chuckl
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new member from Rhode Island
Hi, I am a new member to this forum, but to K5's.
My first vehicle was a 1978 GMC Jimmy High Sierra, Buckskin with Tan interior. My father ordered it new in January of 1978. The day after he took delivery, he had the insert, rally wheels and roof painted a cream white color that the GM pick-ups were available with as a two tone Buckskin combo. It was a 350, automatic, full time 4wd, 3.42, loaded with everything but a factory CB and tachometer. The original 350 was worn out by 1986. He bought 1984 Corvette 350 from a wreck, removed the cross-fire rule injection, installed a Edelbrock Performer intake manifold & cam, shorty Corvette headers and dual exhaust w/ H pipe and Flowmasters. It ran really good with the original Quadrajet + a couple metering rod sizes & HEI. I was lucky enough to drive it from 1986 until 1993. I am sure no one would be surprised if told them I tried to race everyone…
We also had a 1980 K30 Silverado 4wd, red with dark red interior, 350, auto, 3.42's loaded with factory tachometer, cassette, tall height matching color bedcap, 33" Quiet Giant tires on aluminum 8 lug wagon wheel spokes. It was way ahead of its time. That truck ran terrible from day one. He hated towing with it; no power, vapor lock, over heated the catalytic converter, mixed with the tall first gear in the TH400 made for many bad days driving to car shows and drag strips. It was good looking though. He fixed the power problem in 1985 with a B&M Mini blower (yes a mini roots blower). The low compression smog motor was perfect match for 6lbs of boost, an 800 CFM Quadrajet, custom blower cam grind, Corvette shorty headers with H pipe and stock GM mufflers/tail pipes. That truck was actually fast. It would roast the tires from a 20 mph roll. i never really got to drive that one. I am sure I was better off.
Currently i have a 1984 Blazer Silverado, 42k miles, all original paint/interior etc.. white with a black insert two tone, grey cloth and a 1978 K10 Silverado 400ci, automatic, full time 4wd, AC, short bed step side, white with tan vinyl. The pick-up needs some TLC and interior redo. It has had one repaint that's a 6 out 10. The undercarriage is all original, the bed has the original wood with factory paint, the original Y-pipe with catalytic converter (California emissions) and it runs really good. The 3.73's make it fun to drive. I am looking for some information and advice on replacement interior parts, carpet, trim, glass, door panels, dash pad, etc…
Once I figure out how to post pictures I will add them.
Thanks,
Chuck
Hi, I am a new member to this forum, but to K5's.
My first vehicle was a 1978 GMC Jimmy High Sierra, Buckskin with Tan interior. My father ordered it new in January of 1978. The day after he took delivery, he had the insert, rally wheels and roof painted a cream white color that the GM pick-ups were available with as a two tone Buckskin combo. It was a 350, automatic, full time 4wd, 3.42, loaded with everything but a factory CB and tachometer. The original 350 was worn out by 1986. He bought 1984 Corvette 350 from a wreck, removed the cross-fire rule injection, installed a Edelbrock Performer intake manifold & cam, shorty Corvette headers and dual exhaust w/ H pipe and Flowmasters. It ran really good with the original Quadrajet + a couple metering rod sizes & HEI. I was lucky enough to drive it from 1986 until 1993. I am sure no one would be surprised if told them I tried to race everyone…
We also had a 1980 K30 Silverado 4wd, red with dark red interior, 350, auto, 3.42's loaded with factory tachometer, cassette, tall height matching color bedcap, 33" Quiet Giant tires on aluminum 8 lug wagon wheel spokes. It was way ahead of its time. That truck ran terrible from day one. He hated towing with it; no power, vapor lock, over heated the catalytic converter, mixed with the tall first gear in the TH400 made for many bad days driving to car shows and drag strips. It was good looking though. He fixed the power problem in 1985 with a B&M Mini blower (yes a mini roots blower). The low compression smog motor was perfect match for 6lbs of boost, an 800 CFM Quadrajet, custom blower cam grind, Corvette shorty headers with H pipe and stock GM mufflers/tail pipes. That truck was actually fast. It would roast the tires from a 20 mph roll. i never really got to drive that one. I am sure I was better off.
Currently i have a 1984 Blazer Silverado, 42k miles, all original paint/interior etc.. white with a black insert two tone, grey cloth and a 1978 K10 Silverado 400ci, automatic, full time 4wd, AC, short bed step side, white with tan vinyl. The pick-up needs some TLC and interior redo. It has had one repaint that's a 6 out 10. The undercarriage is all original, the bed has the original wood with factory paint, the original Y-pipe with catalytic converter (California emissions) and it runs really good. The 3.73's make it fun to drive. I am looking for some information and advice on replacement interior parts, carpet, trim, glass, door panels, dash pad, etc…
Once I figure out how to post pictures I will add them.
Thanks,
Chuck
