Introductions & Greetings

[Chaddy]

hi every one. i just bought a 77 K5blazer with a ff 14 bolt in rear with Aubern locker and a HD dana 44 in front with a lincoln locker in it; which i plan to undo and get a ez or lock right. it has ram assist steering and HD steering linkage form ORD . it has a 400ci and an eldbrock carb headers and dual exhaust. it has 36in military hum-v tires. it dose not have a rear window and i need to get one. this purchase marks my return to off roading had a 1985 toy lancruser that i had for about 7 years that i sold 5 years ago. it had 8 in of lift 35 in BFG MT's and an ARB in the rear and 4.88 in bolt diff's. it was a tank and im glad to have another tank. i have been building a bike for the past 2 years and now it is done this will be my new project/daily driver/ money pit. l look forward to getting to cyber know some of you.

Welcome to CK5! Lets go wheelin

 

[Sandnureyes]

Newbie to the forum

Hello all!
The name is RJ and i am building a 1979 GMC jimmy.
Here is what i have done thus far.
Stock 79 jimmy
put an 8 inch all leaf spring lift on it with 37 inch boggers
I am learning that i have started my build in the opposite direction that i should have.
Found out i didnt want the half ton rear so i swapped it out for a 3/4
Now in order for my rims to work i had to get spacers and lug adapters (BAD IDEA!)
any way its a project and ill be askin questions. THis is my first build so bare with me!


Rj
Southern cali

 

[c1500]

hey guys! im kevin. me and my dad started our project about 10 or 11 years ago. its a 74 k5, my dad replaced all the interior. its sitting on 12 bolt axles with 4.56 gears, and theyre locked up too . now that im ready to finish the project id like to finish it with a nice 5.3 ls based motor.

 

[rusty79gmc]

hey

Hey everyone, my name is Robbie, i am from Appomattox Virginia, well not from but currently live there, i am from Amherst Virginia. I was referred here by a guy i am buying some parts from off of craigslist. not sure his user name though, but he said everyone here was great so i figured i would see for myself. If you couldnt tell from my user name i have a 79 gmc k1500 4x4, 3" body lift and 33" tires for now, getting ready to add 4" of suspension lift and hopefully find a decent set of 36-38's for it boggers preferrably.

 

[Code3K5]

Fresh from eBay

Just bought this K5 off eBay Sight unseen I didn't actually bid on it cause I was hoping to get it off eBay and it worked out . I had to drive 8 hours from Corona, Ca to Sacramento to get it but it was worth it .
Will post a pic in 14 more posts

 

[Code3K5]

ok... 15 posts are done and now a pic !

 

[Code3K5]

the original eBay auction...
HERE !

 

[Gamma]

Hi 469truck and all others
I try to put in a picture here, let's see if it works...just been working on "the thing" and the radiator is out for rebuilt.

Hmmm, does anyone know how I can post a picture here? Thanks! Somehow i don't know...Or do I have to upgrade for posting pics?

Thanks for a help guys

 

[stupidgeek]

thats nice. i love the colors!

 

[HighSierra86]

86 High Sierra body mount issues...

Hello, my name is Ryan and I live in northern NJ and recently rounded up a new toy for the snow and it has some small issues.

Here's the worst... The truck is a short and wide 4x4 so there are only six rubber body mounts and ONE of them is still intact... It's the left rear-most mount... All the others have no lower washers or rubber and the bolts just snap... This will bring lovely linkage problems during an off roading session... Ho do I fix or replace these mounts without mutilating the entire cab???

 

[squirrelmurphey]

Need direction

Hello, I just bought a 1978 K5 Blazer 2 days ago. I am starting to put together a wish list. Winter is coming and need a project. This is what the Blazer has so far.
1978 K5 Cheyenne
400sb
TH350
203
44 Front
12 bolt rear
4.11 gears
4" rancho lift.

I am not looking to build a rock crawler more of a trail rig. First major project that I want to do is add an over drive. I'm sure this has been done a 1000 times over. What are the pros/cons of the 700R4? or other 4sp autos? My thought was to pull from a later model K5 or... 700R4 + 205 transfercase. Next is suspension. The Rancho 4" that is installed is so rough. Who makes a smooth riding lift kit that people have experience with? I have two very young kids that I need to keep intact.

Thanks,

Doug

 

[customautobody]

New Member With A Big Classic

I own and have owned plenty of Chevys, but never a K5. With your help, I'm looking forward to building (or rebuilding) a cool ride for my shop. It's a 1973 with a built 454 on 44s. I'll try to post some photos when I get a chance, but be patient. . .I'm new. Thanks!

 

[zac_369]

Hey guys I'm Zac, I'm 20 and from MI. Just picked up a 1990 k5. This site looks awesome and really helpful. Glad to be here.

 

[notch johnson]

Whats up K5'ers.... just checking around for info. Thinking about getting another K5 and selling my 01 Silverado. Nothing beats old school Detroit steel.

I had a 85 K5 back in the day. It rans its arse off and only needed a carb rebuild in teh years I had it (ran out of gas and mucked it up).

I recall beating the crap out of this thing.... good times. I see alot of nice rides on here.

Anyone looking to trade a nice K5 for a 01 extended cab Z71 drop me a PM.

Thanks!

 

[Gamma]

Overseas Big Black K10

Well finally I got it, here the picture of my beast...more to come!

- 91 K10 Blazer
- 350 TBI
- around 200'000km (125'000miles)
- sparco seats
- lift (well i don't now how many inches, as we count in centimeters over here...)
- just repairing the radiatro, it's leaking...

 

[nvrenuf]

Dang, that's nice! Welcome to the board!

 

[Gamma]

Well thanks John, I'm working on it. Just bought it, had an '81 (Made by General Motors in Switzerland!!!) K10 before, but too rusty and engine leaking all over (305 with 4 barrel carb), so I sold it to Holland. But now it's big time, winter is coming and i will put it in the Garage and wait for Summer 2010, will make some small rust over the winter.

Greez from Switzerland (21:35pm)

 

[alloffroad44]

hello

hi all, I am new to this site, I have owned many Chevy trucks, and the one I allways regret selling was my K5.
I found a 78 in a pasture and 200 skins later, I own it.
the motor runs, tranny is shot, rear window is messed up.
I plan on making a very capable rig, I do have to find a way of getting a title.
it seems the vin # was on the driver door, and someone replaced it.
I will figure something out, I got lots to do to it before I need paper.
anyway, I hope to talk to you sometime here.
thanks.

 

[ShooterJM]

Hello everyone...

After 4.5 long years away from Colorado I'm back and just picked up a '76 K5 for my 4wd vehicle. 120k and virtually no rust for $800!

My plan is to update the interior and clean up the exeterior so my wife will consent to ride in it!

Haven't done much so far, just pulled out the quadrajet 4mv and dropped in an edelbrok, ripped out the black liner in the bed and gave it a good cleaning.

Upgraded headlights, vibration dampener, sound insulation, and new carpet is on the way. So far I love this thing!

I look forward to learning from all you experts out there!

 

[Sandnureyes]

Hey guys & girls,

Just joined the league of K5 owners with a basically stock '78. Plans include 14-bolt, dana 60, 8" lift and 37's for now! Take care!

Nice Here is what she will look like! Mine is a 79 but you'll get the idea.
8 inch lift with 14 bolt SF on 37's