JCampbell1180
Registered Member
Got any pics of the 77? My dad has the exact same truck and I may be buying it from him next year. I'd like to lower it
Better late than never...
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illnevergetoutalive
Newbie
Paulio in Utah
Hey all, I am loving the site! I have a daily driver 1984 Blaze with 6.2 running an ATS turbo. Runs great! Manual glow plugs, weak 700r4, 208, 10 bolt, cross steer, bald tires, rust.
I'll post up a pic as soon as I figure out how.
Planned mods include turning it into a stubby little truck, restoring the brakes and running gear to perfection, serpentine belt system for the engine, better water sep/fuel filter, nicer interior, maybe a paint job.
So I'll be checking out the posts for great ideas on the best setup. I was toying with the idea of finding a 5-speed allison, but I should probably just get a really well-built 700r4.
Me? I'm a daddy of a two-year-old girl, and stepdaddy to two teenage girls, which should partly explain the condition of my truck--no money for transmissions when there's diapers, lip gloss, and shoes to buy! I am in the middle of starting a tree removals and tree care business at the moment, and the blazer has pulled it's share of stumps.
Laters! Paulio
Hey all, I am loving the site! I have a daily driver 1984 Blaze with 6.2 running an ATS turbo. Runs great! Manual glow plugs, weak 700r4, 208, 10 bolt, cross steer, bald tires, rust.
I'll post up a pic as soon as I figure out how.
Planned mods include turning it into a stubby little truck, restoring the brakes and running gear to perfection, serpentine belt system for the engine, better water sep/fuel filter, nicer interior, maybe a paint job.
So I'll be checking out the posts for great ideas on the best setup. I was toying with the idea of finding a 5-speed allison, but I should probably just get a really well-built 700r4.
Me? I'm a daddy of a two-year-old girl, and stepdaddy to two teenage girls, which should partly explain the condition of my truck--no money for transmissions when there's diapers, lip gloss, and shoes to buy! I am in the middle of starting a tree removals and tree care business at the moment, and the blazer has pulled it's share of stumps.
Laters! Paulio
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GOLIATH1990
Registered Member
Welcome Sounds like a fun ride
71 TopCat
Newbie
I'm in...
Hey Fellas, I've been here before but now I'm in. I'll post some pics of my 71 as soon as I'm able to
These next couple of days it will be going through a slight transformation that I've been wanting to do for some time now and I will post the before, during and after pics.
Hey Fellas, I've been here before but now I'm in. I'll post some pics of my 71 as soon as I'm able to
These next couple of days it will be going through a slight transformation that I've been wanting to do for some time now and I will post the before, during and after pics.
My Big Jimmy
Registered Member
new paying member
hi my name is jason im from california, ive loved the first gen. blazer/jimmy since my older brother bought his when i was 15. always been a chevy guy, im working now on my dream truck, a 72 GMC Jimmy. i love the four headlights. (4 is always better than 2
). my dream car is a 68-69 chevelle. thats next. from only being able to read the text, it will be nice to actually see some of your guys trucks and projects. hope you guys enjoy my work. thanks
hi my name is jason im from california, ive loved the first gen. blazer/jimmy since my older brother bought his when i was 15. always been a chevy guy, im working now on my dream truck, a 72 GMC Jimmy. i love the four headlights. (4 is always better than 2
). my dream car is a 68-69 chevelle. thats next. from only being able to read the text, it will be nice to actually see some of your guys trucks and projects. hope you guys enjoy my work. thanksJonny Blaze1979
Newbie
New in the desert
Hows it going, My names Jon, I am from Tucson AZ. I have a 79 K5 that I love. I have done a 14 bolt 3/4 ton 10 bolt swap, detroit locker, homemade sliders,and front/rear bumpers, and painted it with real millitary carc paint. I am also running the 37 inch goodyear mt's from the hummers. They work great! I have watched from afar and finally decided to join the forum. Thanks!
Hows it going, My names Jon, I am from Tucson AZ. I have a 79 K5 that I love. I have done a 14 bolt 3/4 ton 10 bolt swap, detroit locker, homemade sliders,and front/rear bumpers, and painted it with real millitary carc paint. I am also running the 37 inch goodyear mt's from the hummers. They work great! I have watched from afar and finally decided to join the forum. Thanks!
gmcray
Newbie
Hello my name is Alan .I live in North carolina.I have been wheeling for over 20 yrs and on my second k truck.We do some beach wheeling and some trail riding .Ihave been setting the Jimmy up for rock trails getting 14b swap together.The site is great and will be seeing yall on the board.
