Questions - Help about 1970 2WD Blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Schwinn · 02-07-2012, 01:48 PM

I was recently parked at a cruise area for hotrods in San Diego and some guy walked up very excited about my blazer and wanted to see inside my glove box and inside my drivers door. He said everything was correct as a 2WD Blazer but mine has all the markings of a 1969 even tho they did not make a 1969 2WD. iNSIDE OF DOOR SAYS June of 1970 inside the door that it must have retained all that was 1969 before they switched to all the stuff in 1970 ????
How else would I know or check for?
Since they only built 985 in 1970 can I figure out what production # mine is?
Is mine a rare 1969??? Since it was built in June of 1970 that makes it a 1970 RIGHT??

Notes: For 1970
New grill with six groups of silver "dashes" above and below the horizontal aluminum center bar with Chevy's name across it.

The Blazer's single-unit body was joined to a heavy channel steel frame and had a completely removable fiberglass top.

A 4x2 Blazer was produced this year, Only 985 were produced!

Notes: For 1969
First production year for Chevrolet's entry into the expanding 4x4 off-road vehicle field.

An aluminum center piece, in the grille, was embossed with the Chevrolet name, it had integral, rectangular parking lamps at each end, next to its square headlamp housings. A large Chevrolet bow tie was at the front center of the hood.

The Blazer's single-unit body was joined to a heavy channel steel frame and had a completely removable fiberglass top.

Chevrolet production records show a model number and listing for a 4x2 Blazer, but indicate that none were built in this model-year.

I restored it

jstplyn331 · 02-08-2012, 10:13 AM

Not sure if this will help, maybe guide in the right direction hopefully.

This is probably the most info I have ever found on any web site about the 2wd blazers.

http://1972c5.com/

Good luck I know it is hard to find any true documented info on any of them.

4oldcars · 02-09-2012, 10:04 AM

Can I ask what you did to lower it? I like the way yours sits. Looks good! Would like mine to look that good.

**70cst** · 02-09-2012, 10:35 AM

Nice Blazer Schwinn and I like your Board name...how did you come up with it?

Also

to the forum and

from Ohio.

oldschool18 · 02-09-2012, 11:13 AM

I would say you got a 70.....Chevy is known for useing up extra parts from previous years to new models. just look at the 73-87 trucks, they stopped making that style truck in 87 but continuded to make that style blazer til 91

BigCountryx · 02-09-2012, 12:17 PM

I'd say you just got a fairly early production of a super rare year 2wd and ended up with some leftovers from 69. Very cool blazer!

**too much stuff** · 02-10-2012, 12:30 AM

Just curious why you think it could be a 69?
If the door sticker reads 70, what does the vin read? (inside glove box door)
Looks like a nice ride. Not aware of any 69 2wd blazers however.

Schwinn · 02-10-2012, 12:48 AM

It is spindle dropped 2" in front and coil dropped 4" in rear. Tires are 275/60/15
I raced BMX for Schwinn and a few other companies back in the day and I started restoring Schwinns back in the day and people started calling me Schwinn that did not know my name and it stuck.
Using parts from a 1969 and 70 is probably the right answer. is there some way we can find out what production # or how many are left in 1970 2WD since they only made 985 I wonder how many are left.

VA72C10 · 02-10-2012, 01:48 AM

Very nice blazer. Looks like it had the 70 grille originally. Still a very rare truck compared to the millions of C10's made...

red71cheyenne · 02-10-2012, 03:47 PM

Very sharp Blazer! What is different about the 69 and 70 grill? I just always assumed they were the same.

tubbedII · 02-10-2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

Very sharp Blazer! What is different about the 69 and 70 grill? I just always assumed they were the same.

The inner grille is a little different...can't remember what the actual difference is though.

Very nice blazer!!!

