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First, thanks for having a great site.
My name is Rob Taulman, I live in Reno NV. my K5 is a 1978 with few mods, 6" lift & 35's, NV4500 stick. It is my hunting, fishing, everythinging truck.
The best part is a FWC that my step dad, son, I have been re-moding.
My name is Rob Taulman, I live in Reno NV. my K5 is a 1978 with few mods, 6" lift & 35's, NV4500 stick. It is my hunting, fishing, everythinging truck.
The best part is a FWC that my step dad, son, I have been re-moding.
78moneypit
Registered Member
New Guy... again
Hello all, my name's Matt and I live in Utah.
I had a '78 K-5 when I joined this forum and it's long gone now but most of the good parts found their way under my current '87 K-5. It's pretty basic, a good runnin' TBI 350, 700R4, NP208 (for now), open Dana 60 front, spooled 14 bolt rear, 6" suspension 37" MRTs, cross-over steering, home-built bumpers, 12'000lbs milemarker buttsaver plus more I'm sure I forgot.
I've had a number of trail rigs over the years and this is by far the nicest... as far as comfort goes. It has all the options and everything still wokrs great, even the cruise control and a/c. I picked this up from the original owner, dang near stole it ($500) because the trans was shot. I had a freshly beefed up 700R4 already so it worked out great. As of right now the Blazer still only has 88,000 or so miles on it.
These are a couple pics from a recent club rides.
The main reason I got back online today was to get info about the 2010 Blazer Bash... I'm hoping I can attend it for my first time.
I was going to post a couple pics, but I can't seem to figure out how...?
Hello all, my name's Matt and I live in Utah.
I had a '78 K-5 when I joined this forum and it's long gone now but most of the good parts found their way under my current '87 K-5. It's pretty basic, a good runnin' TBI 350, 700R4, NP208 (for now), open Dana 60 front, spooled 14 bolt rear, 6" suspension 37" MRTs, cross-over steering, home-built bumpers, 12'000lbs milemarker buttsaver plus more I'm sure I forgot.
I've had a number of trail rigs over the years and this is by far the nicest... as far as comfort goes. It has all the options and everything still wokrs great, even the cruise control and a/c. I picked this up from the original owner, dang near stole it ($500) because the trans was shot. I had a freshly beefed up 700R4 already so it worked out great. As of right now the Blazer still only has 88,000 or so miles on it.
These are a couple pics from a recent club rides.
The main reason I got back online today was to get info about the 2010 Blazer Bash... I'm hoping I can attend it for my first time.
I was going to post a couple pics, but I can't seem to figure out how...?
cEN
Registered Member
Hey my name is Alan, I am currently living in Merced Ca. i'm a senior in high school and my ride is a 79 k5 with a bored out 350, 4in lift and some other stuff not all to sure whats in it
1986burban
Registered Member
hey my name is andrew and i been working on a 1986 chevy burban just been have troubles with some stuff lol
bigblock77
Newbie
Hi my name is tony from jonesville nc i have 4 trucks right now i have 1 78 chevy 4x4 swb im working on fixing up 2 77 chevy 4x4 swb fixing up to 3 79 crew cab dually 4x4 might sell or trade it 4 77 2wd big block truck thanks for haveing me
Hi, I have a '86 Cab and Chassis K30, bobbed frame, 454, Q-jet, manual shift TH475 HD case, Art Carr shifter with modified shift gate, 2.72 Klune, round pattern NP205 with cryod gears and shafts, 32 spline front output shaft, custom ORD twinstick, 1350/1410 non cv drivelines, 72" wms motorhome Dana 70B rear with discs, 4.56, Detroit, dually 35 spline Dana 70 front, 4.56, Detroit, Warn driveflanges, Howe single ended ram full hydro, 57" Ford springs all around, inboarded in the rear, 14" & 16" King remote resi shocks, King bumpstops, 1 3/4" DOM tubework, homemade 20x14 double beadlocks, grooved 54" Boggers, Warn 15,000lb winchs front and rear, custom aluminum keg gas tank, C&R Racing radiator, Vanco hydroboost, dual stainless flowmasters w/2.5" stacks, big dozer battery behind the cab, lots of TIG welding.......started out as a $500. parts truck. All the work has been done in my driveway and garage.
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The Texas Way
Registered Member
Greatings from Texas
Hello CK5 , purchased a new laptop after the new year and have been joining a few sites, haven't had access to the web except at work and " big bro " runs a tight ship! My wife and I currently own 3 different makes of trucks and 1 that is a 1-ton 4wd Frankenstein (with ck5 parts), a muscle car, dirtbikes, a sandrail, mountain bikes, BMX bikes, and some guns. I'm an off road'er and she is an outdoor enthusiast. Always looking for good deals and good info. Thanks
!! TREAD LIGHTLY !!
