New Member Saying Hello - 1969 K5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Savage69K5 · 03-10-2010, 08:11 PM

My name's Mike Savage, been a long time lurker around this board, but just recently picked up a 69 K5 to build. I'm not new to the old iron (currently have a 69 Chevelle as well), but I am new to K5s. Here's some pics of what I have to start with:

I am wanting to swap out the drums for discs as this thing is borderline dangerous to stop. Is this axle closed or open knuckle? I am getting told this is an open knuckle D44, but the code on the axle says 44 5F(looking at the passenger side).

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The bed is mostly rust free, some cancer in the usual spots, but the top is solid (It is crack free, but it is only secured to the windshield frame right because the bolts that tie in through the bed but don't make up to anything in the top

) It has a 350 in it, TH350, and the regular NP205 Tcase. Goal is to use it like a truck and have some fun.

Nice to meet you guys! I would encourage everybody to take a look at the rest of the pics to tell me if I got a solid truck or not: http://rides.webshots.com/album/576977586kmxoSB

Mike Savage

Jtrux · 03-10-2010, 08:28 PM

Nice K5, it's an open knuckle 44. Swapping it out is a very good idea!

**too much stuff** · 03-10-2010, 08:29 PM

Looks like a good project. From the pics i see, it looks like a 70 model. The grill looks to have the bars in it and the front end is open with drum brakes which was a one year only deal. Welcome...

Savage69K5 · 03-10-2010, 08:50 PM

The VIN decodes to 69? This is what I have: BKE1493XXXXXX.

**lks dcvn** · 03-10-2010, 10:20 PM

Looks pretty good to me -

Welcome to the 1st gen section.

bouncytruck · 03-11-2010, 01:31 AM

Looks like a solid rig.

BLUE THUNDER · 03-12-2010, 12:47 AM

Nice find. You are gonna have a great time w/it. Can't wait to see your progress. Mario.

**69TowRig** · 03-14-2010, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savage69K5

The VIN decodes to 69? This is what I have: BKE1493XXXXXX.

It is a '69. Same VIN code start as mine with the BKE and the top interior is painted the body color. Welcome to the board!

Blazers were all open knuckle 44s. Take my advice when I say that if you are going to convert to disc brakes just get a complete donor axle from a later model GM (73-91) and replace the entire thing. Trying to keep your housing will be a waste of time and money. 71-72 had discs but the shafts and joints are weaker and the brake hardware is specific to those two years; just skip them.

03-10-2010, 08:11 PM	#1
Savage69K5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Magnolia, Tx Posts: 14	New Member Saying Hello - 1969 K5 My name's Mike Savage, been a long time lurker around this board, but just recently picked up a 69 K5 to build. I'm not new to the old iron (currently have a 69 Chevelle as well), but I am new to K5s. Here's some pics of what I have to start with: I am wanting to swap out the drums for discs as this thing is borderline dangerous to stop. Is this axle closed or open knuckle? I am getting told this is an open knuckle D44, but the code on the axle says 44 5F(looking at the passenger side). [IMG][/IMG] The bed is mostly rust free, some cancer in the usual spots, but the top is solid (It is crack free, but it is only secured to the windshield frame right because the bolts that tie in through the bed but don't make up to anything in the top ) It has a 350 in it, TH350, and the regular NP205 Tcase. Goal is to use it like a truck and have some fun. Nice to meet you guys! I would encourage everybody to take a look at the rest of the pics to tell me if I got a solid truck or not: http://rides.webshots.com/album/576977586kmxoSB Mike Savage

03-10-2010, 08:28 PM	#2
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: New Member Saying Hello - 1969 K5 Nice K5, it's an open knuckle 44. Swapping it out is a very good idea! __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

03-10-2010, 08:29 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,852	Re: New Member Saying Hello - 1969 K5 Looks like a good project. From the pics i see, it looks like a 70 model. The grill looks to have the bars in it and the front end is open with drum brakes which was a one year only deal. Welcome... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-10-2010, 08:50 PM	#4
Savage69K5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Magnolia, Tx Posts: 14	Re: New Member Saying Hello - 1969 K5 The VIN decodes to 69? This is what I have: BKE1493XXXXXX.

03-10-2010, 10:20 PM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,352	Re: New Member Saying Hello - 1969 K5 Looks pretty good to me - Welcome to the 1st gen section.

03-11-2010, 01:31 AM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: New Member Saying Hello - 1969 K5 Looks like a solid rig. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-12-2010, 12:47 AM	#7
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: New Member Saying Hello - 1969 K5 Nice find. You are gonna have a great time w/it. Can't wait to see your progress. Mario.



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