Daily driver problems....

[drmrman]

I really need everyones help...

Heres the situation. I daily drive a 93 S10 pickup. It runs good. BUT! Its 2wd. and needs a LITTLE work.... also.... It has NO PAINT. Its rattle can black....

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/401490_10150575299169655_516434654_8778073_263579219_n.jpg



The dilema.... I sold my ex girlfriend my 97 blazer 3 years ago. Modded. 4x4 2dr. Mint. Since shes had it, its been used... A LOT but not neglected. Its a solid vehicle. I just bought it back from her for practically nothing... Im talking dollars an cents. BUT, she rear ended someone. NOTHING mechanical. Only sheet metal. SO!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/blazerbeat.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/blazerbeat2.jpg

The question is. Do I flip the blazer, make some money, and keep my S10, or spend some time and money with the blazer and make it a decent daily driver!?!?!?!

Im torn.

What my baby used to look like.........

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/n501376442_1293270_5659.jpg

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http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/sick.jpg

[Taurus]

If you're up to a project, it doesn't look like too much work. It depends on what your photos don't show. If you're in it cheap, that's where I would spend my money.

[drmrman]

Photos show everything.... I pulled the core support out tonight.... NO frame damage. Drove the truck for 20 mins. runs and drives just as I remember it. Just needs a grille fender and hood.

I think Im going to try and bring the Blazer back.

[mike100]

I have NO hookups in the paint and body field, but I might be tempted to try to fix the newer truck.

[drmrman]

I do... and I dont... my shop does a lot of biz with a local body shop. But im not 100% sure what kind of deal he would do for me...

Im going to get the truck registered and bring it by him this weekend. I spoke to my pops and he said i can keep the truck at the house. So I can keep it local :D right now its at my buddys yard 30 mins away...

[mike100]

Is it even a possibility to sell the S10 to fund the bodywork? That way you don't have to do hardly any work and you get a clean ride at the end of the project.

[drmrman]

Right now that's the thought process. The s10 is for sale. Asking 2500. So if anyone knows anyone on the east coast that wants a clean s10 let me know!

1993 Std cab S10 - S-10 Forum (http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f284/1993-std-cab-s10-491096/)

Miss my blazer. Would def. Be cool to bring it back to where it was when I sold it...

[Frizlefrak]

If there isn't structural damage, I vote to rehab the Blazer. :yesnod:

[drmrman]

No structural damage. Frame is straight as an arrow. The core support got pushed back about 1/2 inch but I already pulled it back to spec tonight :) nothing a telephone pole and ratchet strap couldn't fix :D like I said looks like it's ONLY going to be a fender, hood, bumper, grille, and if you want to get fancy a battery tray and head light bucket. Im no body guy but my professional opinion is that I think I can get this fixed for less then 1200... Hopefully....

[PLRX]

The Blazer.

They have LS conversions for those rigs. They converted one on Horsepower TV and looked pretty cool.

[drmrman]

Cool. 4x4 lsx blazer = sweet. Bed time for me. I'm going to sleep on it but I'm pretty sure I've made my decision. \m/

[Taurus]

Cool. 4x4 lsx blazer = sweet. Bed time for me. I'm going to sleep on it but I'm pretty sure I've made my decision. \m/

Don't forget the twin turbos and paint it gold.:seasix:

[Epimax]

Cool. 4x4 lsx blazer = sweet. Bed time for me. I'm going to sleep on it but I'm pretty sure I've made my decision. \m/

Definitely the blazer! :seasix: Looking forward to the restoration pics!! :cert:

[C4fan]

I would have to agree with everyone also. Go with the Blazer. Nice looking rig! There is a company that makes sheet metal for a lot of cars called Certi-fit. Their prices are usually very competitive if you can't find used parts. BUT, the quality is not OE. The sheet metal can be thinner for example.

[Sweet 90]

If there isn't structural damage, I vote to rehab the Blazer. :yesnod:

The Blazer.

They have LS conversions for those rigs. They converted one on Horsepower TV and looked pretty cool.

Definitely the blazer! :seasix: Looking forward to the restoration pics!! :cert:

I would have to agree with everyone also. Go with the Blazer. Nice looking rig! There is a company that makes sheet metal for a lot of cars called Certi-fit. Their prices are usually very competitive if you can't find used parts. BUT, the quality is not OE. The sheet metal can be thinner for example.

