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72K5er · 04-22-2010, 08:21 PM

This is my '72 K5 I have been working on for the past 2 years. I didn't really dig the rollpan all white look but the engine, trans and body were all solid when I got it. The pic of the gas tank shows the quality of craftsmanship was having to deal with on some of the stuff. I have a Softopper top to install and an waiting on seat covers and it should be just about done. Definitely not a show truck, just something to bounce around in and have fun.

**lks dcvn** · 04-22-2010, 08:30 PM

I think it looks damn good now - I would just drive it for now and enjoy it.

Interesting work there on the gas tank, did it ever leak?

72K5er · 04-22-2010, 08:39 PM

Didn't really drive it to find out. I think that thing had more caulk than all the windows in my house. The things some people do. It was right up there with the masking tape that was used on the finger twisted wire splices.

1949gmc · 04-22-2010, 08:45 PM

Some people here say that we shouldn't bash previous owners, and I agree with that..... to a point. The tank and the wire splices just prove that if you don't know what you're doing, please don't do it. Ask someone who does know or do a little research on basic auto mechanics. Glad to see you caught those possible catastrophes and fixed them. Good lookin truck! Really like the black around the grille.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-22-2010, 09:42 PM

That chrome bumper and wheels upgrade really do the truck justice...

Longblock · 04-22-2010, 10:38 PM

I am really digging those wheels.....

**wancosc356** · 04-22-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

That chrome bumper and wheels upgrade really do the truck justice...

X2! I have to agree completely. It looks great.

72K5er · 04-23-2010, 09:01 AM

A few more pics. I swapped the 3" body lift for a 4" suspension and a 1" body. All new steering, tilt column, gauges. Probobaly should have just torn it down to the frame.

**Tom Vogel** · 04-23-2010, 09:16 AM

NICE.
As far as tearing it down to the frame... if your going to drive it off road, DONT tear it all down to the frame.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-23-2010, 04:53 PM

Very nice!!!

BLUE THUNDER · 04-23-2010, 09:35 PM

Very nice! Can you post pics showing how you mounted your seats? I've got the same one's. Thanks, Mario.

OARNGESI · 04-23-2010, 11:05 PM

Your truck looks perfect as is

scoyote · 04-23-2010, 11:11 PM

Nice.....look great!!

72K5er · 04-26-2010, 11:17 AM

I used 1" steel spacers with grade 8 hardware. The 1" is just enough for the seat mounts to have enough clearance to work. It seemed alot easier than boxing out the floor and it feels super solid.

Big J · 04-26-2010, 05:33 PM

Looks real nice and no don't ever tear it down to the frame if you want to drive it, lol. I still haven't drove mine, lol. I've got the same seat problem you do, two different colors. Nice seat covers like Wet Okole would be cool but then the seat belts will still be different. I'm going to just run what I got for awhile and be happy.

jimmypop · 04-26-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 72K5er

I used 1" steel spacers with grade 8 hardware. The 1" is just enough for the seat mounts to have enough clearance to work. It seemed alot easier than boxing out the floor and it feels super solid.

Thats a good idea! you the man!

72K5er · 04-26-2010, 06:44 PM

I kept thinkin and thinkin of a way to do it without boxin the floor. I got the spacers from Lowes. They are steel that is about 1/8"+ thick. The seat still sits nice and low to the floor. I think I am going with the Wet Okole seat covers, mainly because they seem pretty water resistant. I would hate to think how long it would take for these suckers to dry if they were out in a good ole summertime dumper. Please excuse the sloppy welds, I was in a hurry and and wanted to get it done.

1tonblaze · 04-27-2010, 03:11 PM

what is that rear seat out of ?

72K5er · 04-27-2010, 07:46 PM

Third row seat out of an '00 Tahoe. Picked it up on Craigslist for $150. They usually go pretty cheap.

Effeckt · 04-27-2010, 09:37 PM

Great looking K5. I really dig the back seat. I was intending to do Tahoe seats in mine as well but didn't know that there were one piece third row seats. In my 01 they were 2 independent seats. I like what you put in much better.

