The Blister

[Heavychevy]

This is what I'm buying, it should be delivered July 12.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/Blister3.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/Blister1.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/Blister3-1.jpg

Started as an 1984 chevy 3/4 ton longbed and slowly evolved to a buggy.

Stats
Tbi goodwrench 350
22 gallon fuel cell
Inline fuel filter
p5001 electric fuel pump
sm465
np203 wagoner machine doubler to a ford np205
78-79 for hp 60 in front 35 spline spicer shafts inner and out
warn drive flanges
reinforced diff cover
Full hydro steering
rock dog steering arms backwards to put tie rod out back
8" stroke 2" bore steering ram
stock chevy ps pump modified to hold more fluid
tranny cooler inline
char-lynn orbital valve
Front Suspension
4" bds leaves in stock location
Bilstein shocks
Rear Axle
14 bolt
chevy front disk brakes
homemade rear diff cover (1/4 plate)
Rear Suspension
Double triangulated four link
Blue torch brackets
16" travel 2" fox shocks
1500lb rear such down winch
Tires
44" swampers with some good wheelin on them
Rims
16.5x9.75 steel wheels with internal homemade safety rings

[Merg]

I like it. :thumbsup:

[01TJ_03KJ]

i don't care for the name, but for a buggy its pretty cute! (since i know that is exactly why you bought it lol)

[Heavychevy]

I was going for something ugly enough to make my technicolor tow rig look good. I figured it doesn't get any uglier than this.

[el_flasko]

Nice! :cheers:

[CrawfishStu]

I'd wheel it.

[atjeep]

You are hardcore a Chevy guy.

I'd wheel it in a heartbeat. (no marketing pun intended)

[CJTHING]

I'd wheel it. Looks like an piece of earth moving equipment.

[Heavychevy]

Thanks for the compliments. Yeah, I gotta stay Chevy. I think it looks like a logging skidder. I have a winch for the front and something else up there has to change. I have a CJ front clip and I'll have a spare chevy front clip to...

I'd like to sneak the Rad and a dog seat in the back.

The wife is definitly going to be painting her butt off soon.

[Heavychevy]

Here it is when I got it:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/SANY1708.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/SANY1702.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/SANY1827.jpg

This is it after a night or two in my shop and 2 days at R&S Automotive and Custom Fab in Bloomsburg:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAzODAuanBn.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAzOTUuanBn.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAzOTEuanBn.jpg

Fancy New Seats
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAzNzEuanBn.jpg

Before and after Shackle fix
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAzNjcuanBn.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAzNjguanBn.jpg

Thank you to R&S Automotive and Custom Fab!!!

[md4wheelin]

I was just wheeling with r&s guys last weekend, chris does some real nice work. That front clip makes that thing look a whole lot better.

[Heavychevy]

He speaks highly of you. (with a big smirk on his face:lol:) We where looking at your ZJ this morning. What kind of gas mileage does it get?

[md4wheelin]

not really sure, not that bad because when my girl ran it for a week or two while her escalade was getting worked on, it took about a tank of gas for the week to run it from towson to essex and back everyday with the 32"swampers. if you wanted I could run it and find out for you. Also it does get alot better gas mileage with the smaller 31" Michelins on it.

[Heavychevy]

Don't go to any trouble. I'm just kicking ideas around. I'd like to have it but, need the cash for my addiction.:thumbsup:

[poopypants]

i have to say the blister looks much better with a decent front clip on it...

[Heavychevy]

Thanks, it's not gonna be done in time to talk smack to Eugene on Sunday.:mikey:

Poser Pics:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0MDEuanBn.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0MDQuanBn.jpg

[ROSECRAWLERS]

Less time web wheeling more time wrenching you might be able to get something done. :flipoff2:

[Heavychevy]

Ha Ha, Dean called me tonight and told me that he thinks my tractor's sexy.

Are you running the race on the 7th? I'll be there with something for ya punk.

[Heavychevy]

Sourced 1/8" aluminum for the roof today and scored 3 Taurus fans $80 total. Mounted the rad and started on the fans. I'll try to kill myself this weekend and bang this bitch out. Building for High Speed is a whole different world.


http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-13.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-14.jpg

[96zj]

Jeezus. How long did it take to strip the paint off the chassis?

