I Took My Top Off In Public!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Critter · 02-20-2007, 01:36 PM

Well, hopefully all you guys up North will be jealous of me.

This is the time of year when I love Texas weather. I’m sure I will feel differently come July and its 100 degrees with loads of Humidity. Anyway, it’s been sunny and in the 60s for the last couple days so I took off the top and enjoyed it. This was the first time I have removed it (thanks to a little help from Jtrux). I have been slowly getting my K5 to driver status since I bought it August 06. The topless pic below is from yesterday, and the other is of the day I got it just to show a little before and after for you guys.

71chevylowrider · 02-20-2007, 01:38 PM

Yea, it worked, I'm jealous, it's 45 degrees out & raining hard, good for you, that looks awsome!

*jojotonka* · 02-20-2007, 02:30 PM

Yep!!!! I'm jealous too.. Mine still in the pole barn. Last friday it was
-6 degrees, with -21 wind chill. BRrrrrrrrrr. What did you have to do to get her runnin? Pretty cool it was already lifted.

Critter · 02-20-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jojotonka

Yep!!!! I'm jealous too.. Mine still in the pole barn. Last friday it was
-6 degrees, with -21 wind chill. BRrrrrrrrrr. What did you have to do to get her runnin? Pretty cool it was already lifted.

Well, when I found it, it was basically complete, been sitting for 6 years or so. I put in a distributor, a starter, and rebuilt the transmission (it was slipping, probably why it was parked) Other than that, its been just tune up, clean up, some rewiring here and there, ect... The lift is a mixed blessing. Front springs are pretty good, but the back is in need of some help. I've been trying to get some new rear springs for a few months now, but haven't made up my mind yet. I'm in no hurry.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-20-2007, 03:21 PM

I dig the rims! Congrats on letting it all hang out in public - I can't wait to be able to do that too!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-20-2007, 04:02 PM

Gett'n that there top off is the easy part, it's putt'n her back on that sucks

Chevyman63 · 02-20-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jojotonka

Yep!!!! I'm jealous too.. Mine still in the pole barn. Last friday it was
-6 degrees, with -21 wind chill. BRrrrrrrrrr.

I'm with you...this weather SUCKS!!

Jtrux · 02-20-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Well, hopefully all you guys up North will be jealous of me.

This is the time of year when I love Texas weather. I’m sure I will feel differently come July and its 100 degrees with loads of Humidity. Anyway, it’s been sunny and in the 60s for the last couple days so I took off the top and enjoyed it. This was the first time I have removed it (thanks to a little help from Jtrux). I have been slowly getting my K5 to driver status since I bought it August 06. The topless pic below is from yesterday, and the other is of the day I got it just to show a little before and after for you guys.

Looks good, hopefully when I get the exhaust done this weekend we can pull the top off mine and cruise around a little bit.

VinceY · 02-20-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Well, hopefully all you guys up North will be jealous of me.

Jealous - You bet. I am about 1.5 hours in the bush on job sites today with my K5. It was -18C which is about -1F this morning at camp when I started it up to drive to site. Even with the top on, covered with snow, mud and salt, about a dozen guys pressed their faces against the windows to check it out.

*jojotonka* · 02-20-2007, 08:36 PM

About your rear springs, get online @ summitracing. I was just looking at 8" rear springs yesterday, I think they were Superlift for $150. I cheaped out & put 5.5" blocks in the rear, regretting now. Just a thought.

70gmcjimmy · 02-20-2007, 08:42 PM

Yah Critter, jealous but it has gotten above freezing for a couple days now, so things are lookin up. Hopefully you get to take yer top off in public often!
Cool old truck!!!

Later---DAC

Big J · 02-20-2007, 10:59 PM

Thats an awesome find..... I bet you got it for a song too.... Its one awesome lookin' rig.

Critter · 02-22-2007, 12:55 PM

Now all I have to worry about is our "rainy"

season that comes in the springtime. Usually get 3-4 inches between February and June.

Blizz · 02-23-2007, 09:33 PM

i'm jealous too....but not cuz of the weather, cuz you're cruising around in it. what school is that? it looks familiar. once i get my floors replaced it's ON.

