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badchev69 · 08-11-2006, 10:05 AM

Not sure why my projects always end up this way but i commited to take my 72k5 to a carshow in 2 weeks the weekend of the 26th and as it sits today the suspension is all apart, the cross over steer conversion is far from together oh and did i mention my motor is in as many peices as possible in my garage?

Saturday (12th) im driving down to redding to pickup the rest of the lift from greg(Monsterk5) so lift will be done this weekend. Running 4"flip + 8"skyjacker springs with 1"+ shackle in the rear for 13". Up front is getting 10" skyjackers with 1" zero rate for a total of 11". Should be large.

Crossover, i still need the steering arms and drag link.

Motor, well thats going to the machine shop this weekend to get punched .30 over and i hope to have it running by next weekend.

Then all that is left is to touch up and paint my engine compartment while it is still out. Finding the time to do all this while working 50hrs a week... who knows???

Well if anyone is in oregon the show is at the Sublimity Harvest Fest grounds, usually attracts about 300 or so cars mosty hot rods and there is a burn out contest, which i got 1st in last year with my c10. maybe see you there...

Progress pics will be posted here later this weekend.
Wish me luck and some ambition!

Burt4x4 · 08-11-2006, 12:26 PM

Get-R-Done

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-12-2006, 06:51 AM

Good luck

Chevyman63 · 08-12-2006, 09:41 AM

Good luck!! You can do it!! Lots of pics please.

RunTMCfan · 08-12-2006, 12:17 PM

May the force be with you. Click on this link. It may provide you with some motivation. It has audio.

http://www.iwo.com/heroes.htm

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-12-2006, 01:01 PM

Keep us posted thats a lot of work to do in a short time frame..

badchev69 · 08-12-2006, 07:55 PM

Well i just got back from cali, left at 4 this mourning and got back at 4:45pm. 730miles later im going outside to see what i can get done... ill get you some pics later tonight.!

krue · 08-13-2006, 04:20 AM

Good luck with it!

badchev69 · 08-13-2006, 01:44 PM

Well phase 1, the suspension, is pretty much done. Here are some pics of the progress. The front ended up lower than i was calculating ecpecially since there is no motor in it yet.... Ill have to figure that one out. The back is missing the gas tank so that will help a little plus the top will bring her down more but it will still have the rake to it.

shakle flip from ORD

the new 8" skyjacker springs

badchev69 · 08-13-2006, 01:45 PM

and some more....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-13-2006, 02:19 PM

Looks like your gonna need more lift in the front...

badchev69 · 08-13-2006, 03:02 PM

mmm ya i know the front is suckin right now. The motor is gonna suck it down even more so im thinkin maybe zero rates and throw the shorter stock shackles in the rear again to try and even it out.

Any other suggestions?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-13-2006, 03:22 PM

How about this..

badchev69 · 08-14-2006, 12:54 AM

haha ya there is a solution! if only money wasnt a problem....

Found the handy tape measure and got some specs..
ground to top of rear fender well= 53"
ground to top of front fender well= 51"

ground to bottom of frame is 33 1/2"

so it looks like im short at least 3" or so in the front to bring it up and
compensate for the lack of motor. I do have 1" zero rates i can try plus a front memeber to drop the front spring mounts about 2" should be in order.

badchev69 · 08-25-2006, 03:13 PM

WOW where did the time go? Well sorry i didnt update... ever but i finished the k5 last night at about 3:30 in the AM. I drove it to work today and everything checks out minus 2 things... vacume leak and the damn rear brake line is leaking.... the collar is cracked
I should be able to pick up a new one after work, snap some last minute pics and post them for ya. Tomorrow is the show, Ill be taking my 69 C10 and the 72 K5. Ill be sure to bring the camara in case i see something worth shooting.

krue · 08-25-2006, 03:26 PM

Chevyman63 · 08-25-2006, 05:51 PM

Very impressive!

**Yukon Jack** · 08-25-2006, 09:21 PM

Congrats on getting it done!

red71cheyenne · 08-26-2006, 01:18 PM

Now that is a MONSTER!!! Where is the car show? Great looking lift by the way.

MNorby · 08-26-2006, 05:45 PM

Looks sweet and i love the color combo and the tire/wheel selections. They go together really nice!

badchev69 · 08-28-2006, 02:33 AM

Well here are some pics from the show, The first one is me getting there first hah!

At a different show that same day in Salem OR.

badchev69 · 08-28-2006, 02:38 AM

I just realized i didnt really take any more pics of my Blazer at the show, I guess i was too busy with the other cars there, Anyways i ended up with a 2nd place trophy for the 4wd class, I was beat by an 84 chevy 4wd dually converson with swampers. Not really my style at all but it definantly had alot of hard work into it, flat bed lots of stainless and fresh paint. Ill be up against him again this weekend, we shall see who is victorious again...

Well i have some other random car pics ill put up for ya from the weekend adventure!

badchev69 · 08-28-2006, 02:43 AM

Here they are...

First the wifes car...
then my buddies K5
Then some 67-72 trucks
finnaly some randoms..

badchev69 · 08-28-2006, 02:46 AM

And some more...

Chevyman63 · 08-28-2006, 05:59 AM

Awesome pics, thanks!

