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I am Marisa from the great state of Indiana. I have a 1977 Jimmy I am hoping to restore to its greatness through help from this forum. Limited income for this project I will be doing little bits at a time and loving my truck more and more each day!
 
Hello all!

Hello all,

I have been a lurker of the forum for many years. I have had several trail rigs that were frankenstiened in some since so K5 was often a resource. My current rig fits the K5 bill perfectly now and I think i will stick with it for a while. I have 5 kids so my only real trail worthy choice is a suburban, this is my 7th, but the first trail worthy! The list is 83 2500 Diesel, 01 1500, 94 2500 Diesel, 87 1500, 04 Escalade ESV, 91 2500 Diesel w/Banks, 1990 1500 (Current). I am no stranger and love the diesels as you can tell. My current rig does trails and commutes. Here are the basics and I will start a build thread when time allows. I picked this rig up a couple of months ago from a local fellow in Colorado Springs so you may have seen it on the trail in the past, I am just trying to carry on his legacy!

1990 1500 4x4
TBI 383, NV4500 5 speed
4" BDS Lift, 35's
10 bolt w/ARB front, 14 bolt SF w/Detroit rear, 4:56's
OBA, Dual batteries, KC's, Wilderness Rack, Snorkle

It is an older build so i will be doing a lot of updating but the bones are great and it has not failed me as a DD. First upgrade was the ORD HD steering linkage and TRE's. Lots more on my ORD list, next is bushings all around and the sway bar relocation.

Thanks for having me, I will do my best to add to this community and hope to see you around.

Here are some pictures of my rig: https://plus.google.com/105732631164881848859/posts/fC6DwyB2T4U


Jeremiah
 
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HoosierK5 said:
I am Marisa from the great state of Indiana. I have a 1977 Jimmy I am hoping to restore to its greatness through help from this forum. Limited income for this project I will be doing little bits at a time and loving my truck more and more each day!
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Bring that baby up north to silver lake this summer. Say 3rd weekend in July :whistle:


Plenty of cool ck5 dudes up this way:thumb:
 
Hello, I'm Dan. I'm new and just learning the site. I haven't figured out the asking questions part yet.

I have a 74 K5 with a 454. Had a 350/305 when she got to me. I'm working on a swap into a 454/SM465/205 combo.
 
New to K5

Hey, I am a VTer and have been working with 70s chevys and GMCs for
awhile (mostly, since the 70s)
I now use the trucks mostly in the woods and for plowing
I just picked up another, a 1983 GMC 2500 to fix up and use for Road, hauling and plowing.
Hope to gain some knowledge here!
Eric in VT
 
Hello from beautiful W. Texas

My name is Bill and I enjoy most all kinds of vehicles. The ssimpala user name is what I use on the Impala SS site, so I'll use it here too so I'll remember...yeah, I'm old and getting forgetful.

I'm currently restoring a '73 K5 Blazer and look forward to visiting with you all about it. I'm not real good with a computer yet, so I'll be mostly "lurking" for a while.

Thank's for having me. Bill. :)
 
New to the forum

Hey everyone this is Mike from Roanoke, TX (DFW Area). Just bought a project Suburban, and I am sure I will be on here a lot learning how to work fix it.

Here is a little info about the truck.
1989 Chevy Suburban 350tbi 4x2

The motor was rebuilt 3 years ago than part a year later when the trans started slipping, the inside is clean only the headliner need to be fixed. As soon as i find out how to post pics on here and get it home I will load some pictures.
 
Hello all been Lurking for awhile finally became a paying member .i have gotten many ideas for my k5 from here and look forward to more.
 
Yes been waiting for you too finish the blazer ,love the mutt build also.
I've. Had my k5 for almost twenty years some where in there I got married had kids and all my projects got neglected for awhile. My k5 started out as a 307 powered 3on the tree with a Dana 20, now has one tons built 350 sm465 and np 205 on 39 in bloggers.
 
New to Forums

Hey all, my name is Chip Im new here, I live in California. I have a 1985 k5 350 TBI, built 700r4, off-road designs 205/203 doubler with triple sticks, 14 bolt ff with Detroit rear, Dana 60 front with Detroit, 4 wheel disk, cross over steering with stage 3 redneck ram hydro assist kit, 39.5 swampers on re centered Hummer H1 double Beadlocks. I'll post some pics once I figure out how lol.
 
new guy and new to blogging

Hello my name is Jeff ( you can call me snowman) I have a 1975 Chevy Silverado 4x4 with a 454 that someone else beefed up and installed I am looking for parts and specs I am from Cardington, Ohio
 
Hey Martin, the TBI swap was actually pretty easy, I had. Rusted out 87 k5 that I used everything off of, complete engine swap including wire harness, fuel tank, all plumbing I also used the complete dash and dash harness, after all that was done it was taken down to the California state smog bar they went through it, had to go back one more time after making a couple corrections they gave me the state bar sticker and all is good now. I've done quite a few LS swaps into into older hot rods, this is the first one to actually have to get slogged, passes with flying colors.
 
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hey there folks! my name is matt, 22 years old, live in san luis obispo, ca and am a senior in college. i just bought an 81 k5 off a buddy of mine who got tired of it and ran out of money to complete the build. The interior is pretty much entirely stripped and a cage is all tacked in. Fresh new crate 350 with the auto trans and np205. 12b in rear, 10b up front. 39" projects on 17" rims. rear tire gate. I am just looking for some guidance and seeking wisdom from yall so i can get this thing back on the road! its non opped right now and it not smog legal at this point :/ i was looking to buy/build a prerunner but got such a good deal on this thing and ive always wanted a k5 cuz they are topless;), so probably looking at making this thing a desert whoop eater one day, but for now, just looking at making it a speed bump eater:D thanks!! and if anyone has any tips on getting this thing smogged and legal let me know! thanks!
 
Hello from Southern Michigan. Owned a K5 back in 1990 or so. I think it was a 1977. Recently bought an 85 with a 90 front end on it, and now a 1977 Jimmy. The Jimmy is giving me fits. I'll see ya on the forums! :)
 
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