Introductions & Greetings

[muddermilitia]

Im not into the whole introducing myself but hell here goes nothing. My names Nate. Im 20, and live in Milwaukee WI. I've always been a big K5 fan. Ive had plenty of Chevy trucks in the few yrs ive been able to have one. I finally picked up a 89 Blazer this Sept. Things a bit of a rust bucket BUT i do hope to get the thing semi restored asap. I have included myself in a few other forums dew to my third gen Firebird. So I do realize the forums are the BEST places to find out info and discussions that may help in the path to restoration. Heres to yrs to come of learning and passing on knowledge from you experts.

Welcome, I also have an 89 blazer, that was a rustbucket You're going to love this site

 

[89Rustbucket]

Well. I hope so. :P Im just trying to get over the whole :No floor in the truck: thing. I need to figure out how much material i will need and i also need to find a good welder. I have welded but that was almost 7 yrs ago. when i was 13. NTM the Mountain list of things to repair asap. Im looking at taking my tax return and buying as much as i can for the truck. Just kinda sitting in a lump staring at a 2 page parts list. And thats only to get it back on the road driving. LOL.

 

[matthewc]

Hi Everyone

Hey everyone my name is Matt and I live in the Denver Metro Area. I have a 1991 GMC Suburban 4X4 that I am just getting started on. I have owned it for close to 5 years now but the last 2 she just kinda sat parked while I played with my sports car. Well sold of the Sports car and i'm driving the burb again. Right now I am mostly going through it to get her running good again. I do have some big plans for her but i'll just have to see how much the budget allows. Matt

 

[muddermilitia]

Well. I hope so. :P Im just trying to get over the whole :No floor in the truck: thing. I need to figure out how much material i will need and i also need to find a good welder. I have welded but that was almost 7 yrs ago. when i was 13. NTM the Mountain list of things to repair asap. Im looking at taking my tax return and buying as much as i can for the truck. Just kinda sitting in a lump staring at a 2 page parts list. And thats only to get it back on the road driving. LOL.

If the rust is that bad, you may be better off swapping the entire body, that's what I did. I just realized I was also about 20 years old when I bought my 89....scary

 

[89Rustbucket]

Yeah if you wanna see how bad the rust is ill be taking a couple pics today and placing them up on my cardomain. Link in my profile. Now this may seem like a stupid question but WHERE CAN I FIND A BODY?! I mean i spent over a month looking and can't find just a body. Well fiberglass but i don't have 6k to throw away for that. I mean money is a slight issue right now. I was thinking about picking up a M1009 from a gov site to replace the body with.

 

[clem]

my name is ron i am from utah i am 36 and i have 4 kids i love camping fishing hunting.i drive a 1986 sub 6.5 turbo diesel 4 inch lift 35 inch tires. igot this sub from nevada so it is rust free .for a 86 it is mint i have been a mechanic almost 20 years and i still love it. i look forward to hearing from the members here

 

[bftank]

the shortbed is slightly longer than blazer, don't remember the specs but i'm sure there on this site some where

 

[89Rustbucket]

Lmao Yeah weird. Anyway, I might just save the Blazer for full restore next yr. Im looking at a 88 Sub, Already has a 4 in lift and 33's New tires and various misc tune up items. very little rust all for 1200 bucks.

 

[GalDemSuga]

Newbie

Hey Folks.
I'm new to 4wheeling and I got me a 1989 K5 Blazer. It's a stock 350 TBI 700R4 with a NP241C TCase. So far its been a fun driving this truck!

 

[Devillusion]

Hey...

Well, here goes.....just saying hello from the great white North.

In the process of purchasing a 79 Jimmy that is in decent condition (for now) and will be my winter plow truck/summer bush buggy/trail rig. I currently have a daily driver 98 SAS extended cab short box that will be riding on 40x15.50x20 Toyo's. I was going to post up all the pics n such but I guess I can't until I get some posts in...so I guess everyone will have to wait for pics.

