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**JJorgensen52** · 05-10-2007, 08:42 PM

Hey folks, noob here. I'm a big fan of the 67 - 72 trucks, have been for about 10 years (Saw one in a 4Wheelr and I've been looking for one ever since). Looks like I'm going to be having a chance to build one coming up in the next year, so I'm planning on gathering some info before I get involved in anything.

So, my questions are:
1- For those with 2wd shortbeds / K5 blazers, how is the coilover rearend compared to traditional leafs?
2- Has anyone done a modern front clip / drivetrain swap into a 69 - 72 K5 blazer?
3- What are the biggest issues to look for in buying a truck (most likely a K5)?

For a little detail about myself, I'm a current college student with a passion for rebuild cars and trucks... on my second ground up rebuild now. First was a 1993 GMC Typhoon (maybe you guys know what they are, maybe not

), it's more of a weekend driver / showcar. Currently rebuilding a 1992 GMC Sonoma GT (one of 819

) .... basically a project to teach myself about sheet metal work and paint, as well as the nuts and bolts of an auto to manual swap. I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty or get involved in fabrication if needed - heck I'm an engineering major (focus on naval / mechanical). Used to drive a 1995 GMC 1500 4x4 sportside sierra, but it got kinda rusty so it got sold and my parents bought an 07 shortbed silverado.

Wow, long post eh

? ... I'm pretty familiar with these kinds of forums, so hopefully I'll be able to use this one well

jsbgump · 05-10-2007, 08:56 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

L0WRIDE · 05-10-2007, 09:13 PM

Welcome to the board from New zealand

krue · 05-10-2007, 09:16 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

shaneschevys · 05-10-2007, 09:39 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

*rage'nrat638* · 05-10-2007, 10:02 PM

welcome to the board from chicago

your pal mark

**Ron 586** · 05-10-2007, 10:03 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

redneckgirl · 05-11-2007, 02:13 PM

Welcome to the board from Maryland!!

We like pics....I would love to see the Typhoon...don't see many of them out there (the Sonoma GT's either for that matter

)

**JJorgensen52** · 05-11-2007, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redneckgirl

Welcome to the board from Maryland!!

We like pics....I would love to see the Typhoon...don't see many of them out there (the Sonoma GT's either for that matter

)

How could I forget to post pictures

And a little 2wd action when I had no propshaft

As for the Sonoma GT, it's in a lot of pieces right now, but a before for you... It came home with 126k and a dead motor, so I've been doing some rebuild work and a 5 speed tranny swap (only one of it's kind

)

**JJorgensen52** · 05-11-2007, 02:22 PM

And one of the GT as it sits right now

droppedgmc · 05-11-2007, 07:25 PM

welcome from WA

**Canadian694x4** · 05-11-2007, 10:46 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

86swb · 05-13-2007, 11:50 PM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-17-2007, 04:49 AM

to the board

nice little typhoon you got there, the sanoma should be nice to

CAL 58 GMC · 05-17-2007, 11:01 PM

Welcome to the board from central California!

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-20-2007, 08:06 AM

From West TN

**JJorgensen52** · 05-20-2007, 12:05 PM

Thanks for the warm welcomes guys. Looks like it's going to be 6 months or so before I'll be ready for a project, but nonetheless, if anyone happens to have a great deal on a rust free 69 - 71 blazer tub and / or a 2wd blazer rolling chassis, I'd like details

05-10-2007, 08:42 PM	#1
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	New here, no truck yet Hey folks, noob here. I'm a big fan of the 67 - 72 trucks, have been for about 10 years (Saw one in a 4Wheelr and I've been looking for one ever since). Looks like I'm going to be having a chance to build one coming up in the next year, so I'm planning on gathering some info before I get involved in anything. So, my questions are: 1- For those with 2wd shortbeds / K5 blazers, how is the coilover rearend compared to traditional leafs? 2- Has anyone done a modern front clip / drivetrain swap into a 69 - 72 K5 blazer? 3- What are the biggest issues to look for in buying a truck (most likely a K5)? For a little detail about myself, I'm a current college student with a passion for rebuild cars and trucks... on my second ground up rebuild now. First was a 1993 GMC Typhoon (maybe you guys know what they are, maybe not ), it's more of a weekend driver / showcar. Currently rebuilding a 1992 GMC Sonoma GT (one of 819 ) .... basically a project to teach myself about sheet metal work and paint, as well as the nuts and bolts of an auto to manual swap. I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty or get involved in fabrication if needed - heck I'm an engineering major (focus on naval / mechanical). Used to drive a 1995 GMC 1500 4x4 sportside sierra, but it got kinda rusty so it got sold and my parents bought an 07 shortbed silverado. Wow, long post eh ? ... I'm pretty familiar with these kinds of forums, so hopefully I'll be able to use this one well

05-10-2007, 08:56 PM	#2
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JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: New here, no truck yet And one of the GT as it sits right now __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

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05-17-2007, 04:49 AM	#14
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05-20-2007, 12:05 PM	#17
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: New here, no truck yet Thanks for the warm welcomes guys. Looks like it's going to be 6 months or so before I'll be ready for a project, but nonetheless, if anyone happens to have a great deal on a rust free 69 - 71 blazer tub and / or a 2wd blazer rolling chassis, I'd like details __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

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