72 K5 - Worth saving? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PETEM1957 · 04-08-2008, 06:09 AM

Rescued from the crusher. I have too many projects going now. Is it worth saving?

PETEM1957 · 04-08-2008, 06:11 AM

More pics

RED72blazer · 04-08-2008, 06:11 AM

almost any blazer is worth saving....

bouncytruck · 04-08-2008, 06:40 AM

That tub looks fairly solid. It's better than many that have been saved.

meathead95 · 04-08-2008, 02:07 PM

that rear floor is valuable.

PETEM1957 · 04-08-2008, 11:53 PM

I'll hang on to it for now and not let it get any worse.

The rear bed floor had some holes torched in it to mount the recessed mounting brackets for what I think are later 73-91 Blazer or Burb seats but the metal is solid at the holes so I think I caught it just in time and can be repaired fairly easy. No major rust issues in the tub or the windshield frame that i can see from the outside.

1956cameo · 04-10-2008, 03:23 AM

Nice shell that originaly was well optioned. Definately worth holding onto until you can find a good deal on a rusty but complete blazer; then you can swap all the missing parts from the rusty blazer onto the solid body (or vise versa). Personally I wouldnt try to find the missing parts piece by piece, ultimately will cost to much!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 04-10-2008, 03:28 AM

If you decide that you want to part it out, I am interested in the windsheil frame down to just below the upper hinge area, if it is rust free. I am going to have the piece reproduced so that they are availible for everyone. WES

72cheyennesuper20 · 04-10-2008, 04:45 AM

CST, A/C, I am afraid you have to save it. Make it a 2x4 its seems like less work than finding a front end and transfer case.

Jtrux · 04-10-2008, 06:02 AM

It's a 71, look at the rear view mirror, 72's are attacted to the windshield not the body.

Hatch looks real decent, how about some more pics of the top.

Bishops Trucks · 04-10-2008, 08:58 AM

That thing is in great shape. Don't turn it in to a Hyundai.

72blazer_mud_bogger · 04-11-2008, 03:28 AM

can i get some pics of the dash. if you were to get rid of it whole how much would you want for it

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-15-2008, 01:58 AM

Very nice you need to save it..

PETEM1957 · 04-18-2008, 01:58 AM

TTT - What's it worth?

Jason, how about these doors?

72blazer_mud_bogger, I'll post some pics this weekend of the dash and the windshield frame for Wes. If I were to sell I think the going rate for a decent tub is around $500.00 from what I have seen posted minus the front clip doors & top and interior.

Feel free to correct me if I am wrong on this. I think HartRob had a bare one posted for around that $, I'll double check.

Jtux, I tried the vin decoder on this site and I thought it was a 72.
(VIN # CKE182F) Did some 72's have the early style mirror? Will post pics of the top also.

Thank's for the input guys!!!!!!!!

Jtrux · 04-18-2008, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PETEM1957

TTT - What's it worth?

Jason, how about these doors?

72blazer_mud_bogger, I