1976 K5 on 39.5 Super Swampers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Libertad · 07-16-2010, 03:52 PM

Well I went ahead and traded my C10 for this 1976 K5.

350 / 350
NP203
Dana 44 / GM14 full floating 3/4 ton axles
6" lift and 3" body lift
39.5 Super Swampers

She needs some cleaning up and personalizing......... I can't wait til this 103 degree heat dies down.

Here she is:

Libertad · 07-16-2010, 03:58 PM

Interior pics:

and the motor:

Davidmichael · 07-16-2010, 04:07 PM

Very nice!. I am glad to see you went threw with the trade.

Libertad · 07-16-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidmichael

Very nice!. I am glad to see you went threw with the trade.

Yeah me too! Thanks!

Gemp · 07-16-2010, 09:04 PM

Nice truck, Whats the plans?

Libertad · 07-17-2010, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemp

Nice truck, Whats the plans?

Well Gemp as for right now:
-replace a 24" brake line on the front passenger side
-go through every piece of the suspension and undercarriage to make sure their ain't any loose bolts

-get it registered in my name
-take her out in the local hills and try her out

But in the future I will be doing a 4x4 K5 version of a 70's type rat rod. I got some things in mind that will personalize her into a bare bones type of no nonsense all terrain vehicle.

str8axle55 · 07-17-2010, 07:06 AM

I think you did well.Solid rig, just needs your touches.

blu-by-u-2 · 07-18-2010, 03:27 AM

Sweet!

russgt · 07-18-2010, 08:59 AM

With that big of a tire the dana 44 can and will be a weak link in the drivetrain. Not trying to scare you, but keeping that in mind and taking it easy when you are a ways from pavement will help you make it back.

Libertad · 07-18-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russgt

With that big of a tire the dana 44 can and will be a weak link in the drivetrain. Not trying to scare you, but keeping that in mind and taking it easy when you are a ways from pavement will help you make it back.

Thanks for the note of caution. Even though it is a 3/4 instead of a 1/2 ton Dana 44? I do plan on putting some 38" Ground Hawgs on her but I only have three so I need to find someone that wants to trade these 4 SS for 1 or 2 Ground Hawgs.

I will mostly be doing the local hills around here and nothing crazy fast or hard.

**nlped** · 07-18-2010, 11:37 AM

^^^Russ is right about the Dana 44, I destroyed the one in my Jeep and it only had a 35" tall tire. They are not very friendly with the heavy wheels and tires

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Thing looks like a ton of fun though! I'd fix the air, straighten out the steering and drive the snot out of it

63chevyll · 07-27-2010, 11:16 PM

i hate to be nosey, but what is a blazer like that worth out in CA. there are TONS out here in CO, and i have has a few

Libertad · 07-27-2010, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63chevyll

i hate to be nosey, but what is a blazer like that worth out in CA. there are TONS out here in CO, and i have has a few

Here ya go: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/s...ype=A&hasPic=1

63chevyll · 07-29-2010, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libertad

Here ya go: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/s...ype=A&hasPic=1

alright, bout the same

CussinDusty · 10-11-2010, 07:00 PM

Nice k5. I like the olive drab,and black. Did you roll it on there?
I see alot of people on fourms that do a great paint job with a roller
You should bed line that interior too

07-16-2010, 03:52 PM	#1
Libertad No Nonsense Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, Ca Posts: 177	1976 K5 on 39.5 Super Swampers Well I went ahead and traded my C10 for this 1976 K5. 350 / 350 NP203 Dana 44 / GM14 full floating 3/4 ton axles 6" lift and 3" body lift 39.5 Super Swampers She needs some cleaning up and personalizing......... I can't wait til this 103 degree heat dies down. Here she is: Last edited by Libertad; 07-17-2010 at 04:41 AM.

07-16-2010, 03:58 PM	#2
Libertad No Nonsense Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moreno Valley, Ca Posts: 177	Re: 1976 K5 on 39.5 Super Swampers Interior pics: and the motor:

07-16-2010, 04:07 PM	#3
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: 1976 K5 on 39.5 Super Swampers Very nice!. I am glad to see you went threw with the trade. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

07-16-2010, 09:04 PM	#5
Gemp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Posts: 262	Re: 1976 K5 on 39.5 Super Swampers Nice truck, Whats the plans? __________________ 06' GMC 1500 Crew cab.....

07-17-2010, 07:06 AM	#7
str8axle55 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma Posts: 489	Re: 1976 K5 on 39.5 Super Swampers I think you did well.Solid rig, just needs your touches. __________________ 03 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Quadrasteer, wife`s DD 84 Chevy K30 CC SRW 55 Chevy 210 2dr post

07-18-2010, 03:27 AM	#8
blu-by-u-2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: los banos cal Posts: 130	Re: 1976 K5 on 39.5 Super Swampers Sweet! __________________ 77 k5 2wd 76 k5 jimmy 4x4 97 c1500 2wd 06 chrysler 300 on 22"s

07-18-2010, 08:59 AM	#9
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 1976 K5 on 39.5 Super Swampers With that big of a tire the dana 44 can and will be a weak link in the drivetrain. Not trying to scare you, but keeping that in mind and taking it easy when you are a ways from pavement will help you make it back. __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

07-18-2010, 11:37 AM	#11
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 1976 K5 on 39.5 Super Swampers ^^^Russ is right about the Dana 44, I destroyed the one in my Jeep and it only had a 35" tall tire. They are not very friendly with the heavy wheels and tires . Thing looks like a ton of fun though! I'd fix the air, straighten out the steering and drive the snot out of it __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-27-2010, 11:16 PM	#12
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: 1976 K5 on 39.5 Super Swampers i hate to be nosey, but what is a blazer like that worth out in CA. there are TONS out here in CO, and i have has a few

10-11-2010, 07:00 PM	#15
CussinDusty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pascagoula,Mississippi Posts: 109	Re: 1976 K5 on 39.5 Super Swampers Nice k5. I like the olive drab,and black. Did you roll it on there? I see alot of people on fourms that do a great paint job with a roller You should bed line that interior too __________________ http://i957.photobucket.com/albums/a...sty/sig2-3.jpg 87' Blazer 36"TSL SX, Bedline'd Interior,and bumpers Heddman Long Tubes,True Dual Flowmaster 40's 4:11's locked Build Thread-http://www.fullsizechevy.com/showthr...r-Build-Thread Last edited by CussinDusty; 10-11-2010 at 07:04 PM.

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