Supercharged '89 K5 Square Body Searches For a Mud Hole - Truck Tech S6, E3

[@PowerNationTV]

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[@powerspec88]

Thank you so much for posting these to KZbin!

[@jameseads2713]

What’s the price tag on a older truck in that condition nowadays?

[@fl_atv_riders4455]

Do y'all keep or sell the vehicles instead of destroying them like other shows.

[@MrStacy1974]

@@fl_atv_riders4455 they sell them off to help their budget.

[@sawfather06]

I think it looks pretty dang good just the way it is just - a little bit of lighting and maybe a roll bar and KC lights in a skid plate

[@kokohernandez903]

70's-90s K5's,Jimmys, ramchargers and broncos are the dopest

[@Riggons]

Blazer being the coolest of course

[@jollyaustin]

Thanks for hosting Jeremy, appreciate the knowledge. Have fun with the shop!

[@PhillipMicah]

While I share the sentiments of most commenters about the wheel choice for the K5, I will say that they drove that thing hard (even with the nice paint) and that supercharged big block is badass. Respect.

[@Portuguese-linguica]

17:47 he says he can't see nothing 🤣 I can see him just fine through the windshield so he can see just fine 🤣 .

[@davect01]

My first ride was an '87 Silverado in the late 90's. and my Dad had a mint '89 Blazer a few years ago. Loved that thing but started having significant issues and as a 17 year old did not have the funds or skill to fix. Many great trips to the woods.

[@Shornandkenny]

My dad had 3 different k5 blazers and jimmies over the years lol

[@rotax636nut5]

Incredible, blew my mind how that truck got through that mud hole even after it cut out twice, now that right there is a true go anywhere vehicle

[@maxboya]

That is the cleanest OBS on the face of the planet. Pure and unmolested.

[@carlberner3797]

THOSE ARE THE GAYEST RIMS YALL COULD HAVE EVER PICKED FOR THAT BEAUTIFUL CHEVY!!

[@jeffreyelliott8912]

Carl Berner they messed up with the monster aka pure stock 4l80e

[@carlberner3797]

@@jeffreyelliott8912 yeah, another dumb decision.

[@84montecarlo]

@@jeffreyelliott8912 they haven't been doing it as long as us were the best at building these

[@tristanlunde8414]

Such great knowledge and craftsmanship paired with THE worst taste 😂 it’s honestly such a trope with shows like this they; cater mostly to the dying boomers who can afford to waste their money on tasteless ventures - can’t take it with you! Best buy an orange corvette! (ex.)

[@joegilly1523]

The most fun I have ever had was in the mud with my friends . Good luck Jeremy

[@sonoma314]

I have a '97 Sierra K1500, my baby,... can't wait to watch this series PowerNation!

[@keepout7439]

That was Awesome 👍💯, it's been great having you on the show brother, were going to miss you man, best wishes for the future 💯💪👍😀😀😀

[@felixmatthew6155]

I recently bought my first pickup which is a 97 gmc k1500 with the 350 vortex. It has a 6” lift and 35” tires and it is a beast that I enjoy to drive

[@rgarrison1819]

Those Old K5's Will Blast Through Just About Anything!!!

[@jeffm7669]

Should've left the 89 front end on it instead of the Griswold special

[@bbhunter2220]

Jeff M should’ve drove it off a cliff

[@SDRacing88]

TRD sucks

[@Cuhh346]

Ngl I preferred how the blazer looked like before stylewise

[@bbhunter2220]

Looked like shit before and after

[@__chevytrucks__]

TRD_SR5 go back to ford, junkie.

[@thecatch4884]

@@bbhunter2220 why are you so salty yota boy

[@thedude5472]

@@bbhunter2220 dude you drive a garbage tundra..now go get my groceries, boy.

[@nathan.brazil780]

I am in the process of rebuilding a 1977 K5 similar to this. It is currently completely disassembled with the body about to be removed from the frame. Main differences will be a Dana 60 up front, disc brakes in rear on the 14 bolt and a Dart 496 CID engine with a Holly EFI setup and no super charger.

