the nicest blazer i have ever laid my eyes on. one question, what are you doing with the rear suspension. linking it or keeping leaf springs?

John_Bitting

July 21st, 2006, 17:00

Thank you guys.. The back is 4 linked.

Mark Newhan

July 21st, 2006, 17:22

John,

I am sure you saw the new Perry Mcniel Blazer glass? The rear 1/4 look pretty cool!

John_Bitting

July 21st, 2006, 18:30

Yes, I already sent him a PM on RDC here. Those bedsides would match my front clip perfect. Appointments are all made, in one week it goes into SPF to be plumbed and finished, the off to LJ Kennedy for the dash and wiring. Shooting for around Primm..

deleted.

August 10th, 2006, 01:14

John Bitting's my hero

John_Bitting

August 13th, 2006, 21:47

I chose Ronnie at Source Prep Fab(SPF) to plumb the blazer and I cant be happier with his work. Its turning out way better then I imagined. He had the whole thing laid out before he even purchased the first fitting(so much money for fittings DAMN). I am going to take some pics on Tuesday night when I am back down there. I am working on one small issue. The TT power steering pump I bought is too big for my application so mounting it is giving us problems plus I found out I dont need such a big pump for the small throw on the ram I am running. I will let you know what I figure out this week, I think I will be downgrading to the smaller pump.

Also the Exhaust is 50% done(driver side), Adam Diaz from this board is doing it for me as a favor/sidejob. All stainless with magnaflow mufflers. I will post pics of that also.

John_Bitting

August 18th, 2006, 10:47

Exhaust is now done. Plumbing is 80% complete. All that is left is hard lines on the lower arms the soft line from the hard line and mount the power steering pump and hook that up.

ShaneR

August 18th, 2006, 11:19

Looks great John!
I don't see an A/C condenser coil are you not running A/C?

partybarge_pilot

August 18th, 2006, 12:32

So whens the first test run?

John_Bitting

August 31st, 2006, 17:16

Bought a new power steering pump today with brackets so that problem will be solved. The hard lines came out amazing. I will take pics on Tuesday when I go back down to the shop. AC will be installed after testing, I want to get this thing running.

BAPerf

September 1st, 2006, 12:28

John,

Are those Earl's fittings?

Dezertpilot

September 2nd, 2006, 16:18

Looking good John! Im impressed. Smart choice on the mechanical clutch fan.....cant really go wrong with one of those!

John_Bitting

September 2nd, 2006, 16:47

No mechanical fan. Dual electric SPAL fans on the blazer.. Thank you

Big Oly TT

September 3rd, 2006, 12:55

Exhaust is now done. Plumbing is 80% complete. All that is left is hard lines on the lower arms the soft line from the hard line and mount the power steering pump and hook that up.

What radiator are you running? How many rows? Looks pretty deep.

partybarge_pilot

September 3rd, 2006, 15:38

3" 2 core.

FABRICATOR

September 8th, 2006, 12:55

Looking good John!
Hard lines are not for everywhere, but money, space, and time can be saved by using them in other places besides brakes. They can look blingy too. Race vehicles have been slowly going in this direction.

John_Bitting

September 8th, 2006, 13:10

We only used hard line on the brakes. Here are a couple of more pics. That blazer is back here at my shop now. Just need a dash and wiring.. Getting so close.

Andhi_partsm

September 9th, 2006, 11:00

Such a nice built :) :) ;)

Do you mind if I asked about the front A-Arm Set Up ?

Who made it ?
What is the lenght of the upper arm ?
What is the lenght of the upper arm ?
How much travel are you expecting from the front suspension ?

ntsqd

September 9th, 2006, 13:18

Go Go Gadget Arms

September 9th, 2006, 15:46

CMazzulla

September 15th, 2006, 04:38

Looks amazing, can i ask when the project started?

outtacontrazy

September 19th, 2006, 16:23

hey john i found out about Straight Line, they are now called Cutting edge and they are ran by Jason (aarons brother) i saw alot of their work this weekend at the sand show and it is still as good if not better then when aaron ran the shop. i didnt get their number but i know juston from trick racing uses them for all his aluminum work, and i will be getting my truck done by them too, oh and they are in riverside.

