'84 K5 Build (Midlife Crisis)

[obijuank5]

Dont you have to take the fender off for that?

 

[Fastereddie]

Dont you have to take the fender off for that?

Yeah, I’m going to pull the fender, then swap one at a time. Then do the other side.

 

[skunked]

Yeah, I’m going to pull the fender, then swap one at a time. Then do the other side.

what’s wrong with yours that require new hinges? The bushings are pretty easy to replace.

 

[Fastereddie]

what’s wrong with yours that require new hinges? The bushings are pretty easy to replace.

Last time I did that it was a bullshit job and the result wasn’t up to my liking. Going to replace the whole schebang this time around.

 

[1-ton]

Last time I did that it was a bullshit job and the result wasn’t up to my liking. Going to replace the whole schebang this time around.

When I did bushings only on my driver door It may have been better than it was, but not the best it could be.

 

[Desert_K5]

Don't sweat needing projects, I got you covered.

 

[skunked]

Last time I did that it was a bullshit job and the result wasn’t up to my liking. Going to replace the whole schebang this time around.

I’ve only done a couple pairs but they’ve been fine

 

[Fastereddie]

Got the new hinges on, new rubber and new striker.
Got some spot welds to fix on the fender before it goes back on.

 

[TuckerK5]

Got the new hinges on, new rubber and new striker.
Got some spot welds to fix on the fender before it goes back on.
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And went ahead and sprayed them to match.

 

[Tnsejed]

Truck looks badass man! Were those hinges from LMC gtg?

 

[Fastereddie]

Truck looks badass man! Were those hinges from LMC gtg?

Thanks man! Yeah I haven’t done the passenger side yet but the driver side fit just fine. Nice and tight, no play at all. And their new updated door rubber is perfect. Seems like oem.

 

[Fastereddie]

Finally got the fubared speedo cable from Blazer Bash out. It’s completely seized up so I’m afraid it probably stripped out my speedo gear in the t-case.

 

[Bent77]

that's yummy

 

[Capt Ron]

Finally got the fubared speedo cable from Blazer Bash out. It’s completely seized up so I’m afraid it probably stripped out my speedo gear in the t-case.
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I feel for you, mine did the same thing on my trip to/from Blazer Bash. Worst part is it is a sucky job getting it back on the speedo end.

 

[Fastereddie]

I feel for you, mine did the same thing on my trip to/from Blazer Bash. Worst part is it is a sucky job getting it back on the speedo end.

Yeah, fortunately I needed to pull the cluster anyway so I can seal the holes in the dash where the rollcage comes through. I did the engine side but didn’t think about the fact that the inside hole is pressurized from the cowl. Can you say dust storm?

 

[Fastereddie]

I didn’t get shat for pictures, but the dash intrusion is sealed, the speedo cable is replaced, the heater box relating rod is fixed so the dash is all back together. I got the front inner fenders trimmed more and the rear is cut bigger. Hopefully that should eliminate the last bit of rubbing.
AND, the speedo actually works.

 

[Bent77]

I didn’t get shat for pictures, but the dash intrusion is sealed, the speedo cable is replaced, the heater box relating rod is fixed so the dash is all back together. I got the front inner fenders trimmed more and the rear is cut bigger. Hopefully that should eliminate the last bit of rubbing.
AND, the speedo actually works.

 

[Fastereddie]

 

[Bent77]

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Those wheels going to clear the hub on the FF?

 

[skunked]

Pop those FUSH brackets out and sell them to me.