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334scotia · 05-10-2010, 05:35 PM

Here is the start of my new project. I am new to the board and wanted to share my progress of this project. Its a '70 K5 Blazer with a stock 283 and 3 speed. Here are some images of what the blazer looked like when I got it.

334scotia · 05-10-2010, 06:00 PM

This is the blazer torn apart and primed.

propanemudtruck · 05-10-2010, 09:26 PM

Very nice! Amazing that living in the rust belt has such an impact on our vehicles! Good to see some more old iron in such good shape!

crimespree · 05-11-2010, 01:23 PM

What are you gonna do about a front bumper?

334scotia · 05-11-2010, 10:41 PM

Yeah its in great shape! Its painted now i just havent posted those pics yet. Also got the 3/4 ton axles under it this past weekend have updates on all that in the near future. But i m not acctually from ur neck of the woods i live in AL.

334scotia · 05-11-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by crimespree

What are you gonna do about a front bumper?

put that other one on that i sand blasted and painted black.... just got the holes drilled to matchup[ in the front.

crimespree · 05-11-2010, 11:58 PM

you should use 4inch tubing. and make your doors out of 2 inch tubing. you got the tools to do it. it sure beats the hell out of making pirate swords with our shop equipment.

propanemudtruck · 05-12-2010, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 334scotia

Yeah its in great shape! Its painted now i just havent posted those pics yet. Also got the 3/4 ton axles under it this past weekend have updates on all that in the near future. But i m not acctually from ur neck of the woods i live in AL.

exactly! my 2001 f250 is in worse shape...

334scotia · 05-12-2010, 09:58 AM

Most of these pics are after i had painted the k5. As you can see she is on the lift getting some new axles under her. I still have to put shocks on and run brake lines, which I m not lookin foward to seeing how I ve never done something like that before- (the brake line portion). Also i have to match the rear drive shaft up to the new 3/4 ton axles now any input?

nitrojunkie383 · 05-12-2010, 01:10 PM

Added info: the axles are from a '78 truck. The rear is a 14BFF and the front is a Corp 10 bolt. The blazer currently has manual brakes and wants to convert over to a power brake setup.
One major thing to consider about this project is that everything is basic low budget build.

OldCreek · 05-12-2010, 02:33 PM

Cool Camo!

propanemudtruck · 05-12-2010, 02:40 PM

That is an absolutely beautiful paint job, well done!

As far as the U joint, you should be able to find something at the parts store, just tell them what driveshaft you have, what axle you have and they should be able to get the right "bastard" u joint for you. Napa has always been great for this in my experience.

To do the brake lines, it shouldn't be that hard for you! Either get a coil of steel tubing or get sections. If you cut your own tubing to length, you'll need a double flare tool. They are 30-100 bucks for the tool kit but well worth it in the long run. If you need to get a power booster and master cylinder, start at the local u-pick and go from there. As far as the master cylinder goes, try to get one from the heaviest truck 3/4 ton or 1 ton, it'll have the most stopping power with a larger piston inside. Same outer casting though.

Good Luck!

88K5 · 05-12-2010, 02:46 PM

when it's time to run thebrake lines use this. Makes life easier.
http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Brak...56203/10002/-1

334scotia · 03-29-2011, 11:42 AM

Latest pic.. Just needs some brakes and seats.

propanemudtruck · 03-29-2011, 11:57 AM

334scotia · 03-30-2011, 03:11 PM

You would think this would be an easy find but i m having troubles finding the sizes and the Splitter for the 3/4. tried a few differnt places and ended up with" I dont know" Even from the damn store that sold me the master cylinder. haha Any info on the sizes and where to find them would be most helpful.

05-10-2010, 05:35 PM	#1
334scotia Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 9	First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer Here is the start of my new project. I am new to the board and wanted to share my progress of this project. Its a '70 K5 Blazer with a stock 283 and 3 speed. Here are some images of what the blazer looked like when I got it.

05-10-2010, 06:00 PM	#2
334scotia Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 9	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer This is the blazer torn apart and primed.

05-10-2010, 09:26 PM	#3
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer Very nice! Amazing that living in the rust belt has such an impact on our vehicles! Good to see some more old iron in such good shape!

05-11-2010, 01:23 PM	#4
crimespree Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 94	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer What are you gonna do about a front bumper? __________________ 1970 CST - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350091 1979 Yamaha xs650 bobber - sold 2008 Harley Nightster

05-11-2010, 10:41 PM	#5
334scotia Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 9	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer Yeah its in great shape! Its painted now i just havent posted those pics yet. Also got the 3/4 ton axles under it this past weekend have updates on all that in the near future. But i m not acctually from ur neck of the woods i live in AL.

05-11-2010, 11:58 PM	#7
crimespree Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 94	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer you should use 4inch tubing. and make your doors out of 2 inch tubing. you got the tools to do it. it sure beats the hell out of making pirate swords with our shop equipment. __________________ 1970 CST - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350091 1979 Yamaha xs650 bobber - sold 2008 Harley Nightster

05-12-2010, 09:58 AM	#9
334scotia Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 9	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer Most of these pics are after i had painted the k5. As you can see she is on the lift getting some new axles under her. I still have to put shocks on and run brake lines, which I m not lookin foward to seeing how I ve never done something like that before- (the brake line portion). Also i have to match the rear drive shaft up to the new 3/4 ton axles now any input?

05-12-2010, 01:10 PM	#10
nitrojunkie383 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 79	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer Added info: the axles are from a '78 truck. The rear is a 14BFF and the front is a Corp 10 bolt. The blazer currently has manual brakes and wants to convert over to a power brake setup. One major thing to consider about this project is that everything is basic low budget build.

05-12-2010, 02:33 PM	#11
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer Cool Camo! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

05-12-2010, 02:40 PM	#12
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer That is an absolutely beautiful paint job, well done! As far as the U joint, you should be able to find something at the parts store, just tell them what driveshaft you have, what axle you have and they should be able to get the right "bastard" u joint for you. Napa has always been great for this in my experience. To do the brake lines, it shouldn't be that hard for you! Either get a coil of steel tubing or get sections. If you cut your own tubing to length, you'll need a double flare tool. They are 30-100 bucks for the tool kit but well worth it in the long run. If you need to get a power booster and master cylinder, start at the local u-pick and go from there. As far as the master cylinder goes, try to get one from the heaviest truck 3/4 ton or 1 ton, it'll have the most stopping power with a larger piston inside. Same outer casting though. Good Luck!

05-12-2010, 02:46 PM	#13
88K5 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 12	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer when it's time to run thebrake lines use this. Makes life easier. http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Brak...56203/10002/-1

03-29-2011, 11:42 AM	#14
334scotia Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 9	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer Latest pic.. Just needs some brakes and seats. Attached Images

03-29-2011, 11:57 AM	#15
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

03-30-2011, 03:11 PM	#16
334scotia Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 9	Re: First Project: K5 Hunting Blazer You would think this would be an easy find but i m having troubles finding the sizes and the Splitter for the 3/4. tried a few differnt places and ended up with" I dont know" Even from the damn store that sold me the master cylinder. haha Any info on the sizes and where to find them would be most helpful. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401942



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