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1/2 ton status
The Air Force is sending me back to california, and I don't want to deal with the smog issues of the state. I will not part the vehicle out unless it makes it to california, and I cannot sell it whole:
A lot of work last spring. Truck has been trailered for last 2 years. Not much highway use.
1977 K5 blazer
350 small block bored .040 over, Silvolite pistons, 8.8:1 compression, eagle cast crank, stock connecting rods, 4-bolt mains. Melling high-vol oil pump, new oil pan, timing cover, aluminum valve covers. Original 388 casting heads, re-worked running larger 305 intake valves, bowl work to increase flow. All new rocker arms, push rods. Comp cams XE 249 fuel injection friendly camshaft. Engine assembled last May ~3000 miles.
TBI system, reman distributor, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, new fuel pump, new gas tank. TBI chips custom chip and tuned using WINALDL. Serpentine belt system, reman alt, reman water pump.
Hydroboost brake system, reman hydroboost pump for serpentine system.
Front axle: 1979 D60, 4:88 yukon gears, open carrier. Super winch hubs, ORD crossover steering, GLO cover, all new bearings and seals last March (2006). New kingpins past December (top and bottom). ORD steering brace on frame.
Rear axle: 1976 14Bff, 4:88 yukon gears, detroit locker. All new bearings and locker last March (2006). Rear disk conversion using Sky brackets and TSM large-GM calipers, braided lines. MOO cover, 1410 yoke. Rear driveline is HAD 1350 CV, rear 1410 joint.
Trans: TH350 rebuilt last May with replacement parts and "heavy duty" shift kit. Extra-large trans cooler. NP203 TC with part time kit. Twin stick control. Running synthetic fluid, all new seals in May 2006 when trans was rebuilt.
Bumpers: Front 4x4 iron hybrid with winch mount. Rear Kennesaw Mountain multi-carrier with spare tire carrier and jerry can mount.
Wheels/Tires: Steel 16x10 black wheels. 36 inch iroks (new May 2006), almost new, maybe 3000 miles.
Suspension: Front TC 4" springs, TC shocks, ORD heavy duty greaseable shackles. Rear TC 4" springs + 1" 0-rate, TC shocks.
Body is in good shape. Very little rust. 1 small spot in bed next to tail gate. Floor pans good. Some new metal is welded in on drivers side. Windows have all new seals. Top has all new seals.
Interior is currently disassembled as it was on the way for a cage install when I stopped it. I have power seats from a 1995 GMC Yukon, and carpet that is 2 1/2 years old that will go back in. Dash is original tach dash and it reads accurately. CB radio is included.
Extras: spare D60 shafts (inner and outer for both sides), 2 D60 spindles.
I have run out of time this morning to keep posting. I will get back after work tonight.
A lot of work last spring. Truck has been trailered for last 2 years. Not much highway use.
1977 K5 blazer
350 small block bored .040 over, Silvolite pistons, 8.8:1 compression, eagle cast crank, stock connecting rods, 4-bolt mains. Melling high-vol oil pump, new oil pan, timing cover, aluminum valve covers. Original 388 casting heads, re-worked running larger 305 intake valves, bowl work to increase flow. All new rocker arms, push rods. Comp cams XE 249 fuel injection friendly camshaft. Engine assembled last May ~3000 miles.
TBI system, reman distributor, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, new fuel pump, new gas tank. TBI chips custom chip and tuned using WINALDL. Serpentine belt system, reman alt, reman water pump.
Hydroboost brake system, reman hydroboost pump for serpentine system.
Front axle: 1979 D60, 4:88 yukon gears, open carrier. Super winch hubs, ORD crossover steering, GLO cover, all new bearings and seals last March (2006). New kingpins past December (top and bottom). ORD steering brace on frame.
Rear axle: 1976 14Bff, 4:88 yukon gears, detroit locker. All new bearings and locker last March (2006). Rear disk conversion using Sky brackets and TSM large-GM calipers, braided lines. MOO cover, 1410 yoke. Rear driveline is HAD 1350 CV, rear 1410 joint.
Trans: TH350 rebuilt last May with replacement parts and "heavy duty" shift kit. Extra-large trans cooler. NP203 TC with part time kit. Twin stick control. Running synthetic fluid, all new seals in May 2006 when trans was rebuilt.
Bumpers: Front 4x4 iron hybrid with winch mount. Rear Kennesaw Mountain multi-carrier with spare tire carrier and jerry can mount.
Wheels/Tires: Steel 16x10 black wheels. 36 inch iroks (new May 2006), almost new, maybe 3000 miles.
Suspension: Front TC 4" springs, TC shocks, ORD heavy duty greaseable shackles. Rear TC 4" springs + 1" 0-rate, TC shocks.
Body is in good shape. Very little rust. 1 small spot in bed next to tail gate. Floor pans good. Some new metal is welded in on drivers side. Windows have all new seals. Top has all new seals.
Interior is currently disassembled as it was on the way for a cage install when I stopped it. I have power seats from a 1995 GMC Yukon, and carpet that is 2 1/2 years old that will go back in. Dash is original tach dash and it reads accurately. CB radio is included.
Extras: spare D60 shafts (inner and outer for both sides), 2 D60 spindles.
I have run out of time this morning to keep posting. I will get back after work tonight.
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