cameronsaddress
1/2 ton status
Hey Corey welcome!
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IH8MUDTOO
Newbie
Howdy, from Northern Virginia. I've been lurking on the site for years, but since I didn't own a Chevrolet, I used the forum for 6.2L diesel information and general research.
I bought a well-used 1989 Suburban R1500 (4x2), with the 6.2L diesel and 700R transmission. I bought it with the intent of swapping the motor/tranny to an '83 Land Cruiser wagon. But since the 'ol 'Burb rides so well, I have just kept it as a daily driver (carpool party barge!)
I bought a well-used 1989 Suburban R1500 (4x2), with the 6.2L diesel and 700R transmission. I bought it with the intent of swapping the motor/tranny to an '83 Land Cruiser wagon. But since the 'ol 'Burb rides so well, I have just kept it as a daily driver (carpool party barge!)
dragonman80917
Newbie
Hello, name is tom im from colorado springs, i have a 1986 chevy k5 sitting on 35's.A Mr Goodwrench 350 motor with 30 thousand miles on it,new edelbrock 4 barrel,i have to look and see what size that is.I just got the truck on friday which was my birthday and i didnt pay anything for it
.Traded a 96 thunderbird for it,make a long story short i statred trading vehicles on craigslist about a 24 months ago and it started with a 92 f250 my son in law gave me.After 10 different trades i ended up with the k5.
.Traded a 96 thunderbird for it,make a long story short i statred trading vehicles on craigslist about a 24 months ago and it started with a 92 f250 my son in law gave me.After 10 different trades i ended up with the k5.
cameronsaddress
1/2 ton status
Dude that is a crazy story!
Glad you ended up with a K5
You planning on keeping it then?
Glad you ended up with a K5
You planning on keeping it then?
dragonman80917
Newbie
Yes i hope to , its a great running rig for sure.
BumbleBeast
Newbie
new from central Ohio
New from central Ohio. I'm no stranger to the automotive hobby and working on cars (have owned/built over 23 classic cars), but I recently purchased a 1974 K5 to have a little fun with this summer. It is relatively stock witha couple modifications. Has a 4" lift and SmittyBuilt bumpers, has mudder tires and aluminum wheels too. I'm not all that big on the lift and plan to modify the truck to my tastes.
Truck is bright yellow with black bumpers, Hence the name "BumbleBeast"...like bumble bee get it? haha.
I'm near Columbus. Looking forward to learning more about these trucks. Thanks.
New from central Ohio. I'm no stranger to the automotive hobby and working on cars (have owned/built over 23 classic cars), but I recently purchased a 1974 K5 to have a little fun with this summer. It is relatively stock witha couple modifications. Has a 4" lift and SmittyBuilt bumpers, has mudder tires and aluminum wheels too. I'm not all that big on the lift and plan to modify the truck to my tastes.
Truck is bright yellow with black bumpers, Hence the name "BumbleBeast"...like bumble bee get it? haha.
I'm near Columbus. Looking forward to learning more about these trucks. Thanks.
HI everybody my name is ian im from the small town of waupun, Wisonsin i am currently restoring a 1978 plymouth trailduster. Its been going good so far but guessing there will be some bumps in the road so hopefully you guys can help me out! Thanks
Far far away
Hey guys, after a long absence I am back. I made some friends on the boards then and hope to continue them now. I sold my 91 K5 when my job changed and i had to drive 100+ miles to work. Not really great with 3$ a gal gas. LOL But i have replaced it with another 91 K5... but this time i am not in my native Arkansas... I am in Kuwait. I am hoping to find a soft top for it. I will post some pix later on .. just was anxious to get back here and catch up on my reading !!!! Stay safe. Den
Hey guys, after a long absence I am back. I made some friends on the boards then and hope to continue them now. I sold my 91 K5 when my job changed and i had to drive 100+ miles to work. Not really great with 3$ a gal gas. LOL But i have replaced it with another 91 K5... but this time i am not in my native Arkansas... I am in Kuwait. I am hoping to find a soft top for it. I will post some pix later on .. just was anxious to get back here and catch up on my reading !!!! Stay safe. Den
whyshine
Newbie
Hello to all. My name is ryan. I own a 90 v10 (i love saying that cuz people ask me of it has a v10 engine) its got a 383 tbi. Heads cam all the good stuff. Built 700r4. Np241 t-case corp. 10s front and rear.( hopefully will be relpace by danas soon) 6inch lift. 35x12.5 bfg mud terrains on weld rims.
Its a solid-ish truck. I bought it 2 months ago. It was sitting for a year suprisingly there is no rust on it here. And thats hard to do in chicago. Any who it needs manual hubs ( the autos gotta go) shocks and other minor parts.
Im glad i stumbled across this site and will most likely be doing the $25 membership. I just wanna try before i buy.
A little about me now im 25 have been a gear head since birth. My father and grand father tought me more than any school could. All the newr cars ive learned through work. I work at lexus as a mechanic. I live in the north west suburbs of chicago. And as far as i know im the only k5 in this area!!!
