Welcome Sean!
Good to see you here and to see another Granite-stater around this site.
CK5
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- Thread starter CK5
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Welcome Sean!
Good to see you here and to see another Granite-stater around this site.
K5 Jess
1/2 ton status
welcome
Hello all, my name is Josh. I just bought a 1985 GMC Suburban 4x4 with a few mods already done. It's certainly got room to grow, as there are many things left unfinished, and my ultimate goal is to make a camping/expedition truck out of it. One of the Suburban's back doors is from a white truck, so I've lovingly named it "Mongrel." This will be the 15th vehicle I have owned in my 19 years of driving, and only the third truck (I've owned a Land Rover Disco II and Dodge Dakota 5.9 R/T as well).
(Please excuse the crappy pics, they're from the PO's Cragslist ad.)
I found out about Colorado K5 from my boss, who is also a Chevy truck enthusiast. When I asked him who I should look up, he mentioned your group - though to my understanding he isn't a member here yet.
In other arenas, I am also a father of three and a former military man. In those 19 years of driving, I have driven on three continents (hopefully all 7 someday) in more than 10 countries. I've done everything from high-speed autobahn runs, to racing, and now I teach driver education too. Having this truck will be a new experience for me though, as I haven't really done any off-road modification to any of my cars yet.
Some of my past rides (I believe you can tell a lot about a person by their cars):
From this
To that
The Vic
Some of my VWs
My last VW started like this
...and ended up like this
The Disco
If you have to get a minivan, go odd...
My 928
then *crash*
>$20,000 worth of work later:
As you can see, I have a hard time leaving things alone. I am sure the Mongrel will be no exception, though my priorities are less cosmetic this time. Ready to start learning...
(Please excuse the crappy pics, they're from the PO's Cragslist ad.)
I found out about Colorado K5 from my boss, who is also a Chevy truck enthusiast. When I asked him who I should look up, he mentioned your group - though to my understanding he isn't a member here yet.
In other arenas, I am also a father of three and a former military man. In those 19 years of driving, I have driven on three continents (hopefully all 7 someday) in more than 10 countries. I've done everything from high-speed autobahn runs, to racing, and now I teach driver education too. Having this truck will be a new experience for me though, as I haven't really done any off-road modification to any of my cars yet.
Some of my past rides (I believe you can tell a lot about a person by their cars):
From this
To that
The Vic
Some of my VWs
My last VW started like this
...and ended up like this
The Disco
If you have to get a minivan, go odd...
My 928
then *crash*
>$20,000 worth of work later:
As you can see, I have a hard time leaving things alone. I am sure the Mongrel will be no exception, though my priorities are less cosmetic this time. Ready to start learning...
sliv3r
Registered Member
Hello, my name is nigel i am from alaska and i currently have a 83 1ton moose buggie
sliv3r
Registered Member
nice to meet you bit pull
welcome
welcome
thud
Newbie
Hello from Ontario, Canada
Hi, I'm resurecting a 79 C30 from my father-in-laws farmyard. The cab swap is in progress. The future plans are a cummins. I already have my next truck in my head. I want a crewcab on a 4x4 suburban frame with a cummins with a manual trans. Anyway, thanks for all the info on this site.
Hi, I'm resurecting a 79 C30 from my father-in-laws farmyard. The cab swap is in progress. The future plans are a cummins. I already have my next truck in my head. I want a crewcab on a 4x4 suburban frame with a cummins with a manual trans. Anyway, thanks for all the info on this site.
Hey ya'll Im braxton. I bought a rusty k5 as a project/DD for the next 5 months. I am on a delayed entry program for the army. I dont ship to basic til september.
til then I am working on keeping it on the road. I am hoping to get stationed to colorado springs so i can keep it and use it on the rocks. since ive had it its gotten 36" sx's 6" lift, new WP, and a few ods and ends. Im in oxford, miss.
til then I am working on keeping it on the road. I am hoping to get stationed to colorado springs so i can keep it and use it on the rocks. since ive had it its gotten 36" sx's 6" lift, new WP, and a few ods and ends. Im in oxford, miss.
Springfield, OR
I'm Nate. Was building a K30 until I couldn't afford my tow rig anymore. Bought an 88 sub on 37s and stripped the K30. Running gear to go into the sub and build it for outdoors fun with the family. I've been lurking for awhile. A lot of good builds on here. Hopefully mine will hold its own among the best.
RC Crawling, Hunting and Fishing are my other hobbies.
My son is following in the modified foot steps with his collection of Power Wheels. Most all are modded.
