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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
congrats, she is badazz!
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Thank you guys!
@Pete I've been getting a lot of compliments and thumbs up while driving. The most common feedback I'm hearing is about the color. People really love Dark Olive Bummer about Inline Tube. That's frustrating.
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My Build Thread 72 K5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628612 Build version 2.0: 72 K5 6.0 LQ9, 4L80e, NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793192 ____________________________________________ 1972 CST K5 Blazer Dark Olive |
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
My GMC pickup still has its oem dark olive poly. Pictures can't really capture how it appears in daylight. It's a really pretty color with gold accents that really sparkle.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Are those seat backs repops? They look very nice. Did they fit well?
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
OMG...I'm off the site for a week and everyone throws it down!!!! Mike, My Boy!!! Congrats. You did it! What a result. I have so enjoyed this follow. Outstanding work. You should be so proud. Thank you so much for sharing the process. Hard work, perseverance, and attention to detail. She's a beaut.
PS It has been my experience that the best restorations restore the soul as well.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Awesome job!! Truck is beautiful!!!!
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
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Thanks Porat! So far, I have logged over 1500 miles on her and put the top on a few weeks ago. I'll try to get some pics over the next week or so in the sun to share.
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My Build Thread 72 K5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628612 Build version 2.0: 72 K5 6.0 LQ9, 4L80e, NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793192 ____________________________________________ 1972 CST K5 Blazer Dark Olive |
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Hello Mike, the blazer looks stunning. Great job! It has to be a blast to drive around the coast with the top off. Congratulations!
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
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Thank you! It's been a blast for sure. I finished late October and had a chance to drive around with the top off for a couple months before putting the top back on. The one with the ocean in the background is in Monterey.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Thank you, Tom. Regarding seat backs, Not sure. They came with the truck when I bought it 12 years ago.
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My Build Thread 72 K5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628612 Build version 2.0: 72 K5 6.0 LQ9, 4L80e, NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793192 ____________________________________________ 1972 CST K5 Blazer Dark Olive |
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
I can't wait to see how it runs. I used to have a detuned 427 small block out of a sprint car in a 72 K10 and I could pull a house to the nearest gas station. Let alone whoop on myfriends Camaros and Chevelles. Awww the good ol days. I hope this runs like it did and then some.
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Chris - What's the latest with yours? Has Ceasar made any more progress?
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Ask and you shall receive.
Transmission & Tcase is back in the K5.. I had to move the mounting bracket back about 2.5". Now comes the fun part.. routing the wiring harness for the 4L80e.
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My Build Thread 72 K5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628612 Build version 2.0: 72 K5 6.0 LQ9, 4L80e, NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793192 ____________________________________________ 1972 CST K5 Blazer Dark Olive |
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
I was just wondering if you still had to use the spacer with the steal wheels to clear the wilwood calipers? I know you had to use them with the rally wheels is it the same for the other wheels as well?
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Awesome build!!!!
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
I did. The steelies where a little better than the rallys and they just barely rubbed but I had to run the space unfortunately
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My Build Thread 72 K5 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628612 Build version 2.0: 72 K5 6.0 LQ9, 4L80e, NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=793192 ____________________________________________ 1972 CST K5 Blazer Dark Olive |
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Great job on this truck and I look forward to reading your next iteration. You were driven to make it happen and I could see how your knowledge and abilities progressed since I read the whole thing in one big chunk. Ordinarily, I'm not a green guy, but that is a great color and goes well with the white top, black interior, and metal and wood trim.
Kind of looks like you might have snagged a cameo of James Hetfield behind your Blazer in this picture. |
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