September 25, 200916 yr Author I'm driving it around and getting to know it. Picked-up the correct passenger side mirror for free from a C4C truck this morning, and started to figure out the aftermarket stereo.
October 8, 200916 yr Author Minor update: I ordered the nuetral safety switch I need from GM and may have located a place to buy the patch panel(s) I need to fix the tailgate hinge mount area.
October 8, 200916 yr Should be lots of good sheet metal with all of the CFC trucks in yards. If you can't find something let me know, local Pick N pull looks like a GM plant Storage yard from 1993 with all the CFC stuff. Chris
October 8, 200916 yr Author Thanks, but you'd have to cut this piece out from the C4C donor. It is a structural member and I think the less invasive method of using a patch panel will make a better and stronger repair. It took a while to find a place that has them, the aftermarket hasn't really caught up to these vehicles yet. From GM the part was the for the whole rear opening and cost over $800 list! It has been discontinued anyway, so aftermarket or custom fabrication are the only options. I haven't explained this all that well, but it is a very strange situation to say the least. The whole part in question is a serious chunk of the vehicle - think doorjamb. It is a huge, reinforced piece that interfaces with the floor, quarter panels, and roof! Mine only rotted right around the hinges at the bottom of the tailgate - the rest of it is solid. Edited October 8, 200916 yr by Camino LS6
October 27, 200916 yr Author Minor update: I've installed the correct mirror on the passenger side, and a new serpentine belt (the old one came off in two pieces). I got a new int. wiper control board for the wiper motor as mine tends to "stall" - seems to have been a common issue with these. Haven't installed it yet, but will soon. I have been driving the Blazer as my daily for the most part, and am really enjoying it. That said, I hope to complete the project soon and get it sold.
October 28, 200916 yr Minor update: I've installed the correct mirror on the passenger side, and a new serpentine belt (the old one came off in two pieces). I got a new int. wiper control board for the wiper motor as mine tends to "stall" - seems to have been a common issue with these. Haven't installed it yet, but will soon. I have been driving the Blazer as my daily for the most part, and am really enjoying it. That said, I hope to complete the project soon and get it sold. Great news, so your not going to keep it? That thing is so cool!
October 29, 200916 yr If I didn't have a car needing finish touches and another project on the way, I'd be inclined to buy it to drive around in the fall and winter.
October 29, 200916 yr Author Nope, haven't really tried. In fact, I just renewed the registration and had it inspected today.
October 30, 200916 yr I'd really like to see you keep the wagon. Having seen it in person...it's just really too nice and too unique a piece to sell, IMHO. Chris
October 30, 200916 yr Author Thanks Chris, but the wagon will eventually go - I would like to finish it first though.
October 31, 200916 yr I know it will eventually go... Just hope it finds a good home, as I will be unable to adopt it myself. Chris
October 31, 200916 yr Author Well, the timing and circumstance of its departure are far from sure. :AH-HA_wink:
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