the newest and my 1970 Blazer

The following is my -abbreviated- first post to a forum on 69-72 Chevy Blazers.

“So I’ve been reading reply after reply about the importance of a properly ground electrical system and NEED some pointers. I bought a Blazer with some wiring issues (nothing but the headlights worked) but after 4hrs in the truck I got all the lights to work... kinda.
Here is where I’m at:
1. The gauges work but not the backlights or indicators
2. Headlights, Hazards, Markers, Parking and Brake lights work at times
3. Only the passenger tail (light) turn signal works. (nothing else blinks)
4. All fuses and bulbs are good. And flashers too.

I guess I’m cleaning house on bad wiring and looking for some tips on grounding. And if anyone knows of a better set of wiring diagrams (all I have is the generic Haynes manual) I’d really appreciate the help.”

It’s been a long week trying to figure out the Blazer as my own project and I’m ridiculously motivated to make this happen. There is such a huge risk of a future automotive headache with anything that you drive out of warranty not to mention when you’re no mechanic. But really, since Thursday the 25th (when I bought the 1970 Blazer) I’ve been putting all my attention to getting the wiring figured out. I’ve dedicated at least 4hrs in the truck and probably another 4hrs on my computer scouring the internet for information on the newest mess I’ve gotten myself into. So far no buyers remorse, mostly thanks to my friends’ comments on Facebook but the possibility is still there. If I get everything electrically figured out by the middle of the week I’ll replace some gaskets and make a trip North in it this weekend… IF. (big if) ... I know i can figure this out.

In other news I started reading a new book called Blue Highways. I saw this book at the Boston Museum of Fine Art during a show of Ralph Lauren’s car collection. –here is a link to a photo blog on the experience: -CLICK THIS- Since the show I have thought about the book and even tried to locate it a few times not remembering anything but the names of the chapters to no avail. But now that all I can think about is driving and thanks to a thrift store’s book section I’m sure the golf gods are watching over me.

Now how am I going to afford my weekly mission to find Albuquerque’s Best Burger or for that matter get my Range Café's Green Chile Chicken Fried Steak fix with my new purchase!?! And with Kai’s now serving processed pork… Guess I might have to go New Mexican/Mexican all week… (as if I’d mind it) thank doG i have a fridge full of beer and a few bottles of bourbon in stock...