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thekidd · 09-05-2009, 07:49 PM

OK what do you guys think? This 72 original 2 wheel drive Blazer just happened to come home with me last Sunday afternoon. She has a single wall top. spare tire carrier and some kind of tach dash that I don't know if it is original or not. Her front floorboards are ROUGH! The entire rear floor is in surprisingly good shape. The 6 banger has no head and the posi rear end is long gone. So good project vehicle or not bad parts?

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 09-05-2009, 08:06 PM

Nice find why would they put a flat tire on the spare tire rack has the luggage rack to.

**jamie72** · 09-06-2009, 11:28 AM

i see lots of agood parts!! congrats..

thekidd · 09-06-2009, 01:24 PM

Thanks still not sure if I am going to tackle restoring but it IS a 2 wheel drive isn't it? I was wondering does anybody know what these wheels were originally on? There are 4 that came with Blazer. Oh yeah don't know about flat tire as spare, overconfidence?

**lolife99** · 09-06-2009, 05:43 PM

Those wheels look like a 15x6.5 van ralley wheel. They are the narrower verion of the pickup ralleys that were made between 73-87.
The pickups had a 15x7 or 15x8 inch version.

And,... NICE blazer!

thekidd · 09-06-2009, 07:42 PM

Thanks for info on wheels. Messed with blazer some today,tearing out rest of carpet and trying to remove spare tire carrier. Looks like might have to soak some nuts and bolts a little longer. Rear half of blazer is very straight with not a whole lot of rust. Front half looks like it was left hanging out of shelter for awhile. Going to work on it some more next week. Top is in VERY good shape also, with a bath would be very presentable.

72BlckButy · 09-06-2009, 07:45 PM

Nice score on the Blazer, and best of luck on the rebuild!

Big Block · 09-06-2009, 08:39 PM

Your Blazer was owned by a friend of mine. Does it still have the huge gas tank on it? It is a factory 6 cly, if you check out your Vin# you will see it starts with CCS. I was thinking about buying it. He had it on Craigslist. I just sold my 2wd to a guy in La. He used to own the one I just sold also. Here are some pictures of it.

thekidd · 09-06-2009, 09:01 PM

Yeah gas tank is still under her. Motor is still there minus head and everything else. Came from Carboro area. Saw yours for sale but price on this one was easier sell to wifey.

Big Block · 09-06-2009, 09:42 PM

It to bad you could not have gotten them both. Between the two of them you could have had a good body to start with.

thekidd · 09-07-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Block

It to bad you could not have gotten them both. Between the two of them you could have had a good body to start with.

Keep me in mind if you run across another. I don't live that far from you ya know? Oh yeah really like your ride. Always was partial to that color. Might look good on a 2 wheel drive blazer huh?

Big Block · 09-07-2009, 08:36 PM

They are getting harder to find. Not many 2wd's built. 3357 built in 1972, 1277 built in 1971, 985 built in 1970, and for 1969 a total of 4935 built but I don't know if any were 2 wd. Where in NC do you live? Are you going to the Auto Fair in Charlotte this weekend?

thekidd · 09-07-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Block

They are getting harder to find. Not many 2wd's built. 3357 built in 1972, 1277 built in 1971, 985 built in 1970, and for 1969 a total of 4935 built but I don't know if any were 2 wd. Where in NC do you live? Are you going to the Auto Fair in Charlotte this weekend?

About 7 miles from zoo. My youngest has a baseball tournament this weekend. His father has to coach third base,oh well there will be other shows and he WILL be my last child!

**Tim Christian** · 09-07-2009, 08:49 PM

I would like to have the spare tire carrier?? For sale????

thekidd · 09-07-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Christian

I would like to have the spare tire carrier?? For sale????

For now nothing is for sale. Actually bought blazer for carrier. My other blazer had previously had one on it and I was looking for a replacement. Thanks for asking and it looks like I may be calling you in future for some "other" parts.

