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09-06-2014, 06:16 PM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
Nice work, nice to see another local on here!
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10-21-2014, 09:04 PM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
Just now seeing this. Great looking rebuild.
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02-21-2015, 01:40 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
So there has been huge delay due to circumstances beyond human control. The shop was flooded, almost 3 feet of water, at least a foot of mud and lots of debris. The water ruined a bunch of equipment and insurace was no help...
** First pic was inside the shop, still a few inches of water. Second pic was in front of the shop, still lots of mud. Third pic was all the part pushed around by the water. Thats my 35" MT under the 72 truck. Last two are of the organic debris that was floating around... ** |
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02-21-2015, 01:48 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
The resto guy already had a new shop was alread in the works, on higher ground.... I think it was 40x60, but dont remember exactly.
You can see the Blazer in the corner of the last pic... The certificate of occupancy was granted the second week of Feb... so more progress starts soon!!! |
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02-21-2015, 02:30 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
That sucks any damage to your rig?
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02-21-2015, 03:07 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
No damage to the truck. Inside the shop the water was "only" a foot high when outside had reached almost three feet. It's was sitting on 33's with a 4" lift, so everything was above water lever. The hood and fenders were outside, but already covered in Line-X, so no damage to them.
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02-21-2015, 04:45 PM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
Man your lucky more wasn't damaged, looks nasty that mud.
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05-19-2015, 04:20 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
So it is with frustration and sadness that I update this... the truck hasn't had any progress since the flood. The shop is almost an hour away so I couldn't just pop in to check up on progress...
The guy has had a series of life events and bad luck. New baby and house remodel started before the flood. Insurance didn't cover much of anything. The new shop kept having issues with the county for permit and building issues. Still no approved electric to the shop so he's running off extensioin cords from the house (~100ft) He's completely overwhelmed.... Rather than be the screaming customer I have decided to help him get back on track. Help him get existing jobs organized and get some simple jobs completed and out of the way. Need to track down parts for his 2 post lift. General organization for the shop.... I'm going up this weekend ... we'll see how everything goes... |
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05-19-2015, 10:24 AM
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08-07-2015, 03:30 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
Griffin LS swap radiator delivered. Hoses ordered. Wiring started. Techflex F6 Woven Wrap ordered.
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08-07-2015, 07:44 AM
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I picked up some new Toyo MT 35x12.5x18 and some craigslist Eagle Alloys. With my big brake upgrade (14"+ front rotors) I wasn't comfortable with the 17" rims for clearance. I may paint them black with a red lip.
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05-19-2015, 08:47 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
Sorry to hear about the delay. Life throws curve balls at you once in a while.
I need to ask you about the semi-gloss black you used. What brand, and what type is the paint. Urethane, epoxy, polyurethane?? I want to paint the frame and underside of my Blazer a semi-gloss black, but having difficulty finding a low gloss paint. I don't want to flatten an existing gloss black for fear of it going chalky a few months later. Good luck with your build, and hopefully you'll get back on track soon. Dan |
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08-07-2015, 07:25 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
Nice! are you keeping the H2 wheels? they look great on there!
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08-11-2015, 11:35 PM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
I think those wheels will go really nice on your blazer! nice to see this thing getting love again!
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08-30-2015, 10:59 PM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
Nice to see the build picking up again.
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05-06-2016, 03:43 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
I wish I had more progress to report. There is a car show this weekend, and it was another deadline that wasn't met....
I did end up with a Jeep Grand Cherokee fan that's a true dual wind motor for two speeds. MOPAR part number 52079528AD or Dorman part number 620-041. I saw a couple of single speed fans that fit into the factory shroud. For now Ill probably use the existing shroud but It would be too hard to make a custom bracket out of aluminum to replace the plastic one.... 
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05-06-2016, 12:17 PM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
 looking good!!
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05-11-2016, 12:58 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
So I got an update saying that body alignment is complete. Oil coolers and radiator is mounted. Fuel is plumed but need to be tested for leaks (custom tank too). Brakes are plumed. Electrical is also finished. Needed a couple pieces to finish exhaust.
Hope to fire it up by the end of the week.... |
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05-11-2016, 01:49 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
Exciting. Hope the work meets your expectations.
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07-22-2016, 01:43 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
Soooo?? Any update? Everything looks great so far. Cant wait to hear how you like the 6.0 / 4l80 combo.
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08-02-2016, 01:35 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
sooooo.... no update... that progress was while waiting for parts for jobs that were started long before mine. Never got to the initial startup.... back to "Two Weeks" as of the weekend...
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08-24-2016, 09:18 AM
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Re: New to me 1972 K5
Its been "two weeks". lol
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08-24-2016, 06:09 PM
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