considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

no1udknow · 06-30-2015, 02:26 PM

I have been racking my brain and I just want a little input. I have my 68, converted to a shortbed, lowered, disk brakes, nice motor 200r4 Yada yada . But I never really get to drive it that much because I have 2 small children and no room for the family. I also wont likely have money to really make it a show truck, and I'm not so sure I would want it to be one because then I would never drive it. So it basically sits.

I was thinking of getting a 70-75 k5. I can fit all the family, and do a little off roading , pop the top and cruise it around etc. Then maybe I wouldn't care so much how it looked as much as the fun factor.... your thoughts?

pat english · 06-30-2015, 02:32 PM

You have fab skills..what about building a crew cab?

**leddzepp** · 06-30-2015, 02:44 PM

Keep your 68 and get something else to roll the family in. A K5 rides like a tank and your kids and wife will probably not enjoy it. Just my opinion.

leftybass209 · 06-30-2015, 02:57 PM

I understand your position, and I'd agree that's a tough choice. If you have the means, adding a K5 to your stable would be the ideal situation. If your only option is one or the other, it'd probably be best to discuss it with your wife.

Maybe you have a friend that owns a K5 that wouldn't mind you hauling your family around for a trip or two? It would really be unfortunate to swap vehicles only to have your family not warm up to the new ride.

I wish you all the best with your decision! Good luck!

no1udknow · 06-30-2015, 05:28 PM

Got an offer from my wife's little brother (26) but I don't know how I feel about seeing him drive it all the time. Cars are like girlfriends, once your done with them, you want them out of your life so you don't have to see em all the time.

truckster · 06-30-2015, 05:44 PM

At one time or another I've owned almost every model of Chevy or GMC light truck made between 1960 and 1980. I eventually sold all of them. The last one I bought is a 72 K5 Blazer. I will never sell the Blazer. It's so much more fun than any of my trucks. My wife loves to go cruising in it with me on summer evenings and my kids all love it as well. My wife never liked any of my other trucks too much.

I also own a 95 Z28 convertible, and I love the Z, but if I had to sell one, the Blazer would stay.

Davidf · 06-30-2015, 06:20 PM

Go for it, nothing cooler than a K5. But, I would limit the search to 73 or older. In 74, not a full convertible any longer.

Davidf · 06-30-2015, 06:54 PM

I think I got that wrong...up to 75 is convertible. OP is right

**57taskforce** · 06-30-2015, 07:19 PM

71-72 is my favorite k/5, disks up front and I personally like the 71/72 front end the most. Sounds like a cool plan to me!

Cooper Restorations · 06-30-2015, 07:56 PM

You probably wont be disappointed with a Blazer. I bought ours about 14 years ago, and it is by far the favorite vehicle. My wife loves it, daughter loves it and my son drove it to his Senior Prom. We have had a few old pickups and no one wants to get rid of the Blazer.

Cooper Restorations · 06-30-2015, 07:58 PM

If you put a soft top on it, you will get a lot more good out if it. Just hop out and pull the top on when it rains.

CST10 · 06-30-2015, 08:08 PM

If you can't have but one, I would be getting a K5 Blazer so I could have the whole family cruising with me. It's the memories that the kids and you will always have. You can't get that time back with them.

I say sell the truck and get the family cruising.

Mmorgan32 · 06-30-2015, 09:36 PM

I bought a k5 when I sold my 72 c10 my wife actually picked it out she loved it. It was huge tho it had 37s and when she was pregnant she couldn't get in it so I unfortunately sold it. They are awesome yes rough but still so cool. I wanted one when I bought my current truck but couldn't find the right one

cooperhw · 06-30-2015, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CST10

If you can't have but one, I would be getting a K5 Blazer so I could have the whole family cruising with me. It's the memories that the kids and you will always have. You can't get that time back with them.

I say sell the truck and get the family cruising.

I agree.

The kids are gone way too soon. Gotta make those memories while you can. You can always get another truck later. Not like there will be any shortage later.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-01-2015, 12:20 AM

Well, I have the best of both worlds. I bought a '68 C/10 Stepside in 1973, and in 1995 I grabbed a '71 GMC Jimmy. For sentimental reasons I could not ever part with the Orange Stepside, but the Jimmy sure is fun to drive too!
They each have their strongpoints. I would be hard pressed to part with the Jimmy.