John_Bitting

October 12th, 2006, 14:33

At this years expo I picked up a set of blazer conversion bedsides from Perry Fab and Fiber. I set them on the blazer this morning to check out the look, I still need to do some trimming of metal under them. I am liking the look a lot. I will post some completed pics when they are final mounted.

partybarge_pilot

October 12th, 2006, 19:27

Nice! How are you going to make the tailgate match up?

pphat

October 13th, 2006, 03:42

those look sweet, John!

Cameron

October 13th, 2006, 11:02

Looks good!!! Can't wait to see it finished!!!

zipperhead

October 19th, 2006, 14:31

Looks good, I like the wheel chocks even better!

John_Bitting

October 19th, 2006, 16:25

Looks good, I like the wheel chocks even better!

Yeah thats my DC shoe plug, hoping they will spot it and sign me up for an endorsement deal like Andy McMillin.. ha ha

Thanks for the kind words.. I am going to start mounting them tomorrow. I am selling the old bedsides tonight and the new owner wanted to see what was cut out before I tore into it more for the new bedsides..

John_Bitting

November 13th, 2006, 15:50

Alright, forward progress is being made. Gauges are in, Business needs to stay good, if anyone needs anything lift kit related let me know. I can give you the RDC special. I plan on using my GPS as the Speedo. We will see how that works out.

mckustomfab

December 6th, 2006, 20:45

Any pics of them mounted i cant wait to see them:D :D :D

THE 0NE

February 8th, 2007, 14:26

Really Really Nice Build Up....

frankh

February 12th, 2007, 14:33

Hey John I can take a display like this. http://www.phanderson.com/lcd106/lcd117_3.jpg then write a program for a basic stamp that would read the output of the gps and get the speed and then output it to the display. They only thing would be that the gps would have to be on and locked on.

Actually I already have the program written. I have it working on the bench. It also drive a video overlay board for the in car camera.

jowoog

March 7th, 2007, 14:26

were are u getting the gps speedo from, i'm looking for one now.

John_Bitting

March 7th, 2007, 16:14

Its a Lowrance 6500 that I was under the impression it can be used as a speedo also. I might be wrong. I bought it from PCI along time ago try them, RacerX, Kartek, Camburg (any of our advertisors)they all sell GPS.

partybarge_pilot

March 12th, 2007, 11:26

picone

March 14th, 2007, 14:34

Most of the road race stuff I've worked on had tubing everywhere flex wasn't needed. In a crunch once we temporaily plumbed one IMSA car's brakes all in SS hose. Did the whole job in about an hour & a half. The driver commented that he couldn't tell the difference in pedal feel. So it stayed that way for the whole championship winning season.

I prefer tubing to all flex, but I reserve all flex as an option.
Contrary to what everything I've heard. Good to know.

were are u getting the gps speedo from, i'm looking for one now.
Any boat shop should have a GPS speeed-o. Don't know if it will match your current gages but they should have that model. Rex Marine carries pretty much everything...try them.

John_Bitting

March 22nd, 2007, 12:41

The aluminum work has been started on the blazer. The front cowl cover with trap door for the brake resi came out bitchin. The dash is progressing nice for only 1 day of work. I am headed down today to take more pics and the middle section that should be done.

nhuitt

March 22nd, 2007, 12:48

Looks good John. Who is doing the aluminum work?

pphat

March 22nd, 2007, 18:44

It just gets better and better... thanks for keeping the flow o' pix coming, John!

John_Bitting

March 22nd, 2007, 20:23

Marty at MME is doing the work. I could not be happier with the way its turning out.

