I should give my wife more credit - she does drive a '74 K5; of course after she got catcalled by young college guys jogging past her she seemed to like the truck more.I feel your pain
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Montana 1980 K5 Jimmy Build
- Thread starter Brandon Foster
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Seats reupholstered (oldest son wanted a "classic" look, rather than new seats that are actually comfortable). Used Classic Industries covers and a local shop to rebuild the foam. Turned out pretty nice.
I just finished the subwoofer box and managed to successfully emboss some "flare". Fits like a glove, and sounds pretty nice too. If anyone is interested I can post drawings and technical specs. Works out to about 1.33 cu. ft. and the port is tuned to 36 hz. I am using a JL 12W6, but it could fit anything with less than about 8" mounting depth. The front face sits flush with the wheel well when installed. I will post pics of it installed when I get the side panels done.
I just finished the subwoofer box and managed to successfully emboss some "flare". Fits like a glove, and sounds pretty nice too. If anyone is interested I can post drawings and technical specs. Works out to about 1.33 cu. ft. and the port is tuned to 36 hz. I am using a JL 12W6, but it could fit anything with less than about 8" mounting depth. The front face sits flush with the wheel well when installed. I will post pics of it installed when I get the side panels done.
RubberFloorMat
1/2 ton status
Sweet build!
handloader90
Building!
Sub'd.
Navydoc8778
Registered Member
Any updates brother?
Man, I wish I had something interesting to update. I have been blocking and sanding like a fool trying to get ready for paint. I am hoping September will be go-time!
Did you get the big-block installed in the burb?
the attention to detail on this is amazing, love it!
Navydoc8778
Registered Member
Not yet. I think I found a machine shop that I trust to do the machining, then I can start to get off my butt and get it together. Working 6 days a week is slowing everything down haha
beags86
Eastbound and Down
I love this gif almost as much as I like finding old threads that you bump it with.
Navydoc8778
Registered Member
How goes it man? Any fun new progress?
After a 5-year hiatus we’re back at it! Should have the tub painted in 2-3 weeks, then time to reassemble.
I’m having trouble getting the clear coat to lay down smooth, so there will be a lot of color sanding and buffing in our future.
I’m having trouble getting the clear coat to lay down smooth, so there will be a lot of color sanding and buffing in our future.
Had a hiatus myself after throwout bearing went out on the wife in the middle of a main street intersection during afterschool rush--it will take an extra effort for her to drive it again: just put a 2023 reg sticker over a 2019 sticker and have a meeting with mechanic next week to line out what I want done
They are stoked. The oldest turning 16 and getting his driver's license gave me a nudge in the right direction to get this thing completed.
More progress yesterday. A bigger fluid tip and slower gun speed seemed to help the clearcoat a bit. Still a lot of peal on the flat areas.
I like your son's taste with the seats!
Martin
Martin
Jealous of you guys that can paint.
Looking real good!
Nice update!
Looking real good!
Nice update!
Brady Foster
Newbie
Alas, the prodigal son arrives, I definitely like older styling I know dad thinks they aren’t comfortable but I think they’re endearing.
