New project ideas ?

wildman · February 8th, 2010, 05:37 AM

Well I am picking up a 72 k5 . It's going to need a lot of work but hey since when doesn't a project need work . My plan is to do a late 70's /80's style build on it . This will not be for the trails it will be primarily be a street /cruise in ride .

I need some pic's of 70's/80's style built k5's

Scooter · February 8th, 2010, 07:10 AM

Lots of chrome, too many shocks on every corner, tires no bigger than 33s, possibly 35s. (33s were "the next big thang" back in the day, remember?) Crazy neon colored shock boots, about 16 steering stabilizers.....pretty much what you'd see at a car show without being jacked 60 feet up in the air. I'll sniff around for some 80s flavor pics.

wildman · February 8th, 2010, 12:23 PM

That would be cool . I would really appericate it

Formud · February 8th, 2010, 07:10 PM

I know where you can get a 8.1 to put in it.

Gotlabs · February 8th, 2010, 07:27 PM

I'd get some black 8" chevy rally rims with the 36x1250 swampers, 6" lift front springs rear flip with zero rate and extended shackles with 56's. Shoot it with some gloss moss green, black grill/bumpers with a black bedliner spray on the lower rockers and interior.

Badass · February 8th, 2010, 08:09 PM

80's was huge ballon tires and tripple roll bar days. typical period look would be like 38.5's on some skinny 15" wheels. dual shocks in the front (at least) and dual stbilixers. 8" all spring lift with a 2" body. chrome and a candy color. loud stereo. fur on the dash and on the inside of the top . plain black vinyl seats. tou did say 80's style right?

wildman · February 8th, 2010, 08:58 PM

Mostly looking to do a late 70's- early 80's build

Morgan · February 8th, 2010, 10:26 PM

Yeaaaaah boyyy!!

And... Forward to 4:45-4:50... Also 7:30

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfnftRIHxZE

rran64 · February 9th, 2010, 07:53 AM

need's biger axils!!

K204DR · February 9th, 2010, 08:26 AM

make sure you double stack the leaves for lift so the ride is authentic also.

February 8th, 2010, 05:37 AM	#1
wildman Member Vehicle: 88 xj 4inch lift 34LTB's Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: garner Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	New project ideas ? Well I am picking up a 72 k5 . It's going to need a lot of work but hey since when doesn't a project need work . My plan is to do a late 70's /80's style build on it . This will not be for the trails it will be primarily be a street /cruise in ride . I need some pic's of 70's/80's style built k5's __________________ 88 XJ with 34LTB open front and rear 95 Chevy suburban Tow rig If you haven't broken it ,rolled it or burned it down your not wheeling hard enough

February 8th, 2010, 07:10 AM	#2
Scooter The fit's hit the shan! Vehicle: 1984 Jeep (Joop) CJ7 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chester Springs, PA Posts: 4,797 Rep Power: 4519	Lots of chrome, too many shocks on every corner, tires no bigger than 33s, possibly 35s. (33s were "the next big thang" back in the day, remember?) Crazy neon colored shock boots, about 16 steering stabilizers.....pretty much what you'd see at a car show without being jacked 60 feet up in the air. I'll sniff around for some 80s flavor pics. __________________ "A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'" (Author unknown)

February 8th, 2010, 12:23 PM	#3
wildman Member Vehicle: 88 xj 4inch lift 34LTB's Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: garner Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	That would be cool . I would really appericate it __________________ 88 XJ with 34LTB open front and rear 95 Chevy suburban Tow rig If you haven't broken it ,rolled it or burned it down your not wheeling hard enough

February 8th, 2010, 07:10 PM	#4
Formud My hero!!! V Vehicle: 76,79,81,86, Step Side Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hatin...Clayton, Del Posts: 6,134 Rep Power: 4911	I know where you can get a 8.1 to put in it. __________________ 81,(WHAT USED TO BE) STEP SIDE BODY, 350 ON PROPANE, TH350,203/205 TRIPLE STICK, LOCKED DANA 60 FRONT, WELDED DANA 70HD REAR, 5.86 gears, 44" BOGGERS ON 15" BEADLOCKS, 12000LBS WINCH, OBA Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege SUPPORT OUR VENDORS formud@wheelindixie.com

February 8th, 2010, 08:09 PM	#6
Badass Road tripper Vehicle: 01 Excursion limited 4x4 v10 05 Terry 250RKS limited edition Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mcbee, south crakalaka Posts: 14,156 Rep Power: 7907	80's was huge ballon tires and tripple roll bar days. typical period look would be like 38.5's on some skinny 15" wheels. dual shocks in the front (at least) and dual stbilixers. 8" all spring lift with a 2" body. chrome and a candy color. loud stereo. fur on the dash and on the inside of the top . plain black vinyl seats. tou did say 80's style right? __________________ Eric@wheelindixie.com Follow my travel trailer adventure HERE Im gonna shave my head, wear a toga and sandals and go up to unsuspecting babes and say, "Hey little girl, want some Gandhi?"

February 8th, 2010, 08:58 PM	#7
wildman Member Vehicle: 88 xj 4inch lift 34LTB's Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: garner Posts: 46 Rep Power: 0	Mostly looking to do a late 70's- early 80's build __________________ 88 XJ with 34LTB open front and rear 95 Chevy suburban Tow rig If you haven't broken it ,rolled it or burned it down your not wheeling hard enough

February 9th, 2010, 08:26 AM	#10
K204DR DIESEL JUNKIE Vehicle: 1988 1Ton Chevy Crewcab Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 1,375 Rep Power: 1686	make sure you double stack the leaves for lift so the ride is authentic also. __________________ 88 1Ton Chevy Crewcab, Cummins 6bt, 4" lift, 35" BFGs 72 Scout, Cummins 4bt, 38" swamper sx's on H1's, 1Ton axles. 03 dr650 How is it that stupid people are just smart enough to reproduce?

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