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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
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Yes I do. I'm going to need to save money anywhere I can now. I'm making a big change of plans to my build. Hint - I will have my own garage.. I'll wait to post pics before I fill everyone in.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
An original 4row will cool just fine. Id personally stick with the GM clutch fan unless you have some reason to need the elect. fan setup.
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Is there much noticeable difference in power w/o the use of fan clutch?
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
If the clutch fan is good, you wont notice any real power loss. Make sure you use a good factory shroud.
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I still have the factory shroud.. one of the clips is missing, most likely when I removed it must of fallen off and got kicked around somewhere
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Nice Blazer!
The quality of your work is top notch and you will have one of the nicest Blazers anywhere when you are done. |
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I've decided I'm going to strip the K5 down completely and have it painted. Going all out with full restore.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
I've been busy and haven't posted in a while. I have quick update and will have more this upcoming weekend.
I moved into my new place that has it's own garage. First thing I'm doing is making it shop ready to fit the rolling chassis in while the body is at the body shop. I built this pulley system to hold the top above the garage door. I can walk underneath it without hitting my head. Gives me plenty of clearance
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I've made the decision to go all out. The body and panels will be stripped and painted Dark Olive, like the original.
I've made some progress in the disassembly process.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
more pics
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Your blazer looks really solid.
Keep up the good work.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Looks solid! Don't let the neighborhood assoc give you grief
![]() As for the door strikers, were these bolted into threads/nutserts that are somehow affixed to the pillar? On pickups there is a backing plate which will drop into the cab when the striker bolts are removed but not sure if K5's are the same. I have a fresh set of parkerized strikers I want to swap in but am afraid to drop the backing attachment (whatever it is) if loose then have to remove the rear panels etc. to retrieve them.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Looking good, The body looks good already, she is going to be a stunner The hard top has an unusual metal receiver for top of window? .... also ( the radiator in the photo, looks like a replacement to me, not Original.)
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![]() What's the best way to tell if it's the original radiator? Is there serial number or something I could reference. If it's not the original, I might as well order a new one of those brass/metal ones that ClassicHeartbeat instead of spending just as much money restoring an aftermarket one
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![]() I'll have to go home and check on the door strikers and get back to you on that.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Man that is a really nice tub. This is a very worthy candidate.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
@Tom @notsolo @Gillnetter and Pete
Thanks a lot for the compliments. I have my ups and downs with this, but I love working on it and I just keep telling myself, when this is all done, I will have one sweet looking K5 that will last a lifetime.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Updating with some more pics
Rims powder coated rally silver Cleaned up the hubs caps and rings Had the hub cap bolts Zinc plated Clear Went with the white letters facing outward
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Rear Axle powder coated (60% gloss black)
Had the Bolts Zinc plated Clear
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Wow that looks great. I'm really digging the zinc coating.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Looks like metal channel's on the hard top where the top of the window would fit. ( With window cranked up) never seen this before, maybe this is single wall top specific.
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
Been following you since the start. I think it's awesome that you're going all the way....but those axle shots...Wow...they definitely deserve an attaboy!
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I really like the 60% gloss black.. It's not to glossy and not too plain either. right in the middle. I read through your build. The body work you're having to deal with is impressive. I don't think I could take something like that on. Question - do the doors on our trucks separate or was this cut?
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5
I've noticed a lot of guys use these support bars between the door jams.
What does this do? Is this something I need to have since I have the doors off and all the other panels.. I'm close to removing the body from the frame
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