C'mon now, let's get real. The newest square body is 37 years old. That's hardly "new". The K-5's were designed as utility vehicles, not cruisers. Wait 30 years and then check the cons on the GMT-900 platforms. You'll probably have more cons than pros.
I have a soft spot for the truck like 2 door suv's, something about them just makes me stop and be extremely happy when i see one, its a style that's been forgotten about for a long time, i love that ford brought back the bronco and gave a 2 door variant as a option and jeep has continued the 2 door suv style after everyone else has abandoned them, i wish one day companies will bring back the 2 door suv style back
Ahhh. The wonderful Chevy gremlins strike again! Think illogical outside the box Check the light switch those go bad than look into loose connections from computer to ignition wires.My issue was my actual fuel injector wires where arcing and causing all kind of issues.I spliced in new wires and injectors from LMC and no issues.Good luck
When I went to buy my truck I was looking for a square body k10 or k20 but I found a 96k mile 1994 f-150 4x4 RCSB 5.0 5 speed 1 owner for a really good price so I bought it. I still love it and I love all old trucks and cars as i'm not a brand whore!
i love square bodies but the fact that they put a gas filler on each side is so freaking stupid. why make the customer move the truck to a different pump just to fill up the other tank. if they put both behind the rear license plate that would be perfect then it hides it too plus you can get gas at either side the pump is on. IDK why GM stopped doing this in their cars.
@@EddieC2000 yeah most old chevy and gm cars had the gas cap behind the rear license plate. like the c3 and earlier corvettes, camaros firebirds from like 1981 and earlier.
I miss the space between the seats and the center console. I have a 22 f150 now, first truck since I parted ways with my blazer when I was 20. Dropped my debit card in that area while at a drive thru atm and got my hand stuck trying to get it. Worst kind of stuck too, a piece of trim I pushed out of the way popped back out and held me hostage. Looked like an idiot pulling around to the side parking lot with my hand stuck, not the safest way to drive either. Literally had to get out of the car to get a good enough angle to get freed. The lack of space in new cars and trucks is no joke.
This brings back memories of my 91 that unfortunately rusted out. Sadly I was not making enough at that age to keep up with it and had to part ways, miss it dearly to this day. My dad bought it new back in the day and handed it down to me. If I could go back in time and stop myself I would. You hit the nail on the head with them being tanks. I was going 70 and tboned a car that blew a stop sign. He was fine thank god and my truck didn’t get any damage besides the blinker light. Bumper bent in, cracked it and popped back out into shape. Driving an F-150 now, and while I love having a truck again nothing will match the joy I had with my old Blazer. Hoping to pick one up some day down the road.
I’ve got a 77 (6” lift on 35s) but not nearly as nice as what you’ve got……yet. I agree with your list for sure. The passenger seat on mine flips forward with one handle, makes it pretty nice to get in the back.
I think what you really want is the 1996-1999 2dr Tahoe. The vortec motor and GM411 computer is a big jump. That 411 is totally tunable. It will take a cam, MAF will do it's job, and spark curve and be optimized. For a LONG time I've felt the GMT 400's are more reliable, more drivable, and will make a better collector vehicle vs Square hands down. People in their 40's now with careers were kids back in the 90's who just started driving when the GMT400's came out. Nostalgia is always worth $$$, now add drivability.
So for my K5 ,i had the driveshafts lengthened and rebuilt . Regeared to 456. Took off the hard top for a soft topper. Replaced the heavy tailgate with a pickup tailgate . Led bulbs in the guage.
I have a 1984 K5 I won't even think of selling it , there is nothing stock about it . I've had mine for about 30 years it will start when nothing else will, luv it screw a new truck I'd rather have and old one any day. Enjoyed every minute of it.
Had a k5 89 in the early 90s best car I ever had! A spme kind of dealers special imported 1990 to sweden, lockers, warn winch and a little lift on 35s and a gas preheateter. Great piece of equipment, way better than anything i owned after. I sold it after a couple of years and a lot of miles. Still miss it! Bought it with mudders on in the winter, first 4wd i drove.. gave me a scare when I tried to break and turn into my bushroad.. I past the crossing with a couple of hundred meters.. that gave 18 year old me rhe experience that Nordic studded tires are more important than 4wd on the road 😂
I had a 86 jimmy and man there are days that I wish I still had it. It wasn't perfect but it paid for itself a hundred times over. I had that break issue but it was simple adjustment of the rear drum breaks that fixed it. If I ever had the money I would totally get one again but would fix all of those cons and make it better.
You need to be a mechanic to fix driveshafts, just need to lube u-joints; Need to setup springs to be happy, no overload thick bottom springs, need shackles at 45 degrees for comfort. Not too tall since can be tippy and teeter. No brakes do not pull to the side. Put good gearing and they go esp. with standard transmission. Forget all the princess nonsense! One of best looking vehicles! :)