[@AlexRivera-pr9cl]

That's so awesome PN u guys rock what the people wanna see. At least I do love k5s I have an 83 k5 an do the same they are bulletproof....

[@Coalblack79k10]

Should’ve called this episode how to destroy a 89 k5 taking it off road wasn’t the bad part it looked better in stock form

[@johndupuis6911]

im 16 and i love the sound of my 1983 chevrolet scottsdale especially when at a stop light

[@sc8470]

When you're building yours on a budget, then see everything you want done in just a few minutes 🤣😫

[@bayouboattrash]

2:40 this is where a rag and a magnet comes in handy to help find bondo.

[@davect01]

A clever trick

[@RL-RL]

Those credit card sized magnets like Rockauto sends out work great too.

[@95roadie]

RL RL yes they do.

[@lesmurad8467]

It’s sad to see you leave the show. Good luck at your shop.

[@hugieflhr03]

This was one of the best builds and test drives!!!

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

Miss my 89 Silverado a lot. Another one I should have kept. Fair winds and following seas to all.

[@Tailgatesntoolboxes]

Also on the 88 to 98s......the cab mounts rot.Out which also cause the doors to sag....been there done that....i had a 92 gmc Sierra ext cab 4x4 fully loaded....probably would still have it if the door didn't litterly. Fall off from rot... the truck was sooo rotted.i blew the reverse drum in the tranny n it was just took much to fix. I have now a 2004 gmc Sierra crew cab 4x4 that I had for almost 12 years. She's only got 106,316 on It. I had a ton of parts replaces over the years but she's a beast

[@officialmallcrawler]

Nothing better than a muddy K5.

[@madcapmagician6018]

Why trailer the thing if you guys said it could be a daily driver ????

[@CJColvin]

Wondering the same thing.

[@alexb5020]

Uhh? Because they are about to beat the shit out of it? You probably don't have a hobby like racing or going off-road.

[@DividingLight]

Or because it has no plates on it......

[@madcapmagician6018]

@Ucallit 71 lol true that. Lol but you would think tho that they spent thousands of dollars to build this rig and didn't think to register or insure it ?? Lol 😆😆😆

[@madcapmagician6018]

@Ucallit 71 good point 😃👍

[@turneynicholas]

Need to trade them chrome spinny boys out for some real wheels and tires

[@bbhunter2220]

nicholas turney need to scrap the whole thing

[@SDRacing88]

your lil sr5 could never beat it....

[@LamontBoucherville]

Not every one likes boring black wheels

[@turneynicholas]

@@LamontBoucherville they don't have to be black but big chrome wheels bring nothing to the table when you actually run off road

[@kokohernandez903]

True dat but who cares when you getter muddy

[@patrickbecker2481]

this is one of the cleanest ck's ive ever seen.

[@chloehennessey6813]

That TBI is getting a new cam, intake, Vortec heads and a set of headers. With some ECU upgrades my brother was able to get 300 wheel HP out of the 350TBI with just in expensive bolt ons and a tune.

[@ronwilliams4934]

All the work on it to go mudding, could have been a show truck. If u want to build another square body, I'll volunteer mine , needs work . Just bought it this year but my job has me working 7 days a week with no time to do it right now. Did sound nice when you pressed the gas pedal down.

[@Lunatech04]

The best episode hands down

[@christianbanks4211]

Awesome job I have a 84 K5 Blazer is motivated me to build mine

[@elioflores6833]

I loved the last scene in the mud pit just like driving his white Dodge Charger out after being buried alive in the movie "Lone wolf Mcquiad"

[@STREETRACEN4U]

2:58 My truck fails all of these tests he did but i still love my chevy! 🤣🤣🤣

[@karlsmith2570]

I hate to hear that Jeremy's leaving the show Best of luck, to you, Jeremy

[@CamaroAmx]

They can’t seem to keep hosts on these shows. I count 6 in the last 10 years just for this show, countless more when you count up the rest of the power nation shows.

[@mikedale1142]

They need a little more ‘hood and a little less suit to make these watchable.

