2001 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Daily Driver Build

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So what did the car wash do about the scratches?
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Nothing, they showed my the security footage, and they obviously didn't show up, so there was no way of confirming it was them (even though it 100%
was).

Anyways, they're never getting my business again.

I guess that's just the way she goes.
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I finally found myself a grille, and I got everything test fitted now.
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Mounting these lights to the core support looks like it'll be really easy. Everyone on the S10 forum was doubting me, calling me a hack for not getting the proper core support.
 
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I haven't been on the S10 forum in ages, but sounds like it hasn't changed much.

The new face looks good.
 
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I got the headlights working, though I still need to figure out the turn signal situation since this truck doesn't have the correct bumper with the built in turn signals.
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I think I'll put some trailer marker lamps in the grille.
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I also want to see if I can't make some sort of color matched bumper filler for it, since this grille wasn't ever supposed to be with this grille.
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This whole situation really makes me want to do the chrome rear bumper swap immediately, it'll complete the look.
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Also, some proper full length side molding would make it look great.
 
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Well I'm 3 for 3 when it comes to not ruining the Blazer with hail.
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I had myself a pretty successful chase today in southwest Iowa.
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I put a total of 850 miles on it driving non stop, and it didn't skip a beat.
 
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Reverse has left the building!
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I swear to god, I'm never buying a vehicle with a 4L60E again.
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So that means that I'm going to have to find somewhere else to mount this radio.
(Since it's getting a stick).
 
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Just picked up the transmission yesterday (400 mile round trip). It's an NV3500 out of a '99 S10 ZR2 complete with t-case.
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I still need to find a clutch pedal and a shift boot, but I'm well on my way to having a manual S10 Blazer.
 
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She's a runner!
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And just like with the suburban's transmission, the 2nd gear syncro is completely annihilated.
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I'm not too worried though, it just means that I can't power shift it.
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I had to unbolt the front 4 body mounts in order to get it in, man that was an ordeal.
 
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