Old Iron Build ('79 K5 Cheyenne)

[handloader90]

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Old Iron Build ('79 K5 Cheyenne)

Here it goes!

'79 K5 Cheyenne
400 SBC/TH350/NP203

It is unmolested and all original. It still has all of the jack accessories clamped down on the passenger inner fender, original owners manual and original warranty card. I believe that the spare tire in the back is the original spare from the factory too. It still has all of the emblems on both sides, factory wheels with dog dishes and all electronics, lights and tailgate glass work.

It has a nice patina going for it, rusty rockers and some of the support in that area which will get cut out and replaced with new metal.

A fuel line was touching one of the manifolds and caused a very small fire, no damage to anything besides the hood, it will have to be replaced. I should be able to clean the engine off, install new spark plugs, spark plug wires and a new distributor and we'll be good to go.

So the end state of this truck is to have an extra flexy family offroad vehicle for trails, wheeling, camping and hopefully showing people up on the RTI ramp.

Things that I have which will be installed over the next few months.

CUCV Dana 60/14BFF both 4.56 w/ Detroit in 14BFF
SM465/NP205
52" or 56" springs up front (I'll give both a try since I already have them).
64" springs out back (will pull from the junkyard within the next week or so).
ORD steering box brace

DIY4X Parts:
B52 Brackets
Shackle Hanger Frame Mount
6" & 7.25" Shackles
14BFF Diff Cover
14BFF Spring Plates
Dana 60 Spring Plates
14 BFF Spring Perches
14BFF Guardsman
14BFF Disc Brake Brackets
Motor Mounts
Orbitrol Valve Mount (I may go full hydro).

I need to buy a shackle flip and shackles from DIY4X. I have an ORD flip on my K10 SWB but would like to use Kert's on the K5.

I will be going hydro clutch on the 4 speed and I still need new poly bushings, U-Bolts, 1410 yokes, U-Joints and other odds and ends. I plan on running 37's, maybe 39.5's depending on how much money is freed up when the time comes. I'm also going to pick up one of the ORD steering box frame repair kits too and burn it on there just for the hell of it.

I don't know if this will be a slow or fast build so bear with me and I'll post plenty of pics.

All of my DIY4X parts will get sandblasted this upcoming weekend. The chick who does the blasting is charging me $50 which seems fair to me. Then I'll paint them with self etch primer and some gloss black enamel. Remove the rivets and bolt it all together.

All work will be done by myself and my brother. We'll probably take...

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[handloader90]

I picked this up today. Its the Hobart Handler 210 MVP, it can run off of 110v or 220v. I'll be installing a 220v outlet in the garage with the next two weeks.

Going to try and fab some stuff up one of these days.

 

[Heavyleft]

Subscribed for a local guy! Nice plans.

 

[handloader90]

Subscribed for a local guy! Nice plans.

Man you're right around the corner. We should meetup sometime.

 

[Heavyleft]

If you need a hand or someone to watch and drink beer, let me know..lol.

 

[handloader90]

Will do!

 

[Chevy305]

That poor truck has no idea what its in for

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[Deuling]

Good pics and parts you have sir.

 

[handloader90]

Just ordered the shackle flip and 6" cross tied shackles from Kert. Should be hitting the junkyard within the next few days to pick up some 64" springs for the rear. I'll be looking for a new hood and possibly hood hinges too.

 

[skunked]

Nice hoard of parts.

and I have the same welder, love it

 

[82355]

Those wheels are aftermarket.

Going to do a 1" body lift while you're at it?

Martin

 

[handloader90]

Nice hoard of parts.

and I have the same welder, love it

Thanks man. I chose the HH210 over the Miller 211 for price reason and for the taps vs. the infinite voltage.

 

[handloader90]

Those wheels are aftermarket.

Going to do a 1" body lift while you're at it?

Martin

Thanks for pointing that out, I won't feel bad about selling them now if somebody will buy them.

I don't know if you're able to tell but does the spare tire look to be original to the truck?

What are the benefits of doing a 1" body lift? I've always stayed away from body lifts and block and worked all of the lift into the suspension.

 

[beags86]

Those wheels are way cool...keep the wheels, those are car style rallies. A nice different look for some classic iron....

 

[handloader90]

Those wheels are way cool...keep the wheels, those are car style rallies. A nice different look for some classic iron....

I'll be getting 8 lug wheels for the tons, I dont know what I would put those ones on.

 

[beags86]

I'll be getting 8 lug wheels for the tons, I dont know what I would put those ones on.

Oh, I guess I missed that the first time, got ya now... Maybe save them for a cruiser rig / lighter duty rig someday?

 

[handloader90]

Im going 3/4 ton Dana 44/14BFF on my '76 K10. So I need to get 8 lug wheels for those too. I may just hold on to them for the hell of it and just sell the tires.

 

[82355]

I don't know if you're able to tell but does the spare tire look to be original to the truck?

Probably? I can't say for sure. The wheel is correct.

What are the benefits of doing a 1" body lift? I've always stayed away from body lifts and block and worked all of the lift into the suspension.

Cheap. Slight amount of tire clearance. Is not nearly as noticeable as 2" or 3" body lifts. Makes it much easier to work on things under the truck.

Martin

 

[handloader90]

I made it to the junkyard this morning and found everything that I was looking for.

'73-'80 hood that's in good condition, minor rust on the very front which you can see in the photos.

Hood hinges that the hood was attached to just for the hell of it.

64" springs 5 leaves + overload, they look pretty good and have good arch to them. The came off an 8 lug '88-'98.

 

[handloader90]

I'll be selling the wheels tires that are currently under the K5 to my bro. I sold him an '86 K5 last year and he needs some good rollers while he works on it.