Grrr, left me stranded! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Yukon Jack** · 03-31-2007, 07:17 PM

Got the power steering done today and went around the block - all well.

Later today decided I would drive to get gas and show the K5 to a friend. Course the kids wanted to come. We made it about 5 or 6 miles, coming up to a stop sign it coughed and died. Wouldn't you know it, the alternator isn't charging. Luckily my buddy had just passed me in his 70 1 ton and he turned around to come to our rescue. Wouldn't jump start so he grabbed a strap and drug me home

Oh well, will try a new alternator even though this one tested okay and see what happens.

Did snap some outside photos prior to leaving to go get gas.

She stranded us, but I was still smiling

johnnywagon · 03-31-2007, 07:37 PM

I'd be smilin" too! Love the black on black on black.

onetonk5 · 03-31-2007, 07:45 PM

Better than being stranded in some econo box.

bouncytruck · 03-31-2007, 08:53 PM

Lookin' good, but did you notice your hood is missing?

Big J · 03-31-2007, 08:54 PM

Those wheels and tires look awesome on there.....

**1971K54X4** · 03-31-2007, 10:29 PM

I'm glad it all worked out ok.

krue · 03-31-2007, 10:37 PM

Sucks when they won't crank. Wish I had a dollar for every time that's happened to me.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-31-2007, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnywagon

I'd be smilin" too! Love the black on black on black.

It was so cloudy the camera kind of threw the color - it is actually a lovely shade of green, okay, not so lovely shade of green but hey, it works for me.

I tell ya, I'm still laughing about this, at least I got pulled home in style!

1969k10stepside · 03-31-2007, 11:12 PM

That sucks that you got stranded but atleast you got to drive yours some.My motor is near complete so in a few weeks it might run,hope the same dont happen to me.....
Oh,and Yukon,what kind of tires are those on the K5?

**Yukon Jack** · 03-31-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onetonk5

Better than being stranded in some econo box.

That is very true!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Lookin' good, but did you notice your hood is missing?

It's not missing, I'm psychic and new I would have to open it so I left it off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

Those wheels and tires look awesome on there.....

Thanks - they were originally on the K20 when I bougth them, split rims and farmer special tires - can't beat that

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-01-2007, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Lookin' good, but did you notice your hood is missing?

That's what I was wondering also, damn hood bandit

03-31-2007, 07:17 PM	#1
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Grrr, left me stranded! Got the power steering done today and went around the block - all well. Later today decided I would drive to get gas and show the K5 to a friend. Course the kids wanted to come. We made it about 5 or 6 miles, coming up to a stop sign it coughed and died. Wouldn't you know it, the alternator isn't charging. Luckily my buddy had just passed me in his 70 1 ton and he turned around to come to our rescue. Wouldn't jump start so he grabbed a strap and drug me home Oh well, will try a new alternator even though this one tested okay and see what happens. Did snap some outside photos prior to leaving to go get gas. She stranded us, but I was still smiling __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-31-2007, 07:37 PM	#2
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Grrr, left me stranded! I'd be smilin" too! Love the black on black on black. __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

03-31-2007, 07:45 PM	#3
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Grrr, left me stranded! Better than being stranded in some econo box. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

03-31-2007, 08:53 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Grrr, left me stranded! Lookin' good, but did you notice your hood is missing? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-31-2007, 08:54 PM	#5
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Grrr, left me stranded! Those wheels and tires look awesome on there..... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

03-31-2007, 10:29 PM	#6
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: Grrr, left me stranded! I'm glad it all worked out ok.

03-31-2007, 10:37 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Grrr, left me stranded! Sucks when they won't crank. Wish I had a dollar for every time that's happened to me. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-31-2007, 11:12 PM	#9
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Grrr, left me stranded! That sucks that you got stranded but atleast you got to drive yours some.My motor is near complete so in a few weeks it might run,hope the same dont happen to me..... Oh,and Yukon,what kind of tires are those on the K5? Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 03-31-2007 at 11:12 PM.

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