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skrenly · 02-07-2017, 10:35 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrol...p2056016.l4276

skrenly · 02-07-2017, 11:01 PM

What's with the red top on the interior. Was that stock for 69?
And what's with the plain side marker lamps on a CST? Was that correct for a 69 CST model also?

**DeadheadNM** · 02-07-2017, 11:12 PM

That didn't take long to get flipped. There are pics on the forum of this same blazer when it was advertised on CL. The red interior on the top is correct for 69 for sure and I suspect the base marker lamps are too. Here are pics of another red 69 that IIRC was also listed in OR (or WA) on CL concurrently with the one shown here that show the same red interior and base marker lamps.

I think a thread dedicated to the 69 MY would be a good resource. You could get a factory rear step bumper on a 69 K5.

EDIT: I was mistaken the survivor posted above was previously on eBay not CL: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrol...&ul_noapp=true

**DeadheadNM** · 02-07-2017, 11:13 PM

One more...note the red hub dials

Spf79 · 02-08-2017, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

One more...note the red hub dials

Nice catch! What is the deal with the red dials? Usually blue for half ton and yellow for 3/4 ton? Ford dana 44's were red, right? Is this wierd?

jaybirdk5 · 02-08-2017, 05:29 AM

Is that an aftermarket gas tank?

Ebully72 · 02-08-2017, 08:29 AM

I was wondering about the tank myself. My 69 has the same tank in it, more info please.

69-72 · 02-08-2017, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebully72

I was wondering about the tank myself. My 69 has the same tank in it, more info please.

Auction description claims it is a factory ordered 60 gallon tank.

**too much stuff** · 02-08-2017, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Spf79

Nice catch! What is the deal with the red dials? Usually blue for half ton and yellow for 3/4 ton? Ford dana 44's were red, right? Is this wierd?

I think the red hub dials are correct for 69 blazer. Blue after that. Gmc 3/4 ton also had red dials around 69-70. I think 71-72 were all blue in 1/2 or 3/4 ton. Yellows were 73 and up.

Spf79 · 02-08-2017, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I think the red hub dials are correct for 69 blazer. Blue after that. Gmc 3/4 ton also had red dials around 69-70. I think 71-72 were all blue in 1/2 or 3/4 ton. Yellows were 73 and up.

Good to know!, I had never noticed before.
Thanks for the information!!

CTENTA1 · 02-08-2017, 04:50 PM

What is that switch behind break pedal? Looks like a high beam switch but then again the high beam switch is spotted in another picture by the kick panel like my 71.

tjsblazer · 02-07-2017, 11:23 PM

Some good pictures there for those looking to document some routing and hardware and other items.
Some of the seller description is a little off for sure but nice rig overall. I especially like the last pic showing it sitting in the barn.
Thanks for posting the link.

**pound41** · 02-08-2017, 12:06 AM

I have a blazer listed as a 70 but its a late 69/early 70. It has no drip rail protectors. The black rubber that screws to the top and door jamb. No holes . I noticed on this one the same thing. When did GM start installing them

Ebully72 · 02-08-2017, 08:42 AM

What about the door reinforcing plates did early 69's not have them?

BLT-NT-BOT · 02-08-2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebully72

What about the door reinforcing plates did early 69's not have them?

I noticed that also, I have a passenger door off a 69 and I just thought that it was a cut down truck door but now I think maybe not.

**pound41** · 02-09-2017, 08:49 AM

The extra high beam switch in the floor could be for the fog lamps. Kind of odd but who knows

**72 paul** · 02-09-2017, 10:37 AM

Tank looks to be Aero 40 gal. I have same looking deal.Mounts thru bed floor.Had to cut and pound out long bolts rusted up.

Got Sand · 02-10-2017, 12:32 PM

Looking at the 2 different ads I'm wondering what they did to the motor, rebuilt it or rattle canned it?

skrenly · 02-10-2017, 09:16 PM

Looks like the next buyer will be the 4th owner of this 1 owner rig.
Wish I would have found it in that barn.

Coley · 02-10-2017, 09:54 PM

Very nice Blazer...but he's stretching it a bit to say its original because it has had a bit of work done and changed here and there.
It's got a set of 186 (double bump) heads on it, which didn't come on the truck 350's....but in actual fact they are a great (power/torque) upgrade over the stock heads and offered more compression and flow.
As well, the air cleaner is not original...and the intake with the front load oil may not be either.

Regardless...I don't want to put it down, it is a very nice truck compared to a lot of blazers which seem to have been beat to death.

What was it originally posted for on Craigslist?.....looks like its at $30 now on ebay.

