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Ford Assassin · 06-13-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bluex

All the detailed pics about the rear stuff an no pics of locating the front crossmember????? This is what had my K5 project stalled. More info about how you properly located the crossmember PLEASE!!!!!

Nice truck, great thread!
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I somewhat cheated for the crossmember placement. I had the donor frame from the firewall forward. Before I dissassembled the crossmember I used a cheap can of orange rattle can paint to mark the placement of the donor parts on the old frame like a stinsle. Then I used the steering box mounting holes and a reference point in which to measure and mount the crossmember.

Ford Assassin · 06-16-2012, 10:48 AM

I am seriously considering swapping the cammed 6.0 from the Datsun and 5.3 in the K5.

The 6.0 in the K5 would easily make a low 13 second driver, which is quicker than most cars on the road, not to mention trucks.

The Datsun will still be quick, especially if I have the converter re-stalled to 4000 and hookup the squeeze kit its had forever, but never used.

Ford Assassin · 06-16-2012, 08:11 PM

Finally dropped the ass end down.

Swapped out the overload spring for a flat instead of the curved one.

Looks 10x better IMO.
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trout · 06-16-2012, 10:55 PM

loooks way better

Ford Assassin · 06-17-2012, 09:14 PM

My photo buddy got creative today....

bL.A.zer90045 · 06-18-2012, 11:54 AM

Damnit!!! now thats the stance! Looking great.love this thread/build.any shots of the engine bay or possibly towing the Datsun?! I say DEFINITELY swap out the 5.3 for the 6.0!
You need that extra in the k5.regaurdless keep the pics and progress coming,awesome!!!
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Ford Assassin · 06-18-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bL.A.zer90045

Damnit!!! now thats the stance! Looking great.love this thread/build.any shots of the engine bay or possibly towing the Datsun?! I say DEFINITELY swap out the 5.3 for the 6.0!
You need that extra in the k5.regaurdless keep the pics and progress coming,awesome!!!
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Here are some engine pics, the Datsun hasnt been on a trailer since I pulled her from a field three years ago 90 miles away.
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**AsianBlazer** · 06-19-2012, 12:42 PM

Your Blazer is looking pretty sweet, like the white. Are you going to keep the roll bar in? Any thread on your top conversion? Been thinking of doing mine, but hesitant on cutting anything!

Ford Assassin · 06-19-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AsianBlazer

Your Blazer is looking pretty sweet, like the white. Are you going to keep the roll bar in? Any thread on your top conversion? Been thinking of doing mine, but hesitant on cutting anything!

Roll bar is being pulled and sold when I finally have the time to pull the top of in order to get it out.

Full Convertible conversion info:

http://coloradok5.com/full-convertible-conversion.shtml
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spudz · 06-19-2012, 02:39 PM

coolness.......

Ford Assassin · 06-23-2012, 07:13 PM

Finally got some friends to help take the top off...
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bL.A.zer90045 · 06-23-2012, 07:26 PM

niCE!!! Looks awesome.

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made2drag · 07-06-2012, 12:43 PM

love your blz....i wish mine was a full top! the stance is perfect...only thing i would do to it is the phanton grill your talking about or spray the headlight bezels a bright silver to blend everything together....im jealous...thats exactly how i want mine...but 2 inches lower

Ford Assassin · 07-18-2012, 08:24 AM

I decided it might be fun to mop the floor with some folks with a square, so I added this over the weekend.....

made2drag · 07-19-2012, 03:24 PM

what was the end results on the drop? is it a 3/5? i really love the stance. how much clearance do you have between the bumpstops and the axle? your 20x10.5's look good....did you end up putting the spacers in there?

Ford Assassin · 07-19-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by made2drag

what was the end results on the drop? is it a 3/5? i really love the stance. how much clearance do you have between the bumpstops and the axle? your 20x10.5's look good....did you end up putting the spacers in there?

I am guessing on the 3/5" drop since most agree cutting one coil off stock front springs is a 3" drop and the rear is leveled with the front. I am not running any bumpstops in the rear and have yet to have the axle tubes touch the frame, even on big bumps/dips.

I ended buying 1.25" adapter/spacers to center the wheel/tire in the wheel housing. Plus it got rid of the 'tucked' look too.

made2drag · 07-19-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford Assassin

I am guessing on the 3/5" drop since most agree cutting one coil off stock front springs is a 3" drop and the rear is leveled with the front. I am not running any bumpstops in the rear and have yet to have the axle tubes touch the frame, even on big bumps/dips.

I ended buying 1.25" adapter/spacers to center the wheel/tire in the wheel housing. Plus it got rid of the 'tucked' look too.

cool, thanks

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motornut · 07-19-2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford Assassin

I decided it might be fun to mop the floor with some folks with a square, so I added this over the weekend.....

nice...

Ford Assassin · 07-26-2012, 01:45 AM

Got the blower tuned last week, 430 HP to the wheels is nice.....

ed70 · 07-26-2012, 01:56 AM

subscribed... pic of tire smoke

WarBeard · 07-26-2012, 03:23 AM

What did you do with the hole in the floor?

