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Crank · 10-28-2006, 08:14 PM

I WIN!!! Found a killer deal on a K5 Blazer near my base, well not really that close, 3 hours away, but I am gigglin' like a schoolgirl about these southern trucks not having any rust! It rules! Both 10b front and rear, 700r and not sure which transfer case. All 4 rebuilt with less than 10,000 miles on it. It has a Skyjacker 4" lift, blocks in rear

with braided brake lines. worn 35" tires. GREAT BODY! The bad. 3 years ago, yes 3, guy started replacing the 350 with a 305 he had, but he never finished changing it out. I tried to turn the motor, it's locked. Maybe possible to unfreeze it, but if not I'll just get another shortblock. It has a brand new Edelbrock Performer intake and a rebuilt Qjet. Has lots of extra parts. So when I go to put it back together it should go easily. I just gotta figure out how to get it from there to here, about 160 miles away, it's located in Rougemont, NC, Im at New River, NC. I think I'm just gonna get a uhaul to tow it. ... Sorry about the long post. Here are some pictures. oh yea. All of that for $500
Brandon

**Palf70Step** · 10-28-2006, 08:20 PM

Congrats....Looks like Killer deal....Bring it on down....I'll take care of it for ya

Billy81 · 10-28-2006, 09:13 PM

Even if it didn't have an engine at all that is still a great score for $500.

6772fan · 10-28-2006, 10:10 PM

I'd say you did very well on that deal. Good luck and have FUN with it!

86swb · 10-29-2006, 07:16 PM

Looks like those tires are worth more than what you paid for the whole thing.

1969C/10 · 10-29-2006, 07:31 PM

looks like a good deal but please get rid of the spoiler

Southedisto · 10-29-2006, 07:34 PM

Get it built up and head out to URE with us.

krue · 10-29-2006, 07:36 PM

Looks like you made out pretty good.

Crank · 10-29-2006, 07:53 PM

My major obstacle now is just getting the truck from Timberlake to Jacksonville, I've thought about just towbarring it behind my SWB but that'd be a long drive. Still might do it tho. Anyone know if a towbar will fit this width frame? I'm gonna try to unfreeze the smallblock, if not, I'll be scouring the parts yard for a replacement.
Southedisto-What and where is URE and where you located at? Cherry Pt., Lejeune, New River??
Brandon

Crank · 10-29-2006, 08:11 PM

What it looked like when it still ran.
Brandon

Southedisto · 10-29-2006, 08:48 PM

Its actually Uwharrie National Forest, a place to offroad in the small mountains of central NC. 4.5 hrs from Jville. Here is a pic from last weekend.

kevinr1970 · 10-31-2006, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969C/10

looks like a good deal but please get rid of the spoiler

If the spoiler is stock (and it looks like it is) why get rid of it? Keeps the back glass cleaner than it would be without.

Crank, if you decide you don't want the spoiler you can send it my way. But what I would REALLY like is that roof rack! The closest I've found to one was on my parts Blazer that had been rolled over. And the rack took the brunt of the roll?

84 400 · 10-31-2006, 11:28 PM

wow great score.
For the motor i would try a sqirt of ATF in each cylander. That is what we used to do in my auto class when i was in high school worked well
we sould squrt it in a few days in advace let it sit then break it free with a large breaker bar on the cran bolt. Good luck and why some one would go from 350 to 305 is behond me unless that is what is laying around. uhaul will not rent you a trailer for that application because they will say your SWB is to small to handle it. But if the wheel base will fit one of there trailers then tell them your towing a 1956 willys pick up and need one of the newer truck and van trailers to acomidate the leangth. it should tow no problem but they won't rent it to you if you tell them your pulling a full size blazer. a tow bar may work but make sure it bolts to the frame. if a trailer can be done it is the way to go

Crank · 11-01-2006, 12:17 AM

Kevinr1970, keep PMing me soon to bug me to take it off, I'll fill the damn holes with silicone and ship the spoiler and rack to ya. Ugly if you ask me.

I'm gonna try some oil in the crankcase and some ATF in the cylinders and see if I can get it broke loose, a hot battery, some other odds and ends and hopefully I can get it roadworthy quickly. Thanks guys
Brandon

blaserman · 11-01-2006, 02:55 AM

Rent a trailer and get it quick before it disapiers. Great but and it still looks great.

kevinr1970 · 11-01-2006, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crank

Kevinr1970, keep PMing me soon to bug me to take it off, I'll fill the damn holes with silicone and ship the spoiler and rack to ya. Ugly if you ask me.

