New to me 1972 K5

[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

So is the twin stick for one only t.case, which one a 205.

HERE is where I got mine from. Its for the NP205 but they're availabe for Atlas, STAK, Dana 300 (jeep I think), NP205/NP203 doubler, and Dana 300/NP203 doubler.

[thor]

I like the look of the twin sticks being mounted even with the winters shifter.

[mcmlxix]

Exhaust Plans:

Since I clocked my transfercase up, I dont have room to run the passenger side exhaust tucked up in the frame. I plan on running the PS down pipe to the DS under the transmission flywheel cover like a stock 2005 truck and use a dual 2.5" inlet to a single 3" outlet muffler for packaging into limited space. I was looking at Magnaflow and they had a sound clip of an Escalade has a similar setup, but with CATs. Cat Back PN 15837. The muffer closelt resembles thier part number 14588 (polished) or 12588 (satin). The Escalade had the same 6.0L so without the CATs in my truck it should be a little louder.

This is the plan so far.. we'll see what happens... I already have a set of 2.5" satin stainless Dynotech Race Bullet Mufflers but I think they'll be too loud on the highway without carpet...

[mcmlxix]

SO three months have passed... But not much progress on the Blazer. Got my harness and my tune done. Fuel tank mount was done, but the tank never got finish welded....

I have since accepted a job transfer to Dallas Texas... so with no time to work on the truck and no place to work on it when I move, I handed it over to a board member to finish the build. He restores cars and I've seen his work and its really nice.... He said he'll take pics as he completes the job....

http://www.classichotrod.net/

[mcmlxix]

Picked up a VHX dash in Carbon/Red from a baord member....
Bought some new Toyo Open Country MTs, 35x12.5x18 ....

[mckustomfab]

So you keeping the truck? Where about in Dallas, I'm up north in Carrollton.
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[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by mckustomfab

So you keeping the truck? Where about in Dallas, I'm up north in Carrollton.
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Yes, definitely keeping it. I am having the rebuild finished locally in (well just outside) Las Vegas. I have to report for my new job on July 28th. My fienacee is staying in Vegas till the end of August. I will then fly back to Vegas, pack up the rest of the house and drive back. I hope the truck will be finished by then....

Im selling by daily driver before I leave for Dallas... .I was looking to buy a 66/67 Nova 4 door sedan when I get to Texas as a back up vehicle... I have the Harley but I'll need a car at some point...I hear it rains in Dallas... I have a $3500 budget for a running car... we'll see what I can come up with...

[mcbassin]

This is a great project. Love all the custom mods. Subscribed.

[mcmlxix]

Here are the update photos...

[mcmlxix]

more... drive side rear corner

[mcmlxix]

rear sill repair ...

[mcmlxix]

more stuff....

[mcmlxix]

couple more...

[MTCK]

Good progress! Still on schedule?
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[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by MTCK

Good progress! Still on schedule?
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Close... I asked him to build a custom rear bumper with a built in receiver hitch...

[mcmlxix]

Update: Further behind on schedule. He couldn't sandblast the truck because we had almost 2 weeks of rain, on and off, here in "sunny" Nevada...

I broke down and ordered some Truck Lite LED headlights.... They should be here next week...
I have LED tail lights and LED side markers.I want to add a LED light bar down the road too. None of this is cheap but I think it will be worth it in the long run...




I also want to add a setup for some LED whip antennas.... There is an eBay seller that is local to me. I'll go check them out... I think they will look great off the back of the Blazer with the top off ...

www.goodtimesproducts.com

[mcmlxix]

I ordered a new American Autowire wiring harness... I have a new engine harness for the LQ9 swap and a new gauge harness for the Dakota Digital VHX setup. The factory harness was already pulled out for body work by Haskell's Rod and Custom...

Because of all the custom touches to the rest of the systems in the truck, I skipped the update harness and went with a builders series harness. Allen will fill the hole in the firewall and use a grommet to pass the engine harness through. He also setup the ECM to mount inside the cab as well...

[mud.man.rj]

Blazer is coming along nicely, like the headlights too.

[mcmlxix]

Thanks Mud Man!

On the rotisserie to be media blasted.... Line-X by the end of the week!

[Tom Vogel]

You going to epoxy seal it before the Linex?

[mcmlxix]

I talked to the regional rep and they have a specific primer they use if they get bare metal... They are going to get a bare tub.. I get a done deal... white outside, black inside except with a white dash...

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

I talked to the regional rep and they have a specific primer they use if they get bare metal... They are going to get a bare tub.. I get a done deal... white outside, black inside except with a white dash...

Very nice progress. I really like the rotisserie

[swyfor5]

Looking good man!

[Justin G]

Dying to see those Line-X pics......Do they have sheen options like flat, satin, gloss? Did a search after reading your plans and I really like the look of some of the vehicles I've now seen with exteriors lined. Definitely makes the vehicle look tough!

[Justin G]

Have you ran across this blazer while doing your planning.....found it while searching for a "family roll cage". Can't tell 100% if the exterior is lined but the dash is in white.