Cruising pics - 10/19 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AJs72K5 · 10-19-2008, 09:48 PM

Finally got to take the truck out and really stretch out it's legs. I snapped a few pics along the way. BTW...it was 75* to 80* and clear here in San Antonio. Awesome weather for topless driving.

bouncytruck · 10-19-2008, 10:44 PM

Looks like fun and the truck looks great. Is this the first cruise since you did all the work?

Are those spot lights on the windshield frame?

BLUE THUNDER · 10-19-2008, 10:45 PM

Awsome pics, how far did you go? gimme a couple of weeks and I'll be right behind you. Don't laugh just yet, the tranny is out and sitting on the back of the Jeep. I'm dropping it off at the shop tomorrow. Anyways, how'd the Blazer do?

AJs72K5 · 10-19-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Looks like fun and the truck looks great. Is this the first cruise since you did all the work?

Are those spot lights on the windshield frame?

First real cruise on the highway since swapping in the new drivetrain.

Yeah, they're spotlights. PO put them on. When I do paint in a couple of years, they'll come off.

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Originally Posted by BLUE THUNDER

Awsome pics, how far did you go? gimme a couple of weeks and I'll be right behind you. Don't laugh just yet, the tranny is out and sitting on the back of the Jeep. I'm dropping it off at the shop tomorrow. Anyways, how'd the Blazer do?

Blazer did great. I need to adjust my pinion angle since going to the CV rear driveshaft. It's got some vibration, but a great ride otherwise.

BLUE THUNDER · 10-19-2008, 11:47 PM

That's awesome dude.

vtblazer · 10-20-2008, 06:08 AM

What are the highway RPM's running now with the .70 overdrive?

...I forget, what's your axle ratio & tire size?

Nice you got out for a drive, nice day for it by the looks.

C'mon up next year and drive over to Mich. with us.

A road trip like that would be the only way to break it in right.

AJs72K5 · 10-20-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

What are the highway RPM's running now with the .70 overdrive?

...I forget, what's your axle ratio & tire size?

I think the speedo is a bit off. But, it looks right around 2000 rpm at 70mph. 4.10 gears with 35's.

**lks dcvn** · 10-20-2008, 09:05 AM

[thread jack warning]

I will be down there (San Antonio) 11-1 through 11-8 (and a day or two in Houston during that time) - you guys doing anything that week?

Congrats on getting the Blazer out and about - I am sure it is nice to be done with the work and finally get to enjoy it!

**Yukon Jack** · 10-20-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

I think the speedo is a bit off. But, it looks right around 2000 rpm at 70mph. 4.10 gears with 35's.

That is just about perfect. Pretty funny, I've never had my K20 even close to 70 mph - my rpm's are pretty high just hitting 55-60 mph.

How's the ride at 70? I've got tire balance issues that definitely keep me from exploring that speed.

pcwillsie · 10-20-2008, 03:26 PM

love the pics and you k5. what kind of roll bar is in your truck I have been looking but can't find anything like it.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-20-2008, 03:33 PM

BLUE THUNDER · 10-22-2008, 09:52 PM

Hey lks dcvn, what'cha comming down for? We can def do something. The Blazer shld be running by then. What days are you free? Mario

msgross · 10-22-2008, 09:57 PM

I was just in San Antonio last week, love the riverwalk....

nice pics.

Long Roof · 10-23-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

I think the speedo is a bit off. But, it looks right around 2000 rpm at 70mph. 4.10 gears with 35's.

If your tires are a true 35" then my calculator says you should be turning 1,930 rpm. Doesn't look like your speedo is off much.

rpm = (mph x gear ratio x 336) / tire diameter

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-27-2008, 08:26 AM

Very nice ride ya got there love that paint job.

AJs72K5 · 10-27-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Very nice ride ya got there love that paint job.

Thanks. People either tend to love it or hate it. It grows on you after a while. I think the PO is either was very ADHD or had some form of schizophrenia when he was dreaming up the paint.

When I eventually get around to paint, I'll take it down to just 2 colors with a 2 tone. I'm still up in the air as to whether or not to keep the true fire on the tailgate. But that decision is a couple of years from now...

**7D2N** · 10-27-2008, 09:05 PM

Thumb's up on the fat tube roll bar, got mine back a couple of weeks ago after having some modifications, now off to chrome.

7D2N

10-19-2008, 09:48 PM	#1
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Cruising pics - 10/19 Finally got to take the truck out and really stretch out it's legs. I snapped a few pics along the way. BTW...it was 75* to 80* and clear here in San Antonio. Awesome weather for topless driving. __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

10-19-2008, 10:44 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Cruising pics - 10/19 Looks like fun and the truck looks great. Is this the first cruise since you did all the work? Are those spot lights on the windshield frame? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-19-2008, 10:45 PM	#3
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Cruising pics - 10/19 Awsome pics, how far did you go? gimme a couple of weeks and I'll be right behind you. Don't laugh just yet, the tranny is out and sitting on the back of the Jeep. I'm dropping it off at the shop tomorrow. Anyways, how'd the Blazer do?

10-19-2008, 11:47 PM	#5
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Cruising pics - 10/19 That's awesome dude.

10-20-2008, 06:08 AM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Cruising pics - 10/19 What are the highway RPM's running now with the .70 overdrive? ...I forget, what's your axle ratio & tire size? Nice you got out for a drive, nice day for it by the looks. C'mon up next year and drive over to Mich. with us. A road trip like that would be the only way to break it in right.

10-20-2008, 09:05 AM	#8
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Cruising pics - 10/19 [thread jack warning] I will be down there (San Antonio) 11-1 through 11-8 (and a day or two in Houston during that time) - you guys doing anything that week? Congrats on getting the Blazer out and about - I am sure it is nice to be done with the work and finally get to enjoy it! Last edited by lks dcvn; 10-20-2008 at 09:05 AM.

10-20-2008, 03:26 PM	#10
pcwillsie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: Cruising pics - 10/19 love the pics and you k5. what kind of roll bar is in your truck I have been looking but can't find anything like it.

10-20-2008, 03:33 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Cruising pics - 10/19 __________________ 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

10-22-2008, 09:52 PM	#12
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Cruising pics - 10/19 Hey lks dcvn, what'cha comming down for? We can def do something. The Blazer shld be running by then. What days are you free? Mario

10-22-2008, 09:57 PM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Cruising pics - 10/19 I was just in San Antonio last week, love the riverwalk.... nice pics. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-27-2008, 08:26 AM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Cruising pics - 10/19 Very nice ride ya got there love that paint job. __________________ 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..

10-27-2008, 09:05 PM	#17
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 722	Re: Cruising pics - 10/19 Thumb's up on the fat tube roll bar, got mine back a couple of weeks ago after having some modifications, now off to chrome. 7D2N



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