1978 K5 LS/NV4500

[78SWB]

Little update... Got the radiator and everything in. Got the clutch bled and the front driveshaft bolted on and went for a test drive. Trans grinds bad in 3rd and 4th so it has to come back out. I took a gamble with it coming from a pick N pull. Kind of a bummer, and a waste of fluid and gaskets.

 

[78SWB]

Idle video with open headers.

 

[78SWB]

Opinions on carpet?

 

[max 02]

As far as colour?

Red

 

[78SWB]

Yes color. I have sample squares on the floor if you look close.

 

[regal403]

Whatever the color in the middle is called, do that one.

 

[max 02]

Yes color. I have sample squares on the floor if you look close.

I like the dark red on the far right. Seems to match the original colour the best. My 77 has red interior and the dash pad is quite dark.

 

[GWeakland620]

All of the above. Make it look like flannel.

 

[Smokinthehippies]

Either 1 or 2. Not the burgundy

 

[max 02]

Just seen this on F/B
Thought shit gotta share that here!

 

[82355]

The middle option.

Martin

 

[regal403]

I like colorful carpets better than black.

 

[78SWB]

Dang!

 

[regal403]

I like the lighter red even more now.

 

[regal403]

Also found some mirrors and took the steps off

Whatever became of the steps?

 

[78SWB]

Whatever became of the steps?

Sold them

 

[max 02]

I like the lighter red even more now.

Me too! Changed my mind. The dark is too dark.

 

[regal403]

Sold them

Shoot. I'd like a set for my Jimmy once I lift it and put 33s on.

 

[Wes Harden]

Middle red for carpet.

Got the engine and trans in today.

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Looking at the spacers for t case cross member. Aren't the spacers supposed to be on the inside of the frame. I guess they'll work the same either way.

Love the build. You going put the ac back in?

 

[78SWB]

Middle red for carpet.


Looking at the spacers for t case cross member. Aren't the spacers supposed to be on the inside of the frame. I guess they'll work the same either way.

Love the build. You going put the ac back in?

I put them like that because at the time I had an ‘88 K5 that looked to be all original and that’s how it was on that. Wouldn’t really make a difference either way, but I believe I have it the same as factory did it.

Thank you, I would like to put a/c on once I get it on the road and all the other kinks worked out.