Sportmachines
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Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
Love the color combo! Looks amazing. Now get it out on the streets!
Love the color combo! Looks amazing. Now get it out on the streets!
Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
- Thread starter ShuggsRR
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ShuggsRR
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Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
It has been soooo hot here in Texas that I have had no desire to go out in the shop and work on swapping the dash from one truck to the other.
When the Tyclone is done it would be fun to autocross, but I would have to upgrade to coil overs ($1500) and maybe a 4 link ($$$$$) to be competitive. So I decided to buy a cheapy $850 Miata and go play. Well the Tyclone has looked so lonely, I had to make it a mini-me. And thats what I did. I bought the Miata on Aug 11th afnd its just about ready to go now.
The day it was delivered to me
Fixing hail damage and lots of dents all over. 20 years of abuse! lol
After some bodywork and de-trimming
IN the booth getting jambed.
Twins!
It has been soooo hot here in Texas that I have had no desire to go out in the shop and work on swapping the dash from one truck to the other.
When the Tyclone is done it would be fun to autocross, but I would have to upgrade to coil overs ($1500) and maybe a 4 link ($$$$$) to be competitive. So I decided to buy a cheapy $850 Miata and go play. Well the Tyclone has looked so lonely, I had to make it a mini-me. And thats what I did. I bought the Miata on Aug 11th afnd its just about ready to go now.
The day it was delivered to me
Fixing hail damage and lots of dents all over. 20 years of abuse! lol
After some bodywork and de-trimming
IN the booth getting jambed.
Twins!
sharkbait
New member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
shuggs, you make it look easy like a 30min tv show:rotf: good work. at the very least you should super size a syty motor in the miata. since you super sized the truck with a LT1.
good job on the truck!
It has been soooo hot here in Texas that I have had no desire to go out in the shop and work on swapping the dash from one truck to the other.
When the Tyclone is done it would be fun to autocross, but I would have to upgrade to coil overs ($1500) and maybe a 4 link ($$$$$) to be competitive. So I decided to buy a cheapy $850 Miata and go play. Well the Tyclone has looked so lonely, I had to make it a mini-me. And thats what I did. I bought the Miata on Aug 11th afnd its just about ready to go now.
The day it was delivered to me
Fixing hail damage and lots of dents all over. 20 years of abuse! lol
After some bodywork and de-trimming
IN the booth getting jambed.
Twins!
shuggs, you make it look easy like a 30min tv show:rotf: good work. at the very least you should super size a syty motor in the miata. since you super sized the truck with a LT1.
good job on the truck!
ShuggsRR
Donating Member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
So I had the mechanic shop next door put the Jimmy up on the lift and go over all the steering and suspension. Got everything tightened up. I found a local exhaust shop I plan to try out soon and hopefully get a nice exhaust installed!
I also took some pictures with a 96 Grand Sport and my Miata. lol
So I had the mechanic shop next door put the Jimmy up on the lift and go over all the steering and suspension. Got everything tightened up. I found a local exhaust shop I plan to try out soon and hopefully get a nice exhaust installed!
I also took some pictures with a 96 Grand Sport and my Miata. lol
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
the miata is throwing me off, there a story behind that one? :S
So I had the mechanic shop next door put the Jimmy up on the lift and go over all the steering and suspension. Got everything tightened up. I found a local exhaust shop I plan to try out soon and hopefully get a nice exhaust installed!
I also took some pictures with a 96 Grand Sport and my Miata. lol
the miata is throwing me off, there a story behind that one? :S
ShuggsRR
Donating Member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
Bought it as a cheap autocross toy and have been playing with it this season. Its a blast to drive! Like a big go-kart.
Bought it as a cheap autocross toy and have been playing with it this season. Its a blast to drive! Like a big go-kart.
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
thats cool, i was just curious. cool pics!
Bought it as a cheap autocross toy and have been playing with it this season. Its a blast to drive! Like a big go-kart.
thats cool, i was just curious. cool pics!
T-Bone
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Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
Are you gonna add the GS stripes to the Tyclone? All look great together either way but I like the stripes.
Are you gonna add the GS stripes to the Tyclone? All look great together either way but I like the stripes.
ShuggsRR
Donating Member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
Back to the dreaded dash project. I have the dash all but removed. I have all the bolts and screws removed, I followed the directions on BlazinLow.com. http://www.blazinlow.com/index.php?what=tech/dash/dash It still is not free. I don't really want to force it and break anything. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Everything removed
Stripped and nekked
Pulled back and loose
Back to the dreaded dash project. I have the dash all but removed. I have all the bolts and screws removed, I followed the directions on BlazinLow.com. http://www.blazinlow.com/index.php?what=tech/dash/dash It still is not free. I don't really want to force it and break anything. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Everything removed
Stripped and nekked
Pulled back and loose
gstacky
Member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
Find DaveP's method on here, best method for removing a dash and all the wiring will come out with the dash, the way the factory put it in.
My first advice is pull the column, it needs to be out if you don't want to break the dash, trust me, saying this by experience.
Second, there is a bolt that goes sideways behind the steering column, another reason it needs to be removed. It is the same 10mm bolt that is in each corner and in the middle.
If you are going to try and remove it and leave the wiring in, there are a bunch of clips along the back of the dash that are a PIA to get at, another reason to pull with all wiring. All this involves is pulling the main harness plugs on the left side of the engine bay, undoing the two 7mm screws and then the whole fuse panel will push back and come out with the dash.
You then can work the dash back, unplug the hvac in the center, any accessory plugs in the fuse box, radio antenna, interior light plugs, white wire, one on each side, and I know there will be a few more, but really easy to do and well worth it to learn to do it this way.
Find DaveP's method on here, best method for removing a dash and all the wiring will come out with the dash, the way the factory put it in.
