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xxlf250 09-20-2012 10:54 PM

intro and project...K5 2X
 
Whats up everyone, like most I have been lurking around and getting info and ideas...So Hello love the site.

Got a 1986 k5 from my uncle who was og owner
in the process of converting it to 2wd
bagging it and drivin it, will keep postin pics as I go

day i got it

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k514.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k515.jpg


started the tear down

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k513.jpg

xxlf250 09-20-2012 10:59 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
cleanin the frame....

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k510.jpg


running porterbuilt stuff up front...
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k56.jpg

painting the parts

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k57.jpg

ac delete

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k54.jpg

JAA 09-21-2012 06:28 AM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Cool project. Look forward to your updates.

xxlf250 09-22-2012 11:15 AM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Thanks..more progress

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k55.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k58.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k51.jpg

68Timber 09-22-2012 08:26 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Way to jump into it. Subscribed.

xxlf250 09-24-2012 08:46 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...ps3be7b391.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...psbe3f267a.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...ps5f867c95.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...psdf03694b.jpg

xxlf250 09-28-2012 11:43 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Well for those who might be wondering these pics I've been posting are from the past few months, I got some more parts in so i can finish up the front,and still need to run the air system and start on the rear suspension.
Slow process but its coming along

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k522.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k523.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k525.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k521.jpg

Leedogg 10-02-2012 12:30 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Bad ass. Not a bad idea. Been wanting a 2wd Blazer- but they are hard to find around here. And if you plan the lay it out- like you did...you are buying everything anyway. i may start looking at 4x's to convert.

Nice work.

xxlf250 10-02-2012 03:18 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
thanks........yeah Ive been lurking and searching the site for a while and this seemed the best way for me to get a clean all original look on bigger wheels and bagged k5,Iam happy with it so far.

N2TRUX 10-03-2012 11:35 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Loving it...

toeb 10-05-2012 07:53 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Sweet man nice job!
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lolife99 10-05-2012 08:27 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Very cool k5!

xxlf250 10-05-2012 08:48 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Thanks guys for the positive comments...
I've been working on the parts for the rear, got an 96 ss impala rear end so that will be the axle I go with just got to clean it up, still need a few parts to have the front 100%

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k528.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k529.jpg

xxlf250 11-02-2012 11:12 PM

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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...250/k5rear.jpg

justpball 11-03-2012 06:21 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Is it the same width as the k5?
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xxlf250 11-04-2012 12:38 AM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Haven't checked I got it for the bolt pattern and the disc brakes it's close if not the same
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Ford Assassin 11-05-2012 01:14 AM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Pretty cool!!

xxlf250 11-06-2012 03:43 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford Assassin (Post 5686270)
Pretty cool!!

thank you

here is the front tub...........getting closer

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k52xx.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/xxlf250/k55-1.jpg

Greenlee 11-07-2012 12:01 AM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Sweet! Nice work.
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xxlf250 11-07-2012 06:44 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
thank you, its a slow process...

maxxxy 11-08-2012 12:39 PM

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That's awesome! Keep the pictures coming!
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67cheby 11-09-2012 05:04 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
i am tuning in here looking for pointers and ideas on the blazer, any shot of the modifications to the rear floor ? do you still have room for the rear seat ?

xxlf250 11-09-2012 05:32 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Wow I just was in Vegas at sema drooling over your truck.....
The rear seat in the blazer will be modified... narrowed alittle and I'am going to lower the brackets
Ill get more pics up this weekend
I regret doing my inner fenders after seeing your front tubs in person, great product

67cheby 11-09-2012 05:34 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Thanks man, i appreciate that ! Looking forward to seeing the pics, i dig your blazer !

xxlf250 11-09-2012 06:06 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
thanks man... means alot coming from a builder of your caliber

67cheby 11-09-2012 06:19 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
LOL, thanks man but i am just an average joe like everyone else building out of my garage....just took me about 10 years to do this one ! LOL

xxlf250 11-09-2012 10:41 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
That's funny I've been waiting that long for this blazer from an uncle of mine and had to move quick on it before he wanted it back.lol

It killed him when I took out the front axle and told him my plans.
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67cheby 11-09-2012 10:43 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Lol
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Ford Assassin 11-10-2012 03:19 AM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Alot of people thought I was crazy when I was doing my 2wd conversion too.
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xxlf250 11-12-2012 12:12 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
off the jack stands and on the ground.... now time to start, driveline, exhaust and the interior.................:ito:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d8...groundedk5.jpg

lolife99 11-12-2012 12:26 PM

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Your blazer looks sooooo NICE!

xxlf250 11-12-2012 12:28 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
thanks you , Iam tryin to get a driveline built and get up to the Git Down this friday.........will see.

lolife99 11-12-2012 12:40 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
What did you use for the rear suspension?
Looks like the Impala rearend worked perfectly.

Also,... can you post the wheel/tire specs?

xxlf250 11-12-2012 12:52 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
the rear is 4linked its a custom setup by AirRideEquipment a shop here in So.Cal
and the rear was a great swap used the stock tabs for the upper links posi, disc brake, 5 lug all in one package...

coy 22's
265/35

Ford Assassin 11-12-2012 09:24 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
If I didn't use mine for towing and/or wanted to keep my factory A/C box, I would totally of gone this route.

Very smooth.

xxlf250 11-13-2012 11:48 AM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
thanks,
I have no real plans to tow with it,but it will get a vintage air under dash set up

Hoods69BadBowTie 11-14-2012 02:10 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
Sweet project looks killer so far. Keep up the good work gonna be done in no time :D

xxlf250 11-14-2012 03:26 PM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
thank you....

blazer2007 11-15-2012 11:26 AM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
please take some pics when you get to doing the back floor,crossmembers,bracing etc. thanks

xxlf250 11-15-2012 11:38 AM

Re: intro and project...K5 2X
 
sorry guys I sold it....


just kidding, Iam getting the battery moved and power wires all reran and then I'll get it up on the lift and get some pics


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