K5 Blazer/Jimmy

[E4L]

Just wanting to know who has one on here or has built one. I’m working on my second one my first one was when I was a kid. 20 something years later I got another one. My kids love it. I can’t wait till it cools down a little and we can take the top off. I’ll get some better pics this weekend

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[707dog]

i think @bonesfab has a stable

 

[beerrun]

I had a 75 I. High school but it got stolen

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

I have a '79. built 350, 4 speed, 6" lift on 35's.

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Baaaalllleeerrrrrr....

 

[HCP3]

I have always wanted one. Maybe one day.

 

[bonesfab]

Working on my 74. almost done with it

 

[Flying_Lavey]

I used to work at a shop that specialized in GM trucks. Did a LOT of K5's. I always thought it would be cool to take a 73-87 dash pad, strip the vinyl and padding and paint it whichever way you want cause the dash pad/cover has a metal back that is the exact same shape and the normal padded dash but without the shitty vinyl/plastic.

 

[Wayn-o]

Had a 76 cheyenne K-5 for years. Loved it, Built 400, suspension work. Used it pre run sometimes. Always wanted a 2 wheel drive like Larry Ragland or Larry Minor. BJ Baldwins is the shizzle now days. Someday after I win the lottery, would build an all wheel drive K-5 prerunner.

 

[Backlash]

I've got an 84 sitting around too that I tinker with from time to time. It will be a slow project as it's not a priority. I pulled everything off and have the tub and frame both stripped clean. Some day, I'll get around to building it back up.

 

[04-24Stealth]

A buddy of mine has a pretty cool one. Does a lot of work with Roberts Custom Trucks. They do a ton of old Chevy trucks.

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[hawgty55]

78 daily driver. As it sits now. will be getting a makeover eventually for sons first car

 

[warpt71]

I elected to go with a suburban, I call it my K-8. I also hasnt ran it about 2 years, I think it needs a fuel pump now. I drove it a ton when I first moved to Havasu, everything but the cruise control worked, even the front and rear ac. It will actually get some attention as soon as it cools off, I had to move it the other day and got it to run on parts cleaner, wife was freaking out that she was driving the truck the hood open and me sitting in the engine bay lol

 

[Magic Mike]

I had a 75 in high school that I wish I had kept. I had a black 71 and this orange 72 that I restored and sold, but wish I kept also.[

 

[nuckingfuts]

I have an 86 that will be getting some love this fall/winter.

 

[RitcheyRch]

@bonesfab and @H20 Toie would be good contacts.

 

[86TexasMojo]

Love my K5

 

[FishSniper]

May have something to add to this thread this afternoon.

 

[Looking Glass]

I had a 75 in high school that I wish I had kept. I had a black 71 and this orange 72 that I restored and sold, but wish I kept also. View attachment 910820

Those 69- 72 were the Best. Put a Rag Top on it and roll up the sides. Put a 6" lift and some wheels and your ready to "ROLL"!

 

[WildWilly]

Current situation as of today......

 

[DaveC]

I had a 73 a long time ago. luved it

 

[Tank]

I had always wanted one and finally bought one form a buddy. Then I realized shortly there after I didn't have the know-how, time, patience or money to have someone else, make it the way I wanted. Which would've been LS swap, bag, all new interior, paint. Sold it to a member on here, last I saw it, it was stripped all the way down. Fun, but I enjoy the creature comforts of a newer vehicle lol

 

[H20 Toie]

@bonesfab and @H20 Toie would be good contacts.

We have been talking

 

[Cdog]

I've always wanted a first gen k5. Almost bought several. I could never justify the asking price with the amount of work that needed to be done to make it a decent driver. They are either rusty Swiss cheese or 1980's bubba fuct asking 15k.

There was one in south OC that was all original in frost green with a 4 speed/350/Factrory AC that I should have bought back in 2005. That was my unicorn but I snoozed and lost out.

 

[H20 Toie]

Current situation as of today......

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Sweet, Are you having that done at a shop or doing it yourself?

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

Those 69- 72 were the Best. Put a Rag Top on it and roll up the sides. Put a 6" lift and some wheels and your ready to "ROLL"!

Agree 100%. I'd love to have one, but the prices on them these days is crazy.

 

[WildWilly]

Sweet, Are you having that done at a shop or doing it yourself?

