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domg · 01-13-2017, 12:49 AM

Hello all, this is one of my first posts...
Last Saturday I traded my 1967 c10 shortbed for this 1971 K5 blazer. The previous owner took it rock crawling so the body has seen better days but it's got great bones underneath, 350 sbc with efi and mild cam, sm465 4 speed, np205 transfer case, 5.13 gears and 42" tires. It's a beast!

My plan for this truck is to make it a little more street worthy so I can drive it to work a few days a week and use it to get me out of the Phoenix heat on the weekends.

mcmlxix · 01-13-2017, 05:02 AM

I've seen this on the Las Vegas craigslist ... find a replacement grille and put the light bar on a bumper.... Make it look like a Blazer again.

Ken B · 01-13-2017, 07:18 AM

Very cool K5! I agree with the previous poster, I'd locate a factory grille and put that back on...

domg · 01-13-2017, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

I've seen this on the Las Vegas craigslist ... find a replacement grille and put the light bar on a bumper.... Make it look like a Blazer again.

I knew someone here would have seen the Craigslist post for it. Putting a new grill on it is probably on of the first things that I'll change on it. A grill and doors...

**jaros44sr** · 01-13-2017, 09:43 AM

how does it drive at highway speeds, does it stop well?
You may be to tall for the highway, does you state have laws for headlight height

K5 MAX · 01-13-2017, 10:54 AM

I like it, agree with those above though on the grill

4oldcars · 01-13-2017, 11:03 AM

I'd try and get the 67 back

domg · 01-13-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

how does it drive at highway speeds, does it stop well?
You may be to tall for the highway, does you state have laws for headlight height

It drives well, haven't taken it out on the highway just yet cause I want to get all the paperwork done first. It stops great, hydroboost disc brakes are awesome! I'll have to look into that headlight height issue, I've seen bigger trucks on the highways here, weather or not they are legal is another question altogether.

**jaros44sr** · 01-13-2017, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by domg

It drives well, haven't taken it out on the highway just yet cause I want to get all the paperwork done first. It stops great, hydroboost disc brakes are awesome! I'll have to look into that headlight height issue, I've seen bigger trucks on the highways here, weather or not they are legal is another question altogether.

Never thought anything would stop 42" tires, glad to hear, as I have hydro boost on mine

mgkgmc · 01-17-2017, 12:28 PM

Welcome nice blazer!

bouncytruck · 01-17-2017, 05:54 PM

Welcome to the board. Looks like a beast. Ya might want to get a full cage and for the doors, you could always make them removable like vtblazer did - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=doors

mcmlxix · 01-18-2017, 01:43 AM

I have hydro-boost on my K5 but I'm only running 35s. Can't wait to see how well it works.
If you didn't get a top, just run truck doors. You can cut them down later if you want.
Add a pair of lights low in the front bumper if you have headlight height restrictions.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=487785

01-13-2017, 12:49 AM	#1
domg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5	What did I get myself into??? Hello all, this is one of my first posts... Last Saturday I traded my 1967 c10 shortbed for this 1971 K5 blazer. The previous owner took it rock crawling so the body has seen better days but it's got great bones underneath, 350 sbc with efi and mild cam, sm465 4 speed, np205 transfer case, 5.13 gears and 42" tires. It's a beast! My plan for this truck is to make it a little more street worthy so I can drive it to work a few days a week and use it to get me out of the Phoenix heat on the weekends. Attached Images

01-13-2017, 05:02 AM	#2
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What did I get myself into??? I've seen this on the Las Vegas craigslist ... find a replacement grille and put the light bar on a bumper.... Make it look like a Blazer again. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

01-13-2017, 07:18 AM	#3
Ken B Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: danbury, ct. Posts: 568	Re: What did I get myself into??? Very cool K5! I agree with the previous poster, I'd locate a factory grille and put that back on...

01-13-2017, 09:43 AM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,840	Re: What did I get myself into??? how does it drive at highway speeds, does it stop well? You may be to tall for the highway, does you state have laws for headlight height __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-13-2017, 10:54 AM	#6
K5 MAX Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 120	Re: What did I get myself into??? I like it, agree with those above though on the grill

01-13-2017, 11:03 AM	#7
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: What did I get myself into??? I'd try and get the 67 back __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

01-17-2017, 12:28 PM	#10
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,355	Re: What did I get myself into??? Welcome nice blazer! __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

01-17-2017, 05:54 PM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: What did I get myself into??? Welcome to the board. Looks like a beast. Ya might want to get a full cage and for the doors, you could always make them removable like vtblazer did - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=doors __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-18-2017, 01:43 AM	#12
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What did I get myself into??? I have hydro-boost on my K5 but I'm only running 35s. Can't wait to see how well it works. If you didn't get a top, just run truck doors. You can cut them down later if you want. Add a pair of lights low in the front bumper if you have headlight height restrictions. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=487785 __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE



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