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Hewfil1 · 12-06-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by buffydores

Has anybody else experienced a clunk at the driver's feet that they figured out. Again, I can't find any suspension contact or such. Seems to show up with any flex (turn, bump, etc). The driveshaft isn't it. It's not a little clunk. It's solid.

1974 K10 does it any time I experience flex or hit a bump.

**buffydores** · 12-06-2016, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hewfil1

1974 K10 does it any time I experience flex or hit a bump.

Figured it out. It's in the actual leaf pack. There's some shifting. Had somebody pull it apart, lube the leaf friction inserts, clamped down the leaf clamps a little tighter. Clunk gone.

Hewfil1 · 12-06-2016, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by buffydores

Figured it out. It's in the actual leaf pack. There's some shifting. Had somebody pull it apart, lube the leaf friction inserts, clamped down the leaf clamps a little tighter. Clunk gone.

Thank you. I've been trying to solve it for awhile. Also, did it feel like your floor flexed when it was happening as well?

**buffydores** · 12-06-2016, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hewfil1

Thank you. I've been trying to solve it for awhile. Also, did it feel like your floor flexed when it was happening as well?

Yep. Right under my feet.

Hewfil1 · 12-06-2016, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by buffydores

Yep. Right under my feet.

So the new set of leafs I have coming will solve the issue then?

**buffydores** · 12-06-2016, 10:40 PM

Depends. Mine were brand new. It's the nature of lead springs that they may need some adjustment.

Hewfil1 · 12-07-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by buffydores

Depends. Mine were brand new. It's the nature of lead springs that they may need some adjustment.

Alright, awesome. Thanks.

schpeen · 12-14-2016, 10:09 AM

Bout as nice as it gets man! What a gorgeous Blazer.

**buffydores** · 01-01-2017, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by schpeen

Bout as nice as it gets man! What a gorgeous Blazer.

Thanks brother. Happy New Year

USSkoval · 01-02-2017, 07:17 PM

I can't begin to describe how much I like this K5

I have always LOVED the plaid interiors. It's very refreshing to see people taking the time to revive them (or accurately recreate them as you did) rather than pitching the seats and installing basic LMC-type covers or going with another type altogether.

I don't think SMC used to have the fabric in stock. Maybe they did and I just didn't ask the right questions. Oh well, making a thousand mile drive to get plaid seats in my trusty old Burb is a trip that will always be remembered.

I'm curious about the dash pad and door panels that you had refreshed. Does it look original around the screw holes in the door panels and does the dash pad have the correct looking center speaker opening?

**buffydores** · 01-03-2017, 11:03 AM

I'm sure they still have some. Grab the fabric numbers off the picture from the first page of the thread and give them that info. They gave me the picture. Thanks for the compliments.

**buffydores** · 01-11-2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by USSkoval

I can't begin to describe how much I like this K5.
I'm curious about the dash pad and door panels that you had refreshed. Does it look original around the screw holes in the door panels and does the dash pad have the correct looking center speaker opening?

The recover of vinyl looks great. The speaker holes are there like it's supposed to be.

mickeykreg · 02-18-2017, 04:31 PM

This is indeed a rad blazer. Good work on keeping it alive. My '77 has the mandarin orange interior also. Dig it.

**buffydores** · 02-18-2017, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mickeykreg

This is indeed a rad blazer. Good work on keeping it alive. My '77 has the mandarin orange interior also. Dig it.

Thanks brother. Still refining. I'm having a rear air deflector installed now. Then adding a CV driveshaft. Then a computer tune for the ramjet 350.

phillipm · 02-20-2017, 04:18 PM

Any shots of the Ram-Jet? I've had 2 of those engines and they are fantastic. They really don't get the credit they deserve in my opinion.

**buffydores** · 02-20-2017, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by phillipm

Any shots of the Ram-Jet? I've had 2 of those engines and they are fantastic. They really don't get the credit they deserve in my opinion.

Phillip: Not much to see. The aluminum intake has surface corrosion. I'm gonna send the computer out to get a better flash soon. Your truck is looking fantastic.

phillipm · 02-20-2017, 04:24 PM

I used to use Arizona Speed and Marine years ago to do the MEFI 3 and 4 ecms. Who's doing it now??

phillipm · 02-20-2017, 04:24 PM

Also, if you have one that starts running rich at idle replace your O2 sensor. Ask me how I know!! Hahaha

**buffydores** · 02-20-2017, 08:07 PM

These are the guys I'm gonna try out: http://www.mefiburn.com/ramjettuning.asp

O2 sensors are great unless they're giving you hell. Could be cheaper too.

**buffydores** · 02-23-2017, 07:24 PM

Added NOS Rear Air Deflector:

phillipm · 02-23-2017, 07:45 PM

For the look or does it have an affect on something?

**buffydores** · 02-23-2017, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by phillipm

For the look or does it have an affect on something?

Knocks the dust off the back glass. Old glass was replaced because it was scratched to hell. The dust will just accumulate on the rubber and tear things up.

aggie91 · 02-27-2017, 06:51 PM

We are making plans to road trip out to a one day show called C10's in the Park in September. We hope to have 5 or 6 from Longview headed out and picking up a few others along the way.

You should bring the Blazer out and join us!

Here is more info:

September 16th in Waxahachie, TX
C10 Club Texas will host a Meet in Getzendaner Memorial Park. The event will start at 8am.

Getzendaner Memorial Park
Waxahachie, Texas 75165

http://www.c10sinthepark.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1801641360114007/

**buffydores** · 03-03-2017, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

We are making plans to road trip out to a one day show called C10's in the Park in September. We hope to have 5 or 6 from Longview headed out and picking up a few others along the way. You should bring the Blazer out and join us!
http://www.c10sinthepark.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1801641360114007/

That's a long shot for me brother. Just too hard for me to break off when I have three kids at the house. Who knows, maybe I can make an adventure out of it.

**buffydores** · 03-03-2017, 12:10 PM

I found a good product for the rear aluminum panel on the Blazer. Mine had the normal chalky oxidation that looks dull and crappy.

I used this:

And now it looks like this:

Also, got this Tom Wood's CV Driveshaft with Shims in the other day. Need time to install:

12-06-2016, 10:40 PM	#131
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 757	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Depends. Mine were brand new. It's the nature of lead springs that they may need some adjustment.

12-14-2016, 10:09 AM	#133
schpeen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: fort lauderdale, florida Posts: 511	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Bout as nice as it gets man! What a gorgeous Blazer. __________________ 1991 K5 Blazer 4x4 "9 ball" 2019 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss 4x4 2018 Chevy Colorado 2 door ZR2 4x4 1988 23' Mako Marine 2005 Harley Davidson Road King

01-02-2017, 07:17 PM	#135
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 I can't begin to describe how much I like this K5 I have always LOVED the plaid interiors. It's very refreshing to see people taking the time to revive them (or accurately recreate them as you did) rather than pitching the seats and installing basic LMC-type covers or going with another type altogether. I don't think SMC used to have the fabric in stock. Maybe they did and I just didn't ask the right questions. Oh well, making a thousand mile drive to get plaid seats in my trusty old Burb is a trip that will always be remembered. I'm curious about the dash pad and door panels that you had refreshed. Does it look original around the screw holes in the door panels and does the dash pad have the correct looking center speaker opening? __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

01-03-2017, 11:03 AM	#136
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 757	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 I'm sure they still have some. Grab the fabric numbers off the picture from the first page of the thread and give them that info. They gave me the picture. Thanks for the compliments.

02-18-2017, 04:31 PM	#138
mickeykreg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: salt lake city, utah Posts: 208	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 This is indeed a rad blazer. Good work on keeping it alive. My '77 has the mandarin orange interior also. Dig it. __________________ '80 SRW C35 - 355/700R4/4:11/2.5-3/DD '77 Cheyenne K5 - Roller cam 355/NV4500/205/4:88's/35's/DD rust repair on the '77 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=740291

02-20-2017, 04:18 PM	#140
phillipm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 465	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Any shots of the Ram-Jet? I've had 2 of those engines and they are fantastic. They really don't get the credit they deserve in my opinion.

02-20-2017, 04:24 PM	#142
phillipm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 465	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 I used to use Arizona Speed and Marine years ago to do the MEFI 3 and 4 ecms. Who's doing it now??

02-20-2017, 04:24 PM	#143
phillipm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 465	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Also, if you have one that starts running rich at idle replace your O2 sensor. Ask me how I know!! Hahaha

02-20-2017, 08:07 PM	#144
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 757	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 These are the guys I'm gonna try out: http://www.mefiburn.com/ramjettuning.asp O2 sensors are great unless they're giving you hell. Could be cheaper too.

02-23-2017, 07:24 PM	#145
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 757	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 Added NOS Rear Air Deflector: Last edited by buffydores; 07-19-2017 at 02:58 PM.

02-23-2017, 07:45 PM	#146
phillipm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 465	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 For the look or does it have an affect on something?

02-27-2017, 06:51 PM	#148
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 We are making plans to road trip out to a one day show called C10's in the Park in September. We hope to have 5 or 6 from Longview headed out and picking up a few others along the way. You should bring the Blazer out and join us! Here is more info: September 16th in Waxahachie, TX C10 Club Texas will host a Meet in Getzendaner Memorial Park. The event will start at 8am. Getzendaner Memorial Park Waxahachie, Texas 75165 http://www.c10sinthepark.com/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1801641360114007/ __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-03-2017, 12:10 PM	#150
buffydores Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 757	Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4 I found a good product for the rear aluminum panel on the Blazer. Mine had the normal chalky oxidation that looks dull and crappy. I used this: And now it looks like this: Also, got this Tom Wood's CV Driveshaft with Shims in the other day. Need time to install: Last edited by buffydores; 07-19-2017 at 03:06 PM.

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