[SPP YJ]

Were did that center bar go ?? bad boy

[Heavychevy]

Trash. I'll be adding a v, x, or w there.

[Heavychevy]

Pics:

Rad and Fan mounting done. Plumbing and wiring not done.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0MjEuanBn.jpg
Seat mounts and Harness mounts done. Need to get harnesses and mount tabs.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0MjIuanBn.jpg
Started on the floor/fire wall.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0MjQuanBn.jpg
Gracie helping me after her nap today. Yeah, there's really a 4 year old in there:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0MjAuanBn.jpg

[Heavychevy]

I had a seminar in Cape Cod this week it really slowed my progress. The front clip is fabbed perminantly, steering cooler fan mounted, cross over bar under the hood and here's the rest:

Jeep to Chevy Cowel:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0NTkuanBn.jpg

Floor's in and removable:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0NjAuanBn.jpg

Seat and Harness tabs are done:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0NTcuanBn.jpg

I've got to run my coolant lines and throw the fuel cell and battery back in so I can move it around. Then I've got some door bars after all the inside work is done.

[Heavychevy]

I ran one coolant line today. Need to get pipe and hose to finish that up. Then I threw some door bars in on the passenger side. They aren't ideal but, it's all the DOM I have and they miss the seats. Then I put a skin on just to see what it was going to look like. My lighting, blackberry camera, and photographer abilities suck.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/IMG00464.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/IMG00467.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/IMG00471.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0NzMuanBn.jpg

Better pics tomorrow.

[Heavychevy]

Stopped raining so I could get out door pictures.



http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/SANY1857.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/SANY1845.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/SANY1852.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/SANY1847.jpg

[Heavychevy]

Tonight I mounted the Black Box:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-17.jpg

[DirtyJohnDeereHat]

mad max called.......they want there jeep back;)

[twdjeepgod]

mad max called.......they want there jeep back;)

funny thing is they are remaking mad max right now and in the process of buying vehicles such as this to put into the movie, my buddy works for the production company so i am not talking out mu butt

they are buying one or 2 of these as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HyZ-raQseg

back on topic, get it done brett

[DirtyJohnDeereHat]

that thing is bad ass

[Heavychevy]

Made a massive parts run today. Hopefully my last massive one. Working on steering cooler and resivoir tonight.

[Happy Bear]

Better get working! I've enjoyed watching your build, I'll have to check it out next weekend!

[Numidian]

funny thing is they are remaking mad max right now and in the process of buying vehicles such as this to put into the movie, my buddy works for the production company so i am not talking out mu butt

they are buying one or 2 of these as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HyZ-raQseg

back on topic, get it done brett

They need my 4runner.... And they need to let me drive it :cheers::cheers:

[lowdown]

blown 427..hell yea! :brow:

[Heavychevy]

I learned a lesson today. Even with 12 clamps, 2 6' square stocks, and 2 3" ratchet straps it's a mutha to bend 5' of 1/8" aluminum. I screwed my roof on and tried to bend a visor. I nearly had my head taken off 3 times and it just springs back. My stupid break is only 3'.

I'm not making the visor just for the red neck look. I'm planning on a lexan windsheild and wipers in the future. The visor will make 1 less spot for it to leak.

[Heavychevy]

This weekend I wired the winch, put the roof on, and finished a lot of little things. My wife finished the first window net and it is perfect. I used 3/8 rod and seatbelt hardware. She used my kids old trapoline net and setbelt straps to sew the net.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-18.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0ODAuanBn.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0ODEuanBn.jpg

[md4wheelin]

funny thing is they are remaking mad max right now and in the process of buying vehicles such as this to put into the movie, my buddy works for the production company so i am not talking out mu butt

they are buying one or 2 of these as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HyZ-raQseg

back on topic, get it done brett

could my buddy get a roll in the mad max movie?

http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj424/LUVMYYJ/Rausch%20Creek/Rausch%20Creek%202009/RC2009%2011-01/th_IMG_4305.jpg (http://s554.photobucket.com/albums/jj424/LUVMYYJ/Rausch%20Creek/Rausch%20Creek%202009/RC2009%2011-01/?action=view&current=IMG_4305.jpg)

[Heavychevy]

I wanna wheel with that guy. A little paint on mine and he'll make me look good.


