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Old 10-25-2011, 01:26 PM   #1
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Black Bear Project Grocery Getter- 72 K5

Hey guys,

I am new here, but not new to mods ! We picked up a 72 K5 last month, and are quickly diving into getting her ready to roll!

Here are the starter pics:



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Old 10-25-2011, 01:27 PM   #2
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Re: Black Bear Project Grocery Getter- 72 K5

Made some minor interior changes.

Welded over 4WD shifter in floor- going to a push button transfer case:



Fabricated new front seat brackets (using 03 parts):



Yes folks, those are OEM seats. The leather held up pretty darn good (better than the NBS and NNBS leather for sure!):



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Old 10-25-2011, 01:32 PM   #3
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Re: Black Bear Project Grocery Getter- 72 K5

Here are a few parts in the garage, waiting for install:

2006 LQ4


Transmission: 4L80e and transfercase


Who doesn't like to be blown?? Magnacharger TVS2300
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Old 10-12-2012, 06:47 PM   #4
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Re: Black Bear Project Grocery Getter- 72 K5

She is now able to hit the road, now onto aesthetics!



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Old 10-12-2012, 08:59 PM   #5
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Re: Black Bear Project Grocery Getter- 72 K5

Sweet blazer, maggies make great power. I would love to see it in person.
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Old 10-13-2012, 11:19 PM   #6
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Re: Black Bear Project Grocery Getter- 72 K5

Definitely big fans of the Magnachargers!
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Old 10-13-2012, 11:28 PM   #7
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Re: Black Bear Project Grocery Getter- 72 K5

Looks good!!
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Old 10-13-2012, 11:33 PM   #8
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Re: Black Bear Project Grocery Getter- 72 K5

One year lapse from the last post...looks good.... I really like the maggie... Im about to swap an LQ9 into mine... What did you use for the engine crossmember?
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Old 10-14-2012, 01:37 PM   #9
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nice lookin work
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Old 02-25-2015, 06:28 PM   #10
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She is home, time to install the seats!





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