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09-21-2011, 08:22 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Just scrolled through my thread, and looking at the bumper build. Planning on boxing in the inside edges of the Kennesaw wincher after I get it fabbed up the way I want. I want to make it stronger, but not so much heavier. I don't want it to twist or bend with impact or winching pull. Got all but the raw stock to fab ub the rear bumper, waiting on my friend to get laid off for the winter. Working 7 days a week now, no sleep!
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09-22-2011, 06:59 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Finally got some pic's of my new A to Z Fab parts!
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09-22-2011, 07:01 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Couple more!
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09-23-2011, 06:44 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
The clevis holes in my front bumper are bigger. So I picked up 2 more D rings with 7/8" screws off e-bay. Got em today, and they look nice! A little bit bigger with 6.5 ton rating. I can use the two extra smaller ones for attaching tow straps and such. Waiting on shipment of new aux battery box from Brothers, and some other misc parts! More pic's when the pile gets bigger!
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09-23-2011, 09:20 PM
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Location: Marion, Mi.
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Started on research on the small block redo. Looking for a set of replacement headers for the new motor. Current set have issues with the passenger side rear leaf spring bolt. Worked for now, but not for new resto! Burt4x4 posted up about he is running Doug Thorleys, and looked into them. He is running a BBC, but they have a setup for the SBC in ceramic coat also. Pricey, but want it right. Anybody got any header info here?
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09-25-2011, 09:40 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Gonna try and seal a deal on a new daily driver tommorrow. A 04 GMC ext cab 4x4 with 15,580 miles on it. Took it for a test drive tonight, gotta have it! Got the 5.3 motor, tow package, nice custom top, etc. Two 16 year old daughters, and it's time to upgrade some wheels! If deal goes through pic's to follow!Amazinly the wife is behind me on this deal!
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09-26-2011, 01:50 AM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Yeah man, I wasn't all that impressed with the AtoZ shackle mounts. They had 1 inch holes instead of the 7/8 hole for a 3/4 shackle. I have a set I got off ebay that I really liked, AND the ebay ones were longer, for more welding area.
But I've got these ones already welded one, so I guess I'm using them. I got this far... 
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09-26-2011, 06:54 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Grass seed is sprouting! Starting to turn green. Deal on the new daily driver went through, tommorrow or next day to get it home and legal. Might put a bit of a crimp into the K5 build, but not for too long! I will get some pic's up this weekend, maybe not have to work 7 day's this week? Man, what a women I have! Just gotta say- it takes two!
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09-27-2011, 09:32 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Got the new to me GMC pickup home tonight. 2004 1500 Sierra ext. cab 4x4 with only 15880 miles on it. Nice! Gotta get to the sec of state and get it registered on thursday. I know it's off topic, but I just had to add it to the insurance bill! Also got the aux battery tray from Brothers today-very nice! Thinking of buying the replacement main battery tray from them to match. Post up some pic's this weekend!
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09-28-2011, 07:48 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Got the insurance papers in order today, ouch, 4 insured vehicles and a homeowners policy in one premium monthly! Taking a 1/2 vacation day tomm, to go to the sec of state and get the GMC legal. Remind ya'll I have two 16 year old drivers on the policy! Just really glad I got the pole barn finished when I did! At least that is bought and paid for. Look's like I am working 7 day's a week for a while!
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09-29-2011, 04:21 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Got my new daily driver legal today! Sweet!!!!
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10-01-2011, 04:34 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Got some pic's of my new DD. Here we go!
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10-01-2011, 04:40 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
You can see some rust underneath from it setting so long, but I will get it cleaned up soon. Drove it to work two days in a row now, love it. Here's some more pic! After this post, back to the K5 build!
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10-05-2011, 05:57 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Too much work in my life right now. Getting too old for work! Did get some new pic's snapped though. Some of the grass- time to get the DNR signed off on my backfill, and some of my Brothers aux battery tray, some D-rings, and some old school short valve covers! Here we go!
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10-05-2011, 06:00 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Here's the rest!
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10-09-2011, 08:20 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Just sitting here saving my money! Gotta build up some cash for fab work with all these stockpiled parts! Working 7 days a week for so long. Leaves no time to do anything. Eat, sleep, work, repeat. Oh wait there's a shower in there somewhere!
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10-14-2011, 08:31 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
More of the eat, sleep, work, repeat routine. 7 days a week for 5 weeks in a row! I will work on some storage areas in the pole barn after work tommorrow.
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10-19-2011, 05:54 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Small update. Still working major hours here. But my Dad has just about finished my storage area in the rafters of the pole barn! 75 Years old and still outworking me! Weather is starting to change here, and time to button things up for winter. I'll try and get some new pic's up this weekend!
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10-24-2011, 09:12 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Sorry here, going on 7 weeks in a row with out a day off from work! Yawn. Will get back after it soon ! Did order up some more parts from Brothers trucks! Am saving up for the welding up of the new floor,rocker, etc area's soon!
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11-24-2011, 08:30 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
No real progress on the K5, just want to wish you and your's a HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Still working 7 days a week,change to come soon!
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11-28-2011, 05:21 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Starting to collect parts for the resto on the Dana60 front axle. Ordered up a new set of rotors as the ones on it now are really rusty. I will save the originals and possibly have them turned later on, there's a lot of beef on em! Thinking of maybe upgrading to a set of Warn lock outs, anybody have any trouble restoring a good set of original 1 ton lock outs?
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11-30-2011, 10:09 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Got the new rotors today from Advance Auto. Look real good! Anybody done this rebuild lately?
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12-07-2011, 06:58 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Researching on upgrading to a 4 core radiator when I redo the motor. Have picked up some nice 4 core upper and lower mounts with rubbers, and a new core support. Looks like I will have to modify the new support on the bottom to mount up a 4 core. Not a problem there, just wondering if anyone has done this? Any advice here?
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12-24-2011, 09:11 AM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
Nothing new on the build. Just wanted to wish everybody a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope SANTA brings ya lot's of K5 goodies!
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12-27-2011, 03:21 PM
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Re: My new build thread: Stage 4!
New Year is coming on fast, Wife wants part of basement back, so started moving the K5 parts stash out to the pole barn today. Got a lot moved, pole barn is a mess, but her basement looks better! One more day and I might just find the pool table in the basement!
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