John_Bitting

March 23rd, 2007, 16:14

A couple of more pics. The GPS will be recessed into the dash, the glove box will have a door. The Dash will continue in the middle to the floor and will come back for the shifter and cup holders. The intercomm will be mounted under the gauges to the right of the steering wheel.

partybarge_pilot

March 23rd, 2007, 19:06

Dayumn, is that the widescreen GPS?

RC RACING

March 23rd, 2007, 22:41

yes I think dell just came out with a prototype 32" I saw it on PIMP MY RIDE :D

John_Bitting

March 24th, 2007, 10:00

Dayumn, is that the widescreen GPS?

Standard screen, just wider opening so you can get your fingers in there to take the cover off.

NicksTrix

March 25th, 2007, 06:22

looks great. who's MME?

E&S Racing

March 25th, 2007, 20:46

Hey John, the Blazer is turning out very nice...

John_Bitting

March 27th, 2007, 10:14

MME is Marty on RDC as Shazaam his shop is off Taft in Orange.

Here are a couple more pics the GPS is mounted(looks tiny now), the center console has been started. Race Radio and intercomm final mounted and glovebox done.

PBR

March 27th, 2007, 16:39

wow jb that is some really clean work!!! looks great!!!

steveG

March 28th, 2007, 15:53

Wow John...going first class!

pappawheely

March 29th, 2007, 13:55

beautiful work!

bcampbell04

April 2nd, 2007, 01:59

dash looks great john

cancinoj

April 3rd, 2007, 15:20

There is a display option for ground speed, also has large and small sizes.

also,just click 3 times the EXIT key ant the gps will display a kind of analog speedo, the whole screen becames a speedometer, it's a great function , you wont find that in the manual,

Maxxrhino

April 5th, 2007, 15:13

John you still have not finished this thing wow looks sweet however...

John_Bitting

April 5th, 2007, 16:34

John you still have not finished this thing wow looks sweet however...

Nope, its a long term project and there is no end in site. As with every build I took it in to get a rollcage and came out with this so far, everyone that has worked on it has done amazing work and the day it does hit the dirt, all of the waiting will have been worth it. Also, I would rather do it right the first time by using the right people rather then finishing it fast for cheap.

Maxxrhino

April 5th, 2007, 18:09

Do you know who this is Mr. Bitting?

Maxxrhino

April 5th, 2007, 18:12

A little take off the guess work!!!

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/12148pismo_010_1___2_.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/12148mytruck1_008_1___2_-med.jpg

John_Bitting

April 5th, 2007, 19:29

I knew by the name on your profile. The answer is still the same though..

Maxxrhino

April 7th, 2007, 00:19

wow ya well I did not look at that part I actually found those pics about a month ago and really wish I would have kept it, but the Blazer is looking way sik bro!!!

Fourstroker

April 9th, 2007, 21:36

As if this isn't proof enough. I will 2nd Marty's work. Top notch all the way

therail

April 10th, 2007, 21:59

trap door for the brake resi came out bitchin.
dude, the whole thing looks bitchin.

John_Bitting

April 11th, 2007, 17:07

Thank you for all the compliments. Here is Martys contact info he is in Orange, CA.

MME
Marty Seefried
714-392-9175

Jake88X

April 12th, 2007, 13:58

Thank you for all the compliments. Here is Martys contact info he is in Orange, CA.

MME
Marty Seefried
714-392-9175

I tried the number and it's a roto rooter company

Shazaam

April 12th, 2007, 18:04

Jake Jake Jake, "I'll rooter you", Jake D. Snake. And no I don't do rain gutters, it's too hard to weld all those pieces together. Thanks for the confidence yall, give me a call if you need anything

John_Bitting

April 18th, 2007, 18:27

Ryan_P

April 18th, 2007, 19:44

Just got off the phone with Jonny Lightning out of Corona, quick turn around time, not too booked up and reasonable pricing. I have one more qoute I am waiting on from Jax Motorsports and I can make a decision and get this thing wired up finally.