Blazer FTW:seasix:
Can we have TMT give his blessing

[drmrman]

I would have to agree with everyone also. Go with the Blazer. Nice looking rig! There is a company that makes sheet metal for a lot of cars called Certi-fit. Their prices are usually very competitive if you can't find used parts. BUT, the quality is not OE. The sheet metal can be thinner for example.

Cool thanks for the heads up!!!

Bought the window motor and regulator, as well as the rear windshield wiper motor today at work! Starting to gather parts :)

Next is the sheet metal!!!!

[Sweet 90]

Cool thanks for the heads up!!!

Bought the window motor and regulator, as well as the rear windshield wiper motor today at work! Starting to gather parts :)

Next is the sheet metal!!!!

Excellent, keep us updated. Speaking of which, haven't heard a lot about the pooches Mustang lately, FRIZ:)

[nutz4c4]

Excellent, keep us updated. Speaking of which, haven't heard a lot about the pooches Mustang lately, FRIZ:)

Here he is ... After Mrs Friz found the UPS shipment...


http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg81/mikemark/Funny%20stuff/kickloop-1.gif

[Sweet 90]

Here he is ... After Mrs Friz found the UPS shipment...


http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg81/mikemark/Funny%20stuff/kickloop-1.gif

:rofl::rofl:
I thought I heard some yelping last night:seasix:

[nutz4c4]

:rofl::rofl:
I thought I heard some yelping last night:seasix:

:rofl:

[drmrman]

Alright! Uploaded pics from last night that i took with a real camera. Not a cell phone camera.

Things shes done since Ive had the truck that I cant stand but Ill have to deal with for now. Bed liner below the body line. Was done well but I think it looks like crap. I think the all red looked nice.

Replaced the awesome tires I had with those junk BFG's AND the white walls are out... Ugly.

Removed the roof rack lights grrr :x

Painted the chevy emblem in the steering wheel (should be able to get it out with some brake clean.

DESTROYED the drivers side inner door panel. I mean. It most likely needs to be replaced.

She slammed the back glass and shattered it. She had it replaced but it doesnt seem to be sitting in the latch properly so I will have to adjust that.

Umm... theres a bunch more but Ill have to get into it this weekend.

Good stuff. New drive shaft U joints, heater core was just replaced, front end was done about 20k miles ago. (including ball joints and steering components.) Tires have about 70% tread life.

Pics!

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/011-5.jpg

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http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/009-4.jpg
^^^ STRAIGHT FRAME!!!!! ^^^^
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^^^Core support pushed back... I actually think the body lift saved the frame because it allowed the core support to move.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/005-8.jpg

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[Epimax]

:seasix:

[nutz4c4]

Looking at the pics it appears the drivers side fender to door gaps seem ok...Looks like just sheet metal damage...Go for it...:shots:

[drmrman]

Even the pass. Side door gap is fine!!!!!! Hahaha door opens and closes prob better then new :) hahahhaha

[socalman]

"Flip the Blazer and make some money" on your g/f? Is she now your ex? :lol:

[drmrman]

Been an ex for a long time :) ahaha

[socalman]

Been an ex for a long time :) ahaha

oops, you did say that- sorry :sad:

[drmrman]

Put plates on the truck and took it to my body guy. Says he's got a friend that's really slow right now but does good work and that he should be coming by the shop this week. So I'm going to leave the truck there for the week and see how much they say!

He also said he's got a totaled out 4dr blazer that he can give me the front clip parts over for cheap!!!!!! Woooo! This is coming together nicely!!!! :)

[drmrman]

OKAY! little up date from this weekend.

Fixed the drivers door window motor and regulator.

Cleaned all the glass because it had the "smokers haze" on the inside... Yuck.

Began to clean the rest of the inside of the truck but realized that if its going for paint. Its going to be a mess. So Ill just finish cleaning after!

And the biggest news! I went to "Harry's YOU PULL IT!" In hazelton PA today and picked up 95% of the sheet metal I need to fix the truck :D

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/486313_10150678152664655_516434654_9095179_925888617_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/483444_10150678154184655_516434654_9095201_1609137710_n.jpg

Passenger side fender
Hood
Core support
Head light buckets
grille with corner markers
Cowl ferring
stock air box

for 160 bucks.....................................................

Im going to try and hang everything this week because its supposed to be so nice out! Then shes off to paint!

[RedLS1GTO]

:cool:

Always liked that style Blazer.



...and yea, undo EVERYTHING that she did.

