Poll! Will I get the K5 out of the Garage tonight? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

redz 1970 K5 · 03-14-2005, 02:49 PM

Aside from the unexpected, I may actually pull it off. Of course, this is after my original target of Friday, then Sunday and now tonight. Major points of contention-

a) I have to get it lower to get it out of the garage- probably 2-3".

b) I rebuilt an 'Ebay special' Carter 600cfm carb, and redid the ignition at the same time... Could be minor setup and tuning issues.

I am sure keeping my fingers crossed that I can get it out tonight, and get some pics to you patient folks.

Will I make it out?

Alexis · 03-14-2005, 03:02 PM

You can do it!

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-14-2005, 04:25 PM

YOU CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT ALL NIGHT LONG

redz 1970 K5 · 03-14-2005, 04:48 PM

Allright, which one of yas said NO?

Whhhhyyy I ottttaaa.....

jhow66 · 03-14-2005, 05:49 PM

Naaah-"Murphy" called and said he would drop by to see you.

redz 1970 K5 · 03-14-2005, 05:54 PM

I called Murphy and told him he was NOT welcome tonight. He has been staying with me for like 2 months now, and I have HAD it! Told him to back his bags, and not let the door hit him on the way out.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-14-2005, 05:57 PM

Just get a sawzall and get to cutting on the garage!

redz 1970 K5 · 03-14-2005, 06:16 PM

Wife will like that one. I just hope those tires hold a bead at like 10-15 psi!

redz 1970 K5 · 03-14-2005, 06:26 PM

Just called Interco tire... Guy says I can get em down between 8-10lbs, and I should be fine. Says guys do it all the time.

I always like calling Interco, I like that Luisiana drawl them guys and gals have... Always sounds so easy going and relaxed.

71jimmy · 03-14-2005, 07:28 PM

What are you wasting time in front of the computer for, get to work. We're all root'n for ya!!!

Big J · 03-14-2005, 07:32 PM

You should be able to lower those tires down to 4-5lbs. I used to wheel my Jeep with just 8-10lbs and that was without bead locks. They shouldn't pop a bead. Just throw it down in 4low to go good and slow.
Good luck, we all have faith in ya!!!

Alexis · 03-14-2005, 07:40 PM

are you done yet?

Alexis · 03-15-2005, 01:35 AM

you guys think he made it?

71jimmy · 03-15-2005, 02:17 AM

This waiting is almost like the wife having a baby! I can't take it! Were's the Doctor?

vtblazer · 03-15-2005, 07:30 AM

No word yet!

He's just leaving everbody hanging for effect.

olblue60@aol.com · 03-15-2005, 08:36 AM

Too Tall!
Sounds like the guy who spent all winter building a boat in the basement.

redz 1970 K5 · 03-15-2005, 11:03 AM

Well, didn't make it guys...

When I was moving the trans cooling lines away from the headers a week ago, I must have tweaked one a little too much and it was leaking like a CIV when I started cranking the motor. Lines were totally ghetto from the PO, so I knew I was going to have to redo them, but (*J$)(*) not now!

Oh, and absolutely no fuel delivery... I think the fuel pump went South. She's a crankin over, but no fuel is hitting the clear filter by the carb. I always had pretty hard starts when the truck was sitting for a while due to fuel delivery. Is that a sign of a fuel pump or something else?

So, does anyone know the name/size to ID the trans cooling line fittings? (like NP2 or whatever). In the meantime, you guys think I could cap the trans cooling lines just to get it around to the shop?

BUT IT DOES LOOK BADASS... My camera memory is at work, so I can't take pics until tonight.

Totally bummed,

Russ

71jimmy · 03-15-2005, 01:17 PM

OK, so who was that that sent Murphy over to ya! Bummer, hang in there.

jhow66 · 03-15-2005, 04:03 PM

Trans lines--don't cap off--plumb one into the other --will be ok this way for a trial run.

redz 1970 K5 · 03-15-2005, 04:22 PM

Well, picked up a B&M Supercooler and all new plumbing... Might as well do it right. Also picked up a new fuel pump. If all goes well tonight, I might take another stab at getting it out tomorrow.

Thanks for the continued support...

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-15-2005, 04:51 PM

HURRY IT UP WOULD YA, I'M JELOUS

cnshoot · 03-15-2005, 11:55 PM

check the filter before the pump mine on my blazer is on the frame rail

67_C-30 · 03-17-2005, 12:58 AM

Not If You Keep Sitting There Beatin' On That Keyboard!!

Alexis · 03-17-2005, 01:44 AM

any update?

why do i picture him with pony-tails doing this.....

**raggedjim** · 03-17-2005, 10:42 AM

Hang in there Red, we have all been there and I expect to be there again soon...

