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Johnnycab13 · 07-04-2019, 07:40 PM

I’m ready to start my 1972 k5 project . Where do I start . Have new 383 stroker with less than 20 miles. I just want it to run been sitting for 2 years. And the driver door is stuck won’t open, it’s all there just frozen or something , I have new tires and softopper ready for it , just want it to b chevy ready for the road. , I paid 7 g for it , good deal of not ? , looking for advice about this truck I’m in love with. Posted via Mobile Device

Johnnycab13 · 07-04-2019, 07:51 PM

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**litebulblsc** · 07-04-2019, 10:46 PM

With a good washing?

Followed up by a good inspection to see what it needs to get it to where you want it to be.
Make a list of what it needs and just work on the list till the last thing it needs is to be driven

**truckster** · 07-04-2019, 11:52 PM

If the door won't open, I'd hold off on the soft top until you make sure your problem isn't a sprung tub.

Whenever I start with a new project, my priorities are: 1st - safety; 2nd - reliability; 3rd - comfort and convenience; and 4th - appearance. So once you get that door open, and before you drop in that 383, check suspension, brakes, steering, lights, etc. and make sure it's safe. Then go for the engine, trans, gears, and anything else you want to do with it. Too many guys get ahead of themselves and want to make it go before they make sure it can stop and turn.

Oh, and post some more pics. Congratulations on owning a beautiful piece of American automotive history.

Johnnycab13 · 07-05-2019, 05:44 AM

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Johnnycab13 · 07-05-2019, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

If the door won't open, I'd hold off on the soft top until you make sure your problem isn't a sprung tub.

Whenever I start with a new project, my priorities are: 1st - safety; 2nd - reliability; 3rd - comfort and convenience; and 4th - appearance. So once you get that door open, and before you drop in that 383, check suspension, brakes, steering, lights, etc. and make sure it's safe. Then go for the engine, trans, gears, and anything else you want to do with it. Too many guys get ahead of themselves and want to make it go before they make sure it can stop and turn.

Oh, and post some more pics. Congratulations on owning a beautiful piece of American automotive history.

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07-04-2019, 07:40 PM	#1
Johnnycab13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Santa Monica , California Posts: 4	¿Where do I start.? Help I’m ready to start my 1972 k5 project . Where do I start . Have new 383 stroker with less than 20 miles. I just want it to run been sitting for 2 years. And the driver door is stuck won’t open, it’s all there just frozen or something , I have new tires and softopper ready for it , just want it to b chevy ready for the road. , I paid 7 g for it , good deal of not ? , looking for advice about this truck I’m in love with. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images Last edited by Johnnycab13; 07-04-2019 at 07:55 PM.

07-04-2019, 07:51 PM	#2
Johnnycab13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Santa Monica , California Posts: 4	Re: Where do I start. Posted via Mobile Device

07-04-2019, 10:46 PM	#3
litebulblsc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 498	Re: ¿Where do I start.? Help With a good washing? Followed up by a good inspection to see what it needs to get it to where you want it to be. Make a list of what it needs and just work on the list till the last thing it needs is to be driven

07-04-2019, 11:52 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,794	Re: ¿Where do I start.? Help If the door won't open, I'd hold off on the soft top until you make sure your problem isn't a sprung tub. Whenever I start with a new project, my priorities are: 1st - safety; 2nd - reliability; 3rd - comfort and convenience; and 4th - appearance. So once you get that door open, and before you drop in that 383, check suspension, brakes, steering, lights, etc. and make sure it's safe. Then go for the engine, trans, gears, and anything else you want to do with it. Too many guys get ahead of themselves and want to make it go before they make sure it can stop and turn. Oh, and post some more pics. Congratulations on owning a beautiful piece of American automotive history. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

07-05-2019, 05:44 AM	#5
Johnnycab13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Santa Monica , California Posts: 4	Posted via Mobile Device



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