Attempting my first build 72 K5

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by IronCanine

This thread is getting HOT!!!Looking good Mike. Keep it up!

Thanks Brad. We're starting to move. They want it out of the shop as much as I want to be driving it so we have motivation on both sides now!

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thumbs up Mike. I'm at a loss to explain the gap - maybe the door edge got slightly tweaked? I'd probably never notice it - will be lost in the beauty of the remainder.

Yeah, that could be. You can actually feel where the gap is and it sort of fades in like material was shaved off. I went back to look for an old pic and I can see the same size gap from before I tore it all apart. If they can't make any better by the weekend, I'm just going to say the hell with it. We're trying to get the exterior painted this week.

[Tom Vogel]

They should be able to fix that easily.

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Well, this has been a long time coming. I couldn't believe my eyes at first. I'll be taking it back to my place after the weekend and start putting everything back together. They have one final step of polishing left to do so I'm going to have to wait until Monday. I was really hoping to have it back for this weekend.

[tinydb84]

Looking good!

[IronCanine]

Looks great Mike. So happy for you. Lots of fun ahead. Can't wait for the assembly pics. This is gonna be a good one.

[UGAK5]

Awesome progress Mike!

I now know EVERYTHING takes twice as long as you expect and costs twice as much!

Truly a great build you have going there!

[DeadheadNM]

Awesome!

[Ol Blue K20]

Looks fantastic!!!!!!

[Tom Vogel]

Mm, Mm, Mmmm

[Gillnetter]

Looks great!!

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Looking good!

Originally Posted by IronCanine

Looks great Mike. So happy for you. Lots of fun ahead. Can't wait for the assembly pics. This is gonna be a good one.

Originally Posted by UGAK5

Awesome progress Mike!

I now know EVERYTHING takes twice as long as you expect and costs twice as much!

Truly a great build you have going there!

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Awesome!

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks fantastic!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Mm, Mm, Mmmm

Originally Posted by Gillnetter

Looks great!!

Thank you, guys! @UGAK5 - That's an understatement!

[NorCal]

Dig it!

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Finally, the K5 made it home! It's a little tight but I'll make it work. It has been, what feels like, the longest two years of my life. I'm really excited to get back to it and this is going to be the most fun part of the build.

While all this time in limbo, I would often think of making subtle changes or mods here and there out of boredom.

So when the K5 was getting painted I had them do a few pieces to match.

Sent the emblem out to get re-chromed. Only broke one of the tabs and was able to fold the rest back over.

[Tom Vogel]

Sweeet!

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Been making a little bit of progress.

1. Installed a vibration damper (CLD) using Second Skin Damplifier Pro and then on then added another layer using their MLV noise barrier Luxury Liner Pro. The CLD was easy to install but the MLV stuff could be a little messy if you're not careful.

2. Instrument Panel installed. Had my original unit rebuilt by member Tom (TBONE1964) and added the factory tach.

3. Radio, Ashtray and AC control and heater box inside the cab.

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

I've been researching the speaker location for blazers and have found there are "three locations" 1) under the dash (connected to AC controls) 2. Some Blazers have on top of the dash like the pick up if you have the center vent 3. Allegedly if you had rear side panels there was one behind the pass side seat.

#3 is out regardless if that is correct.. I think mine might have originally come with the top of dash bc I have have the center vents for the speaker.

Does anyone have any pics of how this is mounted if it is supposed to be top dash mounted style?

[IronCanine]

Love it...especially the dry erase board to do list.

[1rippen6]

Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

Been making a little bit of progress.

1. Installed a vibration damper (CLD) using Second Skin Damplifier Pro and then on then added another layer using their MLV noise barrier Luxury Liner Pro. The CLD was easy to install but the MLV stuff could be a little messy if you're not careful.

2. Instrument Panel installed. Had my original unit rebuilt by member Tom (TBONE1964) and added the factory tach.

3. Radio, Ashtray and AC control and heater box inside the cab.

I just pulled a speaker out yesterday wish I would have seen this before now. The parts are on the for sale forum.

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Can anyone help me identify these parts? The plastic piece inside the cowl and whatever is coming out from it. close up pics of inside the cowl would be super helpful. Thanks

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

The Factory Assembly Manual refers to the L Shape tube as a "shaft" (#21) in the diagram. I found the metal piece ( also referred to as crank from others on here) that slides into the shaft and attached via a screw. (#3) "Cap" and (#4) "Bearing" stated in the diagram is where I am lost.

The Spring (#2) Looks like it attaches to the top side of the cowl and the other end connects to something, I have no idea what, shown here in the diagram (#1) Valve ASM at the bottom right corner.


What does this "Cap" (#3) look like? Is it available? Are there alternative options?

What about the "Bearing" (#4) Is it available? Are there alternative options?

Appreciate any help from the board. Thanks!

[1rippen6]

That is outsider air control for a/c there is a vacuum diaphragm that hooks to it also.

[UGAK5]

Hey Mike -

Don't mean to hijack, but do you have the top bracket in this pic under your steering column? We both have 72 CST Blazers, and I cant find this part at all in the pile o'crap that the PO put in a few boxes from his initial disassembly. Its made me wonder if it was only on trucks pre 72, or trucks with manual transmissions. I say that because I have seen it called a 'pedal stop'.

Appreciate any help you can offer!

[1rippen6]

Originally Posted by UGAK5

Hey Mike -

Don't mean to hijack, but do you have the top bracket in this pic under your steering column? We both have 72 CST Blazers, and I cant find this part at all in the pile o'crap that the PO put in a few boxes from his initial disassembly. Its made me wonder if it was only on trucks pre 72, or trucks with manual transmissions. I say that because I have seen it called a 'pedal stop'.

Appreciate any help you can offer!

Yes, all blazers should have them also, I think I should still have a couple.

[UGAK5]

Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Yes, all blazers should have them also, I think I should still have a couple.

Thanks Dwayne!

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

I think it's time for a little update. I've basically been a hermit in my garage all summer, but that's because I really want to get this on the road.

I cleaned up my heater and AC evaporator core box. Took it apart, cleaned it and painted it black using SEM Trim Paint. I swear that stuff is the best paint in a rattle can.





I sent all my AC stuff out to Classic Auto Air in Florida (Compressor, Hoses, POA Valve, Exp Valve, AC Controls) and had them go through a refurbish or replaced with OEM.