Another Old Guys DD

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remops

Discussion Starter · Mar 25, 2021

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I decided it was time to start a build thread. I have been hanging around here for years. I'm not one to be able to contribute but have learned a lot from the group. This is my third s10 I've had a 83 Jimmy and a 89 Jimmy prior to the 2002 Blazer. Lots of little changes made over the years.

ZQ8 wheels salvaged from a yard completely redone.
Android head unit with blue tooth and backup camera.
Envoy door panels and handels.
Envoy console
Gauge cluster change.
LED light total replacement.
4 door leather seats with heat.
SS mirrors with turn indicator and heat.
Replace rag joint with Flaming River joint
Hood struts

Now the next part a LS swap. I looked for a LM4 so I could keep the weight down and found one about an hour away. The salvage yard was to busy to pull it so they sold me what you see. A 2003 Envoy XL. The wire harness was cut when the pulled the transmission and it was missing the alternator. Truck was rolled but they assured me that still ran.

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remops

Discussion Starter · #21 · Mar 29, 2021

Life is a Enigma said:
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Thanks great info!

Rhotpursuit

· #22 · Mar 29, 2021

remops said:
Spent the morning at LKQ looking for parts needed inner fenders for wife's odessy and under engine cover. This was a no find but I did score this 2001 Grand AM fan and radiator. Thanks to @Harley I will be doing a pressurized system. I didn't pull the expansion tank and may go back but I would like to find something a little more compact. The radiator and fan removes from the bottom found this out after struggling to get it out the top
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As for you're coolant recovery/expansion tank...A unit from a Cobalt is about as small as they get...

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remops

Discussion Starter · #23 · Mar 29, 2021

Rhotpursuit said:
As for you coolant recovery/expansion tank...A unit from a Cobalt is about as small as they get...

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I can't believe I missed that. I have seen it many times on your posts. I'll be pulling a cobalt tank soon

I know Harley made a mount for that and the PCM. I'll have to try my skills on a fab. Thanks

Rhotpursuit

· #24 · Mar 29, 2021

remops said:
I can't believe I missed that. I have seen it many times on your posts. I'll be pulling a cobalt tank soon I know Harley made a mount for that and the PCM. I'll have to try my skills on a fab. Thanks

...and the catch can. I had factory hose for the steam vents, but they weren't flexible enough, so I picked up some silicone heater hose...works great.

BTW...I need to know when you won't be home...I think I need that center console...

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Harley

· #25 · Mar 29, 2021

Rhotpursuit said:
Thanks. @Harley would be better to answer the mounting questions. I know we got some mounts at the junkyard and cut them up, then made a pocket in the core support for them. Harley made a bunch of cuts so as not to take too much out at one time. It's a snug fit. The hood latch bracket is stock and unmolested. Side boob shot of support/radiator/fans.

I used the Grand Am radiator mounts. The uppers come with a larger metal bracket, but I trim the metal down to about the size of the rubber isolator. I did this on my Blazer too. Makes for a really nice compact isolator/mount.

I don't remember having to trim much if anything to fit the width of the radiator on @Rhotpursuit truck. I cut out the whole bottom in between the frame mounts, but tried to leave enough at the front of the core support to maintain some rigidity. The lower piece bolts in with the core support for a nice package. At the top I had to build a couple stands to reach down far enough to hold the radiator in place. It worked out better than how I did my Blazer when it was all said and done.

I did have to relocate the airbag sensors as they are attached to the bottom of the core support. I didn't take it into account at first, but they could be adapted into the new lower piece. I ended up building a couple mounts and welded them to the inside of the frame on each side, but getting a rivet gone inside the mounts to attach the sensors was a bit of a challenge too. Food for thought when making your own modifications for the radiator.

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remops

Discussion Starter · #26 · Mar 29, 2021

Rhotpursuit said:
BTW...I need to know when you won't be home...I think I need that center console...

That console is made up from three different pullapart trucks and I still need a part for the cup holder. 1998-2000 envoy the jimmy model the one that we all got the chrome door handles from. At one time you could find a few but that has dried up. I have an alarm

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remops

Discussion Starter · #27 · Mar 29, 2021

Harley said:
I used the Grand Am radiator mounts. The uppers come with a larger metal bracket, but I trim the metal down to about the size of the rubber isolator. I did this on my Blazer too. Makes for a really nice compact isolator/mount.