I've done several street cars but never a full blown offroad build that I really want to hammer the shit out of, so I felt this was better left to pro's so its a shop doing it. The suspension is pretty much all ORD 4 link kits with the kings, their cross over steering, sway bar etc. Trying to stay around 4-5" of lift and we were able to get the 14" of travel in front adn 16" in the back. It has 35's now that will go to 37's later this year....so I'm eventually goign to go glass flared fenders for clearance

 

[E4L]

Love my K5 View attachment 910846

very nice

 

[HocusPocus]

I love the K5's, I have had several over the years, this was my last one I sold to the actor Christian Camargo when he was shooting a show for MTV a long time ago.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

This site is my non boat porn..... frame off builds are fetching some serious $ .... as I bet you builders on here are aware.

327-Powered 1973 GMC Jimmy

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[H20 Toie]

I've done several street cars but never a full blown offroad build that I really want to hammer the shit out of, so I felt this was better left to pro's so its a shop doing it. The suspension is pretty much all ORD 4 link kits with the kings, their cross over steering, sway bar etc. Trying to stay around 4-5" of lift and we were able to get the 14" of travel in front adn 16" in the back. It has 35's now that will go to 37's later this year....so I'm eventually goign to go glass flared fenders for clearance

Pretty much the same setup i'm doing on my 91 K5 except i kept the leaf springs in the back for now. i'm running 37s

 

[LowRiver2]

Best lake / river launch pig

they were all over Parker Ca side in the 90’s
Haul people or river pad supplies

had a 90 K5 jimmy
Stolen in 93’
Bucket list veh. For me

 

[Activated]

Just wanting to know who has one on here or has built one. I’m working on my second one my first one was when I was a kid. 20 something years later I got another one. My kids love it. I can’t wait till it cools down a little and we can take the top off. I’ll get some better pics this weekend View attachment 910780
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When you are done with it, I have first dibs to purchase.

 

[bonesfab]

Here is mine. Built it 30 years ago in my moms driveway. Traded it away when I opened the business 17 years ago and got it back last year. Took it apart in March and it is almost done. Waiting on a few things at the moment.

 

[bonesfab]

One we did for a customer. Ls 4l80e. ORD coil over kit in the front. Real nice driving truck.

 

[Fastdadtsmith]

Mines not quite as nice as @bonesfab , maybe someday.

 

[warpt71]

One we did for a customer. Ls 4l80e. ORD coil over kit in the front. Real nice driving truck. View attachment 910983 View attachment 910985 View attachment 910983 View attachment 910985

Love the slot mags! I should look for a six lug set for my sub but then I would have to buy tires, and I just did that a few years ago. Love the look though

 

[bonesfab]

Current situation as of today......

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If you plan on beating on that thing, Get rid of the 10-bolt before you weld all the brackets on it. I have a 14 bolt with 4.56 and a locker here I would sell.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

One we did for a customer. Ls 4l80e. ORD coil over kit in the front. Real nice driving truck. View attachment 910983 View attachment 910985 View attachment 910983 View attachment 910985

Where you out of brother?

 

[bonesfab]

Where you out of brother?

Camarillo Ca. 93012 Bonesfab.com

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Camarillo Ca. 93012 Bonesfab.com

Thanks. Be in tuch when ready.

 

[GRADS]

I unloaded this 72 for $4K last year. Even hard a hard top and soft top.

 

[E4L]

When you are done with it, I have first dibs to purchase.

Oh Im not doing it like the Excursion well that might be a lie lol

 

[E4L]

I unloaded this 72 for $4K last year.

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yea I told you I wanted it. Guess im a nobody...

 

[E4L]

Mines not quite as nice as @bonesfab , maybe someday. View attachment 910993 View attachment 910994

Your selling it. Would be bad ass with a old direct drive same color combo malibu skier

 

[E4L]

Good to see so many people on here with the K5's . Keep them coming

 

[liquid addiction]

I had a 73 and an 84. Just like they all say, "I wished I would have kept them".

 

[Willie B]

 

[FishSniper]

Just wanting to know who has one on here or has built one. I’m working on my second one my first one was when I was a kid. 20 something years later I got another one. My kids love it. I can’t wait till it cools down a little and we can take the top off. I’ll get some better pics this weekend View attachment 910780
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Just joined the K5 club. Parker area to Havasu in 115 temps and it didn’t skip a beat.

 

[PaPaG]

One we did for a customer. Ls 4l80e. ORD coil over kit in the front. Real nice driving truck. View attachment 910983 View attachment 910985 View attachment 910983 View attachment 910985

That is one great looking Blazer...