stroked_jimmy
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3/4 ton front axle is a dana 44, same as a 10 bolt and a waste of time swapping. go 1 ton with the dana 60 front
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3/4 ton front axle is a dana 44, same as a 10 bolt and a waste of time swapping. go 1 ton with the dana 60 front
Texasrider
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newbie from Texas...-waves-
Hey yall! Im Ed, and Im from Texas...Dallas area. Dont have a blazer now (yet) but I did have one wayyyy back in high school. That was a 77 K5 and I do miss it now. I currently drive a 76 GMC pick up 2wd long bed with a 350/4bbl. Its a pos but she runs lol. Was referred here by another blazer forum since im looking for an older (84-88) K5. Thought Id creep around the for sale ads and see what I can find.....plus maybe ask for insight on others I may find on craigslist. Since its been many MANY years I would have NO idea what a good or over priced rig may be. I know Im looking for something with tbi..(or if the right priced carb motor comes along..but tbi for that extra 37feet/gal i would get..hah) auto trans/700r4..lifted nicely with 36-38in tires. She would be a partial daily driver/weekend fun truck and would see trips to the lake so she would have to be pretty dependable.
So a trollin I shall go!!!! 
Hey yall! Im Ed, and Im from Texas...Dallas area. Dont have a blazer now (yet) but I did have one wayyyy back in high school. That was a 77 K5 and I do miss it now. I currently drive a 76 GMC pick up 2wd long bed with a 350/4bbl. Its a pos but she runs lol. Was referred here by another blazer forum since im looking for an older (84-88) K5. Thought Id creep around the for sale ads and see what I can find.....plus maybe ask for insight on others I may find on craigslist. Since its been many MANY years I would have NO idea what a good or over priced rig may be. I know Im looking for something with tbi..(or if the right priced carb motor comes along..but tbi for that extra 37feet/gal i would get..hah) auto trans/700r4..lifted nicely with 36-38in tires. She would be a partial daily driver/weekend fun truck and would see trips to the lake so she would have to be pretty dependable.
So a trollin I shall go!!!! Another New Guy
Hi everybody, names Alan from Ohio. Currently have a 99 Cherokee on 36's. Getting ready to go back to a fullsize Blazer, i've had a few of them over the years. Any way found the site and there is ALOT of great information on here.
Hi everybody, names Alan from Ohio. Currently have a 99 Cherokee on 36's. Getting ready to go back to a fullsize Blazer, i've had a few of them over the years. Any way found the site and there is ALOT of great information on here.
trustyrusty77
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The New Guy
Hi everyone.
Recently sold my 98 silverado 2wd, lifted, the works. Took the money and bought an 86 blazer. Great body and interior. Hasnt been started in 8 years, so I have some work to do. Looking forward to all the information on here and following some recent builds. Going to take a while to do all I want to do because of funds but she'll get there. Going to build the truck with my two boys ages 6 and 2. She is bone stock now, but I have big plans...
Mike
Hi everyone.
Recently sold my 98 silverado 2wd, lifted, the works. Took the money and bought an 86 blazer. Great body and interior. Hasnt been started in 8 years, so I have some work to do. Looking forward to all the information on here and following some recent builds. Going to take a while to do all I want to do because of funds but she'll get there. Going to build the truck with my two boys ages 6 and 2. She is bone stock now, but I have big plans...
Mike
Anyone looking to buy an old K5 should DEFINITELY have a read through this thread...
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276543
It's a "buyers guide" of sorts.
And, Welcome to CK5!!!
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276543
It's a "buyers guide" of sorts.
And, Welcome to CK5!!!
overton
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Greetings - Looking for some expertise
My name is Greg and live in Iowa. I'm a vintage 4x4 enthusiast. Been into Land Cruisers for years. Recently found a 69 Blazer with an interesting story. Reported to be an incredible barn find / survivor. (I've heard that before) A friend of a friend bought this from an old man who was the original owner. 1969 Blazer K-5, suppose to be the first Blazer with factory warn hubs and warn winch. The owner help developed the Warn Winch and research finds this to be true. Also reported to be #77 Blazer ever built and all original with 7400 miles.
I'm interested in buying this truck but not knowing Blazers like I would do FJ40's I thought I do some due diligence on the forum.