Orange Bomber
Registered Member
Hey
Hey my name is Cameron i'm 18 I live in Santa Rosa CA and I have a 68 Chevy C20 that my dad and I put its body onto a 78 gmc k20 frame with all its running gear(44/14bolt with posi, 4.10's). Its powered by a chevy 327 backed by an sm465/np205. It has a 4" suspension lift with a custom 3" body, rolling on 36" Tsl's. Home made front bumper with a tuff stuff 12500lb winch. I hope to do a 52" leaf spring swap and rear flip shackles some time soon.
Hey my name is Cameron i'm 18 I live in Santa Rosa CA and I have a 68 Chevy C20 that my dad and I put its body onto a 78 gmc k20 frame with all its running gear(44/14bolt with posi, 4.10's). Its powered by a chevy 327 backed by an sm465/np205. It has a 4" suspension lift with a custom 3" body, rolling on 36" Tsl's. Home made front bumper with a tuff stuff 12500lb winch. I hope to do a 52" leaf spring swap and rear flip shackles some time soon.
mindude
Newbie
Looking for info on Bestop tigertop for '74
I bought a top from a garage sale, but it didn't have the horizontal or verticle door posts. Can somebody help me figure out how to build them? The instructions are less than descriptive and I'd like it to be as close as possible to the original. Maybe some pics and measurements would help.
I bought a top from a garage sale, but it didn't have the horizontal or verticle door posts. Can somebody help me figure out how to build them? The instructions are less than descriptive and I'd like it to be as close as possible to the original. Maybe some pics and measurements would help.
GMCSuburban2500
Registered Member
Hi, I'm Matt and I have a 1987 GMC Suburban 2500. Sierra Classic, so power everything. 400sbc with TBI, TH400 Trans. Looks like a nice forum here.
SteveTCusmc
Newbie
Steve from Michigan
Hi my name is Steve and I am from Michigan and I own a 1986 Chevy 3/4 4X4. Just looking to gain information by joining the site. I also wanted to tell everyone about the Wireless TowLights that I purchased and how well they work..
Hi my name is Steve and I am from Michigan and I own a 1986 Chevy 3/4 4X4. Just looking to gain information by joining the site. I also wanted to tell everyone about the Wireless TowLights that I purchased and how well they work..
zerohawk86
Registered Member
hey fellas I just found this forum about a week ago and have been reading some of the threads.I currently have an '85 K5.So far i have put in a crate that I had one of my friends put together.sconed cylinders and a new 700r4 transmision but am probably going to go with a 3turbo when the timing and money are good,I have made room for bigger tires by moding the body a little bit but was wondering if there is a way to link the suspension or upgrade it without lifting my truck to the sky or tearing up my interior....any suggestions???
K5 Jess
1/2 ton status
happier than a koon eatin **** off a wire brush!!!
ok, finally!!!! Ive posted about another blazer I was gonna pick up but the "owner" didnt have proper paperwork on that truck. Ive been talking back and forth with a guy in san diego and actually reached an agreement a few weeks ago about his truck. I was waiting on my 401k check to arrive and the guy was super cool about holdiong it for me!!! Its a 84 with about 6 inches of lift on 15 or 16 MT faux beadlocks. Motor needs a tune up and the steering is realy loose. other than that I drove it about 4 or 5 miles to a shell station and crawled underneath it. I banged the handle of my pocket knife on every piece of sheetmetal I could get to looking for rust, Found none!!!! The current owner made some homemade rockslider runnin boards. they suck but are kinda cool in the fact that he made them! it also comes with a small toolbox in the back of the truck. The owner cut a recess in the wheelwell to fit the toolbox and if you pull the toolbox out theres a gaping whole. Ill find a doner and patch that up. I picking it up tomarrow morning!!!! cant fuggin wait!!! Ill also upgrade my membership friday so I can see the rest of the forum. Im on the internet alot and moderate on another forum for one of my motorcycles. Is there anything I should look out for on the commute home??? I gotta drive it back 2 hours through some small mountain passes. Im near Palm Springs and Im bringing it back from San Diego.
