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Old 06-08-2011, 01:31 PM   #1
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Re: My 87 K5 Blazer project

should i keep the pushbar on? or should i take it off? hmm need opinions
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Old 06-08-2011, 09:36 PM   #2
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Re: My 87 K5 Blazer project

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should i keep the pushbar on? or should i take it off? hmm need opinions
Right? It's era correct but your truck is way pristine - it does the clean OEM look way better than any original mid 80's truck I've seen in a while. If you're thinking about it, you're probably feeling the same way to some degree. For a guy that was driving when these are new, it's very hard to believe, but those old school center brush guards are somewhat rare now. You shouldn't have any problem turning it for a buck if you decide to remove it.
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Old 06-09-2011, 12:11 AM   #3
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should i keep the pushbar on? or should i take it off? hmm need opinions
its not good for anything other than an attachment point for additional lighting and adding more chrome to polish. unless you really need the fog lights i say take it off. if you need extra protection on the front end save up and get a good aftermarket bumper with a heavy duty grill guard. i'm more of a function over form person when it comes to a 4wd vehicle though.
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Old 06-09-2011, 08:58 AM   #4
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Re: My 87 K5 Blazer project

Wish mine was chrome I'd keep it
looks in good shape
why not keep it,mention it for sale if someone sees it parked and likes it
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Old 06-09-2011, 10:23 AM   #5
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Re: My 87 K5 Blazer project

Took these this morning without the pushbar. I think it looks cleaner without it and my tow hooks arent covered by it either. Who likes my backglass? lol





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Old 06-09-2011, 10:57 AM   #6
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it does look cleaner tho
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Old 06-09-2011, 11:59 AM   #7
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Re: My 87 K5 Blazer project

I liked the push guard, but I'm old. I'd at least put bumper guards on it, I like those also. And a hood emblem, I gotta have a hood emblem on a square.
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Old 06-09-2011, 06:51 PM   #8
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Re: My 87 K5 Blazer project

Thats what I was wanting to get were the factory bumper guards but I saw the push bar and didnt find any bumper guards. That K5 looks like a twin lol got any more pics of it?
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