Jonny does great work, really happy with the way my car turned out. Took 3 days from start to finish.

Little peek.

Jack does great work too, he's outta Vegas now though.

- Ryan

dezerts10

April 18th, 2007, 21:19

what does a standard wiring job consisit of? Completely wiring the truck? engine, gages, lights, ignition, fuel, what else?

Gregg

partybarge_pilot

April 18th, 2007, 21:33

what does a standard wiring job consisit of? Completely wiring the truck? engine, gages, lights, ignition, fuel, what else?

Gregg

All sorts of little stuff can be added. Dome lights, turn signals, wipers, race radios, intercoms, sat radio, sat phone, heater/AC, electric cooler, GPS and a lot of other little stuff you wouldn't believe. Sometimes the nicknacks take longer to hook up then the stuff to make it go.

Brian Mapes

April 21st, 2007, 21:24

have to add a recomendation for jonny lightning i work right across the steet from him and he wired up my stereo on my truck quick and clean for a pretty good price, there is always offroad cars and trucks in and out of there all day long.

John_Bitting

April 24th, 2007, 15:09

Just got off the phone with an Eric at E & J Wireworks in Poway/Vista area. Reasonable pricing and same lead time as Jonny Lightning. They are both about a month out so hoping to get the blazer into wiring then.

Made an appt with Ronnie at SPF to do all the finishing work, bolts, belts, oil, rear end assembly, etc in two weeks so it will go from him to wiring and be running.. Could it be

partybarge_pilot

April 24th, 2007, 15:30

I don't belive it.......

havahockey

April 24th, 2007, 21:04

I'll vouch for Eric over at E&J Wireworks. He did a great job on wiring my Tacoma, and he was finished when he said he would be. Sometimes that is worth more money!

desertbull

April 25th, 2007, 00:03

Mr. Pickle

April 25th, 2007, 08:16

Hey John, good luck with the last stages of the project. You will be 'blaz'in' in no time! I still can't get over how slick that alum work is that Marty did for you. He is ubelievably skilled.

CEORanger

April 30th, 2007, 09:20

had mine done at Johnny Lightning. did all the senders,guages, lights, dual ignition boxes, dual batteries, isolator, stereo, intercom, gps. ran the wiring from the ground up (no existing wiring). have well over 1000 miles on my truck with no issues. returned the truck within a couple days of committed delivery. gave me a shirt and stickers too :)

sandking

May 29th, 2007, 19:47

Any updates??

John_Bitting

May 30th, 2007, 22:13

The vehicle is currently at E&J Wireworks in Poway, CA getting wired. I dropped it off Monday. I will post a ton of pics when I get it back. I am stoked on the work I saw they were doing and know the blazer will look amazing.

FABRICATOR

May 31st, 2007, 13:52

Nope, its a long term project and there is no end in site. As with every build I took it in to get a rollcage and came out with this so far, everyone that has worked on it has done amazing work and the day it does hit the dirt, all of the waiting will have been worth it. Also, I would rather do it right the first time by using the right people rather then finishing it fast for cheap.

Amen. :)

Hey, I just raised you to the double green zone. :D

dezertdude

May 31st, 2007, 15:09

I think thats going to be the nicest, most well built blazer on earth, no kidding. Verrrrrry nice work all around.

John_Bitting

June 27th, 2007, 14:36

Just got the blazer back from E&J Wireworks in Poway and super stoked on the work and the fact the blazer is that much closer. Monday it returns to Ronnie Imhoff at Source Prep Fab (SPF) for fluids and final prep and she will live and breath. Here are some wiring pics I took today and I powdercoated the aluminum dash Marty at MME built me a flat texture black.

steveG

June 27th, 2007, 15:34

Wow John. It looks awesome! I can't wait to see the final product.

Desert_Roller

June 27th, 2007, 16:12

John where is the clip for the microphone? The Weatherman is going to chew you a new one for a stuck mic!!