I hope to gain knowlage and give it as well on this site. Thanks to all and ill see you out there! Ryan
Its a solid-ish truck. I bought it 2 months ago. It was sitting for a year suprisingly there is no rust on it here. And thats hard to do in chicago. Any who it needs manual hubs ( the autos gotta go) shocks and other minor parts.
Im glad i stumbled across this site and will most likely be doing the $25 membership. I just wanna try before i buy.
A little about me now im 25 have been a gear head since birth. My father and grand father tought me more than any school could. All the newr cars ive learned through work. I work at lexus as a mechanic. I live in the north west suburbs of chicago. And as far as i know im the only k5 in this area!!!
I hope to gain knowlage and give it as well on this site. Thanks to all and ill see you out there! Ryan
Burbavitch
Registered Member
I don't want a pony
Damn it, I'm a newbie again... Curses.
But, after two transmissions I'm done with Dodges (sorta).
My name is not rellevant, my people are probably to blame for everything, and I wear a size 11 shoe unless of course you count the few times I wear my hooker boots, then they're size 13s. Wait, shat, I didn't uh...
Additionall, I have recently re-aquired a square boddied beauty in the form of a 88 Burb. What I needed to know was if the frames are different on 2wd and 4wd vehicles (without the obvious of suspension mounts, etc).
Damn it, I'm a newbie again... Curses.
But, after two transmissions I'm done with Dodges (sorta).
My name is not rellevant, my people are probably to blame for everything, and I wear a size 11 shoe unless of course you count the few times I wear my hooker boots, then they're size 13s. Wait, shat, I didn't uh...
Additionall, I have recently re-aquired a square boddied beauty in the form of a 88 Burb. What I needed to know was if the frames are different on 2wd and 4wd vehicles (without the obvious of suspension mounts, etc).
scoottomertrk2
Newbie
my name is Scott and my soon to be driving son is Thomas ,together we have been working on a 1976 Chev 3/4 ton pickup but it does have some Blazer parts .The truck has a 454 w/350turboand 203 NP transfer case . I wanted to get on the forum because I need some help with the speedometer drive gear .Trying to figure out which 1 to use .If anyone can help ,we have stock 16 inch tires and either 3.42 or 3.73 rearend. Thanks any info is appreciated 
T
the82k5
Guest
hello evryone my name is andres im new to this an just need some feed back i want to no wat i would need to do a 454 swap in my 82 k5 carburated an with a th400 trans all ur feed back is greatly appresiated
sandstorm
Newbie
Hi everyone . my name is Derek. I Just got my first chevy blazer . it is a 88 k5 . i haven't done much yet as currently i am deployed . I'm trying to make it a Lil more mpg friendly however i do like to play in the mud snow and sand . I'm working on ideals to get the best mph out her that i can . almost everything is stock right now. i just got a k&n air charger. i am looking to drop the size of tires it is siting on a tad or at least get some that aint as wide . currently it is siting on 33x12.5 15. i have heard about tuners that you can get however i have yet to see one for a truck older then 96 . if anybody knows let me know . my first goal is get it tuned up and running good and also get as much as i can for mpg . i have to drive it from North Carolina to Colorado when i get home and i don't want to spend all my money on gas lol. if any body has any ideals on what i can do to better the mileage please let me know I'm good at making use gas but not to great at saving . i heard on the news the back in the states by memorial day gas is spost to be 0ver $4 a gallon. i hope not . no matter what I'm keeping my truck one it is American made and second it is old so i know i can work on it .
scoottomertrk2
Newbie
should bolt right in as long as you have all the accessory brackets for the BB
Turtle
Registered Member
Hello my name is Nick i am from Oroville CA i dont have a k5 yet i am looking to purchase one cheap ($500-$2500) in my area So if any one has one for sale hit me up.
I am pretty new into wanting a blazer (i have always had jeeps) im pretty sure i want an 87 or newer so it will be TBI but i dont know what the real benefit of having the TBI is VS the carburated so any help on this topic would be appreciated thanks
I am pretty new into wanting a blazer (i have always had jeeps) im pretty sure i want an 87 or newer so it will be TBI but i dont know what the real benefit of having the TBI is VS the carburated so any help on this topic would be appreciated thanks
scoottomertrk2
Newbie
I had fun with my K20 the 454 had FI but I went back to a carb motor was in a 89 K2500 now is in a 1976 so the carb was easier for me
welcome guys! feel free to ask any questions in the garage...
Delaware4x4
Registered Member
hey from Delaware
looking for a project/ low buck project. local
thank's
looking for a project/ low buck project. local
thank's
91BurbV2500
Newbie
Hi eveyone. My name is Lee and I am from North Dakota. I have a 91 GMC V2500 Suburban with a Rough Country 6" lift, Offroad Design Offset 1" Zero Rate Rear Add a Leaves & Swaybar Correction/Disconnect Kit. A custom made front bumper and some custom mounted N-fab side steps on it. It's a work in progress. Still need to get some tires for it. Planning on some 35's.
