1969 Chevy K-5/C-10 Hybrid

Motortopia Staff . 14th February, 2023

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Vehicle Details

Owner/ Builder

Brad McKinnon

Vehicles Highlights

Manufacturing year: 1969

Engine:

ENGINE

5.3L LS mated with a 4L60E trans

Doug Thorley LS swap 1 7⁄8-inch headers

Doug Thorley custom exhaust and mufflers

Edelbrock cold air Intake

Painless Performance LS1 conversion harness

Stock Retro 283 valve covers pinstriped by Malex

Taylor Vertex Spacer Max valve cover risers

Flex-a-lite custom-fit LS conversion radiator and cooling fans

Lokar floor shifter

Porterbuilt Fab motor mounts

Chevy 12-bolt narrowed rearend with Auburn Posi

Moser axles

Boyd Welding fuel cell, performed by owner

SUSPENSION

104-inch wheelbase

Front: Porterbuilt Version 6 Dropmember with Airlift Dominator airbags

Rear: Porter built 4x4 conversion kit with Firestone sleeve airbags

Porterbuilt 1-inch narrowed front control arms

CPP modular dropped spindles

CPP big brake discs all around

CPP Hydra Stop booster and master cylinder

QA1 adjustable shocks

AccuAir air management system, performed by owner

BODY & PAINT

Added C-10 roof and doors to K-5 Blazer making it a unibody truck

2-inch chop top with stock windshield and back glass

LMC Truck 1967-68 hood, grille, fenders, tailgate and door handles

Grant Kustoms tailgate skin, rear roll pan and stretched front roll pan

Custom-made wood bed floor

Marquez Design one-piece LED taillights

One Piece Products side glass

C.L. Laurence rear power slider window

Shaved tailgate handle modified for quick release

United Pacific LED headlights

Hills Rod and Custom front wheel tubs

Bead rolled engine and radiator support cover by Josh Jones

House of Kolor Cobalt Kandy Blue, performed by owner

Transmission:

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Specification

ENGINE

WHEELS & TIRES

22x8.5 and 22x10 Intro Gallup

265/30/22 & 285/35/22 Toyo Proxes STII

INTERIOR

Performed by owner, Joel Harrison and Erik Harbour

Road wire Leather interior kit on a 2003 Tahoe rear bench seat

Auto Custom Carpets (ACC) carpet and floor mats

Marquez Design dash pad and door panels

Intro steering wheel

Lokar door handles, pedals and shifter

Dakota Digital VHX gauges

Sony head unit

Image Dynamics amplifiers and speakers

3M sound deadener

Canadian Energy battery

SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE OWNER: “I most of all want to thank my wife Sara and my parents for their support. My car club Relaxed Atmosphere: I was able to get this all done because of the crew that helped complete the truck on time. Juan Trevino, Michael Murray, Erik Harbour, Mike Amborn, Gilbert Lara, Jason Mulligan, Devin Morgan, Tyler Brooks and my friends that helped with the build along the way: Derek Atwell, Steve Woodward, Chris Jensen, Jesse Davis, Nigel Coulter, Josh Jones and Dan Toole. A huge thank you to the companies that helped with parts: Troy Mastell with Doug Thorley Headers, C.R. Laurence, Toyo Tires, ididit, Norton Abrasives, JB Group, Roadwire Leather Interiors, LMC Truck, Classic Performance Products, Marquez Design, Painless Performance, Precision Rubber Products, United Pacific Industries, Flex-a-lite, Airlift Performance, Dakota Digital, Hills Rod and Custom, Specialty Suspension, Auburn Gear, QA1, House of Kolor, VIAIR, Canadian Energy, Boyd Autobody and Glass, Image Dynamics, One Piece Products Glass and Intro wheels. I also want to thank Kevin Aguilar and Street Trucksfor the opportunity for this feature.”