Interiorior Winch Control:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-23.jpg

Skin with Net:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-22.jpg

Wife Grooving with the help of a 500 watt halogen for heat:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-21.jpg

One of the rebuilt joints in the clutch linkage: most were over 2x bigger than stock, ready to break through
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-20.jpg

Suck Down Pulley: Rated for 2k and winch is 1.5k
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-19.jpg

[Heavychevy]

Biproduct:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA0OTMuanBn.jpg

Results:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-25.jpg

[Heavychevy]

Putting the axle in under the big top:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-26.jpg

The wife's paint shop:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-27.jpg

She's painting until 6am then I'll go back out and hammer on my stuff.

[Heavychevy]

Very little sleep, Pre run was an embarassment. (turn fans on even if you're tired). I've got work to do tonight:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDA1MDkuanBn.jpg

[atjeep]

It looks good!
I wish I could get my wife to paint mine.

[Heavychevy]

Thanks, I think my wife likes a break away from the kids and with the fumes.:lol:

[phillyzj]

You guys looked like you guys had fun yesterday! rig looked good even if it wasn't running quite right. i'm sure you will get it goin strong though :thumbsup:

[Heavychevy]

Thanks, that's the most fun I've had with out alcohol and with my cloths on as an adult. We took 11th with 1/2 power. Next year we'll be ready to rock. This race and all the build threads are build up to get sponsorship.

[phillyzj]

Thanks, that's the most fun I've had with out alcohol and with my cloths on as an adult. We took 11th with 1/2 power. Next year we'll be ready to rock. This race and all the build threads are build up to get sponsorship.

oh by the way, i was with the guys out on the course when you lost the pin for your hydro ram :thumbsup:

[Heavychevy]

That was a little hairy. Glad it didn't happen in the woods. We clipped two 3' ditches at about 30 MPH. Todd was like "What the F?!?!?" :dan1:

Did you guys walk all the way out there?

[phillyzj]

That was a little hairy. Glad it didn't happen in the woods. We clipped two 3' ditches at about 30 MPH. Todd was like "What the F?!?!?" :dan1:

Did you guys walk all the way out there?

haha yea, we walked out there, walked quite a bit after that point too backwards down the course. eventually got a ride back to the start/finish though, that was a lot better than walking the whole way.

[Heavychevy]

I got some work done on the Blister. New high torque starter from the Amish Motor shop. (no joke).
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAxODQuanBn.jpg

I did some other minor stuff and we got out for the day Saturday. Great weather.

I got a few pics:

Our little group at CV
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAxOTEuanBn.jpg

Todd crawling the crack at the top of CV
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAxODYuanBn-1.jpg

Todd finishing the Crack:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAxOTAuanBn.jpg

Todd Crawling Pitman Rock? I think?
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAxOTUuanBn.jpg

My carnage continues:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAxODUuanBn.jpg

[Happy Bear]

Geeze, what'd ya break there? Ujoint or stub shaft? Are you binding the joints up at full lock?

I still have that 78-79 ford shortside inner and stub that I brought up to the November race for you. It won't work for my application let me know if you're interested in it.

Although, based on your track record I'd recommend some alloy shafts!
Seems strange the ears are breaking before the 30 spline stub though.....

[Heavychevy]

I broke both shafts and the U joint. Funny how that happens when they are welded together. Thanks for the offer, I might be interested in the inner for a spare. My outers are Chevy 35 spline.

I should be ordering Alloys this week.

[Happy Bear]

Oh, so is this a "repaired" axleshaft from last time? What was welded in place? The ears had stretched so you were retaining the u joints from moving with tack welds?

[Heavychevy]

This was a high speed fix. The yokes were WAY stretched. I welded the crap out of em.:D

It lasted the whole race and until about noon on saturday. When it went, it was a total failure of all parts.

[Heavychevy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxtZ1_2uXqY&feature=email

[poopypants]

amish motor shop:cool:

[Heavychevy]

Getting it together for RCQ.
37" Reds

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAyMzEuanBn.jpg

[dan58]

Much better! Looks like you can drop her a good 5 inches.