[@carguy2186]

@@CamaroAmx that's still ten years and the host have lives too

[@CamaroAmx]

carguy 218 very few of them left under positive circumstances.

[@carguy2186]

@@CamaroAmx like what name an example

[@backfire5449]

@5:48 he even has the open beer in the cup holder, super authentic

[@brianproffitt7263]

I would leave the red truck alone an drive it

[@bowtie-man]

Most definitely✌✌

[@warrenmichael918]

that would be an awesome video !!! Oh wait.........

[@bbhunter2220]

I would blow it up with tannerite. Junk ass chevy

[@joshestess]

@@bbhunter2220 you could get nostalgia from them when they were new. They've always drove like junk

[@Ken19700]

I loved my 96. I always wanted to put a trailing arm suspension in the rear, just to have the best front suspension GM had at the time and the best rear suspension they ever had.

[@pablocespedes9585]

That blue Blazer is a monster! Nice job!

[@thegonz7833]

Super nice build,only issue is it has a carb.LS or LT1 LT4,the other problem I seen was when spraying the fiberglass top they didn't mask off were the window seals go that hold the glass in.@11:26

[@dawnhale7628]

That ball joint test works better when its jacked up and the tires are off the ground but works either way

[@timlinerud7721]

I loved my 1986 Dodge Ramcharger, didn't do anything with the little 318 2 barrel motor, but it had the torque to climb a tree. Got the same MPG around town or on the Freeway.

[@Shornandkenny]

Same with my 96 Toyota 4runner. It got better gas mileage in the city lol

[@joshuaatkins5197]

And my ford highboy. 7 miles per gallon loaded or empty 😭

[@glennmanchester1568]

Love that holley carb keeps flooding on ya ! Pos .. demon holley same same but I will say the truck did real well no doubt its badass

[@bdd1469]

Should have followed the K5 with the short box to show how much better IFS and factory fuel injection work off road. That short box would have easily gone everywhere the K5 did , just with smaller tires , a smoother ride, and no stalling in the middle of the puddle....

[@Shornandkenny]

IFS is good for baja but not as strong as a solid live axle. Dont talk out of your buttox

[@carguy2186]

Gosh this is gonna suck not seein Jeremy on the show anymore he was great and I'm gonna miss him but there'll be another good co host on the show that'll do good and teach people new and helpful tricks gonna miss him though I've watched power nation since I was a baby and it's gonna be weird not having him around but hopefully he does good with his shop and makes some sweet trucks and or cars

[@timmanning8166]

Cant wait to see the obs build! 👍

[@TheBiggestRedneck]

That Blazer Definitely Needs A Set of Boggers on It

[@fabslyrics]

Will miss you , good luck there in Mississippi

[@jaymartin5434]

I'm not a Chevy guy but I love the k5 blazers

[@drexcote25]

Love the sound of that blazer.

[@2001pontiacta]

STACEY DAVID did this years ago! Stacey David who was on TRUCKS, built Big Blaze. A Blazer like this but it was orange.

[@mixedvids813]

Wow they both are very badass rigs! Nice!

[@JadXtreme]

For the red truck, twin turbo LS swapped slammed on an AWD set up would be pretty sweet!

[@knowbull5hit590]

JadXtreme Silverado/Trailblazer SS frame swap with twins would be cool. Id still like to see it with a similar stance as it already has

[@TheNismo777]

Passanger side been painted at some point, gave a nice pile of smoke screen.. still a nice truck

[@josebey7808]

K5 BEAUTIFUL GM TRUCK!!!!!!❤

[@gregheckert1396]

The crank case breather grommet is 180 degrees out!!!!!

[@benjamintaylor6052]

Beautiful, possibly the best I've ever scene. What paint code is that? (please!)

[@SoMDHarleyRider]

Most epic episode yet!

[@fabslyrics]

That truck nailed it, sure thing

[@300c9]

This is a legendary truck. K5.

[@matthewcurrie5963]

The wheel shake can also indicate a worm out wheel bearing

[@Mike-xt2ot]

I like the before K5 a lot more than the after. Those wheels ruin a good looking vehicle.