Ford Assassin · 07-26-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by motomech

What did you do with the hole in the floor?

For the transfer case shifter?

Nothing. I havent even removed the shifter. The plan is to make a cardboard template and make a steel plate to bolt in the same spot as the shifter. Then I ever replace the carpet, I'll stitch weld it into the floor hump while the carpet isn't there to catch fire.

The reason I haven't done anything with yet is because I didn't want the eye sore of a missing carpet patch. So far no one that has seen the truck at the local cruise nights has mentioned the shifter, it isn't bothering anything else, so it might just stay until I do a carpet kit.

Ford Assassin · 07-28-2012, 12:14 AM

Dyno Tune:

5.3 Blazer SLP Supercharged Dyno Run -...

5.3 Blazer SLP Supercharged Dyno Run II -...

68Timber · 07-28-2012, 08:20 AM

I would be happy with 430 at the crank. It sure sounds sweet on the dyno. Will it hook at all? I'd like to see a vid of some tire some tire abuse.

Ford Assassin · 07-28-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

I would be happy with 430 at the crank. It sure sounds sweet on the dyno. Will it hook at all? I'd like to see a vid of some tire some tire abuse.

430 to the wheels, not the crank.

It actually dead hooks, gets alittle squirmy on the 1-2 though (usually blows the tires away for a sec).

To be honest, with my luck on blowing 8.5" 10 Bolts to pieces, I am a bit cautious to start power braking just for the fun of it.

06-16-2012, 10:48 AM	#52
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion I am seriously considering swapping the cammed 6.0 from the Datsun and 5.3 in the K5. The 6.0 in the K5 would easily make a low 13 second driver, which is quicker than most cars on the road, not to mention trucks. The Datsun will still be quick, especially if I have the converter re-stalled to 4000 and hookup the squeeze kit its had forever, but never used. __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

06-16-2012, 08:11 PM	#53
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion Finally dropped the ass end down. Swapped out the overload spring for a flat instead of the curved one. Looks 10x better IMO. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

06-16-2012, 10:55 PM	#54
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion loooks way better __________________ Edited by staff

06-17-2012, 09:14 PM	#55
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion My photo buddy got creative today.... Attached Images __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

06-18-2012, 11:54 AM	#56
bL.A.zer90045 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: 90045 cali Posts: 568	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion Damnit!!! now thats the stance! Looking great.love this thread/build.any shots of the engine bay or possibly towing the Datsun?! I say DEFINITELY swap out the 5.3 for the 6.0! You need that extra in the k5.regaurdless keep the pics and progress coming,awesome!!! Posted via Mobile Device

06-19-2012, 12:42 PM	#58
AsianBlazer Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Juneau, Alaska Posts: 134	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion Your Blazer is looking pretty sweet, like the white. Are you going to keep the roll bar in? Any thread on your top conversion? Been thinking of doing mine, but hesitant on cutting anything!

06-19-2012, 02:39 PM	#60
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion coolness....... __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

06-23-2012, 07:13 PM	#61
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion Finally got some friends to help take the top off... Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

06-23-2012, 07:26 PM	#62
bL.A.zer90045 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: 90045 cali Posts: 568	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion niCE!!! Looks awesome. Posted via Mobile Device

07-06-2012, 12:43 PM	#63
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion love your blz....i wish mine was a full top! the stance is perfect...only thing i would do to it is the phanton grill your talking about or spray the headlight bezels a bright silver to blend everything together....im jealous...thats exactly how i want mine...but 2 inches lower __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

07-18-2012, 08:24 AM	#64
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Supercharger Time!! I decided it might be fun to mop the floor with some folks with a square, so I added this over the weekend..... Attached Images __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

07-19-2012, 03:24 PM	#65
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion what was the end results on the drop? is it a 3/5? i really love the stance. how much clearance do you have between the bumpstops and the axle? your 20x10.5's look good....did you end up putting the spacers in there? __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734 Last edited by made2drag; 07-19-2012 at 03:41 PM.

07-26-2012, 01:45 AM	#69
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion Got the blower tuned last week, 430 HP to the wheels is nice..... __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

07-26-2012, 01:56 AM	#70
ed70 is very serious Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: moscow mills MO Posts: 154	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion subscribed... pic of tire smoke __________________ 1967 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 350 4spd (dads) - sold 1970 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 307 700r4 - sold 1969 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 327 3spd - sold 1969 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 350 th350 - sold 1967 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 250 th400 -project in progress Chevrolet=one who is dignified enough to expect every occasion is a special one and sees it fit to wear a bow tie... may others come under dressed.

07-26-2012, 03:23 AM	#71
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion What did you do with the hole in the floor? __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.



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07-28-2012, 08:20 AM	#74
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion I would be happy with 430 at the crank. It sure sounds sweet on the dyno. Will it hook at all? I'd like to see a vid of some tire some tire abuse. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

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