German 98 Blazer build

[chilliwak]

I can not wait to see the new pics!:wings:

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

This damn foam didn`t dry yesterday because it was so cold. So I let the car outside this night and this morning it was dried.

This is how it looked like:

Cut and sanded in form:

Fibreglas:

First layer finished:

I`ve sent you a mail chilliwak, not sure if you got it...

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Not much to tell, just bondo and sanding, bondo and sanding...

 

[chilliwak]

Thanks Stein, I got your email. Also, I have to say that you have some wicked talents as a fabricator. The whole idea of building a snorkel like that really requires imagination and a certain amount of know-how. Keep the forum cool with your pics and good luck on your project!:wings:

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Thanks. I`ve been into model rocketry, we used similar techniques there...

The snorkel is almost finished. Don`t look at the paint, it`ll be bedlinered when it`s getting warmer...

Not sure if i like it, though...

 

[chilliwak]

I dont know what there is not to like about that snorkel Stein! I think it looks awesome!:victory:

 

[TKSC01]

Rock on stein!

I love the inginuity! (if that is spelled right) THis truck is awesome, I had the pleasure of visiting your amazing country on business a few years ago and found the people to be wonderful and the scenery amazing!

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Thanks guys.

Today I got it finished (for now...):

The right weather for working outside. It did start snowing btw...

First I removed the tube from the fiberglas part, because I wanted only one flexible tube and no connector:

Then I removed the airbox with my old snorkel alike thing:

I put a plate on that hole and put a new connector on:

Then I started cutting:

The finished hole:

Connected to the airbox:

Finished:

It`ll be bedlinered when it`s warmer...

The truck sounds great with the snorkel on, better than a open intake...

Now I just have to find a place for my washer bottle. Any suggestions?

 

[chilliwak]

¨Man that snorkel looks kick *** Stein. You should get a production line going!:wings:

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Good news, my 3" bodylift should show up next week or so. When it`s on I can finally start the next projects:
-rock sliders
-onboard air
-custom steel bumpers (not sure about that now)

Also considering a SOA mod...

 

[805gregg]

Nice work, too bad you get so much snow over there, you could get even more great mods done. Keep us updated, I always liked those Blazers.

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Hmm, the snow isn`t that bad. Without it i couldn`t go skiing all the time... :victory:

Nice little add on:

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Bought some air shocks today. I get them from the USA, shipping is more expensive than the shocks... :icon_doh:

They have around 10" of stroke, that`s the same a 2" lifted ZR2 requires... :icon_razz:

When my on board air is finished I`ll plumb them to a in cab controller, so I can adjust ride height...

What do you guys think about those rear bumper styles, maybe I`ll do one like that...

This without the quarter panels:

This with them:

I`m also on the hunt for a set of front doors to do some half doors...

 

[chilliwak]

I like picture #2 because it has room for both a spare tire and the Jerry can fuel set-up. Also, i can not wait to see pics of your air shock install. The departure line of your Blazer will probably not need too much protection due to the fact that there is almost no bodywork to protect. This being so, it is up to you if you think you need the extra protection. Otherwise, please keep us posted with pics of your awesome build! :victory:

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

I`ll have to see what it looks like with the body lift installed. Maybe it`s to high without the quarter panels...

Also got a nice package today:

It contains:
-3" body lift kit
-diff cover
-blend door actuator
-washer pump
-rear wiper motor

I want to say thanks to Chris, aka old skool luvr from blazerforum who collected those parts and sent them to me. He`s a great guy to deal with! Thank you Chris :icon_beerchug:

Now I`m going to get those parts in. It`s supposed to be good weather the next days, so I`ll hopefully get it in without snow...