Hello CK5 , purchased a new laptop after the new year and have been joining a few sites, haven't had access to the web except at work and " big bro " runs a tight ship! My wife and I currently own 3 different makes of trucks and 1 that is a 1-ton 4wd Frankenstein (with ck5 parts), a muscle car, dirtbikes, a sandrail, mountain bikes, BMX bikes, and some guns. I'm an off road'er and she is an outdoor enthusiast. Always looking for good deals and good info. Thanks
!! TREAD LIGHTLY !!hello from wyoming
just got a 85 gmc jimmy with a 350 motor and not sure which tranny, but it's an auto. I have a few questions about upgrading to better axles, but I will put them in the appropriate forums....
great site you have here, and really nice rigs!!
just got a 85 gmc jimmy with a 350 motor and not sure which tranny, but it's an auto. I have a few questions about upgrading to better axles, but I will put them in the appropriate forums....
great site you have here, and really nice rigs!!
skidmark5
Newbie
Hello all, new to the site, looks like a great place for lots of info & how-tos on old GM trucks.
I'm gonna need it to. I have a 73 K5 Blazer thats basically just a pile of junk in my yard.
I'm gonna need it to. I have a 73 K5 Blazer thats basically just a pile of junk in my yard.
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K5 Jess
1/2 ton status
HOLY CRAP!!!
Welcome to CK5 skidmark5 (love the username) Good luck with your restoration.
artie in miami
Registered Member
newbie from the deep south
Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum...since I live in Miami, FL and have a 25 foot see vee fishing boat, I new that I would need a brute of a truck to tow the boat. I chose the GMC suburban, and bought a 1990 model 2500 (full ton) to tow the boat. Since two is always better than one, I picked up a second suburban, this one a 1986 Chevy C20 (full ton) and this one came with a 411 rear end...talk about torqe...stomping on the gas can give whiplash ! I am a true lover of suburbans and restored both myself...paint, interior etc...so I know a bit about them. Looking forward to posting and reading.
artie in miami
Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum...since I live in Miami, FL and have a 25 foot see vee fishing boat, I new that I would need a brute of a truck to tow the boat. I chose the GMC suburban, and bought a 1990 model 2500 (full ton) to tow the boat. Since two is always better than one, I picked up a second suburban, this one a 1986 Chevy C20 (full ton) and this one came with a 411 rear end...talk about torqe...stomping on the gas can give whiplash ! I am a true lover of suburbans and restored both myself...paint, interior etc...so I know a bit about them. Looking forward to posting and reading.
artie in miami
tyedinak
Registered Member
Just joined, have a current project rebuilding a 72 blazer, blazer was sitting in the garage in parts for last 10 years after son took apart then lost interest. Was able to look at some of the posted photo's to figure out how parts go back together.
Salt-Man
Registered Member
Hey Davin, the names Salt-Man and I live in Lockport NY not far from you, this is a cool site, I also want to invite you to stop by our local site wnymudders.net, we have a monthly get together you may be interested in, we are doing snow runs on seasonal roads this year, take care, Rick ( Salt-Man ) Salter
Jim Landreth
Registered Member
I have a 1987 K-5 350 V8, when I try to crank the engine it will hit but will not start. Any idea what the issue might be? The plugs are firing and pouring gas in the throttle body has not help?
DIXIESLEDPULLER
Newbie
Hello
HI my name is Barry i live in summertown tn, i've been checking out this site for a couple months just went ahead and became a supporting member lots of great info on here. i have a 88 k30 454tbi 400/205 60/70 crew cab with 64k i have aquired to build, getting ready to start pretty soon will be a hard core wheeler for the family. ive had several wheelers over the years and my wifes dad actually owns a private offroad park here in summertown so any one interesed can check it out and maybe i can put a members only ride together on one of our closed weekends.
HI my name is Barry i live in summertown tn, i've been checking out this site for a couple months just went ahead and became a supporting member lots of great info on here. i have a 88 k30 454tbi 400/205 60/70 crew cab with 64k i have aquired to build, getting ready to start pretty soon will be a hard core wheeler for the family. ive had several wheelers over the years and my wifes dad actually owns a private offroad park here in summertown so any one interesed can check it out and maybe i can put a members only ride together on one of our closed weekends.
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Corvettedude
Guest
New Guy!
Everybody has to be the FNG once....It's apparently my turn. The name is Doug. I live in Lakewood, CO and, am a 'Certified Corvette Specialist' for a local Chevy store. I've lived and breathed Chevy, all my life and, wouldn't own anything else. I just bought a '91 K5, Silverado Pkge, 350, 3.73 gears and a 10 bolt locker(G80) with 108KMI. It has every option available in '91. Haven't shot any pix of it yet but, will post a few soon. Right now I'm looking to convert the rear brakes to disc. I have bigger wheels in mind.
Thanks for lettin' me play!!!
Everybody has to be the FNG once....It's apparently my turn. The name is Doug. I live in Lakewood, CO and, am a 'Certified Corvette Specialist' for a local Chevy store. I've lived and breathed Chevy, all my life and, wouldn't own anything else. I just bought a '91 K5, Silverado Pkge, 350, 3.73 gears and a 10 bolt locker(G80) with 108KMI. It has every option available in '91. Haven't shot any pix of it yet but, will post a few soon. Right now I'm looking to convert the rear brakes to disc. I have bigger wheels in mind.
Thanks for lettin' me play!!!