The Blazer is coming along nice, are we going to see it soon, maybe Terrible's Cup?

John_Bitting

June 27th, 2007, 16:27

John where is the clip for the microphone? The Weatherman is going to chew you a new one for a stuck mic!!

The Blazer is coming along nice, are we going to see it soon, maybe Terrible's Cup?

I dont need a clip, I am just gonna sit on it the whole time so its nice and close? Whats a stuck mic?? ha ha The clip will be mounted.

It will be done for Terribles Cup but I am not bringing it out there. I wanted to prerun Vegas to Reno but dont know if I will have enough test time before then. Maybe Night race to shake it down prerunning and then primm prerun.

dislocated1

June 27th, 2007, 18:41

What are the plans for the rest of the interior? Looks amazing......

E&S Racing

June 27th, 2007, 21:18

Looks very nice John. Congrats...

Shazaam

June 29th, 2007, 09:43

looks good, I can't wait to go for a ride. Can I sit in a lawn chair in the way back?

John_Bitting

June 29th, 2007, 17:18

looks good, I can't wait to go for a ride. Can I sit in a lawn chair in the way back?

Marty you can sit anywhere you want. I am super stoked on the dash you built for me. Thanks again.

John_Bitting

June 29th, 2007, 17:19

What are the plans for the rest of the interior? Looks amazing......

After I put some test miles on it, it will go back to E&J for the sound deadning and carpet. He does 2-3 layers of dynomat stuff, insulation and then carpet on top of that. Showed me the McMillin prerunners that he did and they looked great and I guess helped a ton with noise.

sandking

June 29th, 2007, 19:04

pictures, pictures, pictures................... I know you just got it back, but any updated pics besides these wiring pics?

John_Bitting

July 9th, 2007, 10:19

Here are a couple of pics the wife took when I was loading it to take it to wiring and one shot of it as we left sitting in his shop.

gary

July 11th, 2007, 00:05

well ain't that just bada$$!!!

tim_krueger

July 11th, 2007, 14:18

awsome!

hummmm click click flash flash :)

skiz8yr

July 11th, 2007, 20:20

i am so jealous what a bada@!#$ machine

Supertoys-Adventures

July 12th, 2007, 01:40

(I couldn't find a smiley with a tear) It's just so beautiful. It looks a lot like my future Suburban minus a door. YES!!!

John_Bitting

July 12th, 2007, 15:02

She is at SPF getting torn down and final prepped so I can start testing and shaking her down in the next week or so. Here are a couple of pics without the bedside, no uprights in the front. I picked up some new backing plates from Desert Specialties this morning and Nate at Blitzkrieg(fabricator that built the blazer) is building me new uprights. Should be done early next week. Headers are going to get coated now that the coilovers are removed and I can get to them.

fishd00d

July 12th, 2007, 15:27

Looks great John. I thought we'd never see the day!!

nhuitt

July 12th, 2007, 15:59

I am with Fish i never thought I would see the day!!! Looks good John cant wait till I get a ride.

Nick

Go Go Gadget Arms

July 12th, 2007, 16:14

awesome, about time!

**JM**

July 13th, 2007, 09:19

Looking good, can't wait!

CaptinCrash

July 13th, 2007, 13:24

it seems like ur the only one making progress on ur ride

SANDlessNSeattle

July 14th, 2007, 14:45

Very nice John....How long has it been ?? Like 5-6 years..way to stay after it

BajaBronco13

July 14th, 2007, 22:13

It's rides like that, that really make every penny I'm dropping into my Bronco worth it. I can't wait to see the Blaze down.

CP

John_Bitting

July 14th, 2007, 23:46

Very nice John....How long has it been ?? Like 5-6 years..way to stay after it

We hit 4 years about a month ago, not too bad. I built this thing out of pocket, no loans, no money owed so its free and clear once I am driving in it. The best way in my mind.

