WL: 1975 K5 (previously "Another new (to me) K5.")

[regal403]

Welp, I'm in for another re-read.
I just showed this build thread to the kids a couple weeks ago. They liked the part where the calf shit in the door pocket.

Have you considered replacing the missing trim? Maybe wash it and polish the paint.

 

[regal403]

It doesn't flex quite as well as the other one.

Martin

You didn't fix this picture.

 

[82355]

You didn't fix this picture.

Because it doesn't exist to fix.

Martin

 

[regal403]

I'll admit, the wagon wheels grew on me over time. Why did you remove the argent silver from the center caps?

 

[82355]

It looks out of place on the white spokes. It is on there to blend in with the Rally wheels. I imagine the factory white spoke center caps did not have argent silver on them, but I do not know that for fact.

Martin

 

[regal403]

Noted. I will conduct some research and report back with any findings.

 

[regal403]

Results: inconclusive due to poor image quality. See attached photos as reference.

They very well could have been entirely chrome or with the flange section painted argent silver like the units I have on my rally wheels.

1978 C10 looks all chrome


1984 Jimmy looks chrome in the center and painted silver on the flange portion


1979 Blazer could go either way

 

[82355]

I've owned a few rigs with factory white spokes. I should have paid more attention.

Martin

 

[max 02]

I can’t remember the caps being any different for the three styles of wheels. Almost sure they are all the same.
White spoke, rally’s and the aluminum

 

[regal403]

I can’t remember the caps being any different for three styles of wheels. Almost sure they are all the same.

That would make the most sense at the factory. One set of caps, regardless of the wheel style.

 

[82355]

My two year old daughter posing with it today.



Martin

 

[82355]

Had to pick up an old stock tank.



Martin

 

[GWeakland620]

That a factory speaker option?

 

[82355]

There was two of those up there when I got it. I took one down, to see if I could put new speakers inside of it, just to keep it period correct, but I don't think it will work.

Martin

 

[nvrenuf]

You should have smiled for the camera.
#ducklips

 

[80' 427]

I still love this blazer. Someday we should make it run better.

 

[80' 427]

I need one like it to daily

 

[nvrenuf]

I've always loved those wheels / caps, so refreshing in a world of ghetto wheels.

 

[82355]

Drove it to the bar tonight, seemed like the front end was loose.



I think I found the problem……..

Martin

 

[max 02]

I’d say so.