Revisiting K10 vs K20 vs K30 frame specs.

[Powerhouse Ranch]

Hey guys, I’m new to the forum. Very interesting so far. I have a 1988 K30 3+3 crew cab I’m shortening to a short bed. I have looked and looked and looked for specs on how much to cut off. I cannot find anything except one guy saying I should cut off 14” right behind the cab. Do you guys have any idea or can you point me in the right direction?

i'll be making a new thread for you and your topic. this shouldn't be taken lightly and you'll get plenty of good ideas

 

[Raider L]

I was looking something up in a truck parts catalog, I think "Classic Industries" tonight and saw a reference to a K5. I've never heard of that. What is it? I've only heard of a K10 and so on.

 

[Blue Ox]

I was looking something up in a truck parts catalog, I think "Classic Industries" tonight and saw a reference to a K5. I've never heard of that. What is it? I've only heard of a K10 and so on.

A Blazer.

 

[eskimomann209]

A 4x4 blazer

 

[bucket]

A 4x4 blazer

2wd Blazers still had the K5 fender badge.

 

[eskimomann209]

2wd Blazers still had the K5 fender badge.

Well color me surprised. I thought they just said blazer on em!

 

[Turbo4whl]

Well color me surprised. I thought they just said blazer on em!

Depends on the year.

 

[Goldie Driver]

2wd Blazers still had the K5 fender badge.

That's...just...

False advertising.



But, interesting!

 

[bucket]

I think it's because it was only available as a 4x4 to start off with and the name just stuck after that.

 

[gotyourgoat]

I think it's because it was only available as a 4x4 to start off with and the name just stuck after that.

Quoting this because of the tragedy of icarus/bucket.


I know you love 4wd and think everything should have it but 2wd was available throughout.


Yeah, and I'm still looking...

 

[bucket]

Quoting this because of the tragedy of icarus/bucket.


I know you love 4wd and think everything should have it but 2wd was available throughout.


Yeah, and I'm still looking...

Actually, I like 2wd too and they have their purpose. I even own some! There's only the one that I want to convert.

1969 was the first year for K5 and it was only available in 4 wheel drive at that time.

 

[Curt]

So my truck has the C6P option.Are you sure the frames don’t have an difference in metallic elements?I know this frame is definitely harder to drill then a 1980 K-10
And it’s definitely not because it’s a sheet of paper thicker....

 

[Raider L]

Oh, okay. A Blazer. Yep.

 

[AuroraGirl]

So my truck has the C6P option.Are you sure the frames don’t have an difference in metallic elements?I know this frame is definitely harder to drill then a 1980 K-10
And it’s definitely not because it’s a sheet of paper thicker....

yes

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[Curt]

You are certainly helpful @AuroraGirl.You have a eye for details.My hard drive isn’t full by no means,but it’s full of work data,mostly.I can remember quite a bit of driveline and axle info.