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TexasJimmy · 01-19-2013, 06:18 PM

Here ya go Loco.

Very low and almost ready to go. It is about 10 miles from my house.

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3553623333.html
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Cameron 1137 · 01-19-2013, 06:29 PM

WOW! its perfect now!

fxdxharley · 01-19-2013, 07:00 PM

wow, looks just like it would have rolled of the show room floor. very nice.

**lolife99** · 01-19-2013, 07:12 PM

Great looking with the new wheels!

gringoloco · 01-19-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasJimmy

Here ya go Loco.

Very low and almost ready to go. It is about 10 miles from my house.

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3553623333.html
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Very nice. Wish I had the time/money...

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Originally Posted by Cameron 1137

WOW! its perfect now!

Hm, I think it can get a little better

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Originally Posted by fxdxharley

wow, looks just like it would have rolled of the show room floor. very nice.

Exactly what I'm looking for with these wheels, even if they were never offered this way from the factory...

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Great looking with the new wheels!

Thanks! ...and thanks for getting me into this mess

gringoloco · 01-19-2013, 10:17 PM

You guys like dogs?!

gringoloco · 01-19-2013, 10:24 PM

The hubcaps needed a little TLC--this is tedious and time-consuming, but rewarding work. These are the stainless caps--not going for a full mirror polish--just knocking the dents out and getting them back to 'factory' look. I used my favorite satin-black-in-a-can, VHT epoxy, and Rustoleum Sail Blue. The black is a little too shiny and the blue a little too bright, but I think it'll do

thor · 01-20-2013, 01:17 PM

Wheels look great, and the caps add that finishing touch!

**lolife99** · 01-20-2013, 01:23 PM

Perfect with the dog dish hubcaps!
Amazing what just a "wheel change" can do.

gringoloco · 01-20-2013, 02:39 PM

Stuck the cap on for fun- I like it!
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gringoloco · 01-20-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thor

Wheels look great, and the caps add that finishing touch!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Perfect with the dog dish hubcaps!
Amazing what just a "wheel change" can do.

No kidding, that and a decent camera angle...
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**cericd** · 01-20-2013, 03:50 PM

Looking good. Great work on those hub caps.

Cameron 1137 · 01-20-2013, 04:37 PM

oh yeah, thats the stuff. Great job on restoring the caps!

BB72CHEVKT · 01-21-2013, 01:10 PM

What a difference! Looks great!

Bennett68C10 · 01-21-2013, 03:11 PM

Looks great

Rusbuilt · 01-21-2013, 03:46 PM

Man that looks so clean!

72BlckButy · 01-21-2013, 06:16 PM

Definitely run those dogs... they look perfect on the white pc'd wheels.

This thing looks amazing!!!

What tools did you use to remove the dents in the caps? Care to elaborate on the process?

gringoloco · 01-21-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cericd

Looking good. Great work on those hub caps.

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Originally Posted by Cameron 1137

oh yeah, thats the stuff. Great job on restoring the caps!

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

What a difference! Looks great!

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Looks great

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Man that looks so clean!

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Definitely run those dogs... they look perfect on the white pc'd wheels.

This thing looks amazing!!!

What tools did you use to remove the dents in the caps? Care to elaborate on the process?

Thanks everyone!

I used a body hammer set, but instead of a dolly, I used a piece of 4x4 timber. Go slow, work the dent out from behind, leaving it a little proud. Then you can wet sand it smooth, graduating sandpaper grit to your desired level of polish. These are stainless, so I could use this process--can't sand chrome. They aren't perfect, but they look pretty good for the amount of time I have in them. Like anything, perfection takes time...
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Chevrolado · 01-22-2013, 04:48 PM

Wow. Looks gorgeous with those clean new wheels on it! Very nice.

gringoloco · 01-22-2013, 10:24 PM

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Wow. Looks gorgeous with those clean new wheels on it! Very nice.

Thanks! It is a beautiful piece of driveway art right now, as I'm pretty sure it ate the camshaft

So, no progress here, but check this thread to watch us ruin a perfectly good Suburban using a full Ridetech and Accuair system

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543924
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thor · 01-23-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Thanks! It is a beautiful piece of driveway art right now, as I'm pretty sure it ate the camshaft

So, no progress here, but check this thread to watch us ruin a perfectly good Suburban using a full Ridetech and Accuair system

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543924
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Sorry to hear about the camshaft man! But, it's now an excuse to upgrade.

Also like the Sub build. Nice!

Jon01 · 01-23-2013, 03:44 PM

Bummer to hear about the cam - If you stick another flat tappet in it I'd suggest getting a zinc additive from Summit or wherever and adding it to the oil at every change.
Modern oil is short on zinc content which causes these kinds of issues with flat tappet stuff.

