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Offline talon

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New K5 owner
« on: May 14, 2009, 12:35:31 pm »
Hello from wonderful North Carolina! I recently picked up this 86 Jimmy and absolutely love it. I've already removed the brush covers over the headlights and the running boards will be next to go. My future plans consist of a 4 or 6 inch lift and 35's. I'll also rebuild the 350 or possibly replace it with an LS motor. The interior needs a mild refresh as well. This truck wont see any serious wheeling, just light duty hauling and mild mountain trails when we go camping. 





It is just nice to once again have a vehicle I can work on myself, not to mention that parts are readily available and (relatively)cheap! I say that because my other 'toy' vehicle is almost impossible to work on without special ($$$) tools and knowledge. In addition, being a double jointed midget with 4 foot long arms would really be a plus if you wanted to do much more than change the oil on it!

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Offline JRConnieK10

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Re: New K5 owner
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2009, 12:41:04 pm »
Welcome from Ohio. Nice K5, cute toy also.
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2009, 01:41:53 pm »
Sweeet rides.....both are awesome
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Re: New K5 owner
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2009, 01:46:50 pm »
Nice set. Welcome from AL!
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Offline talon

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Re: New K5 owner
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2009, 02:16:11 pm »
Thanks everybody! Before I really dig into the truck I have to put a new engine in my g/f's Grand Am. I hope to get that wrapped up in the next month and then I'll have the time and space to really dig into the truck. In the meantime I really need to see if I can get some sort of soft top as I would like to get the hard top off the truck and still protect it from the elements
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Re: New K5 owner
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2009, 03:02:16 pm »
Welcome! Nice ride, def ditch those running boards. I like these tops the best http://www.skylercorp.com/
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Re: New K5 owner
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2009, 03:24:19 pm »
Actually checked on them prior to getting the truck. Skyler is no longer accepting orders :( It looks like Softtopper is the only company out there still producing them :( Seems like a large chunk of change for a top...
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« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2009, 04:13:45 pm »
That sucks. The same thing happened with bestop. Skyler made a nice soft top I must say. I would rather have one custom made because the Softtopper is kinda ugly.
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Re: New K5 owner
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2009, 08:19:00 pm »
Welcome from Maryland! Nice Lotus. I looked at a couple of them back in the late 90's but went with something else. They are pretty cool cars. Blazer looks awesome too. I don't care for the running boards either but i'm sure it really protected the rockers by being there.
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« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2009, 09:27:01 pm »
Welcome from Texas.  Nice set of rides. 
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« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2009, 10:45:18 pm »
Welcome from Tennessee.
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Re: New K5 owner
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2009, 05:52:34 am »
Welcome from New Hampshaa, K5's rule!  :)
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Offline talon

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Re: New K5 owner
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2009, 09:36:58 am »
Quote from: VileZambonie on May 14, 2009, 04:13:45 pm
That sucks. The same thing happened with bestop. Skyler made a nice soft top I must say. I would rather have one custom made because the Softtopper is kinda ugly.

I agree. I am going to talk to the guy that does canvas work on my boat to see what he would charge.
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Offline talon

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« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2009, 09:40:02 am »
Quote from: oldwhity on May 14, 2009, 08:19:00 pm
Welcome from Maryland! Nice Lotus. I looked at a couple of them back in the late 90's but went with something else. They are pretty cool cars. Blazer looks awesome too. I don't care for the running boards either but i'm sure it really protected the rockers by being there.


I will probably remove them this weekend. I'm a little concerned that they are hiding rust because there is already a spot rusted through on the drivers side rocker. I guess there is only one way to find out :)

As far as the Lotus, I had a couple older 4 cylinder ones but this one is definitely a completely different beast - 3.5 liter V8 making about 500 hp in its current configuration. Enough to really motivate such a light weight car.

							

						

						

							

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Welcome can't wait to see the changes to your k5. Good luck with it. It looks really solid and a good starting point. 

							

						

						

							

							

							

								
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