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lownfast · 06-03-2006, 11:50 PM

well i went all the way to colorado to get this 78 chevy k5, it was originally 4x4 and converted to 2wd the crossmember has been Zed 3 1/2 inches and has belltech drop shackles and flip kit, original paint, and all the interior is still there, oh it only has 61k original miles, i am the second owner, have all the original windows stickers and glove box sticker, also the owners manual. today i rolled it into the shop took off the front clip to plate the rest of the frame, well i didnt get to plating but i did swap out the original 10 bolt rear for my 12 bolt out of another truck i own, i also took the flip kit out, only so i can mock up my motor and not worry about bangin the ground. im taking it to my friend joe at outlaw motorsports for a four link rear bag setup soon anyway. i will update with pics tomorrow, let me know what you think, thanks

bagged74 · 06-04-2006, 10:57 AM

sounds like it will be bada$$ to me......but wheres the pics?

**special-K** · 06-04-2006, 11:32 AM

There`s a 2wd Blazer steam roller near me.By the looks or the rubber laid in front of his house I`d say it`s makin`alota steam.Can`t wait to see your pics.

**N2TRUX** · 06-04-2006, 01:22 PM

Sounds cool and all but........

lownfast · 06-04-2006, 08:01 PM

update here are the pics..

lownfast · 06-04-2006, 08:03 PM

crossmember

lownfast · 06-04-2006, 08:06 PM

swapped out the 10 bolt for my 12 bolt, and "unflipped" the axle so i can move it around the shop, the damn tranny Xmember bolts were draggin...

lownfast · 06-04-2006, 08:08 PM

update

lownfast · 06-04-2006, 08:10 PM

here is the list of options on the blazer

Big Block · 06-04-2006, 08:23 PM

Do you know what (BONANZA PACKAGE "D") is? Was that an interior package? Looks like a great starting point. Keep the pictures coming.

lownfast · 06-04-2006, 10:34 PM

this is what i found on bonanza package "D" rpo code YG9

GM RPO DESCRIPTIONS - "Y"
RPO FY LY DIVISIONAL RPO DESCRIPTION

YG9 84 85 SPECIAL COMPONENTS,CELEBRITY EUROSPORT

bagged74 · 06-04-2006, 11:38 PM

did that used to belong to a board member "mile high toyz"??? I think he had one just like that.
anyway looks cool

sixty8c10 · 06-05-2006, 08:14 AM

I agree that has got to be milehightoyz old blaze, he was building it the same time i was doing my 88' k-5 4wd to 2wd conversion.

1976K5CHALET · 06-05-2006, 01:14 PM

Ditto..i was going to say it looked familiar from this web site.

Interesting on the frame hack though. With some more gusseting it looks to be a very feasable way to go.

DW

lownfast · 06-05-2006, 03:05 PM

not sure if it was his or not, but i did get it from parker, colorado. i will be plating the rest of the frame this weekend so i canget my motor in it, im tryin to atleast have it running to go to heat wave in austin.

bodydropped · 06-05-2006, 05:09 PM

umm i think u might want to redo that z because it looks a little scary to me

lownfast · 06-05-2006, 05:19 PM

elaborate please...

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodydropped

umm i think u might want to redo that z because it looks a little scary to me

bagged74 · 06-05-2006, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodydropped

umm i think u might want to redo that z because it looks a little scary to me

he just said that he had to finish plating it....theres not too many different ways to Z it its a pretty simple process really. So what is there to Redo??

bodydropped · 06-06-2006, 10:18 AM

i meant plate the inside of it because all the z frt clips ive seen were all plated inside

lownfast · 06-10-2006, 01:38 PM

got some plating done, about to drop the motor in to see what (if any) mods need to be done to the fire wall.

1976K5CHALET · 06-10-2006, 05:40 PM

Hope you took some pics of the finished plating job before you dropped that motor in....lol. Kinda curious thats all.

