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#76 |
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
Very nice build!
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#77 |
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
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#78 |
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
I'm pretty sure that your build needs to be renamed "1972 K5 4x4 Incredibuild..." I really love the fact your created and modified things to fit your style.. insanely impressive.
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#79 |
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
And nice too. oh and cool, yep that too.
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#80 |
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Location: Graham, WA
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
How much for a roll cage?? You're only a few hours away! Haha just kidding. I love this build. Use one of your pictures as my wallpaper on the work comp. excellent work!
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1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold |
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
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Thanks for the compliments, it was a labor of love/hate that's for sure! Quote:
A computer wall paper? Wow, I am flattered! Thanks!
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#82 |
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
I believe it, your fab work is great. I bet that thing is a blast to drive
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1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold |
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#83 |
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Location: Pasadena Area, Ca.
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
Awesome job! Really love the one off pieces.
If you were to guess, how much do you think your roll cage weighs? Just the main cab section. Do you have a weight for the entire truck? I'm just curious how much all the extra parts add up. I think my 71 K5 with 35's, was about 4300 lbs. with the hard top on. ( from what I can remember ) Thanks, Steve |
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
i think you should fab up some rock sliders for this thing. would look sharp.
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
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I think the main cage is 450# or so. I figured it out once with lineal feet of tubing I used and I was around that mark. That is next on my list, actually. Just deciding if I want round tube or use rectangle for the main body bar.
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#86 |
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
awesome, i think ones like you can buy from diy4x for the newer k5s would look good. whatever you decide be sure to take lots of pictures!
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1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold |
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WOW DO I H8 YOU. No but really thats BEAUTIFUL. My truck was orange og and Im gonna go back to it. It was my dads truck he bought in 1975 right after totaling his prized 1966 4 spd ss Chevelle one cold rainy morning on the way to work. If it was me Id NEVER use Painless they are just the opposite and have no clue. Try AAM they do have a clue and actually build wiring that is like factory not a bunch of butt connectors. Had you done the Dmax this is what you'd have been to expect from it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATbaigWcrzU
I removed the dmax from this truck as it was ripping it in half. It did fit like a glove and ran many trips to So cal from Utah as well pulled 12k of crap from socal w ac on at 95 mph the entire way. One day I will redo my dads blazer in orange w a 6.0 and near stock height. Who knows money is so hard to get a hold of It may never happen. Congrats on your UBERBLAZER ![]() |
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
Sorry, but im definatley gonna borrow that orange and grey color scheme! Your truck is unbelievable!
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
Love the Blazer.....awesome build. Did you mention your lift specs anywhere. I'd love to get the stance your Blazer has on mine!
I'm trying to decide between DIY4x b-52 & rear shackle flip kit, or 8" lift springs, .....or some variation. I'll be using Alcan or Deaver springs. |
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
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Plan on running zero rate blocks to get your axle centered, especially the rear. I have mine moved 1.25" back. The Blazer rides very nice, but it's not a corner carver!
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Did you need to do a body lift with the Duramax? I didn't see how it would fit with the intercooler and still not cut the firewall. You need a build thread so I can dream about it! And Thanks!
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I like the combo. I got tired of black as an accent color, so grey it is. I probably would have gone a shade darker for the roll cage, but I like it as is.
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I'm going to run H2 wheels......since they are only 8.5" wide........I think I'm going to stick with 37" tires. I'll buy either the BFG Mud-Terrain KM2's in 37x12.50r17's or Toyo Open Country MT in 37x13.50r17's. If I run the B-52, and rear shackle flip like you suggested....what would you recommend on springs to level the truck and clear 37's? Sorry for all the questions.......but I appreciate any advice you've got. If my Blazer turns out half as good as yours I'll be a happy man! |
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#94 |
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
if i had that sorta fab skill and equiptment id keep my 72 holy cow dude nice work!
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#95 |
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
Outstanding work.
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
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Yeah, that's about it. Your springs will settle some. Mine did a lot. I ended up adding a zero rate to the front to level it out. I will probably look at Deaver or Alcan in the future, or probably link it if I get bored. This should leave enough room for mild wheeling, you won't stuff the tire at full compression and not rub on the rear of the front fenders, but it works okay for trail riding and such.
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#98 |
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
Great work. You sir are a master fabricator. Love all the custom work. I want your cage. Tons of work but is just so sweet. I'm just happy to finally have found a rollbar that fits in mine. No one around me would do the work to make one for me. Too much liability.
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72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks. |
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#99 |
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
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Re: 1972 K5 4x4 modified build
Amazing...stunning...dear lord. I wish i had your fab skills but alas not so lucky.
Did you make your NP241c parking brake set up. That's by next issue to surmount. My case has the shorty short SYE kit from JB Conversions. I'll assume the parking brake disc...mounts etc were hand made? Did you just use the front section of the oem park brake cable to operate it? DW
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