The Wanderers build

superbuickguy

Explorer
Time to start wiring stereo stuff... first, kick panels
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some reassembly required
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more so I remember which way I wired the speakers
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if I have a guess, this speaker will die a horrific death... ah well, it'll look nice while doing it
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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
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more wiring with wire holders
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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

Explorer
just about ready to take the interior out again
first find the right wire for stereo powering
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have I ever mentioned that I hate wiring?
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then realize I need more of this
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to be continued
 

superbuickguy

Explorer
rotating back to things I need to finish... plug the hole for the pcv
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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
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shortened
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dei wrap since it's literally laying against the turbo
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world's worst picture of it installed
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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
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in other unpictured news, started undercoating it on Sunday
then back to the world's longest install of a stereo.
 

superbuickguy

Explorer
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
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that dash should be in for real.... even screwed in place
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success
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superbuickguy

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

Explorer
because it doesn't weight enough already.... some 3/16 plate to protect the fuel tank
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adding a switch for the seat heaters
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3/4" hole is just about perfect
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took a 9/16 socket to drive it in place but fitz
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now with less exposed wires
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stand for the amp
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now black
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tomorrow, hopefully, I'll get the new fuse panel for all the extra stuff I've added to this rig.
 

superbuickguy

Explorer
picture over this a custom console.... but the wiring portion of the stereo is done.
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well, sort of. Next is a new fuse panel to run the key'd switch stuff like heated seats, heated mirrors, trail lights....
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my goal is by Sunday have the seats in...
test fit the gas tank skid plate.... nice piece, just need to finish welding it
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went to the wrecking yard today to get the ball cooler
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