Cheers,
Greg
My name is Greg and live in Iowa. I'm a vintage 4x4 enthusiast. Been into Land Cruisers for years. Recently found a 69 Blazer with an interesting story. Reported to be an incredible barn find / survivor. (I've heard that before) A friend of a friend bought this from an old man who was the original owner. 1969 Blazer K-5, suppose to be the first Blazer with factory warn hubs and warn winch. The owner help developed the Warn Winch and research finds this to be true. Also reported to be #77 Blazer ever built and all original with 7400 miles.
I'm interested in buying this truck but not knowing Blazers like I would do FJ40's I thought I do some due diligence on the forum.
Cheers,
Greg
Jallu71
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Hi everyone, my name is Jari and i live in Lappeenranta, Finland. I have -89 k-5 Blazer with 350 V8 +4 manual transmission. About twenty years ago, When i Was a young man, i have two k-5 gmc jimmy's -78 350+man and -82 6.2 diesel+ aut. A couple of months ago my son looks my old pictures, and he say " Cool truck!!!".
Last month i found and buy that Blazer and now my son drives Cool truck.
Last month i found and buy that Blazer and now my son drives Cool truck.
Welcome Jari! That is great story and to be able to have your son enjoy the same things you enjoyed growing up with.
rmagni
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new member from Florida
Hello my name is Robert Magni I live in Fernandina Beach Florida I recently bought a 1990 K5 Blazer needs lots of TLC climbed under today and discovered there is quite a lot of rust in the floors where the hump is for the rear seat and on the backside of both rockers I hope I can find some good info on this site to get the truck running/driving right again. Not my daily driver so I can take it apart and work on it a little at a time.
Robert
Hello my name is Robert Magni I live in Fernandina Beach Florida I recently bought a 1990 K5 Blazer needs lots of TLC climbed under today and discovered there is quite a lot of rust in the floors where the hump is for the rear seat and on the backside of both rockers I hope I can find some good info on this site to get the truck running/driving right again. Not my daily driver so I can take it apart and work on it a little at a time.
Robert
runsdeep0826
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new from south fl
New to the forum k5 owner from s Fl
85 k5 454 th350 205 case 14 bolt ff rear gm 10 front
39.5s
Recently purchased blazer for project and to learn from the pros!
New to the forum k5 owner from s Fl
85 k5 454 th350 205 case 14 bolt ff rear gm 10 front
39.5s
Recently purchased blazer for project and to learn from the pros!
Karnage
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Steering binding up
I just recently joined this site. I got an 84 k20 suburban. She's got a 350sb, 465 tranny, np208 t-case, 10 bolt front and a 14 bolt sf rear. Running 3.42. I'm turning 35" bf ATs. I got a 12000LB TJM winch mounted on a custom front bumper.
I just recently joined this site. I got an 84 k20 suburban. She's got a 350sb, 465 tranny, np208 t-case, 10 bolt front and a 14 bolt sf rear. Running 3.42. I'm turning 35" bf ATs. I got a 12000LB TJM winch mounted on a custom front bumper.
69RedBlazer
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New Guy
I have a nice original 1969 Chevy K5 blazer.
I have a nice original 1969 Chevy K5 blazer.
New guy here. Long time lurker....
Just picked up a 79 k5 with an 80 something clip. Looks cool, needs work! Lol
Right now, 355/4 speed. 10" suspension 3"body 4.10s 44/14 bolt
Future plans... 8 inch lift, dana 60, 4.56s, 5.3 swap...
Just picked up a 79 k5 with an 80 something clip. Looks cool, needs work! Lol
Right now, 355/4 speed. 10" suspension 3"body 4.10s 44/14 bolt
Future plans... 8 inch lift, dana 60, 4.56s, 5.3 swap...
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New guy here. Long time lurker....
Just picked up a 79 k5 with an 80 something clip. Looks cool, needs work! Lol
Right now, 355/4 speed. 10" suspension 3"body 4.10s 44/14 bolt
Future plans... 8 inch lift, dana 60, 4.56s, 5.3 swap...
It won't let me post pics from Photobucket
You need 5 posts before you can put up pics......keeps the spammers out
and Welcome
New member
Hello! I'm new to the site. Recently bought a 82 K5 Blazer. It's got 350 and a 350 turbo tyranny. Hedman headers true dual exhaust to flow master super 44s. Got a 8" skyjacker suspension lift with 38/15.5/17 super swampers.
