ArizonaK5
1/2 ton status
On the Road again!!!
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1976 Skyline Blue
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She’s a beaut’ Clark!
ArizonaK5
1/2 ton status
Installing the hood tomorrow. New tires next BFG Mud Terrian T/A M3 33X12.50R15. Next big project restoring the removable top.
So nice! 
The 33” MTs will make it!
The 33” MTs will make it!
ArizonaK5
1/2 ton status
Thank you. The 33" should be perfect size. What size tires on it now are some old Dunlop RV 32X11.50/15.
ArizonaK5
1/2 ton status
Installed the Hood yesterday. Did a shake down and filled up the tank. On the way back. the rear left drum almost caught on fire. Looking into that today.
Man, it got that hot? Yeesh
ArizonaK5
1/2 ton status
Glad I didn't take it on the freeway. I drove it around the neighborhood with no issues.
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Im sure too early to comment, but how do you like the aftermarket hood hinges?
ArizonaK5
1/2 ton status
Pricy, but worth it. Money well spent. Very adjustable and easy to adjust. They open all the way up like the factory hinges. Closing them even better.
Do they help reduce risk of bending stock hood when opening/closing?
Very nice looking blazer, which body shop did you go with? I'm out in surprise we are pretty close.
ArizonaK5
1/2 ton status
With these hood hinges. I feel it would be close to impossibly to bend a hook. I met this guy (Chad) shop is in Buckeye. He is also restoring my Blazer Top. Paint, weatherstripping and glass. If you message me, I can pass on his information. Just him and his buddy. Best work and prices I've found living here.
holy moly!
I think the blue/white is one of the best color combos on the K5. I also like the all orange color.
Is there no spring on these billet hood springs?
ArizonaK5
1/2 ton status
No springs. Gas shocks / lift struts
Why do you think it would be close to impossible to bend the hood with the custom springs?
ArizonaK5
1/2 ton status
First off, these hood hinges don't use springs. How smooth these hood hinges open and close. It takes a lot of pressure to close a hood with new factory style hinges/springs, compared to these. Plus, a 40 plus year old hood is more prone to flex.
I meant custom hood hinges. I need to look into getting these. Before I knew better I bent my hood. I since have found an original hood that is unbent and the same color as my hood.