Hey - If a Blazer is a K/5, how come the GMC Jimmy isn't a "K/750"?

**leddzepp** · 07-01-2015, 01:11 AM

Do you think you will have enough coin for a decent K5 once you sell your truck?

**DeadheadNM** · 07-01-2015, 09:13 AM

I doubt you'll regret getting a k5. Join the club!

**ho70** · 07-01-2015, 10:54 AM

as much as I love the 68 shorties, buying a Blazer will allow you to enjoy the hobby with your family. I've had to sell a lot of things for family-you won't be disappointed until your older (50+) and every time you see a 68 you'll say I had one of those and never should of sold it....lol

**jeffahart** · 07-01-2015, 09:16 PM

Yes, get the K-5.... Post this question in the 4x4 forum for further reinforcement on the simple fact that.... 4x4s are better. I mean, if your gonna go short.... then you also need to go to the sand!

sierragrande71 · 07-01-2015, 10:13 PM

Go for it! K5's are bad a$$! I traded my c10 for one and haven't looked back since!

sierragrande71 · 07-01-2015, 10:15 PM

Here's the k5, and it doesn't ride like a tank. Like how some think.

**leddzepp** · 07-01-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sierragrande71

Here's the k5, and it doesn't ride like a tank. Like how some think.

Lol, yes they do

Short wheel base and leaf springs give a bone jarring ride no matter what spin you put on it. Now you may not really care or it may not bother you, but it still does and it is something to consider if your whole plan is to get the wife and kids to ride along. I've owned plenty of Jeeps and four wheel drive trucks and it doesn't bother me. I'm speaking from experience here.

truckster · 07-01-2015, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Lol, yes they do

Short wheel base and leaf springs give a bone jarring ride no matter what spin you put on it. Now you may not really care or it may not bother you, but it still does and it is something to consider if your whole plan is to get the wife and kids to ride along. I've owned plenty of Jeeps and four wheel drive trucks and it doesn't bother me. I'm speaking from experience here.

My last truck before the Blazer was a C20 long bed. The Blazer rides MUCH better than the C20 did.

**leddzepp** · 07-02-2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

My last truck before the Blazer was a C20 long bed. The Blazer rides MUCH better than the C20 did.

My C10 long bed rides WAY smoother than any Blazer I've owned.

sierragrande71 · 07-01-2015, 10:34 PM

My c10 rode rougher than my blazer, and it had all new ECE components front and rear. My wife and kids haven't ever complained about the k5's ride. To each there own. K5's are cool and more versatile. N1udknow have u considered maybe a 2wd blazer? That would be best of both worlds!

06-30-2015, 02:26 PM	#1
no1udknow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 696	considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? I have been racking my brain and I just want a little input. I have my 68, converted to a shortbed, lowered, disk brakes, nice motor 200r4 Yada yada . But I never really get to drive it that much because I have 2 small children and no room for the family. I also wont likely have money to really make it a show truck, and I'm not so sure I would want it to be one because then I would never drive it. So it basically sits. I was thinking of getting a 70-75 k5. I can fit all the family, and do a little off roading , pop the top and cruise it around etc. Then maybe I wouldn't care so much how it looked as much as the fun factor.... your thoughts? __________________ Built not bought! My dad always tried to convince me HEI was pointless! Welding is a lot like sex, you don't have to be great with the rod as long as you thoroughly prep the surface and your good at grinding My build : 68 C10 Short Bed Conversion

06-30-2015, 02:32 PM	#2
pat english Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: la puente ca Posts: 358	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? You have fab skills..what about building a crew cab?

06-30-2015, 02:44 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,115	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? Keep your 68 and get something else to roll the family in. A K5 rides like a tank and your kids and wife will probably not enjoy it. Just my opinion. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? I understand your position, and I'd agree that's a tough choice. If you have the means, adding a K5 to your stable would be the ideal situation. If your only option is one or the other, it'd probably be best to discuss it with your wife. Maybe you have a friend that owns a K5 that wouldn't mind you hauling your family around for a trip or two? It would really be unfortunate to swap vehicles only to have your family not warm up to the new ride. I wish you all the best with your decision! Good luck!