[Epimax]

:seasix:
Not a bad price for all those parts! :cert:

[drmrman]

:cool:

Always liked that style Blazer.



...and yea, undo EVERYTHING that she did.

Doing my very best to do exactly that! That's pretty much the modo for this project :D

[drmrman]

I have a picture of the truck after about an hour of work tonight! About ready to yank the core support. Hopefully this week I'll have all the new metal hung and getting prepped for paint :)

[five-oh]

Only downside I see to all this is....less time being put into the '32!:D Come on man, I wanna hear reports of that flatty tearin' up the road!

[RetiredSFC 97]

Photos show everything.... I pulled the core support out tonight.... NO frame damage. Drove the truck for 20 mins. runs and drives just as I remember it. Just needs a grille fender and hood.

I think Im going to try and bring the Blazer back.

I would if it's possible

[drmrman]

Only downside I see to all this is....less time being put into the '32!:D Come on man, I wanna hear reports of that flatty tearin' up the road!

I know.... It needs a lot more time and a bunch more money. Once the blazer is done and the s10 is sold then it's all hands on the deuce.

[RedLS1GTO]

...it's all hands on the deuce.

Funny, that's exactly what I said after some bad Mexican food a few days ago.

:leaving:

[DukeAllen]

Funny, that's exactly what I said after some bad Mexican food a few days ago.

:leaving:

Did it have cold cat hairs in it?

[drmrman]

Funny, that's exactly what I said after some bad Mexican food a few days ago.

:leaving:

Sure you didnt mean the THRONE!?!?!?!? :hurray:

[drmrman]

Got an ASS TON done tonight with a buddy! Got the old core support out and the new one in. All the other bolt on BS and the new sheet metal hung! Needs some final fit ment stuff (gaps and stuff) but everything is looking good!!!!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/540227_10150682692849655_516434654_9112824_883431243_n.jpg

[drmrman]

Update :)

Going to paint this weekend :D

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/562744_10150730937064655_516434654_9283242_774267707_n.jpg

[Taurus]

Nice:seasix:

[C4fan]

Nice:seasix:

:iagree: much better this way.

[PLRX]

so was it cost and headache effective?

[drmrman]

Yes :) excluding the fact that I had to put a cat. On the truck because the factory one was plugged up. I only have 800 $$$$ invested in this blazer INCLUDING the cost of the truck :D I don't know how much my buddy is going to charge me for paint but I'm sure it will be reasonable!

[five-oh]

Yes :) excluding the fact that I had to put a cat. On the truck because the factory one was plugged up. I only have 800 $$$$ invested in this blazer INCLUDING the cost of the truck :D I don't know how much my buddy is going to charge me for paint but I'm sure it will be reasonable!

Oh....where to go with this one?!?:D

I think the forum needs a new cat too. Our's is plugged as well....:lol:

[C4fan]

Oh....where to go with this one?!?:D

I think the forum needs a new cat too. Our's is plugged as well....:lol:

:lolsmile: Sorry Sweets, but that was funny.

[DukeAllen]

Oh....where to go with this one?!?:D

I think the forum needs a new cat too. Our's is plugged as well....:lol:

We want to help, but he won't take his meds!:leaving:
http://www.petalia.com.au/Images/Products/Images_PGL/00078.jpg

[Sweet 90]

Oh....where to go with this one?!?:D

I think the forum needs a new cat too. Our's is plugged as well....:lol:
:ohnoes::ohnoes:
:lolsmile: Sorry Sweets, but that was funny.
Well I don't think, well it is kinda, yeah it's funny. Bite me Bobby:D
We want to help, but he won't take his meds!:leaving:
http://www.petalia.com.au/Images/Products/Images_PGL/00078.jpg
:rofl: Oh damn!

[SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84]

Yes :) excluding the fact that I had to put a cat. On the truck because the factory one was plugged up. I only have 800 $$$$ invested in this blazer INCLUDING the cost of the truck :D I don't know how much my buddy is going to charge me for paint but I'm sure it will be reasonable!

Not classy, but here is the rock-bottom special...

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx256/realbunky/attention.jpg

[DukeAllen]

Not classy, but here is the rock-bottom special...

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx256/realbunky/attention.jpg

But it's only available in brown.

[SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84]

But it's only available in brown.

true, that's the crapback model...

