So I bought this K5 that someone started to convert to 2wd...

[floyd]

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

How is it going, any updates?

Im hoping to finish it tonight(except for the tailgate/grill,waiting on some more vinyl....)

[floyd]

just the rockers now....



This stuff looks awesome in the sun....IMO!!



Im down to waiting on some chrome vinyl for the grill shell,finished fixing the small dings in it today....

I think Im schedule to be able to cruise this for at least a month before Hot August Nights!!!

[71swb4x4]

That looks great!!
How about some a how to? Maybe some prgress pics on the rockers to show how it's applied???

[floyd]

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

That looks great!!
How about some a how to? Maybe some prgress pics on the rockers to show how it's applied???

I can do that...I was planning to put it on the lift to do those,so It will be easy to take a few pics.... its just like doing decals lay it on and squeegee out the air...

[floyd]

Since I like the idea of doing pretty much everything myself(minus the windshield glass and panel sectioning....) I decided that my grill shell was just in need of a little body work....and some chrome wrap!!!(the chrome is very difficult to work with and is far from perfect but this truck isnt a show car...)

I had to put the wheels and tires on it and take my kids for a ride...it still needs the rockers and tailgate wrapped but that will get finished this week!!!

[lolife99]

Looks great!

[jaros44sr]

Looks great, how wide of a sheet does come in, and how long will it last on the truck...nice idea

[tubbedII]

Subscribed!!! Looks good!

[floyd]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Looks great, how wide of a sheet does come in, and how long will it last on the truck...nice idea

The sheet is 60" wide and as long as you want to pay for.....@$12 a linear ft. 3m says 6 years in the sun and unlimited life when stored indoors for the vinyl....

I have been driving the blazer around the last few days and other than the rear being a bit too high ,I have no issues with it....the 3.08 rear gears and fairly tall tires make it great for a cruiser....freeway driving is no issues at all.

Lots of people at the summit racing cruise night were very interested in the wrap.... overall I think vinyl is a viable option to a paint job for a guy willing to take the time and learn to do it.

[floyd]

Its pretty much done for now...I have been driving the crap outta this thing...1200 miles in the last month! I did drop the rear end another inch by making custom axle saddles that had a built in one inch drop(gotta love having torchmate cnc plasma as a sponsor for my rock buggy) and a set of new ubolts... it looks just right now!




The seats will eventually be upgraded but will get me through this years Hot Aug Nights...

[floyd]

Success! This Ol converted k5 did awesome for the week of Hot August Nights....I didnt come across another 2wd blazer all week(hard to believe in a show with 6500 registered cars and an estimated 10,000 in town...).... Never lifted the hood once and have logged 2000 miles in about 10 weeks!!!

Only real plans are a seat upgrade before next HAN.... on to my next build....

1951 Nash pro-street wagon!!!

[jjzepplin]

Nice looking truck for sure! Is there a c-notch?

[70cst]

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

This article from sport truck might help with the front cross member. http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...wd_conversion/

Good read

[floyd]

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Nice looking truck for sure! Is there a c-notch?

No it doesnt but it will get one before next year.... it did bottom out a few times when it was full of strays we kept picking up!!!

I know the real 2wd notches are different due to the frame shape in the rear....not sure if a later model 73-up c-notch will work....?

[floyd]

Originally Posted by 70cst

Good read

its a good read....but if you are gonna convert one...dont be scared to stretch the wheelbase front and rear to help center the tires in the fender openings...the factory did a terrible job... my front crossmember is forward of the stock position and the rear axle is at least an inch back...

[AHowe88]

Love the wrap! How many hours did the install take you?

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by floyd

The sheet is 60" wide and as long as you want to pay for.....@$12 a linear ft. 3m says 6 years in the sun and unlimited life when stored indoors for the vinyl....

I have been driving the blazer around the last few days and other than the rear being a bit too high ,I have no issues with it....the 3.08 rear gears and fairly tall tires make it great for a cruiser....freeway driving is no issues at all.

Lots of people at the summit racing cruise night were very interested in the wrap.... overall I think vinyl is a viable option to a paint job for a guy willing to take the time and learn to do it.

Can you give me a contact number, and how long did it take to learn the install process....and if i might ask the final cost?

My wife hates the smell of paint and solvents, sooo, this may be a way to get my truck protection against the elements

[AHowe88]

I'm curious on this as well. I really like this idea, and it doesn't seem too bad, except for the tailgate, that might be tough.

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Can you give me a contact number, and how long did it take to learn the install process....and if i might ask the final cost?

My wife hates the smell of paint and solvents, sooo, this may be a way to get my truck protection against the elements

[floyd]

Originally Posted by AHowe88

Love the wrap! How many hours did the install take you?

I think I have 16-20 hours on the install,some was with my buddy helping..

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Can you give me a contact number, and how long did it take to learn the install process....and if i might ask the final cost?

My wife hates the smell of paint and solvents, sooo, this may be a way to get my truck protection against the elements

It took me at least 30+ hours in doing the chevelle on the first page of this thread....to learn the limitations of the material...the cheaper black vinyl I used on it was not very forgiving,unlike this 3M I used on the blazer that was a ton better to use....

Here is where I bought my vinyl from...
http://www.autovinylsolutions.com/ Had I not ruined a pretty big piece i would have been in this wrap just under $800

Originally Posted by AHowe88

I'm curious on this as well. I really like this idea, and it doesn't seem too bad, except for the tailgate, that might be tough.

The problem areas are the hood,the tops of the fenders,the bottom fronts of the fenders the transition from the bedsides to the taillights and just the recess in the tailgate...all of these areas got spliced because there was too much material to take up....

Certain things it is very well suited for...as an example this is the taillight panel on my friends 67 camaro I did....took less than an hour and $6-8 in semi-gloss 3m vinyl....





I have a yellow 67 camaro too that is a big block that I will be doing the same thing since his turned out so well!