![]() |
![]() |
#202 |
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
Griffin LS swap radiator delivered. Hoses ordered. Wiring started. Techflex F6 Woven Wrap ordered.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#203 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: sw colorado
Posts: 2,720
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
Nice! are you keeping the H2 wheels? they look great on there!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#204 |
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
I picked up some new Toyo MT 35x12.5x18 and some craigslist Eagle Alloys. With my big brake upgrade (14"+ front rotors) I wasn't comfortable with the 17" rims for clearance. I may paint them black with a red lip.
Posted via Mobile Device |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#205 |
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
Ordered a power steering reservoir. I swapped out the standard tank on the power steering pump for a remote style with a -10 AN fitting. This tank is baffled and has the matching -10 AN return. Will probably mount it off the accessory drive next to the alternator, just above the PS pump...
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#206 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: sw colorado
Posts: 2,720
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
I think those wheels will go really nice on your blazer! nice to see this thing getting love again!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#207 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Beverly, MA
Posts: 472
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
Nice to see the build picking up again.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#208 |
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
I wish I had more progress to report. There is a car show this weekend, and it was another deadline that wasn't met....
I did end up with a Jeep Grand Cherokee fan that's a true dual wind motor for two speeds. MOPAR part number 52079528AD or Dorman part number 620-041. I saw a couple of single speed fans that fit into the factory shroud. For now Ill probably use the existing shroud but It would be too hard to make a custom bracket out of aluminum to replace the plastic one.... |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#209 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: So Cal
Posts: 681
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#210 |
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
So I got an update saying that body alignment is complete. Oil coolers and radiator is mounted. Fuel is plumed but need to be tested for leaks (custom tank too). Brakes are plumed. Electrical is also finished. Needed a couple pieces to finish exhaust.
Hope to fire it up by the end of the week.... |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#211 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Posts: 1,830
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
Exciting. Hope the work meets your expectations.
__________________
-Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#212 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Pasadena Area, Ca.
Posts: 33
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
Soooo?? Any update? Everything looks great so far. Cant wait to hear how you like the 6.0 / 4l80 combo.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#213 |
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
sooooo.... no update... that progress was while waiting for parts for jobs that were started long before mine. Never got to the initial startup.... back to "Two Weeks" as of the weekend...
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#214 |
2WD Jimmy
![]() Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Davis County, Utah
Posts: 2,564
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
Its been "two weeks". lol
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#215 |
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
One oil cooler installed, dropped off the second cooler for the transmission.... baby steps....
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#216 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Woodstock, Ga.
Posts: 183
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
Just read your build thread. A lot of great work in there. Looking forward to seeing it on the road.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#217 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Panama City, FL
Posts: 120
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
Been reading your build thread for the past few days when I had time. Looking great, any new progress? It sucks having shop problems.... Hopefully he was able to get back on it for you.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#218 |
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
We're in the process of buying a house so I haven't really checked to see if there was any progress. Then I received an email on January 21st asking a question about the exhaust. I guess he's making some progress, but with the pending move I haven't pushed. I'm going to have to make sure the garage is ready for the Blazer.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#219 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2016
Location: South Williamsport
Posts: 174
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
Awesome, glad to see an update even if small.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#220 |
Senior Member
![]() ![]() Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado
Posts: 3,986
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
![]()
__________________
'35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#221 |
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
My garage is ready. He's rebuilt the vent windows and will assemble the doors with all new rubber... then it comes home for me to finish....
... 2 more weeks ... ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ![]() ![]() . . . |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#222 |
Senior Member
![]() ![]() Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado
Posts: 3,986
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
That's funny. Seriously, great build . What gas door did you use?
__________________
'35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#223 |
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
2000 Astro van
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#224 |
Senior Member
![]() ![]() Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado
Posts: 3,986
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
![]()
__________________
'35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#225 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Salado, Texas
Posts: 1,418
|
Re: New to me 1972 K5
What accessories are you running on your motor and did you use the stock brackets?
__________________
Just trying to figure this out... 1970 SWB Step-Side http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=552980 1970 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584499 1970 SWB One Owner Step Side 6.0 LY6/6L90 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617630 Junkyard's 1971 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...86#post7531186 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|