The Wanderers build

[superbuickguy]

Time to start wiring stereo stuff... first, kick panels

some reassembly required

more so I remember which way I wired the speakers

if I have a guess, this speaker will die a horrific death... ah well, it'll look nice while doing it

don't get why? where do you think a perfect foot rest would be in this Blazer for the driver? This isn't a Corvette so there will be mud, mud holes and muddy boots.
and the wiring

more wiring with wire holders

and back in the car... not quite ready to complete screw them in, but close. One thing, the seat belts bolt through these panels, so they're kind of key

 

[superbuickguy]

ah yes, my life for the next month

and more of this

and it looks the same as before

 

[superbuickguy]

just about ready to take the interior out again
first find the right wire for stereo powering

have I ever mentioned that I hate wiring?

then realize I need more of this

to be continued

 

[superbuickguy]

rotating back to things I need to finish... plug the hole for the pcv

the problem, the turbo is pretty much over the top of the valve cover grommet for the pcv. so I need to move it up
extension hose

shortened

dei wrap since it's literally laying against the turbo

world's worst picture of it installed

I still need more 1" hose to connect to a yet-to-be-install take off on the intake but far closer now
next up, cruise control... I need to move it up about 1" to clear the dual thermostat housing

in other unpictured news, started undercoating it on Sunday
then back to the world's longest install of a stereo.

 

[superbuickguy]

I must be getting soft... thumping stereo, a/c, cruise control, heated seats, heated mirrors, rear camera, leather interior....
of course, first, I have to thread this hateful thing in from the back

that dash should be in for real.... even screwed in place

success

 

[superbuickguy]

the neverending stereo install.... glad I didn't hide wires yet - no sound is coming out

first, the antenna needs another connector, but even so, I'm getting nothing from android play or even bluetooth from my computer....
more parts tomorrow... need another fuse for a power wire and an antenna adapter....
bright side, it does connect and the mapping works

 

[superbuickguy]

PCV connected

stereo now works... I had to put headphones on to turn it down....

though making noise required pulling the dash yet another time

all that's left is everything else....
like putting seats in for real

 

[superbuickguy]

I'm not sure why I thought I needed an extension to get the cruise to fit.... I don't.

also burned some holes in the carpet today to start the seat mounting process.

 

[superbuickguy]

never ending wiring project.. this time, how to find a ground that got knocked loose

 

[superbuickguy]

because it doesn't weight enough already.... some 3/16 plate to protect the fuel tank

adding a switch for the seat heaters

3/4" hole is just about perfect

took a 9/16 socket to drive it in place but fitz

now with less exposed wires

stand for the amp

now black

tomorrow, hopefully, I'll get the new fuse panel for all the extra stuff I've added to this rig.

 

[Mekcanix]

Looking good , real good

 

[superbuickguy]

continuing with wiring
wiring the main power feed

passenger side wires are hidden.... next up is a j-box for the power feed and ground strips

pictures of now

then next up is figure out the box for my phone and light control

 

[superbuickguy]

picture over this a custom console.... but the wiring portion of the stereo is done.

well, sort of. Next is a new fuse panel to run the key'd switch stuff like heated seats, heated mirrors, trail lights....

my goal is by Sunday have the seats in...
test fit the gas tank skid plate.... nice piece, just need to finish welding it

went to the wrecking yard today to get the ball cooler

 

[superbuickguy]

onward. time to start tacking the carpet down, starting at the back

the cruise is now installed (hope it works).... replaced all the vacuum lines as well...

I'll do better pictures tomorrow, but thought I'd do a 'right now' picture set

more tomorrow.

 

[superbuickguy]

time to fix the fan shroud
remove fan

and done

onto the a/c system....
I have to adapt the new pump to the old system

crimp tool

all crimped and ready for vacuum

and finally, knock the skid plate apart, put it together so that it looks better and I can tig it