Big Dilemma VIN # CS181F
 

The guy i bought it from told me today it was originally a 2wd now i am thinking possibly a 71 model the front has 6 lug with the transfer case installed . the rear has the original 5 lug ! is there Anyone that can decode this ? there is confusion amongst decoding site blogs that had already been posted ! any help would be greatly appreciated added a pic of Door tag with Vin .. dont see any site with production numbers for the 8 maybe its a GMC .. it does have coil springs in rear still so 2wd is a solid guess and the frame stamp under hood matches the vin Help !

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I have a 72 4X4 Blazer, I compared the data plates and I would say yours is a 71 2X4 Six Cylinder Blazer made in Flint. Your weights are lower than mine so I would say the data plate represents a 2x4. Did Someone try to convert it to 4x4? If you had the info off the SPID on the glove box door that would help more.

Smitty

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Thanks, thats about what i have came up with so far too.. so was the Blazers considered as chassis and cab or fleetside ? i measured the wheelbase and it was 115 inch
1/2-Ton Commercial - Model C/Series 10 - 115-in. w.b
MODEL BODY TYPE PRICE WEIGHT PROD.TOTAL
CS10703 Chassis & Cab 2656 3090 1476
CS10734 Fleetside 6.5ft 2816 3506 32865

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and yes it was converted all except the rear end ... it has the original straight 6 in it and actually purrs like a kitten . needs some tlc on body but a frame off is starting tomorrow . would going back to a 2wd increase the value or should i stick with the conversion ?

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2WD Blazers are getting very hard to find.

Smitty

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By the SPID, Blazers are 104 Wheel Base. Model on Mine is KE10514.

Smitty

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i will remeasure it again tomorrow laid the tape on the ground at the back wheel about 10 ft from truck so i could be off ... thanks

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No Issue,

Post some pics...


Smitty

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will do....:fb:

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Not too bad for $300 huh ? lol

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Make sure the frame is straight. That should be an interesting build. Also I see you have another thread with those pictures, you can check to see if it is a 71 or 69 by checking for model differences. 69 has a rod linkage gas pedal which is a huge pedal, 71 has a cable system which is a small pedal. That Blazer looks like it has been setting for a while so I would say it has not been converted to a cable system. Also front clip says 71, but that could have been changed.


Smitty

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Yes its been sitting for about 10 years . frame is straight as an arrow. will check all you said out tomorrow and see what the difference is . he told me he thought it was a 69 when i bought it but for that price i didnt care what year it was , and yes the front clip has been changed on it the color is off from the body . its sitting in my neighbors yard we will pull it out tomorrow and get it over here then i can dig into it more and get some better pics before i start tearing it down.. everything is there that was the biggest thing. has 3 on a tree will probably build a new V8 for it and stick the original inline 6 and trans in the back of the shop. shouldnt be too much work . cant be no worse than the last 70SS Chevelle i did a frame off on ... worst one yet lol

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Looks like its gonna be a 71 it also has the small gas pedal... Thanks for the info !

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No Problem,

Good luck with the build. You can look at my build on Sloppy Jo to see what you are about to get into.

Smitty