What to do? What to do? Need suggestions...

[k2mslskier]

I have the most wonderfullest wifey in the whole gosh darn world. I have been given permission to use a chunk of our tax refund on my K5's. So now I need help on how to spend some of it.

First definite purchase will be an engine that my mechanic offered me. A basically brand new(has less than 100 miles on it) crate 350 HO with accessories for $600 bucks. No it's not stolen but that's all he has into it...long story. So score 1 for me...YAAAAAYYYY.

So that leaves approximately $1400-1500 left over for other toys. Now I can sink it into redoing the suspension on my '86 daily driver(worn out 4" Rancho with blocks..) or I can put it into necessary things that are needed to get the '74(mostly trail...4" lift,3/4 ton 10b/14bff, H2's) up and going(tranny,transfer case, tires...etc...).

I'm thinking about putting the HO into the '86 and putting the one from the '86 into the '74 and eventually stroking it. It runs great now and I haven't really had any issues with it but the thought of replacing it with a new motor is appealing.

So I'm sure you see my dilemma, redo the '86 and put the '74 on the backburner for another year or get the '74 up and going?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[chevy wrangler]

i would get the 74 up and running...

 

[Citizen Rider]

74. 1400-1600 is a good chunk of change to get it trail ready imo.

 

[rjpastor]

Having a dependable DD is important. I'd do what it NEEDS, then spend the rest on the toy.

 

[blazinzuk]

Get the 74 going. I might drop some coin on a tuff country lift for the new one too.

 

[dsmd58]

def get the 74 on the trail...then tell me where you found your wife, cause my fiancee has my tax refund already spent...lol

 

[Dafey]

def get the 74 on the trail...then tell me where you found your wife, cause my fiancee has my tax refund already spent...lol

My wife gave me almost 3K of hers ( im listed as a dependant on her tax`s)
AND helped me deside on what to buy...
I still have 300 left [untill I can get ahold of Jesse at Blazen to spend 285]

 

[k2mslskier]

Thanks for the help guys sounds like that's what I'll do. Since the '86 doesn't really have any issues I'll leave it as is for now. I guess I'll stick the HO into the '74 and probably look into a shackle flip for it to get rid of the blocks. Trim the fenders a bit and be on the lookout for some 37's or 39's for the H2's. I'm eventually going to be losing the doors for tube doors, the tailgate for either one of those "Tiregates" or build my own and the top for something lighter and more airy. So if anyone needs any of those things let me know.

This morning while at work I found a '79 K5 for sale, no engine but has the t350/np203 intact and it's in fairly decent shape for $500, but I think the guy will take $400 for it. I'll use the tranny/tc and a few other things from it and probably part the rest of it.

I'm excited to finally start doing something with the '74. I have this picture in my head of what I want it to look like and now the ball is finally rolling.

 

[chevy wrangler]

wow i wish a could get the doors and top but im out of luck, your too far and im too poor

 

[k2mslskier]

Too far????? It's only like a little over a 3 hour drive to El Paso.

 

[chevy wrangler]

yeah i guess ?LOL

but still no cash and my dad just left our family

 

[k2mslskier]

Ahh.