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**jamie72** · 04-26-2007, 04:30 PM

great start, will be nice when you get it done.. if you don`t have the 12` lift let me know i can get you deal on one...

**jaros44sr** · 04-26-2007, 05:10 PM

Nice work, enjoying your thread. That truck looked solid, surprised to see all that rust under the rocker. Enjoy the resto. J.

Jtrux · 04-26-2007, 05:13 PM

That looks great, what will the rest of the drivetrain be?

1969k10stepside · 04-26-2007, 05:16 PM

Nice build up....and since you are so handy with body work you can come down and help on mine.....

vtblazer · 04-27-2007, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallhoedude

Decided To Buy A Body Cart.i Know Im Going Way Overboard For A Truck Thats Gonna Be In The Mud And Trails,i Just Want A Nice Ride.

I walked the same path with my resto and when it was finished I couldn't even take it on a dirt road let alone wheel it...so I just had get a second one that wasn't quite so nice to beat on.

Nice build, keep us up to date.

tallhoedude · 04-27-2007, 11:26 AM

Jtrux,im going with a 400 turbo,203/205 t/case,60 frt ,14bolt rear,513's and hydro steering assist.sometype of trac/ladder bars setup for the rear.

1969k10stepside....if youll watch my kids ill help.....

you ever make it up to attica?maybe we could meet up?

thanks to all for the encouraging words.with a 4 year old and a 3month old my time has been limited.doubt if itll make it to the cookout but hopefully this year still.............hopefully............

1969k10stepside · 04-27-2007, 01:32 PM

I was up past and beyond attica a few weeks ago.I went to Plymouth Indiana to get a truck bed for the '71.I wasnt close but closer than I have been before.....We could meet there some time,the 71 isnt running yet as the motor still needs installed and "MUD LOVER" is still waiting on its 1 ton drive train...so maybe sometime this summer or something...I'd rather take the 69 so I can try out the dana 60/14 bolt thats going in so it might be sometime this Fall.

ABLAZN · 04-27-2007, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallhoedude

im going with a 400 turbo,203/205 t/case

I was wondering how you are going to get around not using the stock transmission that supplies the vehicle speed sensor information to the computer. I ask because I looked at doing a similar conversion with a with a 5.7 Vortec and that was one of the issues that came up. Also who is going to do all the harness work for you. I talked to a few places that did the conversions and just decided to give up and throw on a carb for now I know that these are being done, I just wanted to know who you are using for further reference if I go down that road later.

tallhoedude · 04-27-2007, 02:04 PM

i think there are a couple places that sell a conversion for the speedo signal.ive got a 4l60e that i might use.ive had several issues with them in my tahoe and am a little worried about the 4l60 holding up though.
as far as the harness goes.i have talked to "tbi chips about it and reprogramming my pcm.i will probably rework my own factory harness to try and save a few $$.my advantage there is that i work at a large chevy dealer so between parts,other vehicles and a few awesome techs i think it will be fairly straightforward.however as with everything else im sure there are some snags i havent thought of or ran into yet.
ive also used the following sites for info and reference:
ck5.com
ls1tech.com
ls1truckboards.com
tbichips.com
and the dreaded pirate4x4.com
ill keep posted as to the issues i run into.
anything i can help with let me know,thanks

swyfor5 · 05-17-2007, 01:23 AM

Awesome thread ! Love all those great pic's of the teardown. My 1970 K5 doesn't look too bad as is, but I'm afraid of what I'll find after the wrenches start turning! Oh well, as soon as I find a location to work on it, I'll find out. Hope I can document the resto as well as you are! Hope to see more! Any cage ideas yet?

tallhoedude · 06-27-2007, 07:35 AM

gotten a little more done.
hacked off the old w/s frame:

tallhoedude · 06-27-2007, 07:37 AM

cowl panels patched up.damn that was a lot of cutting and wlding:

tallhoedude · 06-27-2007, 07:37 AM

more of the frt...still lots of grinding to do!!!!!!!!!!!!

tallhoedude · 06-27-2007, 07:42 AM

frt floorsand cowl:

Chevyman63 · 06-27-2007, 08:07 AM

Looking good!!!

Did you get your drive shaft back on the Tahoe?

tallhoedude · 06-27-2007, 08:35 AM

Yep,got The Shaft Back In...thanks

Going Up For Sale....gonna Kill Me But Too Many Toys,too Many Kids And I Want My K5 On The Road!

Chevyman63 · 06-27-2007, 08:57 AM

Good about the shaft...Bad about selling!!
But...good for the Blazer!

**Yukon Jack** · 06-27-2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallhoedude

damn that was a lot of cutting and wlding:

That's an understatement but that will be so sweet to have all the rust tackled! Good job

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-30-2007, 09:07 AM

Looks damn good....

tallhoedude · 07-02-2007, 12:59 PM

Got The W/s Frame Done:

Chevyman63 · 07-02-2007, 02:04 PM

Excellent!!!

swyfor5 · 07-03-2007, 01:48 AM

Man, I love your build thread! Any new news? I keep watching to see what's going on here! Anything new on the 1 ton setup?

tallhoedude · 07-03-2007, 07:46 AM

NOT MUCH MORE DONE YET THAN THE PICS.ITS GETTING THERE.THE BODY TUB WILL GO EASY.IT IS IN AWESOPME SHAPE.I THINK MY NEXT STEP IS GETTING THE BODY INSIDE AND UNDERSIDE BLASTED.