I don't remember having to trim much if anything to fit the width of the radiator on @Rhotpursuit truck. I cut out the whole bottom in between the frame mounts, but tried to leave enough at the front of the core support to maintain some rigidity. The lower piece bolts in with the core support for a nice package. At the top I had to build a couple stands to reach down far enough to hold the radiator in place. It worked out better than how I did my Blazer when it was all said and done.

I did have to relocate the airbag sensors as they are attached to the bottom of the core support. I didn't take it into account at first, but they could be adapted into the new lower piece. I ended up building a couple mounts and welded them to the inside of the frame on each side, but getting a rivet gone inside the mounts to attach the sensors was a bit of a challenge too. Food for thought when making your own modifications for the radiator.

What you are saying all makes sense after pulling the radiator and seeing how it was built. I have the bottom part that holds the radiator in place and the top brackets with bushings. I may pull a radiator support and work on it before I pull the 4.3. That way I'll have a lot of work done.

Rhotpursuit

· #28 · Mar 29, 2021

remops said:
I have an alarm

😂 😂 😂

Harley

· #29 · Mar 29, 2021

remops said:
What you are saying all makes sense after pulling the radiator and seeing how it was built. I have the bottom part that holds the radiator in place and the top brackets with bushings. I may pull a radiator support and work on it before I pull the 4.3. That way I'll have a lot of work done.

I built the setup for my Blazer off the truck. It's a good working plan.

remops

Discussion Starter · #30 · Mar 29, 2021

Just checked there are several donors in the yard $35.00 well worth the time savings.

remops

Discussion Starter · #31 · Mar 29, 2021

@Harley don't forget if you find a console i want it. I'll give @Rhotpursuit what I don't need

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remops

Discussion Starter · #32 · Mar 30, 2021

@Harley @Rhotpursuit I measured the core thickness 5/8" that seems real thin. I went through rockauto to check to see if different engines in that year and others had a thicker core. They all are at 5/8". Interesting the Cavalier is shown as 7/8" and just a little narrower but has the trans cooler lines on the other side. You guys have said that it works well so I went with it and I'm sure that it would but DD in Memphis it may not.

So I just now checked Ebay. A replacement Grand Am 2 core all aluminum 2" thick for $115.00.It's the last one. I decided to order it just a little concerned about cooling here in Memphis. I'll use the fan setup. I paid LKQ $63.30 for the radiator and I will be returning it so this looks to be a good buy. I also added the Square trade for $14.00. The parts canon is still firing. OhMy

Harley

· #33 · Mar 30, 2021

$115 is a good deal for a new radiator. I like the used parts for trying something different, but we've proven it already. 🙂

The cavalier radiator would be a no brainer if it had the trans cooler on the passenger side. It's a bit taller too.

remops

Discussion Starter · #34 · Mar 30, 2021

I had buyer remorse when I looked at what I paid for the used radiator. If I didn't pay so much I would have tried it out but finding the new thicker core radiator I had to go that way.

Mostizzle

· #35 · Mar 31, 2021

This is cool. Nice truck, man.

remops

Discussion Starter · #36 · Mar 31, 2021

@Mostizzle Thanks

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remops

Discussion Starter · #37 · May 17, 2021

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Rad support rework to except 1989 1 3/8" radiator. I used the stock upper mounts in the top of the support after removing the second layer of material. The drivers side was cut for width and then a new patch panel pop riveted back in. The hood bracket is made from two brackets welded together. The condenser is a Ebay and Vintage air U-Ben_Em lines. The wiring harness is actually a harness sold on Ebay that I had to rework. The fans are 2005 Malibu fans that fit great just like @Tranzman said.. I used the top radiator shroud to hold the fans in against the radiator and on the bottom a bracket to hold the fans tight against the radiator. The trans cooler is from a 3500 truck that I flushed I used the stock mounting bracket rework and a bracket from a Cadillac for the bottom portion.

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poconojoe

· #38 · May 18, 2021

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any one know what g75 code is?

i have had it on a few blazers now and cant find what i think is the right answer yet ... i know the gear codes are g?? as in gu4 is 3.08 .. gu6 is 3.42.. gt4 is 3.73 and gt5 is 4.10 which is what most all the 94-up s10's come with in gear size and the code right after that if its posi is the...

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Looks like it's heavy duty suspension
Your rear ratio should be 3.42

Life is a Enigma

· #39 · May 20, 2021

G75 GVW RATING 4,550 LBS

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Donnie Lee

· #40 · May 20, 2021

Great looking Radiator/Support/Fans as it looks to be factory fresh!

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