Project "RESPAWN" - 1972 K5 Blazer

CK5 · Feb 18, 2017

I used two jack stands on top of some wood to hold the door up, it's adjustable that way.

CK5 · Feb 22, 2017

CK5 said:
The secret seems to be to start the lower single bolt first as that helps position the plate behind the A pillar (plate with all 3 threaded holes in it) and then slide the inner most top bolt in the hole of the hinge. From that point its just using the inner finger from each hand, one on the top and one on the bottom of the bolt to turn it an 1/8th of a turn at a time until it starts to catch the threads. I will take some pics when I do the drivers side.

hinge removal 1

CK5
Feb 22, 2017

hinge removal 2

CK5
Feb 22, 2017

CK5 · Feb 28, 2017

When I took the drivers side hinges off I noticed that the bolts were rusty and eaten away in spots so decided to use new bolts, I was afraid I would snap one off in the A pillar and really be screwed. I checked all the hardware stores and parts stores as well as most of the reproduction outlets and none of them had the same style as stock except for LMC, they had them listed as an LMC exclusive. I decided to take a chance and ordered them up, turned out they are an exact match.

mrk5 · Feb 28, 2017

Can't wait to see this at Blazer Bash this year! :deal:

Greg72 · Feb 28, 2017

Steve, your hands are too clean for a guy with a 50-year old K5..... not many cuts, scrapes or Man-Daids either.

-G

sreidmx · Feb 28, 2017

He must use jergens or jerksgains I can't remember what it's called..

CK5 · Feb 28, 2017

I just finished doing the dishes. :whistle2:

CK5 · Feb 28, 2017

mrk5 said:
Can't wait to see this at Blazer Bash this year!

With a wedding coming up this year there is no way its going to make a trip like that, just not enough funds... but next year. (y)

tRustyK5 · Feb 28, 2017

CK5 said:
With a wedding coming up this year there is no way its going to make a trip like that... but next year.

Congratulations! Wishing you guys a long and happy marriage!! :saweet:

CK5 · Mar 5, 2017

Yesterdays craigslist score... what is the best rattle can paint that comes closest to the factory rally silver?

rally wheels

CK5
Mar 5, 2017

6872xtc · Mar 5, 2017

No help here, just cool deal!

Bent77 · Mar 5, 2017

CK5 said:
Yesterdays craigslist score... what is the best rattle can paint that comes closest to the factory rally silver?

rally wheels

CK5

Mar 5, 2017

Rustoleum has a set of real decent silver-metalflake colors at HOme depot. Worth a look