[drmrman]

Sorry sweets! I guess our " behind the barn conversations" arent safe with me any more!!! :0 hahaha

[Sweet 90]

Sorry sweets! I guess our " behind the barn conversations" arent safe with me any more!!! :0 hahaha

Nothing is safe or sacred in the Barn.:cert:

[DukeAllen]

I thought they got rid of "Don't ask, don't tell"...

[C4fan]

I thought they got rid of "Don't ask, don't tell"...

Yeah, that whole thing was kinda ghey.:D

[drmrman]

Shes at paint!!! WOOO HOOO! Ill get her back sometime this week :D

[WW7]

Shes at paint!!! WOOO HOOO! Ill get her back sometime this week :D

:seasix:...WW

[Epimax]

:waiting: :seasix:

[pappytinker]

Update :)

Going to paint this weekend :D

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/562744_10150730937064655_516434654_9283242_774267707_n.jpg

Looks like a job to be proud of.

[drmrman]

Thank you sir! Very proud.going to pick her up in a couple hours. I'll give you all the build tally when I get back!

I hope it came out good :)

[drmrman]

Got it home!!!! Looks awesome! I'll post pics when I'm on a pc but right now here's my tally.

1997 blazer - 500.00
Junk yard purchase - 160.00
Bumper, valance, corner covers - 200.00
Paint (including rust repair) - 250.00

Sub total 1110.00

Catalytic converter plugged up on me on the way to work one day - 340.00

Total - 1450.00

Blue book value = 3500.00

Wooohoooo! Not a bad gig :)

[drmrman]

Pictures as promised!

I purchased the bed liner to finish / re-due the fenders and rockers today. But we are getting smacked with some rain this week so I may not be able to get to it until next weekend! Other wise... Shes all set :D! WOOOHOO!

Before :(
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/417654_10150657193559655_516434654_9025436_2016299378_n.jpg

After :D

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/541179_10150760070189655_516434654_9353899_37562452_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/528043_10150760074904655_516434654_9353916_2048422138_n.jpg

Oh yeah and me and the Mrs. REALLY douched the interior. Its show room now. And doesnt smell like the bottom of an ash tray anymore Truck is almost as nice as how I remember it!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/533078_10150762626704655_516434654_9364166_1098430186_n.jpg

[nutz4c4]

Nice...Looks like a keeper..:seasix:

[drmrman]

Yeah man! Drives ALMOST perfect. Need to get an alignment and balance the rims... I had it on the highway the other day, doing about 65 it felt like it was going to shake apart. I looked at the wheels, and NONE of the rims have out side weights, not even stick on weights on the inside. So they were improperly "static" balanced. So Ill through them on the balancer some time this week at work and hopefully itll ride like a caddy again :D

[Taurus]

Nice...Looks like a keeper..:seasix:

I thought he was talking about the Mrs.................

Seriously, very well done, the Blazer looks great.:seasix:

[drmrman]

Oh haha! She is too :D 3 years.... Man, feels like I just met her yesterday haha!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/421163_3199193692665_1050718375_3144326_1051238560_n.jpg

[nutz4c4]

I thought he was talking about the Mrs.................

Seriously, very well done, the Blazer looks great.:seasix:

I was....:seasix:
Yeah man! Drives ALMOST perfect. Need to get an alignment and balance the rims... I had it on the highway the other day, doing about 65 it felt like it was going to shake apart. I looked at the wheels, and NONE of the rims have out side weights, not even stick on weights on the inside. So they were improperly "static" balanced. So Ill through them on the balancer some time this week at work and hopefully itll ride like a caddy again :D

:seasix:....:D

[Sweet 90]

I thought he was talking about the Mrs.................

Seriously, very well done, the Blazer looks great.:seasix:

:iagree:
Very nice job:seasix:

[C4fan]

Repairs turned out great and you can't beat that cost. :seasix:

[PLRX]

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[nutz4c4]

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[drmrman]

Instead of a thanks icon, I wish there was a "sarcastic LoL" icon HAHA!

[DukeAllen]

http://images.wikia.com/memoryalpha/en/images/3/3d/Phlox_eating_popcorn.jpg

[Sweet 90]

Instead of a thanks icon, I wish there was a "sarcastic LoL" icon HAHA!
:D:D
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj76/Jadvad/funny-gifs-know-what-i-mean.gif

[DukeAllen]

:D:D
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj76/Jadvad/funny-gifs-know-what-i-mean.gif

I'd be afraid to drop the soap next to that!

[nutz4c4]

I'd be afraid to drop the soap next to that!