I'm Nate. Was building a K30 until I couldn't afford my tow rig anymore. Bought an 88 sub on 37s and stripped the K30. Running gear to go into the sub and build it for outdoors fun with the family. I've been lurking for awhile. A lot of good builds on here. Hopefully mine will hold its own among the best.
RC Crawling, Hunting and Fishing are my other hobbies.
My son is following in the modified foot steps with his collection of Power Wheels. Most all are modded.
Blue442
Newbie
Hello,
I'm Jeff from Lubbock TX. I drive a tame little 84 GMC K1500 SWB. It's about seven different shades of rattle can black and sits on 32"s with 2" lift blocks. I didn't do that but it handles surprisingly well so it's just fine with me. I use it occasionally to haul parts and take to various caliche pits to shoot. Also the bad weather ride. Only stock 10 bolts and I am still waiting on parts to finish a Vortec head TBI 350 build. I don't plan to work on mine much more than the engine and maybe lockers. My back's screwed up and parts get a little heavier every year.
Still have my first car, a 68 Olds 442. Slowly doing a frame off but it may never see the sun again at this rate. Daily driver is a 2008 Mazdaspeed 3. Trying to sell it since it's the fourth car and the only one losing value really. Had a 2006 DR650 but sold it since a dad with a short attention span had no business commuting on it. I'd rather hang out with the family most of the time anyway.
Would eventually like to find a clean rust free Blazer. Something about the same height as mine but lighter in color and with some beefy steel bumpers and axles and maybe even a spare tire and jerry can rack. Will be mostly browsing the ads for such an animal.
Jeff
I'm Jeff from Lubbock TX. I drive a tame little 84 GMC K1500 SWB. It's about seven different shades of rattle can black and sits on 32"s with 2" lift blocks. I didn't do that but it handles surprisingly well so it's just fine with me. I use it occasionally to haul parts and take to various caliche pits to shoot. Also the bad weather ride. Only stock 10 bolts and I am still waiting on parts to finish a Vortec head TBI 350 build. I don't plan to work on mine much more than the engine and maybe lockers. My back's screwed up and parts get a little heavier every year.
Still have my first car, a 68 Olds 442. Slowly doing a frame off but it may never see the sun again at this rate. Daily driver is a 2008 Mazdaspeed 3. Trying to sell it since it's the fourth car and the only one losing value really. Had a 2006 DR650 but sold it since a dad with a short attention span had no business commuting on it. I'd rather hang out with the family most of the time anyway.
Would eventually like to find a clean rust free Blazer. Something about the same height as mine but lighter in color and with some beefy steel bumpers and axles and maybe even a spare tire and jerry can rack. Will be mostly browsing the ads for such an animal.
Jeff
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tjrower
Newbie
noob
My name is Toby. I've had a 68 burb for a while now. It sits in my driveway with big plans. I recently bought a 69 K5 that is pretty much stock. I'm turning it into my daily. It has plans too. I need to sell some other cars first before the work starts. That's really about it. I plan on getting plenty of help from everybody here with my questions. Thanks for having me.
My name is Toby. I've had a 68 burb for a while now. It sits in my driveway with big plans. I recently bought a 69 K5 that is pretty much stock. I'm turning it into my daily. It has plans too. I need to sell some other cars first before the work starts. That's really about it. I plan on getting plenty of help from everybody here with my questions. Thanks for having me.
Hi all, I believe a person learns two ways. One from your own mistakes and the mistakes of others. I've got a 78 K20 that will be project truck. The first project is to get it running again. I'm looking forward to all the picture and forums. Thanks for letter me a part of your group. Stan in Missouri
Corey 78K5
1 ton status
Cool you found it Kathy. Anyone screws with you on here let me know and I'll have their ass's.
Oh look your 10 years behind me.....
Corey 78K5
1 ton status
Yeah well actually 12 but the first 2 years didn't count.
Finally Found one...
Well I've been a site supporter and a lurker for awhile... I've been trying to find the right k5 for awhile now...
I found on ein Tennessee and drove it back 9 1/2 hours to Oklahoma.
Here she is... Needs some interior work.
But otherwise... I love her.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e268/stantonss/Blazer1.jpg
Well I've been a site supporter and a lurker for awhile... I've been trying to find the right k5 for awhile now...
I found on ein Tennessee and drove it back 9 1/2 hours to Oklahoma.
Here she is... Needs some interior work.
But otherwise... I love her.
Thanks man! '87
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DARLA818
Guest
Selling removable top for 73 ck5
I'm looking to sell for $300 have posted on looking around the web to see there was a forum and found this site.
I'm looking to sell for $300 have posted on looking around the web to see there was a forum and found this site.