Critter · 02-23-2007, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Blizz

i'm jealous too....but not cuz of the weather, cuz you're cruising around in it. what school is that? it looks familiar. once i get my floors replaced it's ON.

Im not sure what the name of the school is, its down the road from me on Culebra and 1604 (just inside the loop). How's your progress?

Blizz · 02-24-2007, 12:04 AM

well i haven't been able to save up for anything because i'm connecting from the city main and dumping this crappy septic tank...no punn intended.....so i haven't been able to do anything. i do need to find someone who can cut out and weld in the panels though. i'll probably get that taken care of in the next couple of months if i can find someone to do it for a reasonable amount.

orange66fleet · 02-24-2007, 12:29 AM

nice weather, i can only dream for july! cleveland weather sucks!

dan42 · 02-24-2007, 12:39 AM

Wow. And to think, 4 days ago here in California, I didn't even have any dew on my truck in the morning. I'm glad the air conditioning works.

02-20-2007, 01:36 PM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	I Took My Top Off In Public!!! Well, hopefully all you guys up North will be jealous of me. This is the time of year when I love Texas weather. I’m sure I will feel differently come July and its 100 degrees with loads of Humidity. Anyway, it’s been sunny and in the 60s for the last couple days so I took off the top and enjoyed it. This was the first time I have removed it (thanks to a little help from Jtrux). I have been slowly getting my K5 to driver status since I bought it August 06. The topless pic below is from yesterday, and the other is of the day I got it just to show a little before and after for you guys. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

02-20-2007, 01:38 PM	#2
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: I Took My Top Off In Public!!! Yea, it worked, I'm jealous, it's 45 degrees out & raining hard, good for you, that looks awsome!

02-20-2007, 02:30 PM	#3
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: I Took My Top Off In Public!!! Yep!!!! I'm jealous too.. Mine still in the pole barn. Last friday it was -6 degrees, with -21 wind chill. BRrrrrrrrrr. What did you have to do to get her runnin? Pretty cool it was already lifted.

02-20-2007, 03:21 PM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: I Took My Top Off In Public!!! I dig the rims! Congrats on letting it all hang out in public - I can't wait to be able to do that too! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-20-2007, 04:02 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: I Took My Top Off In Public!!! Gett'n that there top off is the easy part, it's putt'n her back on that sucks __________________ 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

02-20-2007, 08:36 PM	#10
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: I Took My Top Off In Public!!! About your rear springs, get online @ summitracing. I was just looking at 8" rear springs yesterday, I think they were Superlift for $150. I cheaped out & put 5.5" blocks in the rear, regretting now. Just a thought.

02-20-2007, 08:42 PM	#11
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: I Took My Top Off In Public!!! Yah Critter, jealous but it has gotten above freezing for a couple days now, so things are lookin up. Hopefully you get to take yer top off in public often! Cool old truck!!! Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

02-20-2007, 10:59 PM	#12
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: I Took My Top Off In Public!!! Thats an awesome find..... I bet you got it for a song too.... Its one awesome lookin' rig. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

02-22-2007, 12:55 PM	#13
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: I Took My Top Off In Public!!! Now all I have to worry about is our "rainy" season that comes in the springtime. Usually get 3-4 inches between February and June. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

02-23-2007, 09:33 PM	#14
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: I Took My Top Off In Public!!! i'm jealous too....but not cuz of the weather, cuz you're cruising around in it. what school is that? it looks familiar. once i get my floors replaced it's ON. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

02-24-2007, 12:04 AM	#16
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: I Took My Top Off In Public!!! well i haven't been able to save up for anything because i'm connecting from the city main and dumping this crappy septic tank...no punn intended.....so i haven't been able to do anything. i do need to find someone who can cut out and weld in the panels though. i'll probably get that taken care of in the next couple of months if i can find someone to do it for a reasonable amount. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

02-24-2007, 12:29 AM	#17
orange66fleet Lowered in Cleveland Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 120	Re: I Took My Top Off In Public!!! nice weather, i can only dream for july! cleveland weather sucks! Attached Images

02-24-2007, 12:39 AM	#18
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: I Took My Top Off In Public!!! Wow. And to think, 4 days ago here in California, I didn't even have any dew on my truck in the morning. I'm glad the air conditioning works.



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