1977 K5 "Sparty On"

[Hoss7979]

Well be looking for awhile and decided that I should start a build thread.....
Here's the Specs:
468ci
-Extreme 4x4 cam
-750 Holley DP
-Ported & Polished 990 heads w/ 2.25/1.88 valves
-Hurricanee single plane intake
-Summit ignition
TH350/NP205
Dana 60 spooled w/ ram assist, crossover steering & 5.13's
14 bolt disc conversion w/ 5.13's & welded
15x3935x15 TSL's
22 gallon fuel cell

I'll update more later...

 

[nvrenuf]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Hoss7979]

Here's the skinny on the engine....
-Speed pro domed Pistons
-HD truck rods
-Cast crank
-990 heads ported & polished, 2.25/1.88 valves, roller rockers, Comp Cam springs
-Extreme 4x4 Cam
-Hurricane single plane intake
-Holleg 750 DP
-Carb spacer
-ProForm electric water pump
-Dual electric engine fans
-Quick Fuel regulator w/ return
-Summit electric fuel pump
-Boat screw on style fuel filter
-1 wire alternator
-22 gallon fuel cell

 

[Hoss7979]

Front axle which is a Dana 60 w/ all the goodies....5.13's, crossover steering, ram assist, PS cooler, XJ steering shaft, West Texas pump mod, spool, & remote reservoir....

 

[Hoss7979]

Rear axle is a 14 bolt w/ disc brakes, 5.13's, & welded....

 

[Hoss7979]

Wheels are tires are 15x39.5x15 Super Swamper TSL's on 15x10 steel wheels...





Surprise!!!


Final product....

 

[Hoss7979]

Tranny & T-case is a TH350/NP205. It used to me mated to a SM465. So I had to get the coupler adapter from AA. It has a Boss Hog torque converter, deep tranny pan & remote cooler w/ fan. Shift kit w/ HD parts

 

[sreidmx]

Sweet!

 

[max 02]

Nice man!

 

[Hoss7979]

Interior is straight forward no show all go!!!
New rear lap belts

4pt roll cage...


Bedliner the floor....




Racing seat on drivers side w/ 5 pt and 2pt for passanger...




Quick disconnect fire extinguisher...

 

[Hoss7979]

New gauge cluster.....

 

[Hoss7979]

Quick disconnect steering wheel....

 

[Hoss7979]

How I mounted the 22 gallon fuel cell...

 

[Hoss7979]

Cowl hood.....

 

[70jimmy]

Nice Build!!

 

[Hoss7979]

Safari top build......






Put 3 coats of bed liner on it...

 

[Hoss7979]

Made a bracket for my old iPhone so I could video the mud runs...




Here's the video....

 

[Hoss7979]

Here's a different view of the run.....

 

[toomany]

I want to say I've seen this truck around somewhere. Is this a recent build? Did you have it out anywhere last year?

 

[Hoss7979]

I've owned it since 2006 but it's made its rounds on FB for the safari top & around norther Michigan.....