lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline)
 

Not sure why my projects always end up this way but i commited to take my 72k5 to a carshow in 2 weeks the weekend of the 26th and as it sits today the suspension is all apart, the cross over steer conversion is far from together oh and did i mention my motor is in as many peices as possible in my garage?

Saturday (12th) im driving down to redding to pickup the rest of the lift from greg(Monsterk5) so lift will be done this weekend. Running 4"flip + 8"skyjacker springs with 1"+ shackle in the rear for 13". Up front is getting 10" skyjackers with 1" zero rate for a total of 11". Should be large.

Crossover, i still need the steering arms and drag link.

Motor, well thats going to the machine shop this weekend to get punched .30 over and i hope to have it running by next weekend.

Then all that is left is to touch up and paint my engine compartment while it is still out. Finding the time to do all this while working 50hrs a week... who knows???

Well if anyone is in oregon the show is at the Sublimity Harvest Fest grounds, usually attracts about 300 or so cars mosty hot rods and there is a burn out contest, which i got 1st in last year with my c10. maybe see you there...

Progress pics will be posted here later this weekend.
Wish me luck and some ambition!

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Get-R-Done :metal:

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:eek: Good luck :metal:

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Good luck!! You can do it!! Lots of pics please.

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May the force be with you. Click on this link. It may provide you with some motivation. It has audio.

http://www.iwo.com/heroes.htm

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Keep us posted thats a lot of work to do in a short time frame..

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Well i just got back from cali, left at 4 this mourning and got back at 4:45pm. 730miles later im going outside to see what i can get done... ill get you some pics later tonight.!

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Good luck with it!

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Well phase 1, the suspension, is pretty much done. Here are some pics of the progress. The front ended up lower than i was calculating ecpecially since there is no motor in it yet.... Ill have to figure that one out. The back is missing the gas tank so that will help a little plus the top will bring her down more but it will still have the rake to it.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1434.jpg
shakle flip from ORD
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1435.jpg
the new 8" skyjacker springs
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1437.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1438.jpg
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http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1446.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1447.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1449.jpg

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and some more....
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1451.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1453.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1457.jpg
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Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline)
 

Looks like your gonna need more lift in the front...

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mmm ya i know the front is suckin right now. The motor is gonna suck it down even more so im thinkin maybe zero rates and throw the shorter stock shackles in the rear again to try and even it out.

Any other suggestions?

Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline)
 

How about this..

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haha ya there is a solution! if only money wasnt a problem....

Found the handy tape measure and got some specs..
ground to top of rear fender well= 53"
ground to top of front fender well= 51"

ground to bottom of frame is 33 1/2"

so it looks like im short at least 3" or so in the front to bring it up and
compensate for the lack of motor. I do have 1" zero rates i can try plus a front memeber to drop the front spring mounts about 2" should be in order.

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WOW where did the time go? Well sorry i didnt update... ever but i finished the k5 last night at about 3:30 in the AM. I drove it to work today and everything checks out minus 2 things... vacume leak and the damn rear brake line is leaking.... the collar is cracked
I should be able to pick up a new one after work, snap some last minute pics and post them for ya. Tomorrow is the show, Ill be taking my 69 C10 and the 72 K5. Ill be sure to bring the camara in case i see something worth shooting.

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:cool: :metal:

Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline)
 

Very impressive! :c2:


:wave:

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Congrats on getting it done!

Re: lift, crossover, new engine build (two week deadline)
 

Now that is a MONSTER!!! Where is the car show? Great looking lift by the way.

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Looks sweet and i love the color combo and the tire/wheel selections. They go together really nice!

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Well here are some pics from the show, The first one is me getting there first hah!

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1463.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1468.jpg

At a different show that same day in Salem OR.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1496.jpg

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I just realized i didnt really take any more pics of my Blazer at the show, I guess i was too busy with the other cars there, Anyways i ended up with a 2nd place trophy for the 4wd class, I was beat by an 84 chevy 4wd dually converson with swampers. Not really my style at all but it definantly had alot of hard work into it, flat bed lots of stainless and fresh paint. Ill be up against him again this weekend, we shall see who is victorious again...

Well i have some other random car pics ill put up for ya from the weekend adventure!

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Here they are...


First the wifes car...
then my buddies K5
Then some 67-72 trucks
finnaly some randoms..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1465.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1472.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1497.jpg
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And some more...


http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1484.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1486.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1482.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1488.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1489.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1478.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1479.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...9/DSCF1476.jpg

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Awesome pics, thanks! :c2: