72 K5 CST Highlander "Vegas"
Hey fellas....picked up this 72 K5 in Vegas from a super cool guy named Sam. It was a pretty trek from Dallas to Vegas to pick her up, but it was definitely worth it. When I walked inside his garage, very neat and clean work area I must say, I was shocked by the condition of the K5. Even better than the pictures he had sent. Best truck deal I've experienced. I have had it a couple of years this month, but just now doing some work on it. Truck has may Hickey options on it, roll bar, gas tank skid, inside door handles, and many more...it also HAD the Hickey saddle tanks inside on driver and passenger. The tanks are gone, but still deciding if I want to build a set or find some survivors. It came with all original running gear.....and a decent LS 5.3/4L60E as well. Very straight body and decent paint...just a few areas to address. Up to now, the only thing I've done to it is add a 4" skyjacker spring kit on all 4 corners, and built a custom bumper for the rear, with a front bumper to match soon. Put a new set of 16" steelies and 235/85's with it. Still not sure if they are too small, but probably will get some opinions here. Maybe go to a 2.5" kit or just add-a-leafs? Here is a list of things we are working on right now and the plan:
New gas tank (need to modify filler neck LOL) Fresh 6.2L diesel J-code engine 700r4 with the original 205 t-case Old Air A/C system 2nd battery tray for driver side Maybe some new wiring (possibly all fresh wiring) custom front bumper with winch application Swing out tire kit on the new custom bumper Should be a fun build.... |
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some before and after lift kit
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some bumper pics.....
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Very cool truck - looks pretty solid!
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Good luck with your build. I’ll follow along.
Any chance you’re parting out the engine, AC components, or rear bumper gravel shields? |
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Good deal. Thanks. Any chance you can post up some interior pics and a SPID pic? That yellow is a favorite color of mine.
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Found some more pictures...here are some of the one's from when I first bought it.
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more pics
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a few more
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more....lol
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Here are some with new tires/wheels and no lift yet
16x6 steelies 235/85/16 Cooper STT |
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Here are a few pics with a old school bumper just mocked up....then I just build a custom bumper instead. This old style bumper is pretty cool though...found it in a junk yard on a 70 c10.
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Thanks for posting. It looked to be the oem light yellow. Hickey steering wheel?
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Not sure about the steering wheel, but there is quite a bit of Hickeys on her lol, no pun intended. I think there are even some on the list front axle, just haven't looked it up yet.
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