My first advice is pull the column, it needs to be out if you don't want to break the dash, trust me, saying this by experience.
Second, there is a bolt that goes sideways behind the steering column, another reason it needs to be removed. It is the same 10mm bolt that is in each corner and in the middle.
If you are going to try and remove it and leave the wiring in, there are a bunch of clips along the back of the dash that are a PIA to get at, another reason to pull with all wiring. All this involves is pulling the main harness plugs on the left side of the engine bay, undoing the two 7mm screws and then the whole fuse panel will push back and come out with the dash.
You then can work the dash back, unplug the hvac in the center, any accessory plugs in the fuse box, radio antenna, interior light plugs, white wire, one on each side, and I know there will be a few more, but really easy to do and well worth it to learn to do it this way.
ShuggsRR
Donating Member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
Thanks to everyone who helped me with this horrible dash project with your replies. Those of you who pointed out the hidden, sideways 10mm bolt to the right of the steering column that I hadnt removed helped solve the stuck dash issue. I got that bolt out and unplugged the remaining harnesses and voila, 1 1/2 hours later it was out. lol
Now I have a new issue. Once I got the dash out I realized how much stuff goes behind the dash that my Jimmy is missing, Vacuum lines, wires, insulation, etc. I have a lot of swapping to do now. I have a mechanic friend of mine staying late with me after work to help me on the swap. What a PITA!!
Any suggestions on removing all the vent stuff? (see last pic)
On to the pictures.
The trucks sitting in the operating room, one donating organs, one waiting to receive them.
and its out
So this is the dash that I just removed. It will help me rebuild my Typhoon dash and reinstall it, plus its donating all the hardware and misc pieces to the project,
And the Typhoon dash...
Everything that you see here needs to be removed and swapped. I cant seem to get out all the plastic vent parts without breaking them. Any suggestions?
Thanks to everyone who helped me with this horrible dash project with your replies. Those of you who pointed out the hidden, sideways 10mm bolt to the right of the steering column that I hadnt removed helped solve the stuck dash issue. I got that bolt out and unplugged the remaining harnesses and voila, 1 1/2 hours later it was out. lol
Now I have a new issue. Once I got the dash out I realized how much stuff goes behind the dash that my Jimmy is missing, Vacuum lines, wires, insulation, etc. I have a lot of swapping to do now. I have a mechanic friend of mine staying late with me after work to help me on the swap. What a PITA!!
Any suggestions on removing all the vent stuff? (see last pic)
On to the pictures.
The trucks sitting in the operating room, one donating organs, one waiting to receive them.
and its out
So this is the dash that I just removed. It will help me rebuild my Typhoon dash and reinstall it, plus its donating all the hardware and misc pieces to the project,
And the Typhoon dash...
Everything that you see here needs to be removed and swapped. I cant seem to get out all the plastic vent parts without breaking them. Any suggestions?
Baythan
SY2TY2SY2TY
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
You must have the patience of a saint...and lots of long nights. I've got one little oil return line to replace and I've been putting it off for YEARS! :rotf:
Do you ever think, "I shoulda just painted the green/grey Ty blue and white and I'd be done with this project" ?? Looks like a royal PITA....
You must have the patience of a saint...and lots of long nights. I've got one little oil return line to replace and I've been putting it off for YEARS! :rotf:Do you ever think, "I shoulda just painted the green/grey Ty blue and white and I'd be done with this project" ?? Looks like a royal PITA....
ShuggsRR
Donating Member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
The latest updates are from last night. We worked on it for about 12 hours yesterday. My buddy Junior came over and took control of the situation. I became the helper and we got ALOT done!
We started by going through the wiring harness and testing everyting to make sure it worked. This required hooking everything up. We found a few ground issues, blower motor, headlights, tail lights, alarm, etc. We pulled the doors to wire them with the Typhoon door harnesses and run the wires through the jambs. Also hooked up the door/courtesy light switches.
We got all the lights to work. Brake lights, blinkers, headlights, high beams, etc all funstional!
Then we pulled the whole harness back out...
The latest updates are from last night. We worked on it for about 12 hours yesterday. My buddy Junior came over and took control of the situation. I became the helper and we got ALOT done!
We started by going through the wiring harness and testing everyting to make sure it worked. This required hooking everything up. We found a few ground issues, blower motor, headlights, tail lights, alarm, etc. We pulled the doors to wire them with the Typhoon door harnesses and run the wires through the jambs. Also hooked up the door/courtesy light switches.
We got all the lights to work. Brake lights, blinkers, headlights, high beams, etc all funstional!
Then we pulled the whole harness back out...
ShuggsRR
Donating Member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
The heater core was next... you never know. I dont want to EVER do this again! So I bought a new one.
We finished gutting the old Blazer and pirating as much as we could from it.
Then started putting all the dash ducting back in. Ran the vacuum lines and one even goes through the firewall under the cowl. That meant that we needed to pull the hood to pull the cowl AGAIN. So we got that all buttoned up.
and then Junior got the whole harness installed in the Typhoon dash using the Blazer dah as an example.
The heater core was next... you never know. I dont want to EVER do this again! So I bought a new one.
We finished gutting the old Blazer and pirating as much as we could from it.
Then started putting all the dash ducting back in. Ran the vacuum lines and one even goes through the firewall under the cowl. That meant that we needed to pull the hood to pull the cowl AGAIN. So we got that all buttoned up.
and then Junior got the whole harness installed in the Typhoon dash using the Blazer dah as an example.
Chest Rockwell
Active member
Re: Project Tyclone SS: 85 Jimmy, LT1, AWD, etc
Great progress! Can't wait to see it out in the sun again, complete.
Great progress! Can't wait to see it out in the sun again, complete.