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INTERIOR TASKS Fix Intermittent Wipers (should just be a new lever but could require a new wiper motor). Also need to get the washer fluid solid so I can wash off any mud or dirt HVAC (currently don't really get much air flow so need to pull out the ducts and see if got a mouse nest or if blower motor is dying or even if the flappers aren't working) Pull out Seats, Carpeting, Padding, Inside Trim, Roof. Inspect metal for any rust what so ever (take care of any rust spots) Undercoat interior metal floors, fenders (anything metal inside) Dynomat anything metal inside (need to quite down interior space) Look into install rollbar to attach rear seatbelts to and potentially boat speakers for when the top if off Install new padding/carpeting Install seats

Currently in a holding pattern until Alpha Motorsports is finished getting the Blazer running solid

Tomorrow (2021-07-20) getting my two front seats fixed so they have some padding. I think a spring or something is poking the passenger in the ass and the drivers side feels as though a big man use to drive the truck and a big sag in the middle of the seat. Anyhow, its not super comfy at the moment so if I could get both seats re-done, I'll be happy.

Its been a bit so let me give some updates since June 9th.. a lot has happened. 2021-05-25: Brought the truck to DHD (Dirty Hooker Diesel) and while there they did the following: Diagnosed why it was always spilling out black smoke: $125 (labor:125 parts:0) Replaced bad stock turbo with a Danville 63.5mm VGT-N, billet coolant block off-n, up-pipe gasket and blots-N, turbo oil feed banjo-N: $3463.92 (labor:1250 parts:2213.92) Replaced upper and lower balljoints on both sides with Kryptonite balljoints: $962.50 (labor:962.50) Performed a wheel alignment: $70 (labor:70) installed MaxTow Gauges: $375 (labor:375) Diagnosed Low Rail Pressure and replaced fuel test port cap w/NTP-N: $819.99 (labor:800 parts:19.99) TOTAL: $6056.44 2021-06-29: Purchased the DSP5_LBZ tune with the EGR delete from MotorOps: $687.75 TOTAL: $687.75 Today (2021-07-12): picked up my truck from Hank Graff Service work done which included: Replacing Gear Shifter Lever since the Tow Haul button was stuck open (meaning it wasn't engaging tow haul): $232.10 (labor:153.77 parts:78.33) multi-point vehicle inspection (including video): $0.00 note: no issues found with anything on the truck Performed FULL drive line service which included front and rear differential and transfer case service with BG products: $285.85 (labor:100.80 parts:185.05) Replaced both Thermostats: $429.79 (labor: 301.61 parts: 128.18) Performed BG Cooling System Service which includes flush of complete cooling system, replace all coolant, inspect hoses and check for correct freeze protection: $149.17 (labor:100.55 parts:48.62) Performed Oil & Filter change using GM Delvac Oil and A/C Delco Oil Filter: $70.00 (labor:20.75 parts:49.25) TOTAL: $1196.28 So yea I spent some money on my truck in the last couple of months.

Talked to Randy today and they added the part but said it got installed wrong but they fixed it. They are moving mechanics from one project to another since they are short handed. I did ask him if he could video the dyno and he said he would try but no guarantee since they are swamped. I’ll chat with them when I get back into town so probably Friday

Talked to Rich today around 2 and he said new turbo is in, they are working on the ball joints and getting the alignment done this afternoon. Tomorrow (Thursday) all they have left is the gauges. Right now it feels pretty positive I’m getting my truck sometime tomorrow.

Just dropped my truck off at Dirty Diesel Hooker to get new turbo installed, ball joints and the maxtow gauges.