ok, finally!!!! Ive posted about another blazer I was gonna pick up but the "owner" didnt have proper paperwork on that truck. Ive been talking back and forth with a guy in san diego and actually reached an agreement a few weeks ago about his truck. I was waiting on my 401k check to arrive and the guy was super cool about holdiong it for me!!! Its a 84 with about 6 inches of lift on 15 or 16 MT faux beadlocks. Motor needs a tune up and the steering is realy loose. other than that I drove it about 4 or 5 miles to a shell station and crawled underneath it. I banged the handle of my pocket knife on every piece of sheetmetal I could get to looking for rust, Found none!!!! The current owner made some homemade rockslider runnin boards. they suck but are kinda cool in the fact that he made them! it also comes with a small toolbox in the back of the truck. The owner cut a recess in the wheelwell to fit the toolbox and if you pull the toolbox out theres a gaping whole. Ill find a doner and patch that up. I picking it up tomarrow morning!!!! cant fuggin wait!!! Ill also upgrade my membership friday so I can see the rest of the forum. Im on the internet alot and moderate on another forum for one of my motorcycles. Is there anything I should look out for on the commute home??? I gotta drive it back 2 hours through some small mountain passes. Im near Palm Springs and Im bringing it back from San Diego.
str8axle55
1/2 ton status
Hello, just a quick intro. My name is Denis & I just joined, lurked around here a few yrs ago when I had my 75 K5. Currently have a stock 88 3/4 ton 4x4 Burb, old fire dept truck. Looking to make a better trail rig and dd out of for my sons and I. I`ve owned many of the General`s trucks from a 65 to an 05. Lots of cool info on this, just need some $$ and time.
Hello. I have a 1990 K5 with 71k miles. Overall in great shape. Michigan vehicle so I am fighting to stay ahead of the rust. I have a full mebership now and have picked up some good information and have been assisted on some tire issues. Great site. Thanks
SC843
Newbie
Hey my name is Chris, i live in murrells inlet south carolina, im buying a 1984 K5 Blazer next week.
turtleonsteroids
Newbie
New to this site
My name is Cody, I am new to this site. I have a K5 Blazer turning into a full fledged rock eater with many hours of work in it, but alot of modifications to show. Always open to new ideas and parts to make it better. Wife calls the Blazer my first born. Also, I have a set of 42" TSL Swampers with 3/4 tread left, always been stored in shed for 1300.00 OBO.
My name is Cody, I am new to this site. I have a K5 Blazer turning into a full fledged rock eater with many hours of work in it, but alot of modifications to show. Always open to new ideas and parts to make it better. Wife calls the Blazer my first born. Also, I have a set of 42" TSL Swampers with 3/4 tread left, always been stored in shed for 1300.00 OBO.
K5 Jess
1/2 ton status
just an update. I bought my 84 K5 yesterday and drove it home two hours from Carlsbad Ca. Still superstoked!!!! Im going to replace the water pump, thermostat, plugs n wires on sunday. Ill also have a look at all the brakes. It needs a little tlc but will be my everyday driver. Gonna have the gears changed to 4:56's. I believe there stock so the trans is really workin to keep the truck moving. Once its mechanicallysound Im gonna run a big as aluminum radiator with dual electric fans to keep it cool out here in the desert. Oh, its lifted 6 " and runs on 35 " tires with Mickey Thompson faux bead lock wheels.ok, finally!!!! Ive posted about another blazer I was gonna pick up but the "owner" didnt have proper paperwork on that truck. Ive been talking back and forth with a guy in san diego and actually reached an agreement a few weeks ago about his truck. I was waiting on my 401k check to arrive and the guy was super cool about holdiong it for me!!! Its a 84 with about 6 inches of lift on 15 or 16 MT faux beadlocks. Motor needs a tune up and the steering is realy loose. other than that I drove it about 4 or 5 miles to a shell station and crawled underneath it. I banged the handle of my pocket knife on every piece of sheetmetal I could get to looking for rust, Found none!!!! The current owner made some homemade rockslider runnin boards. they suck but are kinda cool in the fact that he made them! it also comes with a small toolbox in the back of the truck. The owner cut a recess in the wheelwell to fit the toolbox and if you pull the toolbox out theres a gaping whole. Ill find a doner and patch that up. I picking it up tomarrow morning!!!! cant fuggin wait!!! Ill also upgrade my membership friday so I can see the rest of the forum. Im on the internet alot and moderate on another forum for one of my motorcycles. Is there anything I should look out for on the commute home??? I gotta drive it back 2 hours through some small mountain passes. Im near Palm Springs and Im bringing it back from San Diego.
And I gotta get the A/C workin too.