I'm gonna try some oil in the crankcase and some ATF in the cylinders and see if I can get it broke loose, a hot battery, some other odds and ends and hopefully I can get it roadworthy quickly. Thanks guys
Brandon

Will do!

benoit454 · 11-06-2006, 12:48 AM

You say you took of the step bars on the sides?

Wanna get rid of em?

I'll send pm.

hiway · 11-06-2006, 10:58 AM

Awesome score....
If the motor was fresh when installed then try some penetrating oil or Marvels in the cylinders and let is set a couple of days. Likely the cylinders are hopefully just rust glazed since they should have been oiled when assembled. Be easy on freeing it so you don't break a ring. At worse you should have to pull and hone then reassemble.

10-28-2006, 08:14 PM	#1
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Pickin this up! '85 Chevy K5 I WIN!!! Found a killer deal on a K5 Blazer near my base, well not really that close, 3 hours away, but I am gigglin' like a schoolgirl about these southern trucks not having any rust! It rules! Both 10b front and rear, 700r and not sure which transfer case. All 4 rebuilt with less than 10,000 miles on it. It has a Skyjacker 4" lift, blocks in rear with braided brake lines. worn 35" tires. GREAT BODY! The bad. 3 years ago, yes 3, guy started replacing the 350 with a 305 he had, but he never finished changing it out. I tried to turn the motor, it's locked. Maybe possible to unfreeze it, but if not I'll just get another shortblock. It has a brand new Edelbrock Performer intake and a rebuilt Qjet. Has lots of extra parts. So when I go to put it back together it should go easily. I just gotta figure out how to get it from there to here, about 160 miles away, it's located in Rougemont, NC, Im at New River, NC. I think I'm just gonna get a uhaul to tow it. ... Sorry about the long post. Here are some pictures. oh yea. All of that for $500 Brandon Attached Images

10-28-2006, 08:20 PM	#2
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10-28-2006, 09:13 PM	#3
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10-28-2006, 10:10 PM	#4
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10-29-2006, 07:16 PM	#5
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10-29-2006, 07:34 PM	#7
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10-29-2006, 07:36 PM	#8
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10-29-2006, 07:53 PM	#9
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Re: Pickin this up! '85 Chevy K5 My major obstacle now is just getting the truck from Timberlake to Jacksonville, I've thought about just towbarring it behind my SWB but that'd be a long drive. Still might do it tho. Anyone know if a towbar will fit this width frame? I'm gonna try to unfreeze the smallblock, if not, I'll be scouring the parts yard for a replacement. Southedisto-What and where is URE and where you located at? Cherry Pt., Lejeune, New River?? Brandon

10-29-2006, 08:11 PM	#10
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Re: Pickin this up! '85 Chevy K5 What it looked like when it still ran. Brandon Attached Images

10-29-2006, 08:48 PM	#11
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: Pickin this up! '85 Chevy K5 Its actually Uwharrie National Forest, a place to offroad in the small mountains of central NC. 4.5 hrs from Jville. Here is a pic from last weekend. Attached Images __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie! Last edited by Southedisto; 10-29-2006 at 08:50 PM.

10-31-2006, 11:28 PM	#13
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Pickin this up! '85 Chevy K5 wow great score. For the motor i would try a sqirt of ATF in each cylander. That is what we used to do in my auto class when i was in high school worked well we sould squrt it in a few days in advace let it sit then break it free with a large breaker bar on the cran bolt. Good luck and why some one would go from 350 to 305 is behond me unless that is what is laying around. uhaul will not rent you a trailer for that application because they will say your SWB is to small to handle it. But if the wheel base will fit one of there trailers then tell them your towing a 1956 willys pick up and need one of the newer truck and van trailers to acomidate the leangth. it should tow no problem but they won't rent it to you if you tell them your pulling a full size blazer. a tow bar may work but make sure it bolts to the frame. if a trailer can be done it is the way to go __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

11-01-2006, 12:17 AM	#14
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Re: Pickin this up! '85 Chevy K5 Kevinr1970, keep PMing me soon to bug me to take it off, I'll fill the damn holes with silicone and ship the spoiler and rack to ya. Ugly if you ask me. I'm gonna try some oil in the crankcase and some ATF in the cylinders and see if I can get it broke loose, a hot battery, some other odds and ends and hopefully I can get it roadworthy quickly. Thanks guys Brandon

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11-06-2006, 12:48 AM	#17
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11-06-2006, 10:58 AM	#18
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: Pickin this up! '85 Chevy K5 Awesome score.... If the motor was fresh when installed then try some penetrating oil or Marvels in the cylinders and let is set a couple of days. Likely the cylinders are hopefully just rust glazed since they should have been oiled when assembled. Be easy on freeing it so you don't break a ring. At worse you should have to pull and hone then reassemble. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

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