Attempting my first build 72 K5

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

Question - do the doors on our trucks separate or was this cut?

Attachment 1323915

Sorry I missed this post Mike. Like the rest of the truck, the doors were made out of pieces of stamped metal, but here, the outside is cut off so a repair panel/skin can be welded to replace the damaged section.

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by notsolo

Looks like metal channel's on the hard top where the top of the window would fit. ( With window cranked up) never seen this before, maybe this is single wall top specific.

I checked out LMC to see if this is a part they sell and they have them for both the single and double wall tops.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=13

[Splash4195]

WOW good build!

[DeadheadNM]

I installed a repro wood band on the tailgate of a K10 I had while in NM - the decal didn't last a year outside in the NM sun. As a consequence, I've hoarded a couple of nice OEM bands. You can get the wood grain tape from LMC IIRC but I haven't seen it and can't remark on quality. Could get some and try it out.

[elcoy]

Wow great build! Very impressed. I will be starting the same process soon on my yellow bomber. I see you went with 2.5" lift springs. I am trying to decide what size tires and lift to put on mine. Are those 31" tires? What did it start out as in your first photos?

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by elcoy

Wow great build! Very impressed. I will be starting the same process soon on my yellow bomber. I see you went with 2.5" lift springs. I am trying to decide what size tires and lift to put on mine. Are those 31" tires? What did it start out as in your first photos?

Thanks, Elcoy! Good luck with your build. This forum board has lots of resources and lot's of guys offering insights and help.

As far as the leaf springs, I sure hope those are not 2.5" in lift springs. I'm going for a stock look. I did order new leaf springs from General Spring KC, but I'm pretty sure they are factory replacement, except they are not tapered like the originals.

yes, those are 31's.

http://www.generalspringkc.com/product_p/22-384.htm

[mx289]

Truck is looking great.

As said before,your attention to detail is spot on.

I have been looking for woodgrain tape for a tailgate band and for lower side trim and I might try a very thin 3m wood veneer tape.
It is a little pricey.
Give it a look.

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by mx289

Truck is looking great.

As said before,your attention to detail is spot on.

I have been looking for woodgrain tape for a tailgate band and for lower side trim and I might try a very thin 3m wood veneer tape.
It is a little pricey.
Give it a look.

Thanks MX289

I tired to looking for the wood veneer tape on 3M's site, but their search bar sucks. Could you send me a link?

[DeadheadNM]

Perfect - thanks!

[DeadheadNM]

Cut the gasket with a utility knife and save the OEM trim. Don't wast any $$ on repro windshield trim. Get a Precision brand gasket and polish up the OEM trim for re-use.

[notsolo]

Mine was still in good shape no cracks or splits, carefully worked it out with regular and plastic putty knives. cleaned it up and reused it. Same with the hard top window glass. Heard too many stories about ill fitting weatherstrip on glass. Either way.. Good luck.

[Tom Vogel]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Cut the gasket with a utility knife and save the OEM trim. Don't wast any $$ on repro windshield trim. Get a Precision brand gasket and polish up the OEM trim for re-use.

^^^^^ This

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Don't make the same mistake I did.. The Wilwood D52 Caliper kits will not fit our K5's with 15x8 rally wheels.

I didn't find this out until last weekend when I mounted the tire and was about to push the truck onto the trailer... The front wheels wouldn't budge. It turned the wheels where getting stuck on the caliper.

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

Don't make the same mistake I did.. The Wilwood D52 Caliper kits will not fit our K5's with 15x8 rally wheels.

I didn't find this out until last weekend when I mounted the tire and was about to push the truck onto the trailer... The front wheels wouldn't budge. It turned the wheels where getting stuck on the caliper.

I was disappointed to here this Mike. I ordered a set of black ones that got here yesterday just because I saw yours on your build thread. I can't imagine there's any more space behind a 15x6 steelie. Guess it's back to a stock single piston.

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by IronCanine

I was disappointed to here this Mike. I ordered a set of black ones that got here yesterday just because I saw yours on your build thread. I can't imagine there's any more space behind a 15x6 steelie. Guess it's back to a stock single piston.

Yes, very disappointing. Even on Wilwood site, it says the D52 will fit 70 and up K5 blazers 4x4. I think Wilwood, along with other aftermarket companies, stop bundling parts for our Blazer's with C10's, K10's, suburbans, etc etc

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Cut the gasket with a utility knife and save the OEM trim. Don't wast any $$ on repro windshield trim. Get a Precision brand gasket and polish up the OEM trim for re-use.

Thanks, that was my initial thought. I'm trying to save all my trim as best I can and just clean and polish with a dremel.

Do you cut it from the inside or outside or both?

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

Thanks, that was my initial thought. I'm trying to save all my trim as best I can and just clean and polish with a dremel.

Do you cut it from the inside or outside or both?

I cut the inside lip then gently push the windshield up and out. You wont need to make a circumferential cut before it comes loose. Key for re-install is the OEM trim. Avoid my mistakes with repro trim as detailed here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484773

[DeadheadNM]

Bummer! Would a wheel spacer help at all?

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Bummer! Would a wheel spacer help at all?

Only way to find out is to try. I'll let you know what I come up with

[DeadheadNM]

I'd replace the missing OEM support with grade 8 bolts and thread loctite and call it a day. I need to look and see what if any work was done to install the Hickey tank in my Blazer.

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

I did source an original cross member from a pickup that will fit exactly the same. If he could sell me just the hangers that would make everything a lot easier.. I'll give him a call and see what he says.

[sockalaminski]

Looking like progress brother. I'd go with the suggestion of putting it back the way it came from the factory also.

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Sockalaminski - Agree 100%..

[Tom Vogel]

Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

Sockalaminski - Agree 100%..

Me too. 100%

[SeventyOne]

I know you got an update worthy of pics - let's see em!