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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
If you need a replacement in-dash speaker these 4x10 Delco special rectangles work well and are USA made: http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm
I've installed two of these now in different trucks. The sound quality is much better than the NOS speaker I used for my K20.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Not too hard to scare up. I'd try a WTB post on the pickup parts board when you're ready. I may have a spare speaker bracket. Not sure if radio brackets are on the spare AM radios I have.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Double wall tops had clips thru the weather strip to hold them here is a link to single wall with metal channel. 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=425729 ...a couple photo's of OEM Harrison Radiator.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Thanks for sharing. I believe I do have the original radiator. I'm going to have it refurbished. I have a shot one block from where I live that can do it.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Replacing the woodgrain. I want to use the same original trim, but want to find a good quality replacement for the woodgrain. I know LMC has it, but heard that it's not even close to what it looks like originally.
Anybody know where I could find just the woodgrain to replace the tailgate band?
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
WOW good build!
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
I installed a repro wood band on the tailgate of a K10 I had while in NM - the decal didn't last a year outside in the NM sun. As a consequence, I've hoarded a couple of nice OEM bands. You can get the wood grain tape from LMC IIRC but I haven't seen it and can't remark on quality. Could get some and try it out.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Wow great build! Very impressed. I will be starting the same process soon on my yellow bomber. I see you went with 2.5" lift springs. I am trying to decide what size tires and lift to put on mine. Are those 31" tires? What did it start out as in your first photos?
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As far as the leaf springs, I sure hope those are not 2.5" in lift springs. I'm going for a stock look. I did order new leaf springs from General Spring KC, but I'm pretty sure they are factory replacement, except they are not tapered like the originals. yes, those are 31's. http://www.generalspringkc.com/product_p/22-384.htm
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Truck is looking great.
As said before,your attention to detail is spot on. I have been looking for woodgrain tape for a tailgate band and for lower side trim and I might try a very thin 3m wood veneer tape. It is a little pricey. Give it a look.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Perfect - thanks!
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I tired to looking for the wood veneer tape on 3M's site, but their search bar sucks. Could you send me a link?
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Quick update.. This weekend I transported the K5 to my place inside the garage so I can finish the tear down. The AC, electrical wires and heater is all I have about left before it's ready to removed from the frame and taken down to the body shop.
Any tips on removing the windshield? Check out this cool Clifford Alarm system that I certainly won't be using lol. It has more wires than the whole truck does.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Cut the gasket with a utility knife and save the OEM trim. Don't wast any $$ on repro windshield trim. Get a Precision brand gasket and polish up the OEM trim for re-use.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Mine was still in good shape no cracks or splits, carefully worked it out with regular and plastic putty knives. cleaned it up and reused it. Same with the hard top window glass. Heard too many stories about ill fitting weatherstrip on glass. Either way.. Good luck.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Don't make the same mistake I did.. The Wilwood D52 Caliper kits will not fit our K5's with 15x8 rally wheels.
I didn't find this out until last weekend when I mounted the tire and was about to push the truck onto the trailer... The front wheels wouldn't budge. It turned the wheels where getting stuck on the caliper.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Bummer! Would a wheel spacer help at all?
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Thanks, that was my initial thought. I'm trying to save all my trim as best I can and just clean and polish with a dremel. Do you cut it from the inside or outside or both?
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Only way to find out is to try. I'll let you know what I come up with
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