All good
Coley

68panelman · 02-11-2017, 08:33 PM

At $40k now. I'd be a little Leary with the story too, figuring it was a 307 when new, definitely had an engine swap along the way. I see nothing great about it for $40k, especially with the frame looking the way it does. Front floor boards look ready to let loose with rust as well. P.T. Barnum said it well. Did they come from the factory with overspray in the wheel wells and underside of hood?, Just wondering cause my '70 has it also

02-07-2017, 10:35 PM	#1
skrenly Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 1,085	Nice west cost survivor http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrol...p2056016.l4276 Attached Images

02-07-2017, 11:01 PM	#2
skrenly Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 1,085	Re: Nice west cost survivor What's with the red top on the interior. Was that stock for 69? And what's with the plain side marker lamps on a CST? Was that correct for a 69 CST model also?

02-07-2017, 11:12 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,423	Re: Nice west cost survivor That didn't take long to get flipped. There are pics on the forum of this same blazer when it was advertised on CL. The red interior on the top is correct for 69 for sure and I suspect the base marker lamps are too. Here are pics of another red 69 that IIRC was also listed in OR (or WA) on CL concurrently with the one shown here that show the same red interior and base marker lamps. I think a thread dedicated to the 69 MY would be a good resource. You could get a factory rear step bumper on a 69 K5. EDIT: I was mistaken the survivor posted above was previously on eBay not CL: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevrol...&ul_noapp=true Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 02-07-2017 at 11:27 PM.

02-07-2017, 11:13 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,423	Re: Nice west cost survivor One more...note the red hub dials Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

02-08-2017, 05:29 AM	#6
jaybirdk5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kirkland,IL. Posts: 163	Re: Nice west cost survivor Is that an aftermarket gas tank?

02-08-2017, 08:29 AM	#7
Ebully72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saylorsburg PA Posts: 77	Re: Nice west cost survivor I was wondering about the tank myself. My 69 has the same tank in it, more info please.

02-08-2017, 04:50 PM	#11
CTENTA1 Registered 1971 K5 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SO.CEN.CAL Posts: 428	Re: Nice west cost survivor What is that switch behind break pedal? Looks like a high beam switch but then again the high beam switch is spotted in another picture by the kick panel like my 71.

02-07-2017, 11:23 PM	#12
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: Nice west cost survivor Some good pictures there for those looking to document some routing and hardware and other items. Some of the seller description is a little off for sure but nice rig overall. I especially like the last pic showing it sitting in the barn. Thanks for posting the link. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

02-08-2017, 12:06 AM	#13
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Nice west cost survivor I have a blazer listed as a 70 but its a late 69/early 70. It has no drip rail protectors. The black rubber that screws to the top and door jamb. No holes . I noticed on this one the same thing. When did GM start installing them

02-08-2017, 08:42 AM	#14
Ebully72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saylorsburg PA Posts: 77	Re: Nice west cost survivor What about the door reinforcing plates did early 69's not have them?

02-09-2017, 08:49 AM	#16
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Nice west cost survivor The extra high beam switch in the floor could be for the fog lamps. Kind of odd but who knows

02-09-2017, 10:37 AM	#17
72 paul Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: las vegas'nv Posts: 493	Re: Nice west cost survivor Tank looks to be Aero 40 gal. I have same looking deal.Mounts thru bed floor.Had to cut and pound out long bolts rusted up.

02-10-2017, 12:32 PM	#18
Got Sand Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 77	Re: Nice west cost survivor Looking at the 2 different ads I'm wondering what they did to the motor, rebuilt it or rattle canned it?

02-10-2017, 09:16 PM	#19
skrenly Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 1,085	Re: Nice west cost survivor Looks like the next buyer will be the 4th owner of this 1 owner rig. Wish I would have found it in that barn.

02-10-2017, 09:54 PM	#20
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Nice west cost survivor Very nice Blazer...but he's stretching it a bit to say its original because it has had a bit of work done and changed here and there. It's got a set of 186 (double bump) heads on it, which didn't come on the truck 350's....but in actual fact they are a great (power/torque) upgrade over the stock heads and offered more compression and flow. As well, the air cleaner is not original...and the intake with the front load oil may not be either. Regardless...I don't want to put it down, it is a very nice truck compared to a lot of blazers which seem to have been beat to death. What was it originally posted for on Craigslist?.....looks like its at $30 now on ebay. All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500



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02-11-2017, 08:33 PM	#21
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Nice west cost survivor At $40k now. I'd be a little Leary with the story too, figuring it was a 307 when new, definitely had an engine swap along the way. I see nothing great about it for $40k, especially with the frame looking the way it does. Front floor boards look ready to let loose with rust as well. P.T. Barnum said it well. Did they come from the factory with overspray in the wheel wells and underside of hood?, Just wondering cause my '70 has it also

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