gwarren612
Registered Member
Hi guys. I've decided to go ahead and start my build thread although my truck doesn't look much different than the day I got it... It sure runs better
in October of 2014 I traded my '02 2wd trailblazer with a salvage title to a local fella for a '84 K5 (I had him throw in a lump 'o cash to boot).
It ran really rough when I got it... Had to use one foot on the brake while giving a little gas with the other or it would cut off while at a stop, loud as hell, and no power. Found a really bad vacuum leak in the intake that couldn't be repaired.
Ended up replacing the old edelbrock c3bx intake with an edelbrock performer eps and replaced the old quadrajet with a holley 600cfm carb. Also a new hei dizzy and plugs and wires. I am really pleased with how it is running now... Of course who doesn't always want a little more power, but pleased for the size motor it has in it.
I am not quite sure what changes the future holds for this truck. I have seen some really nice built rigs on here. But I was surprised at how well maintained this relatively stock truck is and would kinda hate to get too far away from that original look. Maybe a lift one day. But other than that, I want some paint and trim. A little body work. Under the hood, however, I'm open to pretty much anything... Anything within financial reason, that is.
And that's the problem... Unless my situation changes, I'll be rebuilding this truck on a strict budget (hence the name, "Po' Boy"). The progress will probably be slow. Aside from not having huge amounts of extra cash to throw at this project I have 4 kids, ranging in age from 6 to 3 months. But I will try to document all the changes here and would love any feedback and advice you veterans have to offer.
Below are the pics as the truck now sets. You will notice a 3rd row bench seat in the very back. I have not bolted it in yet (no one is riding in it, just keeping it outta the weather and off the front porch so my wife doesn't fuss). I will probably do that one weekend soon. I will post photos and commentary afterward.
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in October of 2014 I traded my '02 2wd trailblazer with a salvage title to a local fella for a '84 K5 (I had him throw in a lump 'o cash to boot). It ran really rough when I got it... Had to use one foot on the brake while giving a little gas with the other or it would cut off while at a stop, loud as hell, and no power. Found a really bad vacuum leak in the intake that couldn't be repaired.
Ended up replacing the old edelbrock c3bx intake with an edelbrock performer eps and replaced the old quadrajet with a holley 600cfm carb. Also a new hei dizzy and plugs and wires. I am really pleased with how it is running now... Of course who doesn't always want a little more power, but pleased for the size motor it has in it.
I am not quite sure what changes the future holds for this truck. I have seen some really nice built rigs on here. But I was surprised at how well maintained this relatively stock truck is and would kinda hate to get too far away from that original look. Maybe a lift one day. But other than that, I want some paint and trim. A little body work. Under the hood, however, I'm open to pretty much anything... Anything within financial reason, that is.
And that's the problem... Unless my situation changes, I'll be rebuilding this truck on a strict budget (hence the name, "Po' Boy"). The progress will probably be slow. Aside from not having huge amounts of extra cash to throw at this project I have 4 kids, ranging in age from 6 to 3 months. But I will try to document all the changes here and would love any feedback and advice you veterans have to offer.
Below are the pics as the truck now sets. You will notice a 3rd row bench seat in the very back. I have not bolted it in yet (no one is riding in it, just keeping it outta the weather and off the front porch so my wife doesn't fuss). I will probably do that one weekend soon. I will post photos and commentary afterward.
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