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wow, looks super clean, congrats... and welcome! 
That is nice looking. Congratulations and welcome.
mxr515
Newbie
Introduction
Just stopping in to say hello from Southern NJ and look forward to getting some ideas from the site and fellow members. Looks like I'll be getting back into the restoration and modifications of a 1983 Chevy Silverado Blazer that we kind of fell into and my son has decided that it should be our project for when he drives in just under 2 years. Always been a fan of lifted rigs of all types and went through a restoration back in 1986 for my first truck a 1977 Chevy Stepside which from what I can remember was in much worse shape than this rig. Anyway, one of my co-worker asked if I was interested in buying an older blazer which I wasn't but told him to send some pics. Ended up he knew an older gentleman who had recently passed away and his wife was selling off what she could. Picked up the truck for $250 with 153k on it and about 53k on a replacement goodwrench engine (305 but works for now). Won't be going as big as I did as a kid but should be a fun project. Truck comes home tomorrow and the fun begins.
Blazer as it sits before being picked up
My 77 Chevy Stepside project in 1987 not long after completed which my son wants to mimic.
Just stopping in to say hello from Southern NJ and look forward to getting some ideas from the site and fellow members. Looks like I'll be getting back into the restoration and modifications of a 1983 Chevy Silverado Blazer that we kind of fell into and my son has decided that it should be our project for when he drives in just under 2 years. Always been a fan of lifted rigs of all types and went through a restoration back in 1986 for my first truck a 1977 Chevy Stepside which from what I can remember was in much worse shape than this rig. Anyway, one of my co-worker asked if I was interested in buying an older blazer which I wasn't but told him to send some pics. Ended up he knew an older gentleman who had recently passed away and his wife was selling off what she could. Picked up the truck for $250 with 153k on it and about 53k on a replacement goodwrench engine (305 but works for now). Won't be going as big as I did as a kid but should be a fun project. Truck comes home tomorrow and the fun begins.
Blazer as it sits before being picked up
My 77 Chevy Stepside project in 1987 not long after completed which my son wants to mimic.
Smokey burnouts
Registered Member
Thanks guys but it def looks better in the pics, paint and body good but the hard top is little more beat up than I wanted, and of course the weather stripping is pretty much shot. Hopefully one day it will look like some of the ones on here, yall got some sweet rides.
Not to hijack a thread here but what's the waiting time till I can start one? Got a question I've searched for with no luck.
Not to hijack a thread here but what's the waiting time till I can start one? Got a question I've searched for with no luck.
You can start a thread in the garage now.
Lotta truck for little $. Welcome.
GASV16
Newbie
Hello everybody.
Hello my name is Gabe I'm from SoAZ I have a 83 k5 half ton 4x4 with a 6.2 diesel and a banks sidewinder turbo. Love it... �� any ways was wondering if anyone has experienced the front fenders flexing out when articulating out on trails and if so what could be the cause and how to fix or not worry about it. http://s374.photobucket.com/user/GASV16/library/
Hello my name is Gabe I'm from SoAZ I have a 83 k5 half ton 4x4 with a 6.2 diesel and a banks sidewinder turbo. Love it... �� any ways was wondering if anyone has experienced the front fenders flexing out when articulating out on trails and if so what could be the cause and how to fix or not worry about it. http://s374.photobucket.com/user/GASV16/library/
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vicciousmommy
Newbie
Hi my name is Kim, I own an 84 k5. I bought it last October and have been working on it non stop since. Luckily I haven't been working die to an injury. I have had to change the oil pan and gasket more than once actually I don't wanna say how many times, it's embarrassing, the transmission pan gasket,the valve cover gaskets, the EFE, EGR, plugs, wires, coil, cap, rotor, blinkers, carburetor, air cleaner, and it still runs like ****. I am so frustrated at this point not sure what to do. I don't really know what I'm doing so its kinda trial by error which sucks because it's my only vehicle. No I don't have the money to take it anywhere. I need a miracleWelcome to CK5, stop in and say hello, this is a great place to make your first post and tell us a little about yourself/truck.
probably be good to pull any codes.. all ya need is a paper clip... ask any question at all in the Garage Kim, We'll have the answer for ya...
rampage
3/4 ton status
Your miracle is about to happen because you came to the right place. The guys here can diagnose and fix any problem you have. As mentioned, just start a thread with what the specific symptoms are and as much detail as possible. No sense in you just replacing parts in hopes that it'll go away - that's just a waste of time and money.
Hope you enjoy your stay here.
Bigz-zombiek5
Newbie
Welcome to CK5, stop in and say hello, this is a great place to make your first post and tell us a little about yourself/truck.
Hey guys, saw a few others today at the expo in mesa county today. I just moved to aurora about a month ago. I have a 86 m1009 that is a work in progress. I plan on making it into a zombie blazer.
rampage
3/4 ton status
Awesome!
Welcome aboard. And just an FYI - we love looking at pics!
What exactly is a zombie blazer?
goochieman83
1/2 ton status
Intro
Hello all, this is my first time on CK5. After getting out of the jeep scene and going back to a full size I recently bought my second k5 (first one got stolen). It's an 86 with a 6.2 turbo diesel. Lots of mods: Dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear, lockers front and rear, Banks turbo, new interior, and rhino lined inside. First time owning a diesel, so have a lot to learn about them. Glad to be on the forum.
Hello all, this is my first time on CK5. After getting out of the jeep scene and going back to a full size I recently bought my second k5 (first one got stolen). It's an 86 with a 6.2 turbo diesel. Lots of mods: Dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear, lockers front and rear, Banks turbo, new interior, and rhino lined inside. First time owning a diesel, so have a lot to learn about them. Glad to be on the forum.
Welcome to CK5! That is a nice setup. The 6.2 diesel engines have a few quirks, but they are dead simple and very reliable. We can definitely teach you all sorts of 6.2 tech. Just start firing away with your questions in the Garage.
goochieman83
1/2 ton status
Man that sure is a nice truck....yep that would be the one.
Looks like a damn fine rig.
Martin
Martin
goochieman83
1/2 ton status
Yeah I just need to wrap my head around how these diesels work and I'll be good to go.
greatone24
Newbie
Complete Rewiring
Hello all,
I have a 1977 Chevy K5 Blazer 4wd. I need a complete rewiring and I am looking for an auto mechanic in orange county california. Hopefully there are some good people here that can point me in the right direction. Thanks
Hello all,
I have a 1977 Chevy K5 Blazer 4wd. I need a complete rewiring and I am looking for an auto mechanic in orange county california. Hopefully there are some good people here that can point me in the right direction. Thanks