DW

lownfast · 07-05-2006, 04:44 PM

i got pics of the plates that were tig welded in, i had them waterjet cut from some templets i made, i should have got pics of the plates they were pretty! pics coming soon

lownfast · 07-23-2006, 06:27 PM

number one

lownfast · 07-23-2006, 06:31 PM

pics.....

lownfast · 07-23-2006, 06:32 PM

more pics

06-03-2006, 11:50 PM	#1
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	project draggin k5 well i went all the way to colorado to get this 78 chevy k5, it was originally 4x4 and converted to 2wd the crossmember has been Zed 3 1/2 inches and has belltech drop shackles and flip kit, original paint, and all the interior is still there, oh it only has 61k original miles, i am the second owner, have all the original windows stickers and glove box sticker, also the owners manual. today i rolled it into the shop took off the front clip to plate the rest of the frame, well i didnt get to plating but i did swap out the original 10 bolt rear for my 12 bolt out of another truck i own, i also took the flip kit out, only so i can mock up my motor and not worry about bangin the ground. im taking it to my friend joe at outlaw motorsports for a four link rear bag setup soon anyway. i will update with pics tomorrow, let me know what you think, thanks __________________ 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

06-04-2006, 10:57 AM	#2
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: project draggin k5 sounds like it will be bada$$ to me......but wheres the pics?

06-04-2006, 11:32 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: project draggin k5 There`s a 2wd Blazer steam roller near me.By the looks or the rubber laid in front of his house I`d say it`s makin`alota steam.Can`t wait to see your pics. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-04-2006, 01:22 PM	#4
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06-04-2006, 08:01 PM	#5
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin k5 update here are the pics.. Attached Images __________________ 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

06-04-2006, 08:03 PM	#6
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin k5 crossmember Attached Images __________________ 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

06-04-2006, 08:06 PM	#7
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin k5 swapped out the 10 bolt for my 12 bolt, and "unflipped" the axle so i can move it around the shop, the damn tranny Xmember bolts were draggin... __________________ 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

06-04-2006, 08:08 PM	#8
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin k5 update Attached Images __________________ 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

06-04-2006, 08:10 PM	#9
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin k5 here is the list of options on the blazer Attached Images __________________ 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

06-04-2006, 08:23 PM	#10
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: project draggin k5 Do you know what (BONANZA PACKAGE "D") is? Was that an interior package? Looks like a great starting point. Keep the pictures coming.

06-04-2006, 10:34 PM	#11
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin k5 this is what i found on bonanza package "D" rpo code YG9 GM RPO DESCRIPTIONS - "Y" RPO FY LY DIVISIONAL RPO DESCRIPTION YG9 84 85 SPECIAL COMPONENTS,CELEBRITY EUROSPORT __________________ 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

06-04-2006, 11:38 PM	#12
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: project draggin k5 did that used to belong to a board member "mile high toyz"??? I think he had one just like that. anyway looks cool

06-05-2006, 08:14 AM	#13
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: project draggin k5 I agree that has got to be milehightoyz old blaze, he was building it the same time i was doing my 88' k-5 4wd to 2wd conversion. __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

06-05-2006, 01:14 PM	#14
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 611	Re: project draggin k5 Ditto..i was going to say it looked familiar from this web site. Interesting on the frame hack though. With some more gusseting it looks to be a very feasable way to go. DW __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

06-05-2006, 03:05 PM	#15
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin k5 not sure if it was his or not, but i did get it from parker, colorado. i will be plating the rest of the frame this weekend so i canget my motor in it, im tryin to atleast have it running to go to heat wave in austin. __________________ 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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06-05-2006, 05:09 PM	#16
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	Re: project draggin k5 umm i think u might want to redo that z because it looks a little scary to me __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

06-06-2006, 10:18 AM	#19
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	Re: project draggin k5 i meant plate the inside of it because all the z frt clips ive seen were all plated inside __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

06-10-2006, 01:38 PM	#20
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin k5 got some plating done, about to drop the motor in to see what (if any) mods need to be done to the fire wall. __________________ 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

06-10-2006, 05:40 PM	#21
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 611	Re: project draggin k5 Hope you took some pics of the finished plating job before you dropped that motor in....lol. Kinda curious thats all. DW __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

07-05-2006, 04:44 PM	#22
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin k5 i got pics of the plates that were tig welded in, i had them waterjet cut from some templets i made, i should have got pics of the plates they were pretty! pics coming soon __________________ 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

07-23-2006, 06:27 PM	#23
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin k5 number one __________________ 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

07-23-2006, 06:31 PM	#24
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin k5 pics..... Attached Images __________________ 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

07-23-2006, 06:32 PM	#25
lownfast Gettinlow & Goinfast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ft. worth, tx Posts: 223	Re: project draggin k5 more pics Attached Images __________________ 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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