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Blazer Chalet Camper On 1985 Chevy Blazer Cucv Diesel on 2040-cars

Year:1985 Mileage:68000
Location:

Oregon, Wisconsin, United States

Oregon, Wisconsin, United States

Friends,
This is the nicest vehicle I've ever owned.  Unfortunately, it's not so practical for toting around kids in car seats, so it's time for me to send it on to its next happy owner.  I bought the Chalet camper shell on it's original factory chassis about four years ago.  That chassis was tired, so about 2 years ago I bought the current chassis, a former Air Force CUCV.  The CUCV had been upgraded with power leather seats, a CD stereo, new carpet, headliner and dash pad by its previous owner.  I swapped the camper on and have been using it as my daily driver ever since.  As an ASE master tech, I like to keep my stuff nice.  In the time that I've owned the chassis, the following work has been performed:

New master cylinder
New front brake pads
New rear shocks
New steering stabilizer
Four new balljoints
New steering knuckle greaseable universal joints, seals, wheel bearings repacked
New rear driveshaft greaseable universal joints
New power steering return line
New engine oil cooler lines
New radiator
New thermostat
New mufflers and tailpipes
New dual group 31 batteries
New alternator
New Belts
New Optima deep cycle camper battery
New glow plugs
New glow plug relay
Transmission overhauled by professional trans rebuilder
New flexplate
New Trailer hitch and pigtail
New Potable water pump in the camper

Probably more that I'm not able to think of.  Receipts available upon request.

Additionally, I've added a small inverter to run the installed television and a large inverter to run the APU air conditioning and electric heat (10,000 BTU A/C, 14,000 BTU Heat).  The heat and A/C can also run off of shoreline power when it is available, so there is no need to run the engine to air condition the camper.  This inverter acts as a charger for the starting batteries when plugged into the shoreline.  The Chalet has a built in charger for the deep cycle battery.

Because I live in the frozen tundra, I've also added battery heaters, an engine oil heater and an engine coolant heater.  The truck also comes with a custom fabricated cold weather grill cover and a warm weather bug screen.

The truck includes a Margaritaville tailgating grill, which was gutless from the factory, so I've upgraded it with a variable pressure propane regulator that can make it roar like a jet engine when you really need to cook.

Because this chassis is near mint I've also applied POR 15 to the bottom of the truck to prevent rusting.

In short, I really hate to see this one go, but it's not practical for me any more.  As always, my walk away guarantee applies - if you win the auction and the vehicle is not exactly as I've described it, you walk away - no questions asked.  Please feel free to call me with any questions.

Randy
(608) 209-7706

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Pics Aplenty: Meet the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra [w/poll]

Thu, 13 Dec 2012

Today was a pretty big day for General Motors, debuting the all-new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty pickup trucks ahead of their official showcase at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. And now that the dust has settled at GM's big reveal event, we've had a chance to snap dozens of photos of the new pickup pair from every angle.
We already told you the important bits earlier today (click here in case you missed it), but let's recap. Under the hood are three new engines - a 4.3-liter V6, 5.3-liter V8 and 6.2-liter V8 (you know, a version of the small-block that'll also be found under the hood of the C7 Corvette), all mated to six-speed automatic transmissions. The 2014 model year marks the return of the Z71 off-road package with Rancho shocks, front tow hooks and beefier underbody protection. Inside, there's a host of new technology and a greater focus on better quality and refinement.
Some of the nitty-gritty specifics (like engine output numbers and fuel economy) have yet to be revealed, and since we haven't driven the finished products yet, it's hard to say how these trucks will fare against rivals like the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150. For now, we can only judge these two books by their covers, and while we do like the designs of the new trucks, we Autoblog staffers are torn on exactly which one looks best.

GM tells owners not to use SUV wipers due to fire risk

Sun, Oct 11 2015

General Motors is recalling 31,685 examples of the 2016 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia because a short circuit in the windshield wiper motor can potentially lead to a fire. Due to the danger, the company is asking owners not to use the wipers until the problem is fixed, according to The Detroit Free Press citing the Associated Press. A manufacturing defect in the wiper motor cover means that the electrical terminals can come into contact and cause a short. The part could "melt, smoke, or catch fire," according to a statement from GM. The company will get them fixed immediately, and dealers will replace the cover. If there's bad weather at the time the owner specifies to get the recall work completed, the automaker will come pick up the crossovers. Depending on parts availability, the automaker will supply a rental car for customers, as well. The issue was discovered at the factory. According to the company's statement, only 6,405 actually made it to customers, and they were notified immediately by overnight letter. The rest were in dealer stock. The affected crossovers carry build dates between August 18, 2015 and September 24, 2015. Of those, there are 29,295 in the US and 1,073 in Canada. GM Statement: General Motors has told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it will recall approximately 29,295 2016 model year Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia SUVs in the U.S. because the front windshield wiper motor may overheat when in use because of a manufacturing defect. In some cases, the front windshield wiper motor cover may melt, smoke or catch fire. The approximately 6,405 customers who have taken delivery of these vehicles were notified by overnight letter and are urged to contact a GM dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service appointment. These customers should not use the front windshield wipers until they have been repaired. If weather conditions prevent driving the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will arrange to pick up the vehicle for servicing. If repair parts are unavailable, GM will provide a rental car at no cost until parts become available. The total population, including Canada, Mexico and exports, is approximately 31,685. About 25,280 of these vehicles are in dealer stock and will not be sold until repairs are made.

GM looks to combat high theft rates on SUVs with added tech

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The Cadillac Escalade has been at or near the top of most-stolen and insurance-loss lists for more than seven years, until it dropped to number six earlier this year. In 2011 it was fitted with a host of new security features to address its easy-to-override features and that has brought the number of thefts down, but when eight of the ten most stolen rides are large SUVs from General Motors, no one will argue that something else needs to be done.
Thus, GM has fitted this same theft-deterring tech to the 2015 Suburban, Tahoe and Yukon. The Suburban and Tahoe will get the steering lock that the Escalade and Yukon already get, plus bolted-down third-row seats to deter thefts like this, stronger door lock cylinders and shields, and side-cut keys to inhibit picking.
Additional security measures in a Theft Protection Package can be purchased for $395, consisting of sensors on the greenhouse glass and interior, an incline/tilt sensor and added "key control systems" to make it more difficult for the men in black balaclavas to steal what you bought.