Soap on a Rope...:yesnod:

[DukeAllen]

Soap on a Rope...:yesnod:

That might work for you, but my rope already hangs to the floor:D

[nutz4c4]

That might work for you, but my rope already hangs to the floor:D

Stop pullin' on it....:lolsmile::lolsmile:

[drmrman]

Yeah man! Drives ALMOST perfect. Need to get an alignment and balance the rims... I had it on the highway the other day, doing about 65 it felt like it was going to shake apart. I looked at the wheels, and NONE of the rims have out side weights, not even stick on weights on the inside. So they were improperly "static" balanced. So Ill through them on the balancer some time this week at work and hopefully itll ride like a caddy again :D

So I had the truck on the lift today to balance the tires........................




NONE of the wheels were balanced. NOT EVEN STATIC BALANCED. The reason why the truck felt like it was going to shake apart at 50+mph was because one wheel was 4.75 ounces off on the inside and 3.50 ounces off on the outside.

The LACK of effort and the intentional "jewing" on repairs to this truck is just rediculous. Oh well thats why Ive got it back... So that I can fix her up and bring her back to perfect again! :dance: :datawiz:

[DukeAllen]

Sounds like you're getting there...:cert:
So how did it ride after you balanced them?

[drmrman]

Like a blazer with LT tires, cranked torsion bars and an add-a-leaf should ride... HARD. but no vibrations :D HAHAH!

[PLRX]

:D:D
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj76/Jadvad/funny-gifs-know-what-i-mean.gif

oh no, the midget from Nip/Tuck :leaving:

[Epimax]

I thought he was talking about the Mrs.................

Seriously, very well done, the Blazer looks great.:seasix:


:seasix:

[drmrman]

Fabbed up a light bar for the truck last night!

Hopefully tonight Ill finish the gussets and install the wiring. I have the exsisting wiring there from my old KC's but the PIAA relays are different so Im going to replace it with the new stuff :D

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/548545_10150797741024655_516434654_9447278_1353915841_n.jpg

[Epimax]

Looks Great!!! :seasix:


Fabbed up a light bar for the truck last night!

Hopefully tonight Ill finish the gussets and install the wiring. I have the exsisting wiring there from my old KC's but the PIAA relays are different so Im going to replace it with the new stuff :D

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/548545_10150797741024655_516434654_9447278_1353915841_n.jpg

[drmrman]

Well... Its official! :D Its done!!!!!



Masked off! (3m masking tape is FRIGGEN expensive....) I used textured Herculiner roll on bed coating. This stuff is nice. Ive used it on another one of my S10's and I had a good experience with it. So I tried it again. I think it came out great! I also like that its shiney... A lot of the other bed coatings are dull or flat!
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/555398_10150886525879655_516434654_9541330_680983205_n.jpg

FINISHED! Officialy 100% done daily driver! All the bugs are worked out... The truck drives like a dream. And all the mechanicals are rock solid! Glad you guys all swayed me to keep the truck :D Thanks guys.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/380222_10150886527154655_516434654_9541335_2140247451_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/562200_10150885252409655_516434654_9537599_23012274_n.jpg

Oh yeah and the new PIAA's ;) 390 watts :D

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/564898_10150886543609655_516434654_9541403_883738654_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/560022_10150886544494655_516434654_9541410_1835679282_n.jpg

[Sweet 90]

Glad you guys all swayed me to keep the truck :D Thanks guys.





Thanks are not required, beer is:D
Excellent job bro:seasix:

[drmrman]

Beer pong. My house. Now. LETS GO!

[Taurus]

Beer pong. My house. Now. LETS GO!

Can I get a diet Coke?

[Sweet 90]

Can I get a diet Coke?

As long as it's full of whisky:)

[Taurus]

As long as it's full of whisky:)

That would probably kill me.................

[drmrman]

Death by heavy drinking...?

I can think of worse ways to go out........ :D

[five-oh]

More to the point, Joe- how's the '32 you're building for me to acquire coming along? LOL

[drmrman]

HAHA! Its coming :D wiring will hopfeully be finished this week (which means running motor) then the start of the interior :D WOOOO!

[PLRX]

Hey dude, the guy who bought your Vette is having problems with the ASR. Was it giving you problems?

[drmrman]

I told him it was the tires. I guess he doesnt believe me. I just went through his threads at the other place... w/e....

[Epimax]

Excellent Job! Very nice!! :seasix::cert: