The one on the top is the original one.
The one on the bottom is the nos one that I got from Classic Parts. The bronzer one are all anyone has any more in nos.
The dash trim was nos from Classic Parts also.
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Teck's '86 K5 Build -5.3 LS/4L65E swap
- Thread starter Teck
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The one on the top is the original one.
The one on the bottom is the nos one that I got from Classic Parts. The bronzer one are all anyone has any more in nos.
The dash trim was nos from Classic Parts also.
Got brake line and rear caliper w/ebrake ordered. Also got new shock boot & bushings. Been cleaning up the old shocks.
Also spook with my tranny guy about what up grades to do to the 700R4, so he can get it put back together soon. Axles and tranfer case should be back togetherin the next couple of weeks. Wow it will be nice to see all the work come back togther soon.
Also spook with my tranny guy about what up grades to do to the 700R4, so he can get it put back together soon. Axles and tranfer case should be back togetherin the next couple of weeks. Wow it will be nice to see all the work come back togther soon.
y5mgisi
1 ton status
Man it always just looks so good!
That is all looking great!!
Awesome job man!
Awesome job man!
Got the rotors turned tonight.
Here's more pics of part that are ready to go back together.
Here's more pics of part that are ready to go back together.
y5mgisi
1 ton status
Looks good! But, am i the only one worried about the powder coating on the hub/rotor surface where they meet? Just seems that the powder might flake off? Maybe im worrying about nothing. But i just figured i would throw it out there.
They said they do them all the time like that with no problems. Only time will tell. I just think it has to be better then painting. Don't want thing rusting later from being left bare.
y5mgisi
1 ton status
Im sure it will probably fine. If anything happened i would be shocked. If it did, im sure it still wouldn't be a disaster, just more of a hassle then anything.
Thanks Teck! They did look a little darker to the naked eye but it's hard to tell from a website pick. Your comparo above really shows the difference. I assume you are use to the new one now......
Nope I found an nos that silver in the parts for sale section shortly after I bought the bronze one. So that one I need to probably sale.
Thanks for all the compliments. That helps me to keep going
Got my rear caliper from TSM and my long SS brake lines from ORD tonight. Also got some other stuff from 4wheel parts.
The caliper are the 3120, these are the ones that have the cable brackets on them
The caliper are the 3120, these are the ones that have the cable brackets on them
Inspiring! 
Rene
Rene
Inspiring!
Rene
Thanks, really starting to fill like I may get to drive it again soon.
My 10yr old son even asked how much longer will it be before it 's running tonight.
Shotting for the end of Apirl to have the axles, brakes, drive shafts, steering, transfer case and trans all done and back in.
Then it will be MOTOR time!
Pick up a new front output shaft seal for my 205. Found one at a dealer here, Was told it may be hard to find. All the atuo part stores have is a cheap single lip seal, this is just like the one I took out. It is a double lip seal with 2 springs in it.
Got the front shocks cleaned and new bushings and boots on them.
Now if I can just get my tranny guy to call me back with what we need to do to 700R4 things would be better.
Got the front shocks cleaned and new bushings and boots on them.
Now if I can just get my tranny guy to call me back with what we need to do to 700R4 things would be better.
Got my new rear calipers painted tonight.
I'm really looking forward to seeing this K5 back together.
Me too
If all goes as planed there should be some big progress in the next few weeks.
y5mgisi
1 ton status
Fingers crossed!