08-11-2006, 10:05 AM	#1
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Not sure why my projects always end up this way but i commited to take my 72k5 to a carshow in 2 weeks the weekend of the 26th and as it sits today the suspension is all apart, the cross over steer conversion is far from together oh and did i mention my motor is in as many peices as possible in my garage? Saturday (12th) im driving down to redding to pickup the rest of the lift from greg(Monsterk5) so lift will be done this weekend. Running 4"flip + 8"skyjacker springs with 1"+ shackle in the rear for 13". Up front is getting 10" skyjackers with 1" zero rate for a total of 11". Should be large. Crossover, i still need the steering arms and drag link. Motor, well thats going to the machine shop this weekend to get punched .30 over and i hope to have it running by next weekend. Then all that is left is to touch up and paint my engine compartment while it is still out. Finding the time to do all this while working 50hrs a week... who knows??? Well if anyone is in oregon the show is at the Sublimity Harvest Fest grounds, usually attracts about 300 or so cars mosty hot rods and there is a burn out contest, which i got 1st in last year with my c10. maybe see you there... Progress pics will be posted here later this weekend. Wish me luck and some ambition! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it ) Last edited by badchev69; 08-11-2006 at 07:22 PM.

08-11-2006, 12:26 PM	#2
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Get-R-Done __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

08-12-2006, 06:51 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Good luck __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-12-2006, 09:41 AM	#4
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Good luck!! You can do it!! Lots of pics please. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

08-12-2006, 12:17 PM	#5
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) May the force be with you. Click on this link. It may provide you with some motivation. It has audio. http://www.iwo.com/heroes.htm __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

08-12-2006, 01:01 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Keep us posted thats a lot of work to do in a short time frame.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-12-2006, 07:55 PM	#7
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Well i just got back from cali, left at 4 this mourning and got back at 4:45pm. 730miles later im going outside to see what i can get done... ill get you some pics later tonight.! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

08-13-2006, 04:20 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Good luck with it! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-13-2006, 01:44 PM	#9
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Well phase 1, the suspension, is pretty much done. Here are some pics of the progress. The front ended up lower than i was calculating ecpecially since there is no motor in it yet.... Ill have to figure that one out. The back is missing the gas tank so that will help a little plus the top will bring her down more but it will still have the rake to it. shakle flip from ORD the new 8" skyjacker springs __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

08-13-2006, 01:45 PM	#10
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) and some more.... __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

08-13-2006, 02:19 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Looks like your gonna need more lift in the front... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-13-2006, 03:02 PM	#12
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) mmm ya i know the front is suckin right now. The motor is gonna suck it down even more so im thinkin maybe zero rates and throw the shorter stock shackles in the rear again to try and even it out. Any other suggestions? __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

08-13-2006, 03:22 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) How about this.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-14-2006, 12:54 AM	#14
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) haha ya there is a solution! if only money wasnt a problem.... Found the handy tape measure and got some specs.. ground to top of rear fender well= 53" ground to top of front fender well= 51" ground to bottom of frame is 33 1/2" so it looks like im short at least 3" or so in the front to bring it up and compensate for the lack of motor. I do have 1" zero rates i can try plus a front memeber to drop the front spring mounts about 2" should be in order. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it ) Last edited by badchev69; 08-14-2006 at 12:55 AM.

08-25-2006, 03:13 PM	#15
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) WOW where did the time go? Well sorry i didnt update... ever but i finished the k5 last night at about 3:30 in the AM. I drove it to work today and everything checks out minus 2 things... vacume leak and the damn rear brake line is leaking.... the collar is cracked I should be able to pick up a new one after work, snap some last minute pics and post them for ya. Tomorrow is the show, Ill be taking my 69 C10 and the 72 K5. Ill be sure to bring the camara in case i see something worth shooting. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )



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08-25-2006, 03:26 PM	#16
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-25-2006, 05:51 PM	#17
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Very impressive! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

08-25-2006, 09:21 PM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Congrats on getting it done! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-26-2006, 01:18 PM	#19
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Now that is a MONSTER!!! Where is the car show? Great looking lift by the way. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-26-2006, 05:45 PM	#20
MNorby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Powell, Wy Posts: 135	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Looks sweet and i love the color combo and the tire/wheel selections. They go together really nice!

08-28-2006, 02:33 AM	#21
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Well here are some pics from the show, The first one is me getting there first hah! At a different show that same day in Salem OR. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

08-28-2006, 02:38 AM	#22
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) I just realized i didnt really take any more pics of my Blazer at the show, I guess i was too busy with the other cars there, Anyways i ended up with a 2nd place trophy for the 4wd class, I was beat by an 84 chevy 4wd dually converson with swampers. Not really my style at all but it definantly had alot of hard work into it, flat bed lots of stainless and fresh paint. Ill be up against him again this weekend, we shall see who is victorious again... Well i have some other random car pics ill put up for ya from the weekend adventure! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

08-28-2006, 02:43 AM	#23
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Here they are... First the wifes car... then my buddies K5 Then some 67-72 trucks finnaly some randoms.. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

08-28-2006, 02:46 AM	#24
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) And some more... __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

08-28-2006, 05:59 AM	#25
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline) Awesome pics, thanks! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

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