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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
Thanks man, I appreciate it!
I have been taking K10 out on more trails so figured I would at least build a skid plate for the big ass K5 tank that is hanging down all vulnerable. This is not going to be a rock crawling rig but I do want to have some fun out on the trails and not have to worry about putting a hole in the tank. I was first thinking about going crazy beefy but finally decided I would balance wight vs functionality, and expose as much of the top of the tank as possible since it's hotter than a mother here and also don't want to rip my cross members out that are holding the tank in. Pics and a video. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
That looks beefy! Nice work.
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
Looks great and should do the trick. Our forecast for tomorrow is a high of 86* and a low of 58*
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
Thanks Marcus!
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Love the video. The lightning and thunder made it even better.
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
Thanks! I appreciate it!
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
Superlift Shackle flip, next up is front Superlift 4" springs. When I get more dough I plan to get beefier shackles.
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
Good update Dave. Looks tough with the new springs!
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Thanks Marcus!
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Cool trail video! Nice to see the K10 hang with the Jeeps.
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Thanks Greenlee! The Jeeps are the only trail friends she has got right now lol
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
Dave,
I cant seem to get your videos to play for me. I have a question about what flywheel and clutch you are running behind your 5.3. Im wanting to swap a 6.0L in my 67' C-20,it has a sm465 in it also. Just wanted to see how you did it and if you had any part numbers. Thanks |
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
11-7/8 Clutch for a 74 K20 Car Quest
LS7 pilot bearing Sachs NFW1050 Flywheel O'reillys I touch on it in my K5 build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=532351 Don't know about the video playback, no one else has mentioned any problems, but I will take a look at it! |
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
Dave,
Thanks for the information. Ill look into your other build. I can click the you tube icon but it comes up as a 404 htp error. All I can see on the post are a little square box in the left upper corner of the video outline. I cant click it either. Might be my computer. |
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
I would randomly watch your build videos over the last few years when I stumbled on to them a few years ago! I decided to binge watch the K10, and K20 build a few weeks ago and was hooked! Really enjoy both the trucks, and your LS tech videos.
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Thanks, I appreciate it!
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Cool trail video!
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
Saturday Trail Ride - Potosi Cabin. An awesome trip up to an abandoned cabin, which provided us shade for grillin and shootin the breeze!
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
I haven't updated this thread for a while, because I have been waiting for some new shoes for the K10. Finally got some and figured I would share a trail ride with you.
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Re: 84 K10 Custom Deluxe 5.3 build
Great scenery. Looks like a fun day. Thanks for sharing. New wheels or tires or both?
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