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Black Bear's Project Grocery Getter- 72 K5

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Old 10-25-2011, 12:26 PM
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Hey guys,

I am new here, but not new to mods :chevy:! We picked up a 72 K5 last month, and are quickly diving into getting her ready to roll!

Here are the starter pics:



 
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Old 10-25-2011, 12:27 PM
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Made some minor interior changes.

Welded over 4WD shifter in floor- going to a push button transfer case:



Fabricated new front seat brackets (using 03 parts):



Yes folks, those are OEM seats. The leather held up pretty darn good (better than the NBS and NNBS leather for sure!):



 
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Old 10-25-2011, 12:32 PM
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Here are a few parts in the garage, waiting for install:

2006 LQ4


Transmission: 4L80e and transfercase


Who doesn't like to be blown?? Magnacharger TVS2300
 
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Looks very nice!
 
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Wow, that's a nice rig to start with!
 
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Supercharger... nuff said.
 
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sweeeeet!!!! :-D
 
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This will become an awesome ride.
 
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CLean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i want that year model so bad.
 
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Old 10-12-2012, 05:48 PM
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She is now able to hit the road, now onto aesthetics!

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