|
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
|||||||
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
04-24-2010, 10:23 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 68
|
Too many years on the build. 70 K5
I have had this 1970 K5 since 1970. My family bought it new and it only has 26,000 original miles so I thought I would have it fixed up and repainted and it became a much bigger project than I ever thought. I have about 20% left to do and it is finished. Probably a couple of months.
|
|
|
|
04-24-2010, 10:25 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 68
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
Here are some other pictures.
|
|
|
|
|
04-24-2010, 10:27 PM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 68
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
And some more pictures
|
|
|
|
|
04-24-2010, 10:28 PM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 68
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
And the last of the pictures.
|
|
|
|
|
04-24-2010, 10:45 PM
|
#5 |
|
Blaze-Air
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,117
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
Most of the time we want more pics. I want more info.
 Sweet Blazer.
|
|
|
|
|
04-24-2010, 10:51 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 68
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
I have gone through the rear end, O/H the trans and bought the 350 V8 from Jegs. It has a mild 290 HP. I just wanted a driver nothing fancy. I could use some rt frt seat brackets. I only have one hinge in the frt of the seat and the male latch. The others have been misplaced. Also a inside spare tire mount would be nice. I am going to put Vintage A/C also.
|
|
|
|
|
04-24-2010, 10:53 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 4,348
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
Looks great! Very nice indeed.
|
|
|
|
|
04-24-2010, 10:55 PM
|
#8 |
|
Blaze-Air
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,117
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
What condition was the body when you started. Any metal replacement?
|
|
|
|
|
04-24-2010, 11:13 PM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 68
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
The rt side rocker panel was replaced because there was rust on the frt area by the cowl. The inner fender skirts are being replaced because of rust at the frt by the core support. I didn't have any dents on the body. The double walled top rear hatch is cracked at the handle are but can be repaired easily.
|
|
|
|
|
04-24-2010, 11:34 PM
|
#10 |
|
Blaze-Air
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,117
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
Looks like you have done a great job on the restoration. Love the color...
|
|
|
|
|
04-24-2010, 11:56 PM
|
#11 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 68
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
For some reason the pictures came out looking more orange/red than the red that is on the Blazer. No offense to Chevy lovers but the color is a Porsche Red. I didn't want to go with the original factory red.
|
|
|
|
|
04-25-2010, 12:49 AM
|
#12 |
|
VA72C10
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 25,267
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
very nice! Looks like a great blazer!
__________________
Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. 
|
|
|
|
|
04-25-2010, 11:15 PM
|
#13 |
|
Post Whore
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
Posts: 12,686
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
Great looking K5 - cool it's been in your family the whole time!
__________________
1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 |
|
|
|
|
04-27-2010, 10:42 PM
|
#14 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 993
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
We gotta hook up and ck out the rigs. Great to see another Blazer from S.A. Later, Mario
|
|
|
|
|
05-01-2010, 11:38 AM
|
#15 |
|
PROJECT 7DEUCE
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,606
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
tHAT THING IS CLEAN...
__________________
GO BIG GREEN  GO DUCKSMEMBER #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.. |
|
|
|
|
05-01-2010, 06:02 PM
|
#16 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 341
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
Awesome K5! Even better that it's been in the family. My first K5 was passed down to me from my father but I had to sell it for financial reasons. I still wish that I kept that thing. Yours is coming along beautifully.
|
|
|
|
|
05-02-2010, 02:02 AM
|
#17 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 68
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
I am going to install black carpet and of course the red seat belts will have to go. The interior trim will be black when finished. I am pretty sure I will go with Vintage Air for A/C.
|
|
|
|
|
05-02-2010, 02:04 PM
|
#18 |
|
2WD Jimmy
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Davis County, Utah
Posts: 2,565
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
I am currently installing the Vintage Air (do they call it factory fit?) in place of the old factory AC. So far, so good. I like the fact that it takes up less room in the engine compartment and the more up to date technology (like the smaller Sanden compressor.
|
|
|
|
|
05-02-2010, 11:56 PM
|
#19 |
|
Future TOTM Winner
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bulverde, TX
Posts: 2,692
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
Very nice! Always good to see a fellow South Texan. We could definitely use some more "before" pics.
__________________
72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com |
|
|
|
|
05-03-2010, 08:11 PM
|
#20 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 68
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
Here are some more pics.
|
|
|
|
|
05-03-2010, 08:12 PM
|
#21 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 68
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
One more.
|
|
|
|
|
05-20-2010, 02:50 AM
|
#22 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: tijuana b.c.
Posts: 221
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
nice job are you almost finish
__________________
cucharitas customs |
|
|
|
|
03-17-2013, 09:55 PM
|
#23 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 68
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
Not finished but getting close.
|
|
|
|
|
03-04-2017, 10:58 PM
|
#24 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 68
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
Well, I finally got it home after all these years. Still need carpet, A/C and exhaust, but it runs and sounds great (headers only).
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2017, 09:13 AM
|
#25 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Graham, WA
Posts: 283
|
Re: Too many years on the build. 70 K5
Looks good!!!
__________________
1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold |
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