[@allenmckinney9533]

They have wipers but keep saying "I can't see".

[@Ken19700]

A lot of why the Blazer rides so rough is the leaf spring front suspension.

[@Shornandkenny]

Rides great! Like a truck is supposed to ride.

[@cameronskaggs4188]

wow that last part was bad ass...

[@emiliomaldonado5226]

I cried when they took the k5 mudding 😩😩

[@jbncnow]

I would have put the AC back in these trucks are insanley hot with all that fiberglass roof in back, throw a vintage air unit in, best 1400 bucks ive ever spent, no more fogged up windows in winter

[@ashleywilson5312]

Didn’t know Jeremy was from MS! I’m from the Sipp myself!

[@d.j.9961]

I really wish any & all shows which feature off road driving would take the extra second to explain to those who do not know that, Anytime you put a vehicle into water & MUD, YOU MUST CLEAN EVERY BIT OF IT OFF OR ELSE YOU WILL DESTROY THE VEHICLE WITH RUST & ROTT=PRESSURE WASHER & AFTER IT DRIES, SPRAY WITH A 50/50 MIXTURE OF DEISEL & BAR & CHAIN OIL TO PRESERVE YOUR VEHICLE & TO COAT ANY & ALL SCRATCHES. Far to many people take out a truck & do not clean it & it ends up all rotted out & destroyed!!! So long Brother, Enjoy your shop!!!

[@donteproffitt2920]

Work on a 77ish Dodge I have and it's bullet proof

[@CJColvin]

That's one beautiful badass K5 Blazer brother. It looks a million times better than the new overpriced plastic eggshell 2019 Blazer.

[@misterbuklau4053]

I hate the new blazer

[@tomnekuda3818]

I suppose I'll put a target on my back but as an old dirt biker(50+ years on a bike) I just don't understand taking something this nice off road and beating hell out of it. Maybe it's the poor farm boy within me but you can take a dirt bike and your buddy(and his bike) and have just as much fun or more without breaking the bank. OK guys you can let me have it (+) or (-).....bring it on! I had a '79 Bronco with the 400M and a 3" lift on it. Had a lot of fun with it but the rust maggots quit holding hands and I am not a body man.....engines/trans/rear ends.....not bodies. Had Edelbrock Performer, Holley, recurved distributor, headers, etc.....it was a tank. I sold it to my buddy and got an '86 with the FI 302. No, it's not like the '79 but it suits my needs with a chip, distributor work, headers, and small lift with 31" tires. I keep it mint...the only problem is when I put gas in it. I get about 4-6 tire kickers around while I'm trying to fill up and, of course, they ask what I want for it....I say, "I don't want to sell." They keep at it until I give a price....then, they go from how great it looks to pissing and moaning that, "It's an old truck....whine, bitch." It still smells new inside and has zero rust and original paint that shines. Some days a fella just can't win....I really like the old Chevy square Blazers like you have there. These boys were damn lucky they didn't hyrdo-lock the Blazer....I had a friend who did that with his 460.....you should have seen the carnage in that engine. We saved the heads and intake.

[@13Dixiefried]

What's the point of building something, if it's just gonna be babied?

[@tomnekuda3818]

@@13Dixiefried You gotta point.....I suppose I'd just get a Hummer....LOL. Keep the Faith, Tom

[@malikdigger4544]

You guys @ Truck Tech could have choose some better off road tires for that late 80s K5 Blazer & luv red 88 Chevy pickup wouldn't change a thing expect put a topper on it.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Change out those tires for something with traction..you would do better. Putting a shield down under to prevent water begin the engine out.

[@connellyslandmanagement725]

I have a 89 just like that but it has a stepside and I swapped the seats plus true dual straight pipes... I’d be willing to sell it too

[@bigdaddydellnunya5830]

Suhweeeeet truck love the setup

[@chadmartfeld]

God I love red shortbox trucks

[@JeepCherokeeful]

And years later only the square body is collected

[@bradleyyounger8499]

The last of the real trucks

[@JeepCherokeeful]

bradley younger yes, the original small block, solid front axle, decent automatic transmission, very long production run, massive aftermarket support. I’m a Ford fan but the square body rules!

