skidog1us
1/2 ton status
Absolutely sweet rig Tech. Any idea if the plastic seat hing covers are available through LMC or Classic? Mine are all busted up and I haven't had any luck finding new ones.
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Teck's '86 K5 Build -5.3 LS/4L65E swap
- Thread starter Teck
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No have not found them anywhere. Mine are not that great had to do some repair work on them and add some screws to help hold them in place. The one on the passenger side always got hang on someone getting in or out. I try to get them from GM 20 some years ago and they didn't even offer them or I would have got several sets cause they broke so easy.
Ten_Bucks
1/2 ton status
Nice job on the build Teck. A few months ago I almost bought a '86 K5 that was bright red with a black hardtop and the red interior. It was too much of a basket case for how much the seller was asking so I passed on it.
Scott
Scott
One Year Update sence I started work on my K5
Work on it has slowed way down cause work is slow, not much extra money these days.
Trying to get relays wired to the power windows, Passanger side is done, much faster.
Work on it has slowed way down cause work is slow, not much extra money these days.
Trying to get relays wired to the power windows, Passanger side is done, much faster.
Got the driver window done this afternoon. It really makes a big difference
y5mgisi
1 ton status
Big difference eh? Wasn't there a write up about this somewhere recently? Did you also rebuild your window motor and tracks and such?
Yes much better.
Yes http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206618&highlight=power+window
New weatherstrip and felt tracks, every thing else was clean and greased when it was out and new glass was installed
Yes http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206618&highlight=power+window
New weatherstrip and felt tracks, every thing else was clean and greased when it was out and new glass was installed
xCaliK5x
1/2 ton status
This truck is SO nice. Mine could never be this nice, although I would love to be able to build one like this someday. Looks better then new.
Thanks, I'm just try to do it the right way even if it takes me longer.
Thanks to CK5 and all the members for all the great info that has help me with this rebuild. Looking for thing to get better so I can get the running gear, motor, and tranny done. this year.
Ya'll have saved me lots and have helped make this a much better K5.
Ya'll have saved me lots and have helped make this a much better K5.
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sierra896
1/2 ton status
Really Nice Build, Has to be the cleanest K5 I have ever seen. Keep it up. Subscribed
Thanks
I'm look at buy an 87 that the guy wants $800.00 for to put my body on so, I can work on the frame and running gear
I'm look at buy an 87 that the guy wants $800.00 for to put my body on so, I can work on the frame and running gear
DK5
1/2 ton status
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how do you pick up that pristine body without scratching/denting it? I'm curious as I may do the same one day
(mine is getting painted now, but the frame is still original with some surface rust)
(mine is getting painted now, but the frame is still original with some surface rust)
The guys next door to my shop has a 2 post lift, just have to be real careful.
vegas3416
Registered Member
definitely real careful..lol...appreciate the brown paper you sent me awhile back also for the rear panels much appreciated...I'm in the process of finalizing clean up on the tub right now and hopefully by next saturday sandblasting my tub and front clip so that I can start with the body work...I'm still stuck on whether or not I should paint the top the same color as the blazer or paint it white...I'm going blue for the truck by the way...any idea guys...sorry also not trying to jack the post...just figured I'd ask why we are on such a pristine blazer that I'm trying to mimick but in a different color.
As you can see I like them the same color as the body. When I ordered mine new you could only get a white or black top. The dealer had to send it out to have it painted ( top of the cab and the removable top) because they where white. So it looked real cheap when it came in, white top, no tint on any of the windows and 205/15 tires on white wheels with hub caps.
It looked worse then cheap, I told them there was no way that was what I ordered.
The first thing I did was tinted the window.
Then it only took me 2 days to have a 8" lift and 38's on it.
I don't even think it had 200 miles on it yet.
It looked worse then cheap, I told them there was no way that was what I ordered.
The first thing I did was tinted the window.
Then it only took me 2 days to have a 8" lift and 38's on it.
I don't even think it had 200 miles on it yet.
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vegas3416
Registered Member
I was thinking a polished white not stock
mrluhman
1/2 ton status
That rear sill plate looks mighty shiny.
I am putting in a carpet kit as well and I can't find a new aluminum rear sill plate. Is that the original just cleaned up or where did you find a new one? I have checked LMC, the dealership, and year one with no luck.
That rear sill plate looks mighty shiny.
Got it from Classic Parts
http://www.classicparts.com/1973-91-Bed-Floor-Sill-Plate-Blazer-Rear/productinfo/16-414/
mrluhman
1/2 ton status
One million thanks!! 
Just ordered it. I know if I didn't replace that piece it would have driven me nuts. Your truck is a tough act to follow. Like others have said, it looks better than factory.
Just ordered it. I know if I didn't replace that piece it would have driven me nuts. Your truck is a tough act to follow. Like others have said, it looks better than factory.
