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Thread: GsxrMike's build thread...'86 K5 - Page 3 - CK5 Forums

Started 1 year, 6 months ago by tRustyK5
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chevyridinhigh79 replied 1 year, 8 months ago
looks good and it looks like a good start. hows the body (cancer wise)? what big plans do you have for it?

GsxrMike replied 1 year, 8 months ago
some more pics... Here is the fuel pump installed... Shackle angle pics...

GsxrMike replied 1 year, 8 months ago
Well the plan for now is to get the body back on with new poly bushings and the 1" ORD body lift. I have to get the rear driveshaft cut down and the front drive shaft lengthened. I am going to run the bald 36" tires that came with it to get an idea of what I can fit. I hope I can go with 38.5x11x16 boggers. Once I get my tires I am going to make some custom bump stops and trim the body ...

badmix replied 1 year, 8 months ago
looks good. __________________ There is no level playing field in life ~ Badmix

obijuan replied 1 year, 8 months ago
get yourself some of them ford shock towers to utilize the front springs longer "stroke" __________________ 85 k5 350/700/208 6 inch frt springs and 4 inch flip 2inch aal and a zero rate 37 MTR 10b front 4.56/10b rear 4.56 with Auburn LS ok since everyone now has a pic of their truck:

GsxrMike replied 1 year, 8 months ago
Where is the best place to get said shock towers?

chevyridinhigh79 replied 1 year, 8 months ago
you could get them at a junkyard or from the ford dealer. super duty shock towers work too i think. im not positive on the super duty shock towers though.

GsxrMike replied 1 year, 8 months ago
More Pics... Here is the exhaust I put in last night. I wrapped the exhaust right here to try to keep heat away from the fuel pump and filter. Here is the drain plug I made in my tranny pan using a 1/2"x20 nut and bolt. I welded the nut in place and used some PC-7 on top of that for insurance and a smooth look and then installed...

chevyridinhigh79 replied 1 year, 8 months ago
isn't the H pipe going to be in the way of your rear driveshaft and are they flowmasters? clean install btw =]

GsxrMike replied 1 year, 8 months ago
Kinda looks that way in the picture but it should clear fine. If not I will hit it with a sledge a couple of times. Yeah they are flowmasters. Thanks for the comment!

 

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GsxrMike
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GsxrMike's build...
Published (2009-11-24 08:55:00)
More pics. I think I may have made the cage just a bit low because head room in the back is going to be very tight. I can make up for it in the front just a bit by lowering the seats but I am just going to bolt the seats to the floor in the back and it is still tight. Luckily I am 6'3''ish so most of my passengers will be a bit shorter.
chevyridinhigh79
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Published (2008-11-09 21:08:00)
are the wheels mickey thompsons?
BGKYK5
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Published (2009-11-26 16:13:00)
Slick. How do you center the hole saw on the tube? Magic eyeball?
stan1688
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Published (2009-08-18 14:58:00)
Oh good point. What materials is your crossmember made from? I like the flat mounts to the frame... __________________ -Shane 91 K5, TBI 350/700r4/241/8-lug 10b/locked 14bff/4 in. lift/36s -Romans 1:16-
MNorby
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Published (2009-11-30 07:43:00)
I think I would do the V in the B pillar the other way, more in the shape of a V. An X would be best but need something to support the corners, they will take the hardest hit in a rollover.
Chevy305
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Published (2009-10-23 09:22:00)
what fuel pump is that? Is it loud? And how much did it run you? I need to put an electric fuel pump in when I put in the new engine I'm building, just looking for options. __________________ Build Thread: http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181502 Drive it like its a rental MEMBER OF THE CK5 TECH "JUNKIE" GANG MEMBER OF THE CK5 "SHEET METAL GANG" 1974/85 K10 Stepside...
Captainfab
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Published (2009-11-08 20:34:00)
I agree.....this would be the best option. I would cut the hoop at a 45* and just cut the sleeve 90* both ends though. Quote: Originally Posted by MNorby I would cut out what you need, make an internal sleeve with the ends cut st 45 degrees, drill a few holes in the ends by where you cut to plug weld in too and make your V or X in the pillar. __________________ 75 Blazer (makin a little progress) 68 RS Camaro 66 1/2t 2wd Suburban 454, T400,...
79BRUISER
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Published (2009-02-26 16:18:00)
Still looks pretty good.
y5mgisi
4
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Published (2008-12-03 23:14:00)
Man you cant complain about good service!
udy2554
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Published (2009-08-09 11:10:00)
Good to see things taking progress again, keep it up!!

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