**70cst** · 09-07-2009, 10:27 PM

Nice buy thekidd ... Compared to the midwest that is a keeper.

69TowRig · 09-09-2009, 01:24 AM

Cool to know there are more K5s in the area than just mine. I have only ever seen one other here in the 3+ years I have been back from TX.

Nice find!

thekidd · 09-09-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 69TowRig

Cool to know there are more K5s in the area than just mine. I have only ever seen one other here in the 3+ years I have been back from TX.

Nice find!

My 71 came from Rock Hill,SC and the only other one I have seen since was a local man's that he has had since new! Maybe in a year or so I will drive this one over near Raleigh and holler at you.
Hey what color are you going with for your blazer? I looked at your pics and looks like nice work.

swyfor5 · 09-09-2009, 09:01 PM

Have to say, the best thing I ever brought home to my Wife was my K5! Just ask her! She just loves it, and always will! Nice looking find! Let her in on it, she may help with "fun"ding!

69TowRig · 09-10-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by thekidd

My 71 came from Rock Hill,SC and the only other one I have seen since was a local man's that he has had since new! Maybe in a year or so I will drive this one over near Raleigh and holler at you.
Hey what color are you going with for your blazer? I looked at your pics and looks like nice work.

Thanks. Originally I thought Orange/White top, but I have a while to decide. Zero progress has been made on it in almost a year, but it does get driven about once a month.

Arizonak5 · 09-11-2009, 01:10 PM

damn it man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how do you guys find these trucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ugh I need to selll my wife or something to get some money in the first gen savings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thekidd · 09-11-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Arizonak5

damn it man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how do you guys find these trucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ugh I need to selll my wife or something to get some money in the first gen savings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep checking ads,craigslist,etc. I wasn't looking for another but couldn't help myself.

As far as selling wife, I am currently low on cash but always available to trades!

Good luck in your search!

Arizonak5 · 09-11-2009, 04:33 PM

how much did you pick up that beauti for?? i have a 64 caddi for trade!

thekidd · 09-11-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Arizonak5

how much did you pick up that beauti for?? i have a 64 caddi for trade!

Ended up paying $550.00. He was asking more but a guy who had promised to buy from him backed out so he wanted to get rid of it. I think I'll keep her for awhile. My wife has seen her now and she is going to let me rebuild her if I promise that this one is hers? How can you argue with that logic?

Arizonak5 · 09-14-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by thekidd

Ended up paying $550.00. He was asking more but a guy who had promised to buy from him backed out so he wanted to get rid of it. I think I'll keep her for awhile. My wife has seen her now and she is going to let me rebuild her if I promise that this one is hers? How can you argue with that logic?

dear god man your breaking my heart!!!!!!!!!! 550.00 are you kidding me?!?!?!?/ uggh dude that hurts me I'd give you 2k for it right now the way it sits!!!!!!!!!!!!! ugggghhhhhh i need to find a first gen!!!!!!!!!

09-05-2009, 07:49 PM	#1
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 196	Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! OK what do you guys think? This 72 original 2 wheel drive Blazer just happened to come home with me last Sunday afternoon. She has a single wall top. spare tire carrier and some kind of tach dash that I don't know if it is original or not. Her front floorboards are ROUGH! The entire rear floor is in surprisingly good shape. The 6 banger has no head and the posi rear end is long gone. So good project vehicle or not bad parts? Attached Images __________________ thekidd 95 Silverado 2000 Suburban 4x4 91 Nissan 4x4 65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine) 1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project) 1972 2WD Blazer

09-05-2009, 08:06 PM	#2
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! Nice find why would they put a flat tire on the spare tire rack has the luggage rack to. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

09-06-2009, 11:28 AM	#3
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! i see lots of agood parts!! congrats.. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