Edit - another thing to do is avoid idling for extended periods. Low engine speeds reduce the rate of rotation of the lifters.

gringoloco · 01-23-2013, 09:21 PM

Not certain on the cam, haven't had a chance to dig in and investigate. I do know that it was getting ZERO oil to the rockers on both banks, but holding 60psi. I haven't been able to find anything that would cause this. It was making plenty of racket, too...
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69gmcc10 · 01-29-2013, 01:12 PM

I dont know why you are even worrying about it, just drop in the ls you have and problem solved!

gringoloco · 01-29-2013, 02:05 PM

If it were only that easy--I just don't have time to fool with it. I ordered a GM crate for it today along with a new HEI. I'll slap on a rebuilt carb and call it good. Normally, this would be an opportunity for an upgrade, but I have other more pressing priorities.

I got a 'new' to me grill from a local member and stuck it in last night. No more gapped-tooth smile

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01-19-2013, 06:18 PM	#1
TexasJimmy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Friendswood,Texas Posts: 238	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Here ya go Loco. Very low and almost ready to go. It is about 10 miles from my house. http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3553623333.html Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "It is, what it is" K5 NV 71' Blazer CST 84' GMC Jimmy-SOLD 2008 Suburban LTZ

01-19-2013, 06:29 PM	#2
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 WOW! its perfect now! __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

01-19-2013, 07:00 PM	#3
fxdxharley Just a nother gear head Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrington NH Posts: 501	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 wow, looks just like it would have rolled of the show room floor. very nice. __________________ 2013 HD FLHX 2000 chevy 2500 6.0l 4x4 3dr 2000 harley fxdx 71 Jimmy 4x4- future crawler/ woods rig 71 blazer (C4 2wd conv project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=523589

01-19-2013, 07:12 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Great looking with the new wheels! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-19-2013, 10:17 PM	#6
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 You guys like dogs?! Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-19-2013, 10:24 PM	#7
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 The hubcaps needed a little TLC--this is tedious and time-consuming, but rewarding work. These are the stainless caps--not going for a full mirror polish--just knocking the dents out and getting them back to 'factory' look. I used my favorite satin-black-in-a-can, VHT epoxy, and Rustoleum Sail Blue. The black is a little too shiny and the blue a little too bright, but I think it'll do Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-20-2013, 01:17 PM	#8
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Wheels look great, and the caps add that finishing touch! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd

01-20-2013, 01:23 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Perfect with the dog dish hubcaps! Amazing what just a "wheel change" can do. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-20-2013, 02:39 PM	#10
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Stuck the cap on for fun- I like it! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-20-2013, 03:50 PM	#12
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,158	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Looking good. Great work on those hub caps.

01-20-2013, 04:37 PM	#13
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 oh yeah, thats the stuff. Great job on restoring the caps! __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

01-21-2013, 01:10 PM	#14
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 What a difference! Looks great! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

01-21-2013, 03:11 PM	#15
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Looks great __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-21-2013, 03:46 PM	#16
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Man that looks so clean! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

01-21-2013, 06:16 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Definitely run those dogs... they look perfect on the white pc'd wheels. This thing looks amazing!!! What tools did you use to remove the dents in the caps? Care to elaborate on the process? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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01-22-2013, 04:48 PM	#19
Chevrolado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 110	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Wow. Looks gorgeous with those clean new wheels on it! Very nice. __________________ Dave - 1977 Chevy K10

01-23-2013, 03:44 PM	#22
Jon01 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 450	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Bummer to hear about the cam - If you stick another flat tappet in it I'd suggest getting a zinc additive from Summit or wherever and adding it to the oil at every change. Modern oil is short on zinc content which causes these kinds of issues with flat tappet stuff. Edit - another thing to do is avoid idling for extended periods. Low engine speeds reduce the rate of rotation of the lifters. Last edited by Jon01; 01-23-2013 at 03:54 PM.

01-23-2013, 09:21 PM	#23
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Not certain on the cam, haven't had a chance to dig in and investigate. I do know that it was getting ZERO oil to the rockers on both banks, but holding 60psi. I haven't been able to find anything that would cause this. It was making plenty of racket, too... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-29-2013, 01:12 PM	#24
69gmcc10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 934	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 I dont know why you are even worrying about it, just drop in the ls you have and problem solved! __________________ 69 GMC C10 build thread- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501676 03 Silverado build thread-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591582

01-29-2013, 02:05 PM	#25
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 If it were only that easy--I just don't have time to fool with it. I ordered a GM crate for it today along with a new HEI. I'll slap on a rebuilt carb and call it good. Normally, this would be an opportunity for an upgrade, but I have other more pressing priorities. I got a 'new' to me grill from a local member and stuck it in last night. No more gapped-tooth smile Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

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