SANDlessNSeattle

July 15th, 2007, 07:28

I built this thing out of pocket, no loans, no money owed so its free and clear once I am driving in it. The best way in my mind.

Yup the only way to go....

Dezertpilot

July 15th, 2007, 13:09

Dayum looks killer!

therail

July 15th, 2007, 18:50

Fine looking ride sir.

I see the vehicle specs thread below the rest of these, and it makes me wonder how it stacks up? How much of the vehicle is how you planned it and how much was changed when everything is said and done?

J.JOHNSON

July 16th, 2007, 08:28

Lookin' good. Let's see it out roolin'.

bcampbell04

July 16th, 2007, 23:10

looks great. wish you were bringing it out to the Cup. sure i'll see it prerunning soon.

you should get some of the new Vision X clear lenses for the lights. great protection and look great as well

John_Bitting

July 30th, 2007, 17:07

The blazer is closer then its ever been, all I need to do is install the distributor and limit straps then I can test, everything else is complete. Here are a couple of pics I took after it came back to my shop. Nate at Blitzkrieg built me new uprights and Ronnie got those on. The only thing left on the outside is to pick up the bedsides, mount them and build skirts for the hood to match my doors. Then its test test test, then paint and interior. The seats currently in it will be replaced after they are sold.

FABRICATOR

July 30th, 2007, 17:40

The blazer is closer then its ever been, all I need to do is install the distributor and limit straps then I can test,,,
Looking nice John!
But wait a minute, it's been a few weeks and no one put that distributor in for you yet? What an appreciative group we have here...
It takes anywhere between 10 seconds to around 5 minutes, to put in rough time and a few more with a timing light to finish it up. I can walk you through it, if need be.

charlie_brown

July 30th, 2007, 18:23

cool, i bet you just can't wait. where are you going testing first?
for the inside you should check out "lizard skin". i sprayed the inside of my cab and that’s it. they have 2 types, one just for sound and one that’s for both sound and heat. i just did the combo but, if i were to do it again i would do the sound first then the heat (as they recommend). I could lend you the gun.

DaughertyRacing

July 30th, 2007, 20:54

Very nice!!!Have fun testing:D

John_Bitting

August 1st, 2007, 23:02

The good news is, SHE IS ALIVE and running amazing.

The bad news, the main seal is puking oil so the motor has to be pulled. I am super sad I wanted to test this weekend. I guess that happens with a motor sits in a project vehicle for 4 years.

partybarge_pilot

August 2nd, 2007, 09:37

Thats the anti-chassis rust device. Perfect for those beach runs in SF.

Curtis Guise

August 2nd, 2007, 11:02

damn that sucks, I was looking forward to going out on the first run with you. throw some sawdust in there, that will fix her right up :)

partybarge_pilot

August 2nd, 2007, 11:39

The sawdust trick is for manual trannys. What you want is some of the ATF stop leak stuff!

Ramsey_ElWardani

August 2nd, 2007, 12:01

Pull the trany, it is easier!

tim_krueger

August 2nd, 2007, 15:24

well at least you have this weekend to change the seal before the giving me a ride at the night race...lol

John_Bitting

August 2nd, 2007, 16:03

Pull the trany, it is easier!

Agreed and that is what we will do to attempt to fix it. Thank you.

jeff

August 2nd, 2007, 16:23

Me thinks... drop trans, drop oil pan as much as she'll go, try to drop the rear main cap 1/2", change seals, put it all back together and say a quick prayer.

Who has a tranny jack we can borrow that's in or very near Irvine?

Aloha

Ryno

August 2nd, 2007, 16:27

1 pc main or 2 pc? Nobody will let you use a shop lift on a saturday?

jeff

August 2nd, 2007, 16:56

It's a mid-70's 350 block... Getting it to a shop lift is probably more trouble than it's worth.

