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Thinking about getting a k5 blazer...what do you all think for shtf/emp. Here's the add:
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3177653324.html
Here's a pic:
http://images.craigslist.org/thumb/5...c77fce1fee.jpg
Can't find a diesel with a manual tranny, but will keep looking...
Surprised it's that cheap,check carefully but the K5 was a tank.
I love K5's. Motor looks clean, make sure it dosen't smoke. Good wheeler.
If it has electronic ignition (I mean an ignition module), or a PCM, it is not EMP resistant. Looks pretty clean though.
Will it pass emission requirements? You serious about EMP? Get a magneto ignition! Another serious note about EMP, is have a grounding clamp near where you park, and ground the truck frame to earth ground. Auto transmission probably needs a large transmission fluid cooler added in front of the A/C condenser coil. You are gonna probably want to drain all the fluids, and transmission pan included. Is there a date code on the coolant hoses? Don't buy it if he won't let you test drive it down the interstate! I have had a few C/K series Chevys...do you have another $1000 for stuff that probably needs doing? Brake hoses, spark plugs,coolant hoses,valve cover gaskets, etc. A/C is R12 type and very expensive to repair.
Sure you don't want a real CUCV? This one sounds better...
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/3252902735.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3258189668.html
that's why i posted this, i gotta figure out what i need to get. Not real familiar with the k5 line, but gotta learn it. Any other ideas? I like the idea of the diesels, but don't those have the electronics in em? I need some help from you experts out there...Selling my hybrid tomorrow, and gonna roll it into a blazer/bronco/international that I can trust for a shtf....let me know!
thxs,
barlow
if you want diesels just get a 12v cumins. there's a nice one in chyenne on craigslist now.
gas k5s kinda suck in my opinion too wide for jeep trails too short to tow with. then again all the trails I've seen in co are 2 width jeep trails compared to the pnw.
not looking for anything special...more a one second after type vehicle
must be easy to work on and available parts...
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Originally Posted by buckshotbarlow
Anything pre 73 is the ticket, minimal if any emissions, point & condenser ignition. Dig up an inline 6 ford pick em up, or binder with a 345 cu in motor. You worried about an emp? looking in the wrong closet. Think economic issues vs, emp burst over the US.
I'd lean towards food supply and water contamination way before foreign or domestic attack.
Then again we have already been invaded by a foreign country. China hold paper on say 40-55% of Americas .gov debt.
Get a 1st gen dodge cummins they are tough as nails and are as emp proof as it gets I have 308000 miles on mine. Also they get better mileage then the crappy 6.2 I get about 18mpg average
Also a solar flare has the same effect as a emp That is my biggest fear
This is the forum for .mil vehicles
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/
Lots of good info there!
what year is your dodge?Quote:
Originally Posted by soldier-of-the-apocalypse
they stop the first generation at 98. 98.5 is second generation.
If you buy a '78 or earlier Blazer, they are emissions equipment exempt...classified as a Heavy Duty (6200lbs). '79 that changed. As long as it is tuned correctly, it passes the sniffer test.
I know someone selling a 77 highboy been stored most of its life but its got a 460 in it gets 6 city 8 highway.
93 it only requires 2 wires to run all mechanical baby. And actually 1st gen is 89- 93 but 89-91.5 were non intercooled so I prefer 91.5-93 standard trans only. Second gen is 94-2002 but the mighty 12valve is 94-98 these trucks would also be emp proof or solar flare proof and they are also the most desirable because they have the p pump. And the holy grail would be the 1998 12valve 4x4 it's 1/2 year only it has the rear doors that open and is has bigger valves and the injector pump i think has bigger delivery valves and it is rated at 215hp instead of 190hp. But a nice 1998 12 valve is hard to find and they will cost you I searched for a year and finally found my dad a 98 short bed extended cab white sport package fully loaded 5 speed 120k and he gave 10 grand. My brother has 2x4 dually that is a 1998 and he gave 7grandQuote:
Originally Posted by buckshotbarlow
Electronic ignition won't be emp proofQuote:
Originally Posted by Wulf202
You could buy the K5 blazer. Drive it. Buy a Cummins 4BT diesel later. Then install the Cummins 4 cyclinder when you are ready. They make bell housing adaptors to bolt the Cummins directly to the Chevy transmission. I read guys were getting over 30 mpg on this little diesel. The Cummins 4BT was in some of the older bread trucks and aluminum bodied delivery vans. Or you could go Cummins 6 cyclinder like this guy...
http://www.4btswaps.com/forum/showth...-swap-for-real!
How much are those Cummins 4BT diesels? I wonder if one would fit in my Amigo? Never mind. Not allowed to swap a motor into a vehicle that is newer than the motor right?
