'84 K5 Build (Midlife Crisis)

[Fastereddie]

Those wheels going to clear the hub on the FF?

You know, I’m not sure. I’ll have to measure.

 

[Fastereddie]

Pop those FUSH brackets out and sell them to me.

I will if you’re serious.

 

[skunked]

I will if you’re serious.

Yep, I need them for a build. I’ll send you a PM

 

[Fastereddie]

Yep, I need them for a build. I’ll send you a PM

Sure thing man.

 

[RoccoK5]

Just spent the last couple of days reading through all 80+ pages of your build. You do some great work!

 

[Fastereddie]

Just spent the last couple of days reading through all 80+ pages of your build. You do some great work!

Thanks! I remember I thought it was cool when I had 10 pages haha!

 

[GWeakland620]

The old flooded batteries crapped out, so I figured I’d give the agm’s a try. 100 bucks cheaper ea. than the Oddesey.
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I bought my first one just last summer. Had a battery drain issue in my K5 and this battery never gave up. I then forgot it in my '83 that I sold, so I just bought another one.

 

[Fastereddie]

Finally painted my tierod, it’s only been a year lol

 

[Bent77]

Do one thing a day, you'll be ready for BB2020

 

[Fastereddie]

Do one thing a day, you'll be ready for BB2020

It’s ready right now. She’ll never be “done”, but she’s ready! Driving to KOH and camping out of it the 6-9th.

 

[Bent77]

You still semi floatin'?

 

[Fastereddie]

You still semi floatin'?

Yep yep!

 

[Bent77]

Yep yep!

Hammer down little buddy, hammer down!

 

[America.Mike]

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Really digging this setup man! Looks awesome like the rest of the build

 

[Fastereddie]

Really digging this setup man! Looks awesome like the rest of the build

Thanks, It’s working really well. This is the usual setup with my 4” memory foam mattress and sleeping bag. It’s a little tight getting in and out but once I’m in there it’s comfy. Crawling out at 2am to piss is not what you want to do, so I have other “arrangements” haha.

 

[dbcorvairracer]

Now that you have some miles on it how are the tabs holding up that pin the spare tire carrier to the bumper? Any sings of stress cracks, ovaling out the holes, etc? I skimmed through the bumper build and a bit after, and went back a bit but didn't see anything. It looks great!

 

[Fastereddie]

Now that you have some miles on it how are the tabs holding up that pin the spare tire carrier to the bumper? Any sings of stress cracks, ovaling out the holes, etc? I skimmed through the bumper build and a bit after, and went back a bit but didn't see anything. It looks great!

It’s been working and holding up perfectly. I am super happy with it. I want to add some gussets to tie the top and bottom tubes together in the center where the spring is. When The carrier is dropped down, the spring pressure slightly bows the top tube up.

 

[Desert_K5]

Wish you could have made this one. There’s some good racing happening. The weather is perfect

 

[Fastereddie]

Now that you have some miles on it how are the tabs holding up that pin the spare tire carrier to the bumper? Any sings of stress cracks, ovaling out the holes, etc? I skimmed through the bumper build and a bit after, and went back a bit but didn't see anything. It looks great!

The only wear so far is the paint.



Adding in my support tab finally. Using KOH as an excuse haha!

 

[Fastereddie]

Mmm fresh...