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1969k10stepside · 08-25-2007, 09:25 PM

Left at 9 am and got home at 6 or so.$100 of fuel and 400 total miles or so later and I'm home with the k5 sitting in the shop.
I took a few pics while loading it in KY and will take some pics of it here tomorrow.It does run,and drive.It has a B&M shifter which isn't my favorite as I would prefer a regular shifter but since the 4spd/205 is going in soon it wont matter.The motor runs good,smokes a little but it does run.It starts right up and found out while driving around in the gravel it has a posi rear axle

It has ok bucket seats in the front (Utility Style) and a decent shape rear seat with all the brackets.Single wall top in need of some minor repair and the hatch is ok.The rear glass needs replaced as does the windshield.The windshield frame needs replaced,as usual,as do the rocker boxes.I have another set of doors for it,and a un cut front clip on the way...I think it's fixable,and thats what its gonna be,fixed.
BTW,that bumper which wont be on there much more,is made from 1/4" thick steel

In the back is a set of vintage M/T valve covers that might end up on this,we'll see

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Jtrux · 08-25-2007, 09:56 PM

Glad to hear it runs, sounds like you stole it for the price you previously posted?? You gonna try to keep that motor running or are you gonna rebuild it, if so what are you gonna put in it?

1969k10stepside · 08-25-2007, 10:04 PM

I consider it a steal considering parting it out,I would come out ahead so I think I did ok..First thing to be done is to fix and weld in the windshield frame,and adress the rest of the rust issues and probably just cheaply paint it,probably flat black.As soon as I get my parts truck home,the SM465 4spd and NP205 from it are going in this.Then a 4" lift,or 6" lift,and 35 " tires.Then build a motor for it,I dont know what I will build yet.I'd like to build a 355 for it but might go with a 383.Time will tell.Everything added up,I have about $550 in it.I consider that a good price considering I've payed more for less,before...

krue · 08-26-2007, 07:54 AM

Congrats on the deal.

**1971K54X4** · 08-26-2007, 08:04 AM

I'm glad you didn't run into any problems. I think you stole it.

**special-K** · 08-26-2007, 08:31 AM

It`s already flat black,why paint it?

Does it have a t-case/trans in it or is that the torsion box hangin?Looks like a CST,unless the door`s not original.They must have swapped the seats out.Well,one thing for sure...you can say you have a Blazer now.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-26-2007, 09:03 AM

AND

2 THE BLAZER / JIMMY CLUB

**Yukon Jack** · 08-26-2007, 09:21 AM

Looks like a good project - glad you got it home!!

1969k10stepside · 08-26-2007, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

It`s already flat black,why paint it?

Does it have a t-case/trans in it or is that the torsion box hangin?Looks like a CST,unless the door`s not original.They must have swapped the seats out.Well,one thing for sure...you can say you have a Blazer now.

I havent looked at the glovebox label yet but I dont think it's a CST.It doesn't have the chrome t-case shifter like the CST's I've seen but don't know.It might be.It does have the original turbo 350/np205 hangin down,that's what that box looking object is.I've forgotten how low the drivetrain sits on these when they arent lifted...I think I'll have to lift it before I get under it to inspect it all since I barely fit under there

RED72blazer · 08-26-2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Then build a motor for it,I dont know what I will build yet.I'd like to build a 355 for it but might go with a 383.

I've got a 355 in mine, it's enough power....but if I did it again I'd go with a 383

va_tlc · 08-26-2007, 10:50 PM

congrats dustin...... glad everything went ok...now get that shortbed finished up man.

08-25-2007, 09:25 PM	#1
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Home with the k5 Left at 9 am and got home at 6 or so.$100 of fuel and 400 total miles or so later and I'm home with the k5 sitting in the shop. I took a few pics while loading it in KY and will take some pics of it here tomorrow.It does run,and drive.It has a B&M shifter which isn't my favorite as I would prefer a regular shifter but since the 4spd/205 is going in soon it wont matter.The motor runs good,smokes a little but it does run.It starts right up and found out while driving around in the gravel it has a posi rear axle It has ok bucket seats in the front (Utility Style) and a decent shape rear seat with all the brackets.Single wall top in need of some minor repair and the hatch is ok.The rear glass needs replaced as does the windshield.The windshield frame needs replaced,as usual,as do the rocker boxes.I have another set of doors for it,and a un cut front clip on the way...I think it's fixable,and thats what its gonna be,fixed. BTW,that bumper which wont be on there much more,is made from 1/4" thick steel In the back is a set of vintage M/T valve covers that might end up on this,we'll see Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 08-25-2007 at 09:27 PM.

08-25-2007, 09:56 PM	#2
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Home with the k5 Glad to hear it runs, sounds like you stole it for the price you previously posted?? You gonna try to keep that motor running or are you gonna rebuild it, if so what are you gonna put in it? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-25-2007, 10:04 PM	#3
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Home with the k5 I consider it a steal considering parting it out,I would come out ahead so I think I did ok..First thing to be done is to fix and weld in the windshield frame,and adress the rest of the rust issues and probably just cheaply paint it,probably flat black.As soon as I get my parts truck home,the SM465 4spd and NP205 from it are going in this.Then a 4" lift,or 6" lift,and 35 " tires.Then build a motor for it,I dont know what I will build yet.I'd like to build a 355 for it but might go with a 383.Time will tell.Everything added up,I have about $550 in it.I consider that a good price considering I've payed more for less,before...

08-26-2007, 07:54 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Home with the k5 Congrats on the deal. __________________ "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"

08-26-2007, 08:04 AM	#5
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: Home with the k5 I'm glad you didn't run into any problems. I think you stole it.

08-26-2007, 08:31 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Home with the k5 It`s already flat black,why paint it?Does it have a t-case/trans in it or is that the torsion box hangin?Looks like a CST,unless the door`s not original.They must have swapped the seats out.Well,one thing for sure...you can say you have a Blazer now. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-26-2007 at 08:33 AM.

08-26-2007, 09:03 AM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Home with the k5 AND 2 THE BLAZER / JIMMY CLUB __________________ 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

08-26-2007, 09:21 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Home with the k5 Looks like a good project - glad you got it home!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-26-2007, 10:50 PM	#11
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Home with the k5 congrats dustin...... glad everything went ok...now get that shortbed finished up man. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4



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