73 k5 build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ky-donzi · 07-13-2022, 02:38 PM

Here is a few pics of my 73 k5. It’s not done, because, well they are never done. here is a list of items that were rebuilt, replaced, or didn’t have and had to search for. Hope you enjoy, ask questions, or leave comments...thanks

New gm 350/265 crate engine
Engine harness
All engine accessories
Clutch/flywheel
Both driveshaft
Rebuilt front axle saving ring and pinion and shafts only
Rebuilt rear axle saving ring pinion and shafts
New front 2.5 lift spring
New shocks
Entire brake system
New ball joints, tie rods, drag link
New red head steering box
New rubber floor mats front and back
New distinctive industries front and rear seat covers
Reupholstered rear side panels
Dyed front to match
New usa1 dash pad
Restored center console
New sound system with a custom audio sounds stereo
New Holley hood, doors, and tailgate
NOS Gm replacement front fenders
New aluminum radiator
New entire fuel system
New Fab roll hoop
Rebuilt a warn 8274 that I’ve had for 30years

Now I’m down to the a/c work

ky-donzi · 07-13-2022, 02:44 PM

What I started with

ky-donzi · 07-13-2022, 02:46 PM

A few picks along the way

LT7A · 07-14-2022, 10:05 AM

Nice work! That is a really nice truck that anybody would be proud to own.

ky-donzi · 07-14-2022, 10:17 AM

Thanks! I pretty happy with the results, alit less happy with the budget...lol

69Tom · 07-14-2022, 05:54 PM

Wow looks great. Nice job.

**Willowrun** · 07-14-2022, 10:16 PM

Very nice! The seats look great. Local upholstery shop?

ky-donzi · 07-15-2022, 07:31 AM

Thanks! The seat covers were from distinctive industries, they are awesome I’m super happy with the quality, but they were about a 6 month wait, which they don’t tell you when you order. I’m glad I waited tho

69Tom · 07-15-2022, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ky-donzi

Thanks! The seat covers were from distinctive industries, they are awesome I’m super happy with the quality, but they were about a 6 month wait, which they don’t tell you when you order. I’m glad I waited tho

Don't feel too bad about that. I think I waited over a year for my seat cover from SMS.

ky-donzi · 07-24-2022, 10:43 AM

Thanks Tom!

I just finished the a/c rebuilt. Everything is new except for interior ductwork. Converted to 134. Kind of a pain get a/c working that probably hasn’t worked for 30 years

**Corts60** · 07-24-2022, 06:45 PM

Beautiful build my friend. Very nice work. That blue with the saddle interior really pops.

07-13-2022, 02:38 PM	#1
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 313	73 k5 build Here is a few pics of my 73 k5. It’s not done, because, well they are never done. here is a list of items that were rebuilt, replaced, or didn’t have and had to search for. Hope you enjoy, ask questions, or leave comments...thanks New gm 350/265 crate engine Engine harness All engine accessories Clutch/flywheel Both driveshaft Rebuilt front axle saving ring and pinion and shafts only Rebuilt rear axle saving ring pinion and shafts New front 2.5 lift spring New shocks Entire brake system New ball joints, tie rods, drag link New red head steering box New rubber floor mats front and back New distinctive industries front and rear seat covers Reupholstered rear side panels Dyed front to match New usa1 dash pad Restored center console New sound system with a custom audio sounds stereo New Holley hood, doors, and tailgate NOS Gm replacement front fenders New aluminum radiator New entire fuel system New Fab roll hoop Rebuilt a warn 8274 that I’ve had for 30years Now I’m down to the a/c work Attached Images __________________ 61 GMC 4x4 1-ton flatbed 4bt cummins, ranger od, sm465, np 205, d60F, d70R 4.11 10,000 ramsey PTO winch.... SOLD 73 k5 gm crate 350-265 / sm465 / np205 3.73 posi Last edited by ky-donzi; 07-13-2022 at 09:06 PM.

07-13-2022, 02:44 PM	#2
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 313	Re: 73 k5 build What I started with Attached Images __________________ 61 GMC 4x4 1-ton flatbed 4bt cummins, ranger od, sm465, np 205, d60F, d70R 4.11 10,000 ramsey PTO winch.... SOLD 73 k5 gm crate 350-265 / sm465 / np205 3.73 posi

07-13-2022, 02:46 PM	#3
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 313	Re: 73 k5 build A few picks along the way Attached Images __________________ 61 GMC 4x4 1-ton flatbed 4bt cummins, ranger od, sm465, np 205, d60F, d70R 4.11 10,000 ramsey PTO winch.... SOLD 73 k5 gm crate 350-265 / sm465 / np205 3.73 posi

07-14-2022, 10:05 AM	#4
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,625	Re: 73 k5 build Nice work! That is a really nice truck that anybody would be proud to own.

07-14-2022, 10:17 AM	#5
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 313	Re: 73 k5 build Thanks! I pretty happy with the results, alit less happy with the budget...lol __________________ 61 GMC 4x4 1-ton flatbed 4bt cummins, ranger od, sm465, np 205, d60F, d70R 4.11 10,000 ramsey PTO winch.... SOLD 73 k5 gm crate 350-265 / sm465 / np205 3.73 posi

07-14-2022, 05:54 PM	#6
69Tom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,335	Re: 73 k5 build Wow looks great. Nice job.

07-14-2022, 10:16 PM	#7
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: 73 k5 build Very nice! The seats look great. Local upholstery shop?

07-15-2022, 07:31 AM	#8
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 313	Re: 73 k5 build Thanks! The seat covers were from distinctive industries, they are awesome I’m super happy with the quality, but they were about a 6 month wait, which they don’t tell you when you order. I’m glad I waited tho __________________ 61 GMC 4x4 1-ton flatbed 4bt cummins, ranger od, sm465, np 205, d60F, d70R 4.11 10,000 ramsey PTO winch.... SOLD 73 k5 gm crate 350-265 / sm465 / np205 3.73 posi

07-24-2022, 10:43 AM	#10
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 313	Re: 73 k5 build Thanks Tom! I just finished the a/c rebuilt. Everything is new except for interior ductwork. Converted to 134. Kind of a pain get a/c working that probably hasn’t worked for 30 years __________________ 61 GMC 4x4 1-ton flatbed 4bt cummins, ranger od, sm465, np 205, d60F, d70R 4.11 10,000 ramsey PTO winch.... SOLD 73 k5 gm crate 350-265 / sm465 / np205 3.73 posi

07-24-2022, 06:45 PM	#11
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 73 k5 build Beautiful build my friend. Very nice work. That blue with the saddle interior really pops. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)



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