What year should I start off with?

[lobman]

Hi, I just signed up with this forum. I have been a huge fan of the K5 since I was 3. I finally have a few bucks to put towards hobbies. Also I have convinced the wife into letting me get my K5. My question is what year should I look for? I already have a killer built 350 so the original engine is going to get pulled. Thanks

 

[76zimmer]

Some say an 87 is great because of FI....A little more complex because of that. The 70's are pretty much simple, and had a 12 bolt rear instead of 10, D44's and 10bolts are about the same.

 

[AKbigsub]

The gen 1 is always a good choice (if you can find a good one). 73-75 would be my next choice because of the full top. And if those choices don't pan out, you can always go the way of the burb .

 

[76zimmer]

Gen I's I think look the best, but so does everyone else, and therefore the price is up there....I like the simplicity of the earlier ones.

 

[sunnyc123abc]

For me, I would go with 69'-75'. No smog, and full convertible

 

[MNorby]

For me, I would go with 69'-75'. No smog, and full convertible

dito that!

Otherwise I would get 81-91 front end style on a 73-75 full convert if you wanna make it look sweet too.

 

[Craig Artzner]

Go '73-'75 in my opinion. If you can find one near here. Believe it or not I found this one here in Ohio. Where are you in Ohio anyways?

 

[4X4HIGH]

Do you like the 1st gen (69-72) or the 2nd gen (73-91)? Do you want a no smog vehicle? Do you want a full convertable of a half convertable? Do you want creature comforts? Once you've made up your mind on those few choices the rest will come easy.

 

[randg27]

Start with a 73 to 75 full convertable thats what have, there a classic and in good condition they currently book for aroud 16,500 but u can get a used one for a couple of grand

 

[jekbrown]

whatever is pre-emissions in your area. How do you plan to use the rig? DD, ORO?

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[pauly383]

Your in Ohio , pick one that is isn't rusted away , and build it . It don't matter what year , you will be replacing everything anyway if you join this board

 

[muddermilitia]

I say 89-91. Fuel Injected, great for off-roading and I have found they are easy to work on. NP241 t-case (lowest lo-range of the available chevy tcases). Plus I like the grills and being that they are newer there is less chance if getting a rustbucket

 

[Craig Artzner]

Start with a 73 to 75 full convertable thats what have, there a classic and in good condition they currently book for aroud 16,500 but u can get a used one for a couple of grand

Yep just checked that with NADA for my zip here in Ohio...$16,100.

 

[super k]

How about a`90 4spd:

 

[cbbr]

I say 89-91. Fuel Injected, great for off-roading and I have found they are easy to work on. NP241 t-case (lowest lo-range of the available chevy tcases). Plus I like the grills and being that they are newer there is less chance if getting a rustbucket

Yep 89-91.