Aloha

Kritter

August 2nd, 2007, 17:01

honkey has a nice snap on tranny jack...hit him up.

jeff

August 2nd, 2007, 17:32

On a more positive note... the shop still smells like gas and exhaust from last nights warm up... and it smells good.

Aloha

JrSyko

August 7th, 2007, 10:58

Sorry to hear that bud!

Curtis Guise

August 7th, 2007, 12:39

it's been a week, get it fixed yet?

fishd00d

August 7th, 2007, 16:10

We better see this thing at the night race this weekend!!

bcampbell04

August 20th, 2007, 22:40

that's a major bummer...will the truck make it out to primm???

John_Bitting

August 21st, 2007, 13:19

It wont make Primm. The seal has not leaked again after we ran it that night, so either the oil level is so low its not leaking or once the thing ran it sealed itself up. I did buy a new seal in the event I need to change it. I have not gotten a chance to test yet. I need to mount my new seats and the bedsides. Its close but I have been busy with family stuff so I have not touched it in two weeks. Its super close I could test this week but time is not on my side. I will shoot video and take pics when we do finally test so all will know. Then I will have to take PCIs GPS class so I know how to use this thing I bought from them.

Firefighter26

August 21st, 2007, 17:20

Are you going to be testing in Barstow ?

John_Bitting

August 21st, 2007, 17:42

Yes that is the plan

Firefighter26

August 27th, 2007, 23:42

well in that case is there anyway that I can tag along or meet you guys out there?

tim_krueger

September 8th, 2007, 12:23

lookin forward to seeing this thing up close next week :)

klaus

September 9th, 2007, 08:30

Johns Blazer will be in our outdoor vehicle display at this years Offroad Expo.

Firefighter26

September 10th, 2007, 22:38

does anyone know the exact date for when this years expo is going to be?

Curtis Guise

September 10th, 2007, 23:29

does anyone know the exact date for when this years expo is going to be?

Oct 6-7 www.offroadexpo.com

Firefighter26

September 12th, 2007, 04:33

Thank you Curtis

BLACKMARKETBRYAN

September 12th, 2007, 23:42

Do you have an idea of when you will be running the truck John ?

la2baja

September 18th, 2007, 14:20

Any news on testing and Truck condition? I wont be at the expo, BITD race is same weekend. What would be the next time the public gets a look? The 1000?

John_Bitting

September 18th, 2007, 15:20

Well with any project changes are made all the time. I actually gave it to a buddy to help me finish up some little things on it. I bought new seats so he is changing the mounts for me. It will go to paint this Friday and be there until the expo. I have not tested in the dirt yet as the painter was not happy with me wanting to bring it to him filthy. We are undercoating the belly of it so its just smarter to stay out of the dirt until after the expo. I am looking forward to finally getting it in the dirt, its been a long time and I cant wait to see how she does. It sounds mean as hell though running.

John_Bitting

September 19th, 2007, 12:42

A huge thank you goes out to Keith and Tony Sato for taking time out of their own projects to help finish mine up so I can enjoy it. Keith and Tony are probably some of the most under rated fabbers/mechanics involved with our sport. Seats are mounted up, I bought some Sparcos after reading all of the threads from UPR in AZ whom is also one of our advertisers, it made a ton more room for the third person and my seat is back about 3 more inches so I can stretch out, the bedsides are finally all mounted and look good. It goes to paint on Monday where my longtime friend and class 8 racer(Toyota Tundra) Cory Susag will get this bad boy ready for the expo. The only thing it wont have at the expo are the mini fenders for the front clip. Those still need to be made as the budget has runneth over and I dont need them to drive it.

BajaFand

September 19th, 2007, 22:14

I've been following this thing for a while and it looks great, can't wait to see it at the expo!

tim_krueger

September 19th, 2007, 23:54

lookin good john!

matt_helton

September 20th, 2007, 19:52

buna sbr!!