04-22-2010, 08:21 PM	#1
72K5er Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upper Falls, MD Posts: 170	My 72 K5, no name yet......... This is my '72 K5 I have been working on for the past 2 years. I didn't really dig the rollpan all white look but the engine, trans and body were all solid when I got it. The pic of the gas tank shows the quality of craftsmanship was having to deal with on some of the stuff. I have a Softopper top to install and an waiting on seat covers and it should be just about done. Definitely not a show truck, just something to bounce around in and have fun. Attached Images

04-22-2010, 08:30 PM	#2
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... I think it looks damn good now - I would just drive it for now and enjoy it. Interesting work there on the gas tank, did it ever leak?

04-22-2010, 08:39 PM	#3
72K5er Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upper Falls, MD Posts: 170	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... Didn't really drive it to find out. I think that thing had more caulk than all the windows in my house. The things some people do. It was right up there with the masking tape that was used on the finger twisted wire splices.

04-22-2010, 08:45 PM	#4
1949gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 659	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... Some people here say that we shouldn't bash previous owners, and I agree with that..... to a point. The tank and the wire splices just prove that if you don't know what you're doing, please don't do it. Ask someone who does know or do a little research on basic auto mechanics. Glad to see you caught those possible catastrophes and fixed them. Good lookin truck! Really like the black around the grille. Last edited by 1949gmc; 04-22-2010 at 08:46 PM.

04-22-2010, 09:42 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... That chrome bumper and wheels upgrade really do the truck justice... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-22-2010, 10:38 PM	#6
Longblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Anna, Texas Posts: 64	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... I am really digging those wheels.....

04-23-2010, 09:01 AM	#8
72K5er Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upper Falls, MD Posts: 170	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... A few more pics. I swapped the 3" body lift for a 4" suspension and a 1" body. All new steering, tilt column, gauges. Probobaly should have just torn it down to the frame. Attached Images

04-23-2010, 09:16 AM	#9
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... NICE. As far as tearing it down to the frame... if your going to drive it off road, DONT tear it all down to the frame.

04-23-2010, 04:53 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... Very nice!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-23-2010, 09:35 PM	#11
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... Very nice! Can you post pics showing how you mounted your seats? I've got the same one's. Thanks, Mario.

04-23-2010, 11:05 PM	#12
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04-23-2010, 11:11 PM	#13
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... Nice.....look great!! __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer. Last edited by scoyote; 04-23-2010 at 11:12 PM.

04-26-2010, 11:17 AM	#14
72K5er Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upper Falls, MD Posts: 170	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... I used 1" steel spacers with grade 8 hardware. The 1" is just enough for the seat mounts to have enough clearance to work. It seemed alot easier than boxing out the floor and it feels super solid. Attached Images

04-26-2010, 05:33 PM	#15
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... Looks real nice and no don't ever tear it down to the frame if you want to drive it, lol. I still haven't drove mine, lol. I've got the same seat problem you do, two different colors. Nice seat covers like Wet Okole would be cool but then the seat belts will still be different. I'm going to just run what I got for awhile and be happy. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

04-26-2010, 06:44 PM	#17
72K5er Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upper Falls, MD Posts: 170	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... I kept thinkin and thinkin of a way to do it without boxin the floor. I got the spacers from Lowes. They are steel that is about 1/8"+ thick. The seat still sits nice and low to the floor. I think I am going with the Wet Okole seat covers, mainly because they seem pretty water resistant. I would hate to think how long it would take for these suckers to dry if they were out in a good ole summertime dumper. Please excuse the sloppy welds, I was in a hurry and and wanted to get it done.



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04-27-2010, 03:11 PM	#18
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... what is that rear seat out of ? __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

04-27-2010, 07:46 PM	#19
72K5er Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upper Falls, MD Posts: 170	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... Third row seat out of an '00 Tahoe. Picked it up on Craigslist for $150. They usually go pretty cheap.

04-27-2010, 09:37 PM	#20
Effeckt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 341	Re: My 72 K5, no name yet......... Great looking K5. I really dig the back seat. I was intending to do Tahoe seats in mine as well but didn't know that there were one piece third row seats. In my 01 they were 2 independent seats. I like what you put in much better. __________________ My 1972 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399719

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