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GMC72JIMMY · 10-16-2013, 02:02 AM

are those steelies 16.5 6 lugs?

**DeadheadNM** · 10-16-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

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Thanks! Hope it makes it to me here in Montana soon...

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Originally Posted by GMC72JIMMY

are those steelies 16.5 6 lugs?

No - I'd be tempted to go that route but the tire options would basically dictate a 12.5" wide 33" BFG AT and I don't want that width. These are 15 x 8 steelies with a 4" backspace.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-20-2013, 10:46 AM

Pete, this is a beautiful K5! Congrats on scoring it! The steelies look great on it too! How's Montana treating you so far?

**DeadheadNM** · 10-20-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Pete, this is a beautiful K5! Congrats on scoring it! The steelies look great on it too! How's Montana treating you so far?

Thanks! I can't wait to get this thing up here. Just arrived last Sunday, belongings Tuesday. The area is awesome!! The average winter lows in this corner aren't bad - much warmer than say Madison, WI and under a 10 degree difference versus ABQ. They say people golf year round here...

I'll post some pics of the trucks once up here...man it's pretty country.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-20-2013, 11:21 AM

Pete, if you get bored and want to check out a very cool truck shop, travel over to Great Falls and check out Auto World. The owners are great people and build some awesome stuff!

**DeadheadNM** · 10-20-2013, 11:29 AM

Thanks for the heads-up...may be a good excuse to hit the road for a cruise this spring and if I can't find a good local shop to do the gear work I can have them do the gear build.

**72k5zl1** · 03-01-2014, 05:54 PM

what a nice truck! i've been cruising google images trying to figure out what to do with one i have here, and this pops up. i love it.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-01-2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 72k5zl1

what a nice truck! i've been cruising google images trying to figure out what to do with one i have here, and this pops up. i love it.

Thanks! Since originally posting I moved with the K5 and K20 up to Montana. The trucks arrived just in time for the snow so were tucked into storage. I dusted them off two weeks ago when the temp was into the 40's (pic below).

As for the K5, KevsClassics is building a tilt in saddle to match the interior and a NOS saddle wheel I recently found. Installing these, a rebuilt OEM am/fm, Hickey roll bar, and 3.73's with a front posi are my spring projects. Spring can't come soon enough!

Senorx · 03-01-2014, 07:37 PM

I concur. I can't get enough of your K5. I decided to go in the steelie/dog dish and skinny tire direction cause of your rig.

Guana · 03-02-2014, 06:40 AM

Love the look with the steel wheels........very nice.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-02-2014, 01:18 PM

I'm contemplating going back to steels on my Longhorn to give it a sleeper look. I really like how your truck looks with them on it.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-02-2014, 01:56 PM

Thanks guys I appreciate the feedback. I'm still on the fence as to the steelies vs. rallies - I like them both. I'll drive with the steelies through the spring and maybe pop the rallies on for a bit of summer driving.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-21-2014, 10:29 PM

Spring is here and the snow is gone from the roads! It will be back

Meanwhile, I have a week off soon to turn some wrenches on the K5. I drove it home in preparation.

Projects include installing an OEM am/fm rebuilt and equipped with an coax jack for mp3's by Greg at S/M Electro-tech (http://www.turnswitch.com/). I'm going with an OEM-type speaker also supplied by Greg and built in the US. I used one of these in my old K10 and the sound was a big step-up from the original speaker. A good way to go versus reconing an original. Debating whether to install a period correct GM CB radio at the same time.

Good luck to y'all on your K5 spring projects!

mx289 · 03-21-2014, 10:55 PM

Blazer looks great pete.

Guana · 03-22-2014, 12:48 AM

Love the steel wheel look

**72ironmike** · 03-22-2014, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thanks guys I appreciate the feedback. I'm still on the fence as to the steelies vs. rallies - I like them both. I'll drive with the steelies through the spring and maybe pop the rallies on for a bit of summer driving.