AS FAR AS THE 1TON SETUP.ITS MOST LIKELY GETTING TOSSED INFAVOR OF ROCKWELL 2 1/2 TON MILITARY AXLES

AND 46 OR 49" MEATS.

MY MAIN USE IS MUD AND SAND.THE 42'S ON MY IROKS GET SWALLOWED EASY IN THE MUD WHERE I PLAY.....NOT FOR LONG

THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS.
BUY MY TAHOE!

vtblazer · 07-03-2007, 11:30 AM

Can't wait for this one...

crzngmychvy · 07-03-2007, 11:41 AM

Me too - Looks great!

04-26-2007, 04:30 PM	#26
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: My Build Begins! great start, will be nice when you get it done.. if you don`t have the 12` lift let me know i can get you deal on one... __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-26-2007, 05:10 PM	#27
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: My Build Begins! Nice work, enjoying your thread. That truck looked solid, surprised to see all that rust under the rocker. Enjoy the resto. J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-26-2007, 05:13 PM	#28
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: My Build Begins! That looks great, what will the rest of the drivetrain be? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

04-26-2007, 05:16 PM	#29
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: My Build Begins! Nice build up....and since you are so handy with body work you can come down and help on mine.....

04-27-2007, 11:26 AM	#31
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Jtrux,im going with a 400 turbo,203/205 t/case,60 frt ,14bolt rear,513's and hydro steering assist.sometype of trac/ladder bars setup for the rear. 1969k10stepside....if youll watch my kids ill help..... you ever make it up to attica?maybe we could meet up? thanks to all for the encouraging words.with a 4 year old and a 3month old my time has been limited.doubt if itll make it to the cookout but hopefully this year still.............hopefully............ __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

04-27-2007, 01:32 PM	#32
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: My Build Begins! I was up past and beyond attica a few weeks ago.I went to Plymouth Indiana to get a truck bed for the '71.I wasnt close but closer than I have been before.....We could meet there some time,the 71 isnt running yet as the motor still needs installed and "MUD LOVER" is still waiting on its 1 ton drive train...so maybe sometime this summer or something...I'd rather take the 69 so I can try out the dana 60/14 bolt thats going in so it might be sometime this Fall.

04-27-2007, 02:04 PM	#34
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! i think there are a couple places that sell a conversion for the speedo signal.ive got a 4l60e that i might use.ive had several issues with them in my tahoe and am a little worried about the 4l60 holding up though. as far as the harness goes.i have talked to "tbi chips about it and reprogramming my pcm.i will probably rework my own factory harness to try and save a few $$.my advantage there is that i work at a large chevy dealer so between parts,other vehicles and a few awesome techs i think it will be fairly straightforward.however as with everything else im sure there are some snags i havent thought of or ran into yet. ive also used the following sites for info and reference: ck5.com ls1tech.com ls1truckboards.com tbichips.com and the dreaded pirate4x4.com ill keep posted as to the issues i run into. anything i can help with let me know,thanks __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

05-17-2007, 01:23 AM	#35
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My Build Begins! Awesome thread ! Love all those great pic's of the teardown. My 1970 K5 doesn't look too bad as is, but I'm afraid of what I'll find after the wrenches start turning! Oh well, as soon as I find a location to work on it, I'll find out. Hope I can document the resto as well as you are! Hope to see more! Any cage ideas yet?

06-27-2007, 07:35 AM	#36
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins!.updated 06-27-07 gotten a little more done. hacked off the old w/s frame: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

06-27-2007, 07:37 AM	#37
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! cowl panels patched up.damn that was a lot of cutting and wlding: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

06-27-2007, 07:37 AM	#38
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! more of the frt...still lots of grinding to do!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

06-27-2007, 07:42 AM	#39
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! frt floorsand cowl: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

06-27-2007, 08:07 AM	#40
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! Looking good!!! Did you get your drive shaft back on the Tahoe? __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

06-27-2007, 08:35 AM	#41
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Yep,got The Shaft Back In...thanks Going Up For Sale....gonna Kill Me But Too Many Toys,too Many Kids And I Want My K5 On The Road! __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

06-27-2007, 08:57 AM	#42
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! Good about the shaft...Bad about selling!! But...good for the Blazer! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09



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06-30-2007, 09:07 AM	#44
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: My Build Begins! Looks damn good.... __________________ 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..

07-02-2007, 12:59 PM	#45
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Got The W/s Frame Done: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

07-02-2007, 02:04 PM	#46
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! Excellent!!! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

07-03-2007, 01:48 AM	#47
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: My Build Begins! Man, I love your build thread! Any new news? I keep watching to see what's going on here! Anything new on the 1 ton setup? Last edited by swyfor5; 07-03-2007 at 01:49 AM. Reason: spelling error

07-03-2007, 07:46 AM	#48
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! NOT MUCH MORE DONE YET THAN THE PICS.ITS GETTING THERE.THE BODY TUB WILL GO EASY.IT IS IN AWESOPME SHAPE.I THINK MY NEXT STEP IS GETTING THE BODY INSIDE AND UNDERSIDE BLASTED. AS FAR AS THE 1TON SETUP.ITS MOST LIKELY GETTING TOSSED INFAVOR OF ROCKWELL 2 1/2 TON MILITARY AXLES AND 46 OR 49" MEATS. MY MAIN USE IS MUD AND SAND.THE 42'S ON MY IROKS GET SWALLOWED EASY IN THE MUD WHERE I PLAY.....NOT FOR LONG THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS. BUY MY TAHOE! __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

07-03-2007, 11:30 AM	#49
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07-03-2007, 11:41 AM	#50
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