My new toy... 73 Blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wedgemon · 05-26-2006, 11:46 AM

I been over on the 73-87 Pickup side for a couple years with my 80 K10. But, looks like I'll be frequenting this side, too!! Just picked up a 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer.

I've wanted one of these since - well - 1973. $500 in a divorce "JUST GET THE DAMNED THIS OUTA HERE" deal. Had to throw 2 spares and a battery in it 'cause it's been sitting for over a year. But, it's gonna be a blast!

So, opinion time. Convert to 2WD and lower it or leave it on the lifts and leave it 4wd???

To top all this off, I've been offered a 72 K10 Scottsdale - free.

Can you say Sanford & Son.....

- Dave

**Zoomad75** · 05-26-2006, 11:56 AM

Sweet. You'll like the full convertible. I've still got to take the lid off of mine but plan on it sometime this summer.

Have fun with it!

bgeraurd · 05-26-2006, 12:37 PM

I would convert it to 2wd and slam the crap out of it.

wedgemon · 05-26-2006, 12:46 PM

Thanks Zoomad! I was born in SoCal. The Top Off is part of the allure.

- Dave

wedgemon · 05-26-2006, 09:42 PM

Got the 73 Home. I think I'm falling in love with the Blazer!!

Any hints or ideas - let me know!

Pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...luBlazIn02.jpg

Let me know what you think..

- Dave

obsesive23 · 05-26-2006, 10:28 PM

Slam it!

Big Block · 05-27-2006, 09:13 PM

Go topless and who cares 2wd , 4wd, it's all good

**special-K** · 05-29-2006, 10:58 AM

Looks like it was a nice one in`73.I`d just go over it and give it what it needs.Then,get fancy.

79BIG10 · 05-30-2006, 05:10 PM

Looks like my 79 I got recently. About the same condition as well. I say go topless and keep it 4x4.

**N2TRUX** · 05-30-2006, 11:46 PM

Big axles and big tires...

wedgemon · 05-31-2006, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Big axles and big tires...

I'm thinkin big engine!!
- Dave

Southedisto · 05-31-2006, 12:56 PM

One ton running gear, 39" swampers, lose the top, add big block and enjoy!

vtblazer · 06-01-2006, 05:20 PM

Those are cool, I need one to round out my blazer fetish.

Great find, enjoy.

1976K5CHALET · 06-07-2006, 04:21 PM

Myself...i'd keep her a 4wd if she is really clean with no rot in the tub.
Then i'd do 4.10's with auburns in the front and rear with a set of 33" MTR's on a set of paint to match the body rally wheels....i'd grab the running gear and complete harness from a 87-91 K5...and i'd say your about set.

The 73 i just home as frame and tub is going to be a HE special i think....i was also born and raised in SOCAL so i think the HE theme will be fun to do.
Just scrounging all the period HE parts will be fun...plus mine didn't have the factory rollbar so i need to find one of those also along with a rear bar first offered in 80 (?) as it was the first year a silverado package became ava in a K5....

My 79 2wd will be a challenge though as somehow i want it to reflect my socal childhood with some sort of theme. I need to do some sniffing around and see who besides FOOSE can doing some rendering so i have a battle plan.

DW

05-26-2006, 11:46 AM	#1
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	My new toy... 73 Blazer I been over on the 73-87 Pickup side for a couple years with my 80 K10. But, looks like I'll be frequenting this side, too!! Just picked up a 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer. I've wanted one of these since - well - 1973. $500 in a divorce "JUST GET THE DAMNED THIS OUTA HERE" deal. Had to throw 2 spares and a battery in it 'cause it's been sitting for over a year. But, it's gonna be a blast! So, opinion time. Convert to 2WD and lower it or leave it on the lifts and leave it 4wd??? To top all this off, I've been offered a 72 K10 Scottsdale - free. Can you say Sanford & Son..... - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

05-26-2006, 11:56 AM	#2
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: My new toy... 73 Blazer Sweet. You'll like the full convertible. I've still got to take the lid off of mine but plan on it sometime this summer. Have fun with it! __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

05-26-2006, 12:37 PM	#3
bgeraurd BLAZERHOLIC Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Avondale, AZ Posts: 64	Re: My new toy... 73 Blazer I would convert it to 2wd and slam the crap out of it.

05-26-2006, 12:46 PM	#4
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: My new toy... 73 Blazer Thanks Zoomad! I was born in SoCal. The Top Off is part of the allure. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

05-26-2006, 09:42 PM	#5
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: My new toy... 73 Blazer - GOT MORE PICS!! Got the 73 Home. I think I'm falling in love with the Blazer!! Any hints or ideas - let me know! Pics: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...luBlazIn02.jpg Let me know what you think.. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

05-26-2006, 10:28 PM	#6
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	Re: My new toy... 73 Blazer Slam it! __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

05-27-2006, 09:13 PM	#7
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: My new toy... 73 Blazer Go topless and who cares 2wd , 4wd, it's all good

05-29-2006, 10:58 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: My new toy... 73 Blazer Looks like it was a nice one in`73.I`d just go over it and give it what it needs.Then,get fancy. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-30-2006, 05:10 PM	#9
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: My new toy... 73 Blazer Looks like my 79 I got recently. About the same condition as well. I say go topless and keep it 4x4. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

05-30-2006, 11:46 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My new toy... 73 Blazer Big axles and big tires... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-31-2006, 12:56 PM	#12
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: My new toy... 73 Blazer One ton running gear, 39" swampers, lose the top, add big block and enjoy! __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

06-01-2006, 05:20 PM	#13
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: My new toy... 73 Blazer Those are cool, I need one to round out my blazer fetish. Great find, enjoy.

06-07-2006, 04:21 PM	#14
1976K5CHALET Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 610	Re: My new toy... 73 Blazer Myself...i'd keep her a 4wd if she is really clean with no rot in the tub. Then i'd do 4.10's with auburns in the front and rear with a set of 33" MTR's on a set of paint to match the body rally wheels....i'd grab the running gear and complete harness from a 87-91 K5...and i'd say your about set. The 73 i just home as frame and tub is going to be a HE special i think....i was also born and raised in SOCAL so i think the HE theme will be fun to do. Just scrounging all the period HE parts will be fun...plus mine didn't have the factory rollbar so i need to find one of those also along with a rear bar first offered in 80 (?) as it was the first year a silverado package became ava in a K5.... My 79 2wd will be a challenge though as somehow i want it to reflect my socal childhood with some sort of theme. I need to do some sniffing around and see who besides FOOSE can doing some rendering so i have a battle plan. DW __________________ Doug Wright aka K5NUTT over @coloradok5.com Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChevyK5BlazerChalets Certified K5 Nut

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