You might as well keep both sets. I can never decide which ones look best. Same for a Short Wide and Step Side. Keep two beds. Cruise one week with one set and the other set the next week ! Looks great both ways.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-22-2014, 11:18 AM

Looks great Pete, I like the rally wheels but prefer the steelies. .....guess I'm getting old....

**Sandtrap9072** · 03-22-2014, 06:08 PM

Beautiful truck!

**DeadheadNM** · 03-23-2014, 12:47 PM

Thanks fellas! I'll just have to find another K5 and that way have steelies and rallies ready to roll

Anyone have useful tips on installing a roll bar? I got a Hickey bar recently from a member. It looks straightforward (align, mark, drill, bolt) but projects never seem to go that easy for me for some reason. Anyone make backing plates for the mounts or is this overkill?

I actually like the clean lines of a topless K5 without a bar but see this more as a safety issue especially with the lift raising the center of gravity.

10-16-2013, 02:02 AM	#26
GMC72JIMMY Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bay Area Ca Posts: 20	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies are those steelies 16.5 6 lugs?

10-20-2013, 10:46 AM	#28
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Pete, this is a beautiful K5! Congrats on scoring it! The steelies look great on it too! How's Montana treating you so far? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-20-2013, 11:21 AM	#30
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Pete, if you get bored and want to check out a very cool truck shop, travel over to Great Falls and check out Auto World. The owners are great people and build some awesome stuff! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-20-2013, 11:29 AM	#31
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,311	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Thanks for the heads-up...may be a good excuse to hit the road for a cruise this spring and if I can't find a good local shop to do the gear work I can have them do the gear build. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-01-2014, 05:54 PM	#32
72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,609	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies what a nice truck! i've been cruising google images trying to figure out what to do with one i have here, and this pops up. i love it. __________________ my build threads, 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=464109 website http://www.sauersgarage.com/

03-01-2014, 07:37 PM	#34
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies I concur. I can't get enough of your K5. I decided to go in the steelie/dog dish and skinny tire direction cause of your rig.

03-02-2014, 06:40 AM	#35
Guana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houma Posts: 91	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Love the look with the steel wheels........very nice.

03-02-2014, 01:18 PM	#36
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies I'm contemplating going back to steels on my Longhorn to give it a sleeper look. I really like how your truck looks with them on it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-02-2014, 01:56 PM	#37
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,311	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Thanks guys I appreciate the feedback. I'm still on the fence as to the steelies vs. rallies - I like them both. I'll drive with the steelies through the spring and maybe pop the rallies on for a bit of summer driving. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-21-2014, 10:29 PM	#38
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,311	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Spring is here and the snow is gone from the roads! It will be back Meanwhile, I have a week off soon to turn some wrenches on the K5. I drove it home in preparation. Projects include installing an OEM am/fm rebuilt and equipped with an coax jack for mp3's by Greg at S/M Electro-tech (http://www.turnswitch.com/). I'm going with an OEM-type speaker also supplied by Greg and built in the US. I used one of these in my old K10 and the sound was a big step-up from the original speaker. A good way to go versus reconing an original. Debating whether to install a period correct GM CB radio at the same time. Good luck to y'all on your K5 spring projects! Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-21-2014, 10:55 PM	#39
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Blazer looks great pete. __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy

03-22-2014, 12:48 AM	#40
Guana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houma Posts: 91	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Love the steel wheel look

03-22-2014, 11:18 AM	#42
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,882	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Looks great Pete, I like the rally wheels but prefer the steelies. .....guess I'm getting old.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

03-22-2014, 06:08 PM	#43
Sandtrap9072 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 389	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Beautiful truck!

03-23-2014, 12:47 PM	#44
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,311	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Thanks fellas! I'll just have to find another K5 and that way have steelies and rallies ready to roll Anyone have useful tips on installing a roll bar? I got a Hickey bar recently from a member. It looks straightforward (align, mark, drill, bolt) but projects never seem to go that easy for me for some reason. Anyone make backing plates for the mounts or is this overkill? I actually like the clean lines of a topless K5 without a bar but see this more as a safety issue especially with the lift raising the center of gravity. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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