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bouncytruck · 12-19-2006, 04:41 PM

Nice rig. I think you're going to have a very hard time finding NOS graphics to replace the worn ones. I also do like it for the rarity, but not the look. If you're going to lift it and put on custom wheels, why keep the graphics?

cstanley · 12-19-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Nice rig. I think you're going to have a very hard time finding NOS graphics to replace the worn ones. I also do like it for the rarity, but not the look. If you're going to lift it and put on custom wheels, why keep the graphics?

i agree. It parks under cover, so i will try to protect it there. i will be investigating graphics options, hopefully i can come up with something. maybe i'll just use lift blocks instead of a proper suspension lift. that way it can be very easily returned to stock, and i won't have mods. wheels can just be swapped. the originals are keepers.

orange72blazer · 12-19-2006, 10:22 PM

If it was mine I would keep the paint & graphics, and add a small lift and different tires and rims something like the one in the picture here.

bouncytruck · 12-20-2006, 01:22 AM

You'll need to swap the front springs if you do any lift. A small lift shouldn't require any permanet changes, so you can swap back anytime.

Also, the "cracks" you are seeing in the top are common - mine has them too. Some are factory gaps, some are just the signs of it's age. Some simple fiberglass resin should fill in the actual cracks prior to paint.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-20-2006, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by orange72blazer

If it was mine I would keep the paint & graphics, and add a small lift and
different tires and rims something like the one in the picture here.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-27-2006, 04:33 PM

Sweet ride Id keep the graphics package but then agian thats just me..

meathead95 · 12-27-2006, 05:31 PM

i believe midstate6772 has a set of nos graphics

12-19-2006, 04:41 PM	#26
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Finally! Pics of my new K5 - The Sportchicken Nice rig. I think you're going to have a very hard time finding NOS graphics to replace the worn ones. I also do like it for the rarity, but not the look. If you're going to lift it and put on custom wheels, why keep the graphics? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-19-2006, 10:22 PM	#28
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Re: Finally! Pics of my new K5 - The Sportchicken If it was mine I would keep the paint & graphics, and add a small lift and different tires and rims something like the one in the picture here. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

12-20-2006, 01:22 AM	#29
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Finally! Pics of my new K5 - The Sportchicken You'll need to swap the front springs if you do any lift. A small lift shouldn't require any permanet changes, so you can swap back anytime. Also, the "cracks" you are seeing in the top are common - mine has them too. Some are factory gaps, some are just the signs of it's age. Some simple fiberglass resin should fill in the actual cracks prior to paint. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-27-2006, 04:33 PM	#31
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Finally! Pics of my new K5 - The Sportchicken Sweet ride Id keep the graphics package but then agian thats just me.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-27-2006, 05:31 PM	#32
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: Finally! Pics of my new K5 - The Sportchicken i believe midstate6772 has a set of nos graphics __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

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