[@ChairMan71196]

Should’ve tested the red truck in that big hole, bet it would’ve made it though most of that.

[@MattySlimz]

Personal preference but I like the style of the 88-91 front clip (headlights and grille) as opposed to the 84-87 that are vertical. Not sure why Jeremy or LT went back to that earlier style on this Blazer, but I guess the keyword(s) are “Personal Preference”.

[@t.c.5274]

This thing is clean

[@marcw5288]

How come PowerNation is not on tv anymore

[@BurbSK-bi2wh]

Just saw this video . Not too bad , and since opinions are like armpits , I'd offer some as well . Wheels/tires setup look ghetto , go smaller on the wheel and more rubber . Instead of Holley carburetor , go with Rochester quadra-jet , way more reliable .

[@ztwntyn8]

Got lucky k5 make it easy stuck but may not last with y’all driving damn

[@JrBaconBecker]

where did you guys get the rear tailgate panel from, i can’t for the life of me find the debadged rear panel

[@Bloodbain88]

Wait...they did all that to the blazer, including going to a ff 14 bolt rear, a built big block, a 4L80E, and a super charger, but didn't upgrade to a dana 60 front axle? Did I miss something here? At first I thought "well maybe they're on a budget" but then they rolled in that what, 11k-15k big block? But I at least have to hand it to them, they did take it offroad and actually got it in some deeper stuff, most people with a truck like that it just sits in a garage they won't even haul a load or engage the 4x4.

[@gilbertjuarez7064]

Those trucks need swamper boggers on some 15x10.5 centerline wheels

[@uncomfortabletruth1548]

Street tires, and no windshield wipers. That wasnt mud, that was water over a road. Not to mention the "mud" washed right off on it's on. That means its water.

[@jerredwayne8401]

There wasn't a more reliable engine ever built. You cant change my mind

[@Bloodbain88]

I've had 3 trucks with the solid chevy 350 and they were amazingly reliable. Good ol pushrod V8 engines.

[@seandurgin]

Great episode.

[@johnjames2715]

Did your little K5 get stuck? (Laughs in Stacy David)

[@13Dixiefried]

🤣🤣

[@rarbaugh07]

Why get rid of coolest grill set up

[@mississippimotorsports3286]

I bet it is awesome to spend tens of thousands of someone else’s money.. work in a state of the art shop with brand new tools and brand new parts.. and then go thrash a 30 thousand dollar k5 you just built... the common man can only dream..

[@olspanner]

Too true man!

[@GMCBURBAN]

Yeah its not exactly real world to most guys, if that was my money and time in that truck I'd be treating it a little better than that, the guy wasn't even worried that it might have pulled in some water into the engine, he just kept cranking on it to start, what a shame.

[@carguy2186]

@@GMCBURBAN I'd do the same with mine and I pay for my stuff

[@carguy2186]

Mudding is only half the fun

[@DR61411]

I mean.. if it was some average joe hitting mud puddles in a $1500 stock truck it wouldn’t really be much of a show would it

[@fatnfurious9171]

Thing is a beast

[@flexortiz92]

Jeremy gave a lot of personality to this show and man he gets down he can do it all ..they SHOULD have given him a better send off than that they got the logo covering up half his face lol smh

[@isiah_montoya9701]

Shoot needa get my 87 like that had a 90 but got in a wreck sadly

[@chaseware3181]

I love that this in TN cause thats were i live

[@michaelhowell2326]

If I could snap my fingers and a vehicle appear, this would most definitely be one. I just want a diesel though.

[@JsGarage]

I'll take mine with an new LT4 or LT5 if we're sitting here dreaming :). Give me a 14 bolt rear and a 60 front too please!

[@Bloodbain88]

I'll take a 5spd and a 12 valve. And yeah trash that 10 bolt front those things are garbage. They never did belong under a full size heavy truck.

[@bryantyler6772]

The ball joints are worn out on the red truck. They shook in and out when he shook the tire. And shook when he started the road test.