02-07-2012, 01:48 PM	#1
Schwinn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, Escondido, California, Del Dios Hwy Posts: 268	Questions - Help about 1970 2WD Blazer I was recently parked at a cruise area for hotrods in San Diego and some guy walked up very excited about my blazer and wanted to see inside my glove box and inside my drivers door. He said everything was correct as a 2WD Blazer but mine has all the markings of a 1969 even tho they did not make a 1969 2WD. iNSIDE OF DOOR SAYS June of 1970 inside the door that it must have retained all that was 1969 before they switched to all the stuff in 1970 ???? How else would I know or check for? Since they only built 985 in 1970 can I figure out what production # mine is? Is mine a rare 1969??? Since it was built in June of 1970 that makes it a 1970 RIGHT?? Notes: For 1970 New grill with six groups of silver "dashes" above and below the horizontal aluminum center bar with Chevy's name across it. The Blazer's single-unit body was joined to a heavy channel steel frame and had a completely removable fiberglass top. A 4x2 Blazer was produced this year, Only 985 were produced! Notes: For 1969 First production year for Chevrolet's entry into the expanding 4x4 off-road vehicle field. An aluminum center piece, in the grille, was embossed with the Chevrolet name, it had integral, rectangular parking lamps at each end, next to its square headlamp housings. A large Chevrolet bow tie was at the front center of the hood. The Blazer's single-unit body was joined to a heavy channel steel frame and had a completely removable fiberglass top. Chevrolet production records show a model number and listing for a 4x2 Blazer, but indicate that none were built in this model-year. I restored it Last edited by Schwinn; 02-07-2012 at 02:05 PM.

02-08-2012, 10:13 AM	#2
jstplyn331 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 92	Re: Questions - Help about 1970 2WD Blazer Not sure if this will help, maybe guide in the right direction hopefully. This is probably the most info I have ever found on any web site about the 2wd blazers. http://1972c5.com/ Good luck I know it is hard to find any true documented info on any of them. __________________ Build Thread,

02-09-2012, 10:04 AM	#3
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: Questions - Help about 1970 2WD Blazer Can I ask what you did to lower it? I like the way yours sits. Looks good! Would like mine to look that good. __________________ 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

02-09-2012, 10:35 AM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Questions - Help about 1970 2WD Blazer Nice Blazer Schwinn and I like your Board name...how did you come up with it? Also to the forum and from Ohio. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 02-09-2012 at 11:29 AM.

02-09-2012, 11:13 AM	#5
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: Questions - Help about 1970 2WD Blazer I would say you got a 70.....Chevy is known for useing up extra parts from previous years to new models. just look at the 73-87 trucks, they stopped making that style truck in 87 but continuded to make that style blazer til 91 __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

02-09-2012, 12:17 PM	#6
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Questions - Help about 1970 2WD Blazer I'd say you just got a fairly early production of a super rare year 2wd and ended up with some leftovers from 69. Very cool blazer! __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

02-10-2012, 12:30 AM	#7
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: Questions - Help about 1970 2WD Blazer Just curious why you think it could be a 69? If the door sticker reads 70, what does the vin read? (inside glove box door) Looks like a nice ride. Not aware of any 69 2wd blazers however. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-10-2012, 12:48 AM	#8
Schwinn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, Escondido, California, Del Dios Hwy Posts: 268	Re: Questions - Help about 1970 2WD Blazer It is spindle dropped 2" in front and coil dropped 4" in rear. Tires are 275/60/15 I raced BMX for Schwinn and a few other companies back in the day and I started restoring Schwinns back in the day and people started calling me Schwinn that did not know my name and it stuck. Using parts from a 1969 and 70 is probably the right answer. is there some way we can find out what production # or how many are left in 1970 2WD since they only made 985 I wonder how many are left.

02-10-2012, 01:48 AM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Questions - Help about 1970 2WD Blazer Very nice blazer. Looks like it had the 70 grille originally. Still a very rare truck compared to the millions of C10's made... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-10-2012, 03:47 PM	#10
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Questions - Help about 1970 2WD Blazer Very sharp Blazer! What is different about the 69 and 70 grill? I just always assumed they were the same. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

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