Hello! I'm new to the site. Recently bought a 82 K5 Blazer. It's got 350 and a 350 turbo tyranny. Hedman headers true dual exhaust to flow master super 44s. Got a 8" skyjacker suspension lift with 38/15.5/17 super swampers.
I hunt & sleep
In my 1996 gmc suburban 4x4. 200amp alternator keeps multiple AGM batteries stored for any appliances/computers/TV's. Took all seats out except front two. In the back are the batteries, with a 4x8 sheet over top to even out the space for mattress. Keep stuff under the 4x8, and only mattress and pillows above. Sleep like a baby in it. All I need is a chemical toilet, a spray bottle with water and one with soap, a coleman gas stove and my Engel fridge/freezer. AGM's recharge from 10.2v up to approx. 13 within two hours of driving because of the amp dump from the alternator. AGM's are no good without a major amp input. They can take up to 400 amps charging. I guess then it would only take one hour to charge them. I can sit for days without needing to recharge just using the fridge and computer/tv. OK.
In my 1996 gmc suburban 4x4. 200amp alternator keeps multiple AGM batteries stored for any appliances/computers/TV's. Took all seats out except front two. In the back are the batteries, with a 4x8 sheet over top to even out the space for mattress. Keep stuff under the 4x8, and only mattress and pillows above. Sleep like a baby in it. All I need is a chemical toilet, a spray bottle with water and one with soap, a coleman gas stove and my Engel fridge/freezer. AGM's recharge from 10.2v up to approx. 13 within two hours of driving because of the amp dump from the alternator. AGM's are no good without a major amp input. They can take up to 400 amps charging. I guess then it would only take one hour to charge them. I can sit for days without needing to recharge just using the fridge and computer/tv. OK.
New from East TN
Hi, my name is Brian and I'm new to the site. Last week I bought an 85 K10 Suburban to replace our old family adventure vehicle, a 69 Bronco that we outgrew. It should be plenty big enough: three rows of seats and looked about 5 inches longer than a 15 passenger van! The Suburban was a rescue squad vehicle from Jefferson County, TN- I call it Rescue35 because its squad number was unit 35. It just turned over 100,000 miles and has been indoors for the last 20 or so years, so it's in pretty good shape. We hope to have some great times and create some great memories in this old thing. I'm looking forward to sharing in the Suburban adventure with all of you CK5'ers, so greetings from East TN!
Hi, my name is Brian and I'm new to the site. Last week I bought an 85 K10 Suburban to replace our old family adventure vehicle, a 69 Bronco that we outgrew. It should be plenty big enough: three rows of seats and looked about 5 inches longer than a 15 passenger van! The Suburban was a rescue squad vehicle from Jefferson County, TN- I call it Rescue35 because its squad number was unit 35. It just turned over 100,000 miles and has been indoors for the last 20 or so years, so it's in pretty good shape. We hope to have some great times and create some great memories in this old thing. I'm looking forward to sharing in the Suburban adventure with all of you CK5'ers, so greetings from East TN!
babarwilles
Registered Member
Hello!! I'm new here !!
Nice to see you all!!
Nice to see you all!!
Hello Everybody
Hi. My name is Matthew DePoint. I have been contemplating owning a K5 Blazer for a good number of years. I moved to Tucson Arizona 2.5 years ago. This opened up a new opportunity for finding K5s on craigslist that are totally trashed.
After a few start and stops, I now own a 1973 K5. It is sitting at the body shop right now with a long list of things to have done to it.
My open questions are
1) what is the best way to transport the spare tire the maximizes access to the back of the truck and minimizes intrusion on the interior
2) I want to use this for camping as well as driving around looking cool. :-) To this end, I think I want to put in a bench seat in the front. What type of bench seat and how?
Thanks!
Hi. My name is Matthew DePoint. I have been contemplating owning a K5 Blazer for a good number of years. I moved to Tucson Arizona 2.5 years ago. This opened up a new opportunity for finding K5s on craigslist that are totally trashed.
After a few start and stops, I now own a 1973 K5. It is sitting at the body shop right now with a long list of things to have done to it.
My open questions are
1) what is the best way to transport the spare tire the maximizes access to the back of the truck and minimizes intrusion on the interior
2) I want to use this for camping as well as driving around looking cool. :-) To this end, I think I want to put in a bench seat in the front. What type of bench seat and how?
Thanks!
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