Thanks,
Rob

 

[88Junur]

Welcome to CK5, stop in and say hello, this is a great place to make your first post and tell us a little about yourself/truck.

Hi all, My name is Jay and I'm from Seal Beach, CA. I have a 72 K5 that I've been working on for the last 5 years. I did a full frame off resto or should I say resto-mod. Picks Racing built me a 630hp big block backed by an Art Carr 400 and 205 case. A 14 bolt corp houses the 4:56 locker in the rear and a Dana 60 up front. The only thing stock here is the body(cherry) painted Ontario Orange(from a 72 Vette). I still have alot of things I want to do to it and it looks like this is the best place to get ideas and sugestions on how to do it.

 

[xjdefx]

Hello Everyone!

Hi everybody! I just got an 83 GMC Sierra Classic Jimmy. I like it alot, and I have a ton of stuff to research seeing as this is my first real 4x4 old school truck. (Like what the hell is a shackle flip? ). I hope to learn alot here as this seems like a really great website. Heck I may even cough up the money for a paid membership despite our jacked economy. I want you guys to know that I have already driven through all the uneven terrain in my front yard!
Since it wont let me post pics pics you can see my truck at www dot newdilemma dot com. (slick ain't I? lol) Second post down.

 

[shernden]

Hi,
My name is Steve I'm a firefighter in SW Florida. I have an 89 blazer on 33's and I'm looking to make it bigger. This looked like a good site to to get help with my build.

 

[hharlow]

Hi, i'm new to this. i have a 91 Jimmy S-15 4 door. I was hoping to get pointers on fixing her, I am an amatuer but I want to learn and do the work myself. Any help would be appriciated- Heidi

 

[fattymcgee]

just found this page i just got a 73 k-5 blazer from a deer lease it camo. but who ever had it be fore me tryed to mold the top on it with bondo so its comin off will post pic soon

 

[Haw river 89 3/4 ton]

whats up guys, my name is Drew i live in saxapahaw Nc. Got a 89 k5 6" 38's corp 14 bolt, 5:38 gears good ol 350 nothing to crazy yet. Glad to be back on ck5 its changed alot since the last time i was a member in 03. The k5 is on jack stands at the moment front end repairs. Im sure yall still got good info on making my k5 right.

 

[Ridin' High]

HI, My name is David. I'm from Fresno,CA. I own a 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K20 with many additions to include a 12" lift kit and 39" tires. I also work on my brothers 87 K5 Blazer with a 6" lift and 35" tires.

 

[carolinafan4life63]

hey, my name is john, as you can see i am very interested in the k5 blazer....i have a lot of learning to do about them !! i have owned a 86 k5 and now own a 83 k5.......really kinda new to the offroad life and looking to learn!! i live in blackville , sc and love to work on my truck........nice meeting ya'll and glad to finally be a member . my yahoo id is carolinafan4life63.......a sucker for the gamecocks...been a fan all my life........look me up , i am very interested in meeting some new friends and look forward to having a great time as a member of ck5

 

[destro360]

"greetings"

new to the forum slightly new to the 4x4 scene years of background in street rods and auotmotive repair.. was pretty impressed by this site and would love to join up with folks for outings and advise on mods and upgrades i have in store fore my truck.. great info on here keep up the good work!!

 

[DukeDailey]

Hello

Hi my name is Duke Dailey and i live in Nashport, Ohio. I recenlty purchased 1985 K5 Blazer and I also have a 1991 K5 Blazer. The 1985 has 37-12.50 tires, Dana 60's with air lockers, 4.88 gears, ORD doubler, red neck ram steering, and a 12000 pd warn winch. The 1991 has dana 60 in the front, 14 bolt ff rear, detroit lockers, 4.88 gears, 39.5 super swamper irocs, and redneck ram steering. I go 4 wheeling as much as i can but in Ohio there is not much to wheel. Colorado was great hope to come back and 4 wheel soon.