09-06-2009, 01:24 PM	#4
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 196	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! Thanks still not sure if I am going to tackle restoring but it IS a 2 wheel drive isn't it? I was wondering does anybody know what these wheels were originally on? There are 4 that came with Blazer. Oh yeah don't know about flat tire as spare, overconfidence? Attached Images __________________ thekidd 95 Silverado 2000 Suburban 4x4 91 Nissan 4x4 65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine) 1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project) 1972 2WD Blazer

09-06-2009, 05:43 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! Those wheels look like a 15x6.5 van ralley wheel. They are the narrower verion of the pickup ralleys that were made between 73-87. The pickups had a 15x7 or 15x8 inch version. And,... NICE blazer! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-06-2009, 07:42 PM	#6
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 196	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! Thanks for info on wheels. Messed with blazer some today,tearing out rest of carpet and trying to remove spare tire carrier. Looks like might have to soak some nuts and bolts a little longer. Rear half of blazer is very straight with not a whole lot of rust. Front half looks like it was left hanging out of shelter for awhile. Going to work on it some more next week. Top is in VERY good shape also, with a bath would be very presentable. __________________ thekidd 95 Silverado 2000 Suburban 4x4 91 Nissan 4x4 65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine) 1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project) 1972 2WD Blazer

09-06-2009, 07:45 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! Nice score on the Blazer, and best of luck on the rebuild! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-06-2009, 08:39 PM	#8
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! Your Blazer was owned by a friend of mine. Does it still have the huge gas tank on it? It is a factory 6 cly, if you check out your Vin# you will see it starts with CCS. I was thinking about buying it. He had it on Craigslist. I just sold my 2wd to a guy in La. He used to own the one I just sold also. Here are some pictures of it. Attached Images

09-06-2009, 09:01 PM	#9
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 196	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! Yeah gas tank is still under her. Motor is still there minus head and everything else. Came from Carboro area. Saw yours for sale but price on this one was easier sell to wifey. __________________ thekidd 95 Silverado 2000 Suburban 4x4 91 Nissan 4x4 65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine) 1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project) 1972 2WD Blazer

09-06-2009, 09:42 PM	#10
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! It to bad you could not have gotten them both. Between the two of them you could have had a good body to start with.

09-07-2009, 08:36 PM	#12
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! They are getting harder to find. Not many 2wd's built. 3357 built in 1972, 1277 built in 1971, 985 built in 1970, and for 1969 a total of 4935 built but I don't know if any were 2 wd. Where in NC do you live? Are you going to the Auto Fair in Charlotte this weekend?

09-07-2009, 08:49 PM	#14
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! I would like to have the spare tire carrier?? For sale????

09-07-2009, 10:27 PM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! Nice buy thekidd ... Compared to the midwest that is a keeper. __________________ 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; 09-07-2009 at 10:28 PM.

09-09-2009, 01:24 AM	#17
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! Cool to know there are more K5s in the area than just mine. I have only ever seen one other here in the 3+ years I have been back from TX. Nice find! __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

09-09-2009, 09:01 PM	#19
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! Have to say, the best thing I ever brought home to my Wife was my K5! Just ask her! She just loves it, and always will! Nice looking find! Let her in on it, she may help with "fun"ding!



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09-11-2009, 01:10 PM	#21
Arizonak5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Queen Tuckey! aka Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 149	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! damn it man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how do you guys find these trucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ugh I need to selll my wife or something to get some money in the first gen savings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1937 Pontiac 2dr 1970 K5 CST 1972 Jimmy 1973 Hickey ent. equipped Blazer 1977 Blazer Chalet #1193

09-11-2009, 04:33 PM	#23
Arizonak5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Queen Tuckey! aka Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 149	Re: Don't Tell My Wife But Look What Came Home With Me! how much did you pick up that beauti for?? i have a 64 caddi for trade! __________________ 1937 Pontiac 2dr 1970 K5 CST 1972 Jimmy 1973 Hickey ent. equipped Blazer 1977 Blazer Chalet #1193

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