E&S Racing

September 20th, 2007, 21:25

Looks great John. Can't wait to see it at the EXPO

AzBajaman

September 20th, 2007, 21:51

Hey John post some pictures when it's done, for those of us who can't make it to the Expo.....

Cheyne

October 5th, 2007, 10:43

looking great john....call me if you get a chance

JONES PERFORMANCE

October 22nd, 2007, 17:25

did this make it to the expo? i never saw it there, but it is easy to miss things at these shows.

baja619

October 22nd, 2007, 18:18

We have the mini fenders and well knock them out this week!

SANDlessNSeattle

October 25th, 2007, 14:24

John..............Pics lonnnggggg over due

John_Bitting

October 26th, 2007, 12:41

Well we have made some progress, got it painted, got wheels and tires mounted up. Still some to go though. We need to mount the mini fenders, paint graphics, install new front coils(softer rate) and then test. All in due time. I am in no hurry. Its super close.

SANDlessNSeattle

October 26th, 2007, 13:06

LOOOKINGGG GOOD......JB

I ended up junking mine......soooo SAD

Bryan_D

October 26th, 2007, 22:45

Are those Chamber pros???

Curtis Guise

October 26th, 2007, 23:14

Is that the paint color you went with? Allot different from what you told me you were doing.

Yes those wheels are the ATX Chamber Pro's.

E&S Racing

October 27th, 2007, 12:57

I love the grill. Looks awesome

Msquared

October 28th, 2007, 00:35

New paint looks much better than primer! Can't wait to see the new graphics from the top secret new paint shop....

1450-ranger

October 28th, 2007, 13:23

Looks good, Sato Bros are good people.

NicksTrix

October 28th, 2007, 20:21

sweet. looks good

Lance T

October 28th, 2007, 22:29

That's looking so good. I love built Blazers.

Sato Bros. Racing

October 29th, 2007, 14:05

Looks good, Sato Bros are good people.

Thanks for the compliment man!We had a good time helping John out on his Blazer.Nate does some dam good work!

John_Bitting

October 30th, 2007, 16:46

Thanks for the compliment man!We had a good time helping John out on his Blazer.Nate does some dam good work!

Glad you had a good time. Guess what, its coming back next week after CORR. I pick it up tonight and as soon as I have the mini fenders I will drop it off.. Thanks again for everything.

Rufrider

November 4th, 2007, 20:44

Is that the paint color you went with? Allot different from what you told me you were doing.

Yes those wheels are the ATX Chamber Pro's.

Darn I wish they made those wheels in 15's!!!!

John_Bitting

November 7th, 2007, 16:26

Got my mini fenders, they came out great. Now I just need to get them mounted up and painted.

tim_krueger

November 8th, 2007, 15:14

buna!

charlie_brown

November 15th, 2007, 13:03

did you take it down to baja??

John_Bitting

November 19th, 2007, 12:23

did you take it down to baja??

I did not, this is a really slow time of year for my business so the last couple of items left to finish will have to wait until after the first of the year.

FABRICATOR

November 21st, 2007, 20:48

Looking good John, keep going!

baja619

December 3rd, 2007, 23:03

You got the hard part done. Glad we could help you out on your project.

John_Bitting

December 10th, 2007, 14:40

Got some new shoes mounted up for the blazer. The tread pattern looks good, Ryan Arciero speaks very highly of them so I am excited to try them out.

First pic is the sidewall other pic is a comparison to the BFG I took off, the Nitto is true to size like the toyo and taller then the BFG.

baja619

December 10th, 2007, 16:15

TOYO And NITTO are sister companies but completely separate entities. I am not aware if they share technology, but will bet they are every bit as good as TOYO Tires.

:) Nice Bitting

Bryan_D

December 10th, 2007, 17:36

Can I get in line for the parts list that is coming off of the truck? Please donate! Nice tires.

sean (yt)

December 10th, 2007, 20:22

looks swell!

PBR

December 10th, 2007, 22:43

looks swell!

ditto.