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**kidatheart** · 09-26-2020, 09:32 PM

I have always been a pick up man, but ran across this and thought it needed rescued. It had been in the same family since mid 90's, and hasn't been driven much for about the last 10 years, But he kept tinkering with it. Tires still had part of the stickers on them, carb had been rebuilt a few months ago and new spark plugs. It has the usually rust underneath-needs a lot of love under there, but will clean up nice and look good going down the road. Seems pretty sold mechanically. Interior needs redone, but someone did add tilt. He said it wasn't for sale, and I accepted the challenge.

**truckster** · 09-26-2020, 10:17 PM

Very nice. Congratulations, and welcome to the club. Blazers are a ton of fun.

**kidatheart** · 09-26-2020, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Very nice. Congratulations, and welcome to the club. Blazers are a ton of fun.

Thank you!

Gillnetter · 09-27-2020, 12:15 AM

Very Nice! Highlander too.

Ptjsk · 09-27-2020, 12:26 AM

Looks like a pretty clean Blazer with a lot of nice options too!

Pat

Thealien · 09-27-2020, 12:30 AM

Nice, plans?

**kidatheart** · 09-27-2020, 08:29 AM

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Nice, plans?

No real plans. It has a major power steering leak that I want to fix, and polish it up. I generally don’t keep vehicles very long. I mostly enjoy the hunt and “rehoming” them.

Tuff Gong · 09-27-2020, 02:31 AM

Looks like a good one

**DeadheadNM** · 09-27-2020, 08:32 AM

Nice find. How’s the interior?

**lks dcvn** · 09-27-2020, 09:14 AM

Congratulations on the new Blazer - lots of good stuff on that one! Glad everything worked out and you can get it back on the road again.

**kidatheart** · 09-27-2020, 12:43 PM

Interior is mostly all there, but needs refurbished. What makes this a CST? I see the emblem on the outside of the glove box door, but not anywhere else?

**kidatheart** · 09-27-2020, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Congratulations on the new Blazer - lots of good stuff on that one! Glad everything worked out and you can get it back on the road again.

Thank you for your help.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-27-2020, 12:49 PM

Looks like white paint peeking through on the step face? nice.

There should be (or once were) CST emblems on the doors as well. Here’s the list of CST features.

**kidatheart** · 09-27-2020, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Looks like white paint peeking through on the step face? nice.

There should be (or once were) CST emblems on the doors as well. Here’s the list of CST features.

Thanks-lots of good information there!! What do you mean "step face"?

**truckster** · 09-27-2020, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kidatheart

Thanks-lots of good information there!! What do you mean "step face"?

The step face is the front part of the step up to the rear - it's right behind the front seats.

**kidatheart** · 09-27-2020, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

The step face is the front part of the step up to the rear - it's right behind the front seats.

thank you!

**DeadheadNM** · 09-27-2020, 01:05 PM

I don’t see the recess for the door screws under the vent windows - maybe the original doors were replaced?

**truckster** · 09-27-2020, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I don’t see the recess for the door screws under the vent windows - maybe the original doors were replaced?

I noticed the dash and turn signal stalk as well. It's definitely not all original, but it's still a good starting point.

**kidatheart** · 09-27-2020, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I don’t see the recess for the door screws under the vent windows - maybe the original doors were replaced?

dang-I missed that one, and I usually look for that.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-27-2020, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kidatheart

dang-I missed that one, and I usually look for that.

Interestingly, 70-72 Blazer doors have reinforcement plates about the latch not seen in pickups (seems 69 MY did not). Here’s an example of what the plates look like: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=588832

**DeadheadNM** · 09-27-2020, 02:48 PM

Definitely, I’d love to drive that. My point is replaced doors could explain the absence of CST emblems per owners question in post #11.

**Richard** · 09-27-2020, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Definitely, I’d love to drive that. My point is replaced doors could explain the absence of CST emblems per owners question in post #11.

Interesting about the CST package. Notice it is called Cheyenne on the SPID. I had understood that the CST was renamed Cheyenne in 71-72. From what you show and what I looked up as well. It seems the CST package name was still used on the Blazers but not on trucks. Have never seen a 71-72 truck with CST badging.

**truckster** · 09-27-2020, 03:41 PM

Oh, yeah. Absolutely. But there's also the possibility they left the factory without them... there were some strange things that happened back in those days. I worked at a Chevy dealership in the mid-70s and we'd sometimes gather around a vehicle and scratch our heads about what had just rolled in.

68panelman · 09-28-2020, 08:11 AM

You found a good one, looks solid. You'll be surprised how well that paint will polish up too. Good luck with it

**kidatheart** · 09-28-2020, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

You found a good one, looks solid. You'll be surprised how well that paint will polish up too. Good luck with it

Yes, I think it is going to clean up well. I started polishing on it yesterday. Looking much better.

09-26-2020, 10:17 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,954	Re: My first 72 blazer Very nice. Congratulations, and welcome to the club. Blazers are a ton of fun. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

09-27-2020, 12:15 AM	#4
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Re: My first 72 blazer Very Nice! Highlander too. __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307

09-27-2020, 12:26 AM	#5
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: My first 72 blazer Looks like a pretty clean Blazer with a lot of nice options too! Pat

09-27-2020, 12:30 AM	#6
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,125	Re: My first 72 blazer Nice, plans? __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

09-27-2020, 02:31 AM	#8
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: My first 72 blazer Looks like a good one

09-26-2020, 09:32 PM	#1
kidatheart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Assaria, Ks Posts: 465	My first 72 blazer I have always been a pick up man, but ran across this and thought it needed rescued. It had been in the same family since mid 90's, and hasn't been driven much for about the last 10 years, But he kept tinkering with it. Tires still had part of the stickers on them, carb had been rebuilt a few months ago and new spark plugs. It has the usually rust underneath-needs a lot of love under there, but will clean up nice and look good going down the road. Seems pretty sold mechanically. Interior needs redone, but someone did add tilt. He said it wasn't for sale, and I accepted the challenge. Attached Images

09-27-2020, 08:32 AM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: My first 72 blazer Nice find. How’s the interior? __________________ 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

09-27-2020, 09:14 AM	#10
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,346	Re: My first 72 blazer Congratulations on the new Blazer - lots of good stuff on that one! Glad everything worked out and you can get it back on the road again.

09-27-2020, 12:43 PM	#11
kidatheart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Assaria, Ks Posts: 465	Re: My first 72 blazer interior. CST? Interior is mostly all there, but needs refurbished. What makes this a CST? I see the emblem on the outside of the glove box door, but not anywhere else? Attached Images

09-27-2020, 12:49 PM	#13
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: My first 72 blazer Looks like white paint peeking through on the step face? nice. There should be (or once were) CST emblems on the doors as well. Here’s the list of CST features. 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

09-27-2020, 01:05 PM	#17
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: My first 72 blazer I don’t see the recess for the door screws under the vent windows - maybe the original doors were replaced? __________________ 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

09-27-2020, 02:48 PM	#21
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: My first 72 blazer Definitely, I’d love to drive that. My point is replaced doors could explain the absence of CST emblems per owners question in post #11. __________________ 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

09-27-2020, 03:41 PM	#23
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,954	Re: My first 72 blazer Oh, yeah. Absolutely. But there's also the possibility they left the factory without them... there were some strange things that happened back in those days. I worked at a Chevy dealership in the mid-70s and we'd sometimes gather around a vehicle and scratch our heads about what had just rolled in. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

09-28-2020, 08:11 AM	#24
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: My first 72 blazer You found a good one, looks solid. You'll be surprised how well that paint will polish up too. Good luck with it



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