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  1. Arizona Ranger K5

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I finally got the aux battery and isolator hooked up. Still need to get a new starter cable from the isolator, but it's working good. I'll take it to work tomorrow and see how it does. Now I can start wiring emergency lights on it.
  2. Arizona Ranger K5

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I love how the semi is $40,000! Now the pickups sell for >$40,000. Blast from the past!
  3. Arizona Ranger K5

    VIN Engine Identification

    K20 Enigma Edition! Good luck with decoding all the PO has done. My '81 K5 was a CA vehicle. I bought it in WA, have since moved to AZ. I have to put the emissions stuff back on to title it in AZ, just to get it as a historical vehicle and not need future inspections. *sigh* Took me 3 months to...
  4. Arizona Ranger K5

    1-wire alternator wire when installing an isolator

    Appreciate the response and info. I ran an 8ga wire from the B+ terminal on the alternator to the input stud on the inverter. I left the existing wiring on the B+ terminal in place. Both batteries are connected with new battery cables to the inverter. The starter/old positive cable is ran from...
  5. Arizona Ranger K5

    1-wire alternator wire when installing an isolator

    Hey guys, after reading the majority of the comments in all the isolator posts, i didn't see an answer to my question, so here it is. I've installed a Victron Energy Argodiode 100A isolator and an auxiliary battery. Directions are fairly clear and I'm probably over thinking this, There is a wire...
  6. Arizona Ranger K5

    Proper process for painting most of your interior parts

    Yes, still looks like the day I did it.
  7. Arizona Ranger K5

    Fix Slamming Doors - Striker Door Latch Repair

    I think I'm just going to cut an access hole across from the back side of the nut. I'll use a large washer and nut on the inside. If I do it right, I'll never have to access it again. However, being a realist, I'll have to and this'll make it easier to get back in there and fix it, again. :lol:
  8. Arizona Ranger K5

    What new tools have you got lately?

    Just got a set of torx sockets, so i can take out the seat belts to finish interior recolor.
  9. Arizona Ranger K5

    New Member, new to Chevy

    :welcome: :cheers:
  10. Arizona Ranger K5

    Fix Slamming Doors - Striker Door Latch Repair

    Anyone know where to get a repair panel to mount the striker bolt to? My K5 came rusted and crudely repaired when i got it... 15 years ago. LOL procrastination at it's finest!!! The dirty welds are finally breaking apart and I want to fix it right. I know many years ago there was a plate with a...
  11. Arizona Ranger K5

    Proper process for painting most of your interior parts

    I am in the process of painting my interior from silver/gray to tan. I didn't get a pic of the driver's door prepaint, but you get the picture (no pun intended). I took it all apart, and painted each piece. even the gray fabric piece above the arm rest. Paint used: Rustoleum Gloss Protective...
  12. Arizona Ranger K5

    86 gmc C1500 Blower motor won’t turn on?

    There is a "heater fan relay" on the outside of the a/c box (on my '81) and there is also a "heater fan resistor" in the top of the a/c box. heater fan resister I believe controls speed setting, relay controls operation of fan. I have to change out both of mine.
  13. Arizona Ranger K5

    Totally Rusted out?

    I actually grew up in Burien. Getting old cars/trucks from up there that have been their it's whole life is sketchy as hell. Wet things rarely get a chance to dry out. It's not "if it has rust, it's how bad is it rusted." Rust is like an iceberg, what you can see is only a small part of it.
  14. Arizona Ranger K5

    Fuel only gets to engine when tank is out of the vehicle

    Remove your gas cap, see if it idles then. New tank may have a problem with vapor lock. If that's the problem, get a 'vented' gas cap.
  15. Arizona Ranger K5

    Hello from southern Arizona

    Hey all! I've had my 1981 K5 since 2007 (my last reenlistment bonus $) and love this thing. I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone else has done to their squarebodies to get tips, ideas, and advise. She's not stock but trying to keep it basic looking to show the curves/lines these trucks...

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