06-30-2015, 05:28 PM	#5
no1udknow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 696	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? Got an offer from my wife's little brother (26) but I don't know how I feel about seeing him drive it all the time. Cars are like girlfriends, once your done with them, you want them out of your life so you don't have to see em all the time. __________________ Built not bought! My dad always tried to convince me HEI was pointless! Welding is a lot like sex, you don't have to be great with the rod as long as you thoroughly prep the surface and your good at grinding My build : 68 C10 Short Bed Conversion

06-30-2015, 05:44 PM	#6
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 8,021	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? At one time or another I've owned almost every model of Chevy or GMC light truck made between 1960 and 1980. I eventually sold all of them. The last one I bought is a 72 K5 Blazer. I will never sell the Blazer. It's so much more fun than any of my trucks. My wife loves to go cruising in it with me on summer evenings and my kids all love it as well. My wife never liked any of my other trucks too much. I also own a 95 Z28 convertible, and I love the Z, but if I had to sell one, the Blazer would stay.

06-30-2015, 06:20 PM	#7
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? Go for it, nothing cooler than a K5. But, I would limit the search to 73 or older. In 74, not a full convertible any longer.

06-30-2015, 06:54 PM	#8
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? I think I got that wrong...up to 75 is convertible. OP is right

06-30-2015, 07:19 PM	#9
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,582	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? 71-72 is my favorite k/5, disks up front and I personally like the 71/72 front end the most. Sounds like a cool plan to me! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

06-30-2015, 07:56 PM	#10
Cooper Restorations Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marion Indiana Posts: 403	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? You probably wont be disappointed with a Blazer. I bought ours about 14 years ago, and it is by far the favorite vehicle. My wife loves it, daughter loves it and my son drove it to his Senior Prom. We have had a few old pickups and no one wants to get rid of the Blazer.

06-30-2015, 07:58 PM	#11
Cooper Restorations Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marion Indiana Posts: 403	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? If you put a soft top on it, you will get a lot more good out if it. Just hop out and pull the top on when it rains.

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CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? If you can't have but one, I would be getting a K5 Blazer so I could have the whole family cruising with me. It's the memories that the kids and you will always have. You can't get that time back with them. I say sell the truck and get the family cruising. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

06-30-2015, 09:36 PM	#13
Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? I bought a k5 when I sold my 72 c10 my wife actually picked it out she loved it. It was huge tho it had 37s and when she was pregnant she couldn't get in it so I unfortunately sold it. They are awesome yes rough but still so cool. I wanted one when I bought my current truck but couldn't find the right one __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver

07-01-2015, 12:20 AM	#15
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,622	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? Well, I have the best of both worlds. I bought a '68 C/10 Stepside in 1973, and in 1995 I grabbed a '71 GMC Jimmy. For sentimental reasons I could not ever part with the Orange Stepside, but the Jimmy sure is fun to drive too! They each have their strongpoints. I would be hard pressed to part with the Jimmy. Hey - If a Blazer is a K/5, how come the GMC Jimmy isn't a "K/750"? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 07-01-2015 at 08:50 PM.

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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,115	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? Do you think you will have enough coin for a decent K5 once you sell your truck? __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul



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DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,479	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? I doubt you'll regret getting a k5. Join the club! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? as much as I love the 68 shorties, buying a Blazer will allow you to enjoy the hobby with your family. I've had to sell a lot of things for family-you won't be disappointed until your older (50+) and every time you see a 68 you'll say I had one of those and never should of sold it....lol

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jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,910	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? Yes, get the K-5.... Post this question in the 4x4 forum for further reinforcement on the simple fact that.... 4x4s are better. I mean, if your gonna go short.... then you also need to go to the sand! __________________ White K20

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sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? Go for it! K5's are bad a$$! I traded my c10 for one and haven't looked back since! Attached Images

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sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? Here's the k5, and it doesn't ride like a tank. Like how some think. Attached Images

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sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: considering selling my 68 and getting a k5... your thoughts? My c10 rode rougher than my blazer, and it had all new ECE components front and rear. My wife and kids haven't ever complained about the k5's ride. To each there own. K5's are cool and more versatile. N1udknow have u considered maybe a 2wd blazer? That would be best of both worlds!

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