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Kool K5 · 09-26-2006, 12:17 AM

Hey Guys! I'm new to this forum and new to trucks. This is my 1970 K5 Blazer.
It has pretty long history which won't all be in this post.

At the moment it doesn't have any engine or tranny but they are to come soon. This Blazer has
axels from a late 70's 3/4 ton. I'm putting a sm465 and a np205 from a '71 GMC and possibly if I get it, a 350 from a 69 GMC. This truck needs alot of work and I have more time than money.
I'm in it for a long haul.

Evan

84 400 · 09-26-2006, 12:48 AM

wow nice score! paint looks mint to. I like that color

Pop's72 · 09-26-2006, 04:03 AM

from Northern California. Nice rig!

Chevyman63 · 09-26-2006, 05:27 AM

Looks good!

from Michigan.

**special-K** · 09-26-2006, 07:52 AM

Cool Blazer and Welcome.I like 8-luggers.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 09-26-2006, 08:16 AM

Very nice blazer and

Southedisto · 09-26-2006, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

Very nice blazer and

x2

Kool K5 · 09-26-2006, 09:29 AM

Thanx for the comments guys! I only wish the paint was perfect. Its hard to see if your not looking but the rockers are rusted out and the floor is pretty bad too. I'll fill you in with the rest of the story.

My Uncle owned this truck about eight years ago. He brought it into the city to get it painted. And it was stored in the shops gated compound with another vehicle parked in front of it. But somehow someone managed to move the other vehicle and steal his Blazer.

Fast forward about five years. My Uncle was looking for some property which had some sheds on them. So he went to take a look, and what do ya know.
There sits his Blazer off the frame sitting on the ground. So he calls the RCMP and they contact the owner of the land, who has been living in B.C. for a couple years. He claims he never came back and doesn't know what happining on his property.

So in the end, no one was charged. The RCMP called in Dr. Hook to tow the truck home, even though my Uncle was a towtruck driver. They didn't even let him watch them hook it up. Dr. Hook hooked it up on the wrong spot and f'd up the grill, rad support and the right fender.

My Uncle than proceded to take them to court and lost, even though tow truck drivers have special insurance if they mess up like this. My Uncle had no time or money to fix it so it sat for a bunch of years until I got it.

Heres a pick when we were towing it home.

Evan

**Yukon Jack** · 09-26-2006, 10:16 AM

Awesome to have history on the K5. What are your plans for the engine - any mods, or just get it running for now? Great to have another member on the board.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-26-2006, 03:10 PM

From West TN

japi69 · 09-26-2006, 03:50 PM

Welcome, from New-Brunswick Canada !

krue · 09-26-2006, 08:20 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

low'n slow · 09-26-2006, 09:37 PM

Welcome. Are you sure you're in Canada? There is no snow in that picture.

BobbyK · 09-26-2006, 10:50 PM

Any chance your blazer was sitting in the back yard of a farm on Hwy 59?
And was it for sale about 3 or 4 years ago?

Kool K5 · 09-27-2006, 09:29 AM

You bet thats where its from. Thats my Grandparents farm. Did you used to live in the area or did you see an ad? It would have been nice to start fixing it along time ago but a couple things held me back. 1. I've really only had a job for 1 year, in which I used to buy my Ducati. 2. I'm only turning 18 this november and never had the knowledge or the drive to do this before.

As for Yukon Jack's question, I really am just trying to find a strong 350 to put in it. I have a couple doners I'm looking at right now. Both the tranny and transfer case I have to rebuild. I'll probibly have a fun thim doing that. lol

Evan

BobbyK · 09-27-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kool K5

You bet thats where its from. Thats my Grandparents farm. Did you used to live in the area or did you see an ad? It would have been nice to start fixing it along time ago but a couple things held me back. 1. I've really only had a job for 1 year, in which I used to buy my Ducati. 2. I'm only turning 18 this november and never had the knowledge or the drive to do this before.

As for Yukon Jack's question, I really am just trying to find a strong 350 to put in it. I have a couple doners I'm looking at right now. Both the tranny and transfer case I have to rebuild. I'll probibly have a fun thim doing that. lol

Evan

No,my Mom and Sister live in St. Pierre and when I'd go visit them I used to see it all the time.

I stopped and took a close look at it when it was for sale and talked to your gramps about it.He wanted $4 grand for back then,and in my eye's it was not worth it...too much work,no eng,no trans,just the 3/4ton running gear.

Hope you picked it up at a good price...good luck fixin it up.

**special-K** · 09-27-2006, 10:05 PM

Cool,18 and ridin` a Duc(pronounced

uke).Now,owning a Blazer...what`s next,DisneyWorld?

That whole recovery thing sucks.Thaey make you use their gravy-train Dork and he damages the goods.Did your uncle have to pay them to do it?

Kool K5 · 09-28-2006, 12:00 AM

Well actually I've never been to DisneyWorld. lol. And I don't think he had to pay for the tow job. At the time the price was so high because it wasn't insured when it was stolen, and I'm sure he was just trying to get a little bit of money from it. My Uncle and Grandpa have since died, and my Grandma wanted to see something done with it. So I got it for quite less. Grandchildrens discount

Evan

BobbyK · 09-28-2006, 10:07 PM

gotcha

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-29-2006, 10:46 PM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon nice score on a 1st gen blazer..

