project draggin K5 revisited - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:01 AM

i figured i would go thru and get all the pics up since the last thread lost most of them, i will do my best to keep them in order. i started by going to colorado and picking up a 78 4x4 blazer fully loaded, bonanza package and all. well lets get started.

static dropped and about to get a 3.5 Z.

got the Z done and getting the suspension back together

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:03 AM

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:05 AM

the a/c has to go, im going with classic auto air.

test fit to see how much of the floor needs to be cut.

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:11 AM

gotta love the classic 70's orange, im having trouble finding this color, i would like to keep the interior as original as possible.

and final fit

i ended up changing to vortec heads and using headers for a jeep 350 swap.

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:16 AM

got it back together before it got cold here in tx

and put it in the back yard so the city will leave me alone for the time being.

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:18 AM

once it warmed up i got started on the rear.

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:21 AM

got the notches in

notched the 2x5 1/4 wall tube to fit around the tub

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:26 AM

fit the tub from the Z all the way to where the frame goes up and over the axle. and boxed the frame the rest of the way.

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:29 AM

mounted the upper bars to the rear end

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:32 AM

built the bridge

and bag mounts

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:34 AM

close up of the modified tranny crossmember

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:36 AM

layin hard on the bumper

up

down

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:38 AM

just barely sitting on the tire

added some 1/2 plate for dragging

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:41 AM

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:45 AM

its first time out

flaming river helped out with the steering

all back together again

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:48 AM

tucking 22x9.5 wheels 305/40/22 tires, i have smaller tires for the front so the hood doesnt push up off the hinges

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:51 AM

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:54 AM

out for a cruise ridin low

lownfast · 07-26-2008, 12:55 AM

and the end result DRAG!!!!!!!

tvblazer78 · 07-26-2008, 08:29 AM

Man!! you have a lot of work in that thing.. Thanks for posting this again...

cochino12 · 07-26-2008, 10:18 AM

very very cool, whats next? thanks for all of the pictures

lownfast · 07-28-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cochino12

very very cool, whats next? thanks for all of the pictures

up next, im pulling the motor again smoothing the fire wall and completely different drive train is going in, i was thinking gen lll swap.

1976K5CHALET · 08-24-2008, 03:15 AM

Now thats what gets the blood pumpin! I have no idea as to why for...but i love the look of that K5....damn!

DW

lownfast · 07-28-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Man!! you have a lot of work in that thing.. Thanks for posting this again...

no problem, n2trux asked me to relist all the pics on the last thread. i figured this would be easier.

LMDGUY · 07-26-2008, 01:46 PM

very nice work.. great looking ride. What fuel tank are you running?

07-26-2008, 12:01 AM	#1
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	project draggin K5 revisited i figured i would go thru and get all the pics up since the last thread lost most of them, i will do my best to keep them in order. i started by going to colorado and picking up a 78 4x4 blazer fully loaded, bonanza package and all. well lets get started. static dropped and about to get a 3.5 Z. got the Z done and getting the suspension back together __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas Last edited by lownfast; 08-16-2008 at 12:35 AM.

07-26-2008, 12:03 AM	#2
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:05 AM	#3
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited the a/c has to go, im going with classic auto air. test fit to see how much of the floor needs to be cut. __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:11 AM	#4
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited gotta love the classic 70's orange, im having trouble finding this color, i would like to keep the interior as original as possible. and final fit i ended up changing to vortec heads and using headers for a jeep 350 swap. __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:16 AM	#5
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited got it back together before it got cold here in tx and put it in the back yard so the city will leave me alone for the time being. __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:18 AM	#6
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited once it warmed up i got started on the rear. __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:21 AM	#7
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited got the notches in notched the 2x5 1/4 wall tube to fit around the tub __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:26 AM	#8
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited fit the tub from the Z all the way to where the frame goes up and over the axle. and boxed the frame the rest of the way. __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:29 AM	#9
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited mounted the upper bars to the rear end __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:32 AM	#10
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited built the bridge and bag mounts __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:34 AM	#11
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited close up of the modified tranny crossmember __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:36 AM	#12
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited layin hard on the bumper up down __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:38 AM	#13
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited just barely sitting on the tire added some 1/2 plate for dragging __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas Last edited by lownfast; 07-26-2008 at 12:39 AM.

07-26-2008, 12:41 AM	#14
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:45 AM	#15
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited its first time out flaming river helped out with the steering all back together again __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas



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07-26-2008, 12:48 AM	#16
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited tucking 22x9.5 wheels 305/40/22 tires, i have smaller tires for the front so the hood doesnt push up off the hinges __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:51 AM	#17
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:54 AM	#18
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited out for a cruise ridin low __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 12:55 AM	#19
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin K5 revisited and the end result DRAG!!!!!!! __________________ Protouring Texas built rides- 78' K5 bodied on 22's, 5.3/ 4L60E- sold-Bdydrptk5- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358390 71' Chevelle #Bigbootyjudy 6.0 LSx, LS9 heads, Magnuson, T56 - http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html 70' Chevelle #EvilAnnie Lsx/4L80/S475 turbo- 85' C20 crew, 5.3/6L90/S475 turbo- 68' C10 5.3/4L60/Level 2 coil overs Facebook- Protouringtexasdotcom Instagram- @Protouringtexas

07-26-2008, 08:29 AM	#20
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: project draggin K5 revisited Man!! you have a lot of work in that thing.. Thanks for posting this again... __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

07-26-2008, 10:18 AM	#21
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: project draggin K5 revisited very very cool, whats next? thanks for all of the pictures __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-24-2008, 03:15 AM	#23
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 611	Re: project draggin K5 revisited Now thats what gets the blood pumpin! I have no idea as to why for...but i love the look of that K5....damn! DW __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

07-26-2008, 01:46 PM	#25
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: project draggin K5 revisited very nice work.. great looking ride. What fuel tank are you running? __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

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