Yeah, but that mileage is worth the risk. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by soldier-of-the-apocalypse
4bt cummins is usually about 2500 to 3500 great motor but not cheap
I tried and I tried.. I even begged Graves if he can hook me up w/ one. No go. UPS/ROYALCREST/MEXICAN Food truck fleet apparent destroyed their vans upon retiring them. You may get lucky w/ craigslist and ebay.. but the jeep guys whom I know that have swapped into 4bt bought crate engine. Conversion can be in the upward of $8000. Here is one for sale.. http://www.dieselenginetrader.com/en...s.cfm?id=43248 [Rant1]Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Brand spanking new engine.Quote:
Not allowed to swap a motor into a vehicle that is newer than the motor right?
You rang? [Flower] And yes it is a 5 speed. LS in back and a brake on it. I paid $10K for it in 2001 and it now has 175K on it. And I have driven it with no electrical. You have no dash, lights but as long as that solenoid is wired open it will run until the fuel runs out. [Beer] http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/IMG_1158.jpgQuote:
And the holy grail would be the 1998 12valve 4x4
Just the fuel shut off solenoid? I was pretty sure that was all you had to do on the p pumps just not 100%. That is all you have to do on 1st gens as well but Im going to gut mine and just make it a cable shut offQuote:
Originally Posted by jerrymrc
http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...g?t=1347323861
here is my dads 98 he still wants to get a zombie/elk proof bumper up front and some ballistic fab dif covers and it should be prety tough after that http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...er/d30diff.jpg
also another great emp proof vehicle would be 1980-1989 mercedes diesel http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/r...g?t=1347324633
here is my moms we also have a WVO kit on this car just in case you cant buy diesel anymore the dodges will also run on WVO we just dont have kits on them so we dont
That is it. One could take the batteries out and bump start it if ya had to. My alt went out miles from home. I jumped it to start and locked the solenoid with safety wire.Quote:
Originally Posted by soldier-of-the-apocalypse
Lost the dash and lights a few miles down the road. drove another 80 miles and it never missed a beat. [Coffee] When I got home I cut the wire and it promptly shut off telling me that I had less than 6V in the system.
that s good to know
How's the mileage on the Mercedes? Besides being EMP proof, are these vehicle reliable?
she gets about 26mpg average but some people get into the 30s and as for reeliabilty ive seen some dudes get over 500,000miles and more so I would say yes they are verry reliable and proven. Also they are verry easy to work on since they are inline 5 cylinder and the germans know what they are doing so everything just makes sense. I have fallen in love with the old Mercs. also the 240d has a 5 speed but it doesnt matter because everything is controled by vacume on these cars inuding the tansmision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
my old man had 240d, and i think i'll have to follow in his foot steps. I have a duramax now that might get sold off and replace it with that dodge and the benzo.
1972 240D here... [Beer] had 1959 280SE -- but convertible coupe during zompoc is not practical! [Coffee]
Since i posted this, did a lot of thunking while driving up to greeley to pick up my buddy's rokon for elk hunting...
Sell my 2002 silverado duramax, which is a driveway queen for around 14k (lt and only 76k miles).
buy this:
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3203091869.html
and this:
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3170943528.html
for the cost of chevy...I think i'd be very happy with both...I need a commuter, parking my chevy at dia is a pita sometimes. This would be my second benz of that gen, so i know em, and love the old ones....Now, just need to figure out how to un fubar em if this crap ever happens. Any other ideas?
Let me know if you sell that dirtymax my neighbor is in the market for one.
Good choices brother just make sure you look over them awesome rides real good but I think the dodge might be a auto if so don't touch it with a 10 foot pole DODGE CAN'T MAKE A GOOD AUTO plus they are electronicly controlled so in a emp or solar flare you might go 35 mph. 5speed gets better mileage alsoQuote:
Originally Posted by buckshotbarlow
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Originally Posted by soldier-of-the-apocalypse
a step a head of you...emailed the guy around 8pm asking that specific question...manual is a must for a post emp truck...
I would say since he states rebuilt tranny it's more than likely auto
You also might want to check out dieselbombers.com great guys and great info
Install a large transmission cooler and a drain plug for the transmission fluid pan, if it does not have one...plus follow the link below:
http://www.dieselgiant.com/dodge_die...nance_tips.htm
Or just get a 5 speed one thing you should be aware of though is the nv4500 has been known to have the 5th gear ring nut back off and you loose 5th gear. It is caused by lugging the truck in 5th gear. It can be fixed 3 ways 1st ring nut retainer clip 2nd you can weld the nut to your input shaft this is the best way if you plan on building the tranny later on 3rd get all new billet interals and have a bullet proof trannyQuote:
Originally Posted by BushMasterBoy