09-26-2006, 12:17 AM	#1
Kool K5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Niverville, Mb Posts: 88	New Member, Old Blazer Hey Guys! I'm new to this forum and new to trucks. This is my 1970 K5 Blazer. It has pretty long history which won't all be in this post. At the moment it doesn't have any engine or tranny but they are to come soon. This Blazer has axels from a late 70's 3/4 ton. I'm putting a sm465 and a np205 from a '71 GMC and possibly if I get it, a 350 from a 69 GMC. This truck needs alot of work and I have more time than money. I'm in it for a long haul. Evan __________________ 70 Blazer 4x4 305/sm465/np205 80 Buick LeSabre Limited 72 Honda CB350F 77 Honda Cb750K 00 Ducati Monster M900ie Last edited by Kool K5; 09-28-2006 at 12:13 AM.

09-26-2006, 12:48 AM	#2
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: New Member, Old Blazer wow nice score! paint looks mint to. I like that color __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-26-2006, 04:03 AM	#3
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 667	Re: New Member, Old Blazer from Northern California. Nice rig! __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

09-26-2006, 05:27 AM	#4
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: New Member, Old Blazer Looks good! from Michigan. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

09-26-2006, 07:52 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New Member, Old Blazer Cool Blazer and Welcome.I like 8-luggers. __________________ "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 ~

09-26-2006, 08:16 AM	#6
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: New Member, Old Blazer Very nice blazer and

09-26-2006, 09:29 AM	#8
Kool K5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Niverville, Mb Posts: 88	Re: New Member, Old Blazer Thanx for the comments guys! I only wish the paint was perfect. Its hard to see if your not looking but the rockers are rusted out and the floor is pretty bad too. I'll fill you in with the rest of the story. My Uncle owned this truck about eight years ago. He brought it into the city to get it painted. And it was stored in the shops gated compound with another vehicle parked in front of it. But somehow someone managed to move the other vehicle and steal his Blazer. Fast forward about five years. My Uncle was looking for some property which had some sheds on them. So he went to take a look, and what do ya know. There sits his Blazer off the frame sitting on the ground. So he calls the RCMP and they contact the owner of the land, who has been living in B.C. for a couple years. He claims he never came back and doesn't know what happining on his property. So in the end, no one was charged. The RCMP called in Dr. Hook to tow the truck home, even though my Uncle was a towtruck driver. They didn't even let him watch them hook it up. Dr. Hook hooked it up on the wrong spot and f'd up the grill, rad support and the right fender. My Uncle than proceded to take them to court and lost, even though tow truck drivers have special insurance if they mess up like this. My Uncle had no time or money to fix it so it sat for a bunch of years until I got it. Heres a pick when we were towing it home. Evan __________________ 70 Blazer 4x4 305/sm465/np205 80 Buick LeSabre Limited 72 Honda CB350F 77 Honda Cb750K 00 Ducati Monster M900ie

09-26-2006, 10:16 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: New Member, Old Blazer Awesome to have history on the K5. What are your plans for the engine - any mods, or just get it running for now? Great to have another member on the board. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 09-26-2006 at 10:16 AM.

09-26-2006, 03:10 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: New Member, Old Blazer From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-26-2006, 03:50 PM	#11
japi69 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New-Brunswick Posts: 22	Re: New Member, Old Blazer Welcome, from New-Brunswick Canada !

09-26-2006, 08:20 PM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New Member, Old Blazer Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-26-2006, 09:37 PM	#13
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 883	Re: New Member, Old Blazer Welcome. Are you sure you're in Canada? There is no snow in that picture.

09-26-2006, 10:50 PM	#14
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: New Member, Old Blazer Any chance your blazer was sitting in the back yard of a farm on Hwy 59? And was it for sale about 3 or 4 years ago? __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 09-26-2006 at 10:52 PM.

09-27-2006, 09:29 AM	#15
Kool K5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Niverville, Mb Posts: 88	Re: New Member, Old Blazer You bet thats where its from. Thats my Grandparents farm. Did you used to live in the area or did you see an ad? It would have been nice to start fixing it along time ago but a couple things held me back. 1. I've really only had a job for 1 year, in which I used to buy my Ducati. 2. I'm only turning 18 this november and never had the knowledge or the drive to do this before. As for Yukon Jack's question, I really am just trying to find a strong 350 to put in it. I have a couple doners I'm looking at right now. Both the tranny and transfer case I have to rebuild. I'll probibly have a fun thim doing that. lol Evan __________________ 70 Blazer 4x4 305/sm465/np205 80 Buick LeSabre Limited 72 Honda CB350F 77 Honda Cb750K 00 Ducati Monster M900ie

09-27-2006, 10:05 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New Member, Old Blazer Cool,18 and ridin` a Duc(pronounceduke).Now,owning a Blazer...what`s next,DisneyWorld? That whole recovery thing sucks.Thaey make you use their gravy-train Dork and he damages the goods.Did your uncle have to pay them to do it? __________________ "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 ~



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09-28-2006, 12:00 AM	#18
Kool K5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Niverville, Mb Posts: 88	Re: New Member, Old Blazer Well actually I've never been to DisneyWorld. lol. And I don't think he had to pay for the tow job. At the time the price was so high because it wasn't insured when it was stolen, and I'm sure he was just trying to get a little bit of money from it. My Uncle and Grandpa have since died, and my Grandma wanted to see something done with it. So I got it for quite less. Grandchildrens discount Evan __________________ 70 Blazer 4x4 305/sm465/np205 80 Buick LeSabre Limited 72 Honda CB350F 77 Honda Cb750K 00 Ducati Monster M900ie

09-28-2006, 10:07 PM	#19
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: New Member, Old Blazer gotcha __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

09-29-2006, 10:46 PM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: New Member, Old Blazer Welcome to the board from southern oregon nice score on a 1st gen blazer.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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