[Heavychevy]

My oil pan limits any further drop until I link the front. We'll find out Saturday how all my mods work...

[Heavychevy]

We made it out to RC for 1 last test and tune today.

I did about 10 or 15 laps with Bigelow banging the shit out of it. It started to get hot and the brakes started to fade. I pulled a Dukes of Hazard and stood that bitch up on the drivers side tires at about 40. Can't believe it didn't go over. I drove out of it. We stopped for some minor repairs.

Then I ran about 10 or 15 laps at our race speed (Moderate). The rig performed great. I totally lost my brakes but, I was the only one on the course at this point. Time to eliminate the proportioning valve, replace the master cylinder, add the rear line lock and get some good braking. The brakes have been shitty at best ever since I've owned it. rerouting a lot of this stuff will be a big improvement.

This week will be killer, we've got a lot to accomplish to be 100% ready. Our goal is to keep the rig together and finish the race at all costs.

See ya at RCQ!

[Appalachian Offroad]

Good Luck at the RCQ. Rig looks like its getting better by the week.

[Heavychevy]

Thanks, we're trying. That pile of junk yard parts has been pretty reliable. I was just happy Doug didn't lap me 3 times per lap yesterday.:thumbsup:

[Heavychevy]

I've always wanted Corvette parts and a line lock on something:

Master cylinder and line lock
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-9.jpg

I added some gussets to the front shock tabs now that it's got air shocks up front.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BL01lZGlhIENhcmQvQmxhY2tCZX-10.jpg

My tie rod has been dangerously close to the oil pan. It must have just "kissed" it a few times this weekend. I'll be adding some cc's and psi's to the shocks to hydrolock them further and adding some spacers to the bump stops.

The more work I do the more I find to do.

I was giving rides during my kids birthday today and snap. Another freakin ujoint and both shafts. Wasn't even beating it hard. Time to rebuild the king pins too.

[Ripster]

the more work i do the more i find to do.
qft!!

[BBoarder]

are you running chromoly shafts and upgraded joints or all stock?

[Heavychevy]

Stock shafts. Chromo just came in Saturday. I shimmed the wore out king pins with washers last fall. I believe the knuckle is dropping and creating a bind. 37's on dirt shouldn't break even stock shafts.

[dan58]

I think the KP rebuild kits are only about $50. Might be a good few bucks to spend.

Good luck on Friday.

[Heavychevy]

Stopping at EMS on my way home for king pins. Innerairlocks tomorrow too. Tonight begins the sleeplessness!

[Heavychevy]

Drag Strip!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCdAQ0f8Wak

[doug38s]

Nice! I always wanted to do that!

[Ripster]

Awesome! What were your times?

[CrawfishStu]

Nice! I always wanted to do that!

Creepers test and tune.

[Heavychevy]

My times were very consistant....:D



1st the range box popped out of gear 20 seconds
2nd I spit the front drive shaft doing a front dig to warm the tires
3rd, 4th, and 5th runs were all around 18.5-19

I couldn't hook up, only rear wheel drive. That ole farm truck trans sucks when you don't have a co driver to get split shifts from Mid to High range.

It was fun and we were Rock stars there.

[Heavychevy]

Nice! I always wanted to do that!

It's just on the other side of Bloomsburg. Bring that sucka up.

[Heavychevy]

We've had some fuel delivery issues in past races. I replumbed the fuel lines, putting the pump closest to the fuel cell and moving everything to an accessible area. The glass filter after the big filter is just to see fuel moving.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAwNjYtMjAxMDA5MTctMTYxMS5qcGc.jpg

Then I added an idiot light to the dash to indicate that the pump has power. While I was at it I put an override push button in to throw power to the fuel pump for trouble shooting.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p42/bretkeller/utf-8BSU1HMDAwNzQtMjAxMDA5MTgtMTU0Mi5qcGc.jpg

Hoping to get switch labels made this week that don't look like ass.

[Heavychevy]

Some cutomization.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/215136_1660210981244_1116258692_31341460_7400972_n .jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/208524_1660114458831_1116258692_31341445_5490193_n .jpg

[breakinshit]

Looking good. Love the labels!

[Ripster]

Looking good. Love the labels!

X2 :lol::lol: