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rs6
90 K5 Jimmy (sold) 86 M1008 Duramax L5P/Allison
When I try to upload .jpegs the site tells me it is not an image?
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.
Hello i just purchased my 1st K5 Blazer. I ended up selling my 2014 FJ cruiser and purchased my Blazer last weekend. Its a 1975 K5 Blazer out in California. The prices on these things are ridiculously expensive now and im glad i found one. The blazer I bought is in pretty good shape. It runs and the paint is decent: the interior looks original too. It’s currently on a 3-4” lift I believe on 33 BFGs.. it’s currently painted in two toned white and metallic green. However i just found out today that the original color is actually Yuba gold. Gold is one of my favorite colors on classic cars especially on chevys like K5’s, camaros and chevelles. Im considering repainting it the original color.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.
Wunjee
Registered Member
'Evening!
So I've made a few posts already but figured I'd give a proper introduction here.
This is my first squarebody. We've always had a Chevy in the family in one form or another. First brand new truck was a 2005 Trailblazer - which I still have. Currently have a 2018 Traverse which the family loves.
I've been a long-time oldschool Honda guy. My very first car was an 85 Honda CRX Si - which I also still have - but I've always wanted a K5 Blazer. With the prices on them going through the roof, when the opportunity came up to nab one, I figured it was now or never.
So I purchased this. 88, 125k original miles. One owner.
Paid $3,500. Life-long California truck. Rust free. Original owner towed a humvee trailer with it so it has helper bags in the back. Got it with a 2" lift that I'll probably never install because I love the stance the way it is. Back of the truck was full of parts, including a front brake rebuild and a rear disk conversion. Also got it with an '89 tilt column. Has brand new Suburban power seats up front. Either has a new dash or the original dash is in perfect condition, no cracks. Has new carpet and rear interior panels, though I'm not sure how much I'm digging the camo theme. The owner was going for a CUCV look, which I can absolutely appreciate.
She's currently getting new heads. She'll be a weekend cruiser. I'm over the moon with this thing.
So I've made a few posts already but figured I'd give a proper introduction here.
This is my first squarebody. We've always had a Chevy in the family in one form or another. First brand new truck was a 2005 Trailblazer - which I still have. Currently have a 2018 Traverse which the family loves.
I've been a long-time oldschool Honda guy. My very first car was an 85 Honda CRX Si - which I also still have - but I've always wanted a K5 Blazer. With the prices on them going through the roof, when the opportunity came up to nab one, I figured it was now or never.
So I purchased this. 88, 125k original miles. One owner.
Paid $3,500. Life-long California truck. Rust free. Original owner towed a humvee trailer with it so it has helper bags in the back. Got it with a 2" lift that I'll probably never install because I love the stance the way it is. Back of the truck was full of parts, including a front brake rebuild and a rear disk conversion. Also got it with an '89 tilt column. Has brand new Suburban power seats up front. Either has a new dash or the original dash is in perfect condition, no cracks. Has new carpet and rear interior panels, though I'm not sure how much I'm digging the camo theme. The owner was going for a CUCV look, which I can absolutely appreciate.
She's currently getting new heads. She'll be a weekend cruiser. I'm over the moon with this thing.
Supervillainmc
Registered Member
I’m in the process of restoring a 87 K5. I just did some framework by the steering box and put in a Red Head Steering Box. Was gonna go hydro assist but I don’t off road. The closest I get to off road in the city of New York is Randall’s Island. It’s between Queens and Manhattan. The FDNY and Sanatation train there recruits there. It’s in the Movie French Connection 1971. Anyways it’s coming out sweet. . I’m gonna put some photos up
Supervillainmc
Registered Member
Beautiful'Evening!
So I've made a few posts already but figured I'd give a proper introduction here.
This is my first squarebody. We've always had a Chevy in the family in one form or another. First brand new truck was a 2005 Trailblazer - which I still have. Currently have a 2018 Traverse which the family loves.
I've been a long-time oldschool Honda guy. My very first car was an 85 Honda CRX Si - which I also still have - but I've always wanted a K5 Blazer. With the prices on them going through the roof, when the opportunity came up to nab one, I figured it was now or never.
So I purchased this. 88, 125k original miles. One owner.
Paid $3,500. Life-long California truck. Rust free. Original owner towed a humvee trailer with it so it has helper bags in the back. Got it with a 2" lift that I'll probably never install because I love the stance the way it is. Back of the truck was full of parts, including a front brake rebuild and a rear disk conversion. Also got it with an '89 tilt column. Has brand new Suburban power seats up front. Either has a new dash or the original dash is in perfect condition, no cracks. Has new carpet and rear interior panels, though I'm not sure how much I'm digging the camo theme. The owner was going for a CUCV look, which I can absolutely appreciate.
She's currently getting new heads. She'll be a weekend cruiser. I'm over the moon with this thing.
I signed up a few days ago and just found this thread...I recently acquired a 74 Jimmy so I hope to get alot of knowledge, and some suggestions...from everyone here. My first car I bought when I was 18 was a 71 K5, and after building some jeeps I decided to go back to my roots.
I'll be sure to do that, thxWelcome @JIMDINK
I hope that you start a build thread in the Driveway section, so that we can watch progress and chime in on it!
Thx, the top is pretty rough but hopefully can be fixed without spending to much $$$
Chevydave3
Newbie
Hello everyone,Dave here New member and as we all do . Love trucks and Blazers and most any 4 wheel drive . Restoring a 72 Blazer. Have a general question that may affect a lot of us. A friend of mine restored a blazer 72. His body was badly rusted but had a nice driveline and options. He purchased a clean body and transferred everything over including the vin plate. He used correct rosette rivets. He was at a show and they noticed that the vin had been changed. They called the police and they confiscated his restored Blazer wort mega bucks. They said that he could not do that. Just wondering because they said that the vin did not match the frame or the body. Have never seen the vin stamped anywhere on the body. Yes definitely is on the frame but not the body only in the glove box on the broadcast sheet. Does anyone know if there is a vin on the body and anyone have a similar story. Thanks we all restore these things and could be valuable information. Enjoy the site.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.
What kind of car show was that?
Chevydave3
Newbie
It was at Mecum auction
Yeah I wouldn't take a vehicle I messed with a vin on to an auction, only if I was keeping it for life
If he has titles for both vins I don't see and issue the local DMV should be able to issue a new title.
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