Rg

View Poll Results: Will I get the K5 out tonight?
Hell ya you will, my 90 year old Grandma could have done it sooner	11	68.75%
Nope, sorry, that heap is a permanent resident in the garage	5	31.25%
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03-14-2005, 02:49 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Poll! Will I get the K5 out of the Garage tonight? Aside from the unexpected, I may actually pull it off. Of course, this is after my original target of Friday, then Sunday and now tonight. Major points of contention- a) I have to get it lower to get it out of the garage- probably 2-3". b) I rebuilt an 'Ebay special' Carter 600cfm carb, and redid the ignition at the same time... Could be minor setup and tuning issues. I am sure keeping my fingers crossed that I can get it out tonight, and get some pics to you patient folks. Will I make it out? __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

03-14-2005, 04:25 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	YOU CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT ALL NIGHT LONG __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-14-2005, 04:48 PM	#4
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Allright, which one of yas said NO? Whhhhyyy I ottttaaa..... __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

03-14-2005, 05:49 PM	#5
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Naaah-"Murphy" called and said he would drop by to see you. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

03-14-2005, 03:02 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	You can do it!

03-14-2005, 05:54 PM	#6
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	I called Murphy and told him he was NOT welcome tonight. He has been staying with me for like 2 months now, and I have HAD it! Told him to back his bags, and not let the door hit him on the way out. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

03-14-2005, 05:57 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Just get a sawzall and get to cutting on the garage! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-14-2005, 06:16 PM	#8
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Wife will like that one. I just hope those tires hold a bead at like 10-15 psi! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

03-14-2005, 06:26 PM	#9
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Just called Interco tire... Guy says I can get em down between 8-10lbs, and I should be fine. Says guys do it all the time. I always like calling Interco, I like that Luisiana drawl them guys and gals have... Always sounds so easy going and relaxed. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

03-14-2005, 07:28 PM	#10
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	What are you wasting time in front of the computer for, get to work. We're all root'n for ya!!! __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-14-2005, 07:32 PM	#11
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	You should be able to lower those tires down to 4-5lbs. I used to wheel my Jeep with just 8-10lbs and that was without bead locks. They shouldn't pop a bead. Just throw it down in 4low to go good and slow. Good luck, we all have faith in ya!!! __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

03-14-2005, 07:40 PM	#12
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	are you done yet?

03-15-2005, 01:35 AM	#13
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	you guys think he made it?

03-15-2005, 02:17 AM	#14
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	This waiting is almost like the wife having a baby! I can't take it! Were's the Doctor? __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."



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03-15-2005, 07:30 AM	#15
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	No word yet! He's just leaving everbody hanging for effect.

03-15-2005, 08:36 AM	#16
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Too Tall! Sounds like the guy who spent all winter building a boat in the basement. __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

03-15-2005, 11:03 AM	#17
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Well, didn't make it guys... When I was moving the trans cooling lines away from the headers a week ago, I must have tweaked one a little too much and it was leaking like a CIV when I started cranking the motor. Lines were totally ghetto from the PO, so I knew I was going to have to redo them, but (J$)() not now! Oh, and absolutely no fuel delivery... I think the fuel pump went South. She's a crankin over, but no fuel is hitting the clear filter by the carb. I always had pretty hard starts when the truck was sitting for a while due to fuel delivery. Is that a sign of a fuel pump or something else? So, does anyone know the name/size to ID the trans cooling line fittings? (like NP2 or whatever). In the meantime, you guys think I could cap the trans cooling lines just to get it around to the shop? BUT IT DOES LOOK BADASS... My camera memory is at work, so I can't take pics until tonight. Totally bummed, Russ __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

03-15-2005, 01:17 PM	#18
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	OK, so who was that that sent Murphy over to ya! Bummer, hang in there. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-15-2005, 04:03 PM	#19
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Trans lines--don't cap off--plumb one into the other --will be ok this way for a trial run. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

03-15-2005, 04:22 PM	#20
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Well, picked up a B&M Supercooler and all new plumbing... Might as well do it right. Also picked up a new fuel pump. If all goes well tonight, I might take another stab at getting it out tomorrow. Thanks for the continued support... __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

03-15-2005, 04:51 PM	#21
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	HURRY IT UP WOULD YA, I'M JELOUS __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-15-2005, 11:55 PM	#22
cnshoot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: minden Posts: 358	check the filter before the pump mine on my blazer is on the frame rail __________________ 72 cst 2wd blazer sb soon to have tilt manual 72 gmc swb fleet 2wd bb air tilt auto 93 c/3500 crew-cab dually 03 chevy suburban LT quadrasteer c/2500 4x4

03-17-2005, 12:58 AM	#23
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03-17-2005, 10:42 AM	#25
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