N.Y. project 72 k5
 

my k5 turned into a total build so i decided to start a thread from beginning to its current state! this is basically how it came home after i got it running. it had been sitting in a farmers field since 94!

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i decided to really get into this build when i purchased this 71 k5 with a nice frame and front/rear factory positraction

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pics of the 71 after removing the body

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sandblasted and painted the frame. body on the 71 was almost a total loss. but lots of good parts!

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picked up a tub from rochlows berthas build! decided to use that bed b/c mine was in worse shape!

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few pics of the drivers floor complete.. sorry no before pics

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the r/h bedside was pretty messed up from a previous accident repair. i decided to repair that section with some panels from the original box!

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few more pics of some dash/floor repairs, 4 inch lift installed. also picked up some rust free Arizona fenders and hood!

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rebuilt my sm465 this winter! new mainshaft, bearings and seals..

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pretty much is current state now! picked up a rust free door off ebay! some seats ,tow hooks and hatch at the local yard! also painted my rally wheels this past weekend!

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That SM465 looks great! Great progress!!!

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Sorry Looks like this ended up in the pickup section! Could someone please move it to the blazer builds? Thanks
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moved for you! :chevy:

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Wow! Nice build. Keep on with the pictures. Love the paint on the bellhousing,465,and adapter! Just what I was thinking.

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Great Build! Wish I was a little closer as i would come help and learn for my next one while I was at it.

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Looking great! Keep it up!

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Ya, those are the correct colors right? Chevy orange for the motor-bellhousing,red for the transmission, gunmetal grey for the adapter? I'm thinking red for the np205 transfer case too. Everything else under mine will be black, make those components stand out more!

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Lookin good, will turn out real nice. What do you plan on doing with the original wheels and covers, could use a set. Will follow this as I'm doing mine as well. Have fun.

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Correct colors to the best of my knowledge! On the 465 I used primer red then clear. It was nearly an exact match. Thanks for all the complements!!
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The wheel covers where in pretty tuff shape so they went to the scrap! still have the wheels. Pm me!
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I see some familar parts floating around on this one. Looks good, buddy! Keep it up!

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Looks like a great build I really feel for you guys in the rust belt and the rust you have to fight with..

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found a few goodies at the carlisle swap! still searching for a drivers door!

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one more color to add to the mix. lol thanks to 4oldcars! a rust free 72 door..

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nice scores! What's your next step?