coppersled k5

[bloodybigblock]

This is my k5 i bought feb 3rd. Its a 350/350 2wd. This pic is how i picked it up. Plans are 4.5" front drop and 4" rear drop, powdercoat my 15x8 rallys and put them on it. I will use chrome center caps and beauty rings. I also want to run 40 series mufflers on it. It has headers already. Hope y'all follow my progress.I should have the wheels and drop on in the next two weeks.

[bloodybigblock]

Ive ordered a few parts. My plans are still the same for right now. I will deploy to alfganny in june so while im there ill be buying parts for it. I plan on rebuilding my other 350 that came out of my 89 z71. The plan is a 383 producing around 400hp. I plan on upgrading my trans by building the trans also. I have a rearend with 411 gears in our shop but ill prolly run slightly higher gears with posi trac. I was considering bagging the k5 but id rather see this as a hot rod now. Im also ordering speakers,head unit,amp,etc....! When i return home i will do 100% interior using 99 up seats. Ill keep posted, thanks!

[mrhino]

Iv always liked a good blazer, Ill follow along.

[bloodybigblock]

So I got a great idea and hope it works! I just bought a set of 22x9.5 kmc rockstars in the machined color. I'm thinking that they will look very unique and diff but will match my trim very nicely. I ordered a 4.5/4" drop kit, 40 series flowmasters,new trim where I'm missing it,and a whole new stereo with polk audio speakers. That's all for today. I've spent roughly 3000$ on parts
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[lolife99]

Nice blazer.
I love all the (70-82) 2wd versions.

Unless those 22x9.5's have a ton of backspacing,... your going to have a hard time keeping them inside those front fenders.

[bloodybigblock]

This is my 2nd k5 and I've had 2 c10s,I've learned offset and backspacing the hard way! +12mm offset and I ran +14 22x9.5s on my last c10 and it had a 4" drop with no issues!
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[UPNADM]

Very nice ride. I always liked Blazer and Jimmys. I like the thought of a 2wd project, however up here where I live there are far more 4 wheel drives than surviving 2 wheel drives.

Good stuff.

[bloodybigblock]

I decided to pull my interior out because i spotted some rust. I will be buying floor pans from front to rear. Its sucks but oh well. Ive got my mufflers,springs,and stereo stuff in today. I will post a pic of my rust and my interior gutted. Im ready for my wheels to show up. I plan on taking off the fog lights up front and polishing my bumpers this weekend.

[CuRtdOgG]

Looks sweet man! Let's see some more pics!!
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[bloodybigblock]

Hey Doods, its cold as hell here in alabama! I have taken my fog lights off and have run my 40 series flowmasters. I will upload pics Monday when I'm around a computer worth a poo. I have received all my parts besides my 2.5" spindles and my 22s! I also just ordered 100 square feet of dynamat. If it warms up by the time my spindles arrive then ill be dropping it that day haha. Its wayyyy to high right now lol.

Does anyone use dynamat? I'm hoping its what I'm expecting.
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[mooseknuckles]

nice blazer man!

[mud.man.rj]

Sounds like a good project with a good plan also, lookin forward to pic's of progress.

[bloodybigblock]

The pic is just a teaser pic, i wont install them until i do my drop.I have recieved all my parts. I plan on dropping it the weekend after next since im in the process of moving. Im putting the dynamat in this weekend to cover up the rusty floor until i return home from overseas.

Im almost positive my motor is a 305 so that peez me off a little. Im also pretty sure im running like 2.42 gears because i can easily cruise at 80mph on the interstate. So when i return home ill be changing my complete drivetrain. Im thinking of going with a crate motor from GM unless you guys have a better plan. Im not looking into going all out and hurt the wallet to much. GM performance has a 260hp w/ 350lbs of tq and i think it would be a good combo with some 3.23 gears! Any opinion would help. Ive also looked into blueprint engines also and i like their prices.

[bloodybigblock]

here! 2" drop shackles will be on tomorrow! Front dropped real nice and i already pulled the 1" block that was in the back and 1 leaf! Rides great!!!

[bharrison1]

Nice truck!!To be honest though im not feelin those wheels ....

[mud.man.rj]

Love the truck too, not so much the wheels either.

[Prerunner1982]

Cleans up real nice.... and to each his own.

[bloodybigblock]

Well im not going to put boss 338s or rallys or coys or that same ol crap everyone else does! The key is NOT to fit in and be yourself!!

[mud.man.rj]

Rims or no rims, once you finish dropping the back it is a nice looking truck no seen very often anymore.

[bustedknuckles]

I'd drive it.

[CuRtdOgG]

I like your style man...I think it looks awesome....Be yourself...most people on here are running the same ol thing....I'm gonna do the same man...roll on something u don't see a lot! Check mine out. I tested the bags out!
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[bloodybigblock]

Thanks rj, and id drive your too busted! Nice avatar! And i already knew that curt, i keep tabs on you even though i dont always post! I hope to see yours running and driving this summer!

Back is dropped 2 more inches as of today! IT LOOK SOOOOOOO GOOD!!!! I will post up a pic when i take it to the wash. Its very rainy and muddy around here.

[BIG V]

I like it dare to be different thats the way to be who wants to follow the trends keep the build coming

[Mello Mel]

Keep the pics coming, your style is very interesting....... look forward to seeing where it goes.

[mud.man.rj]

Got me interested now, waiting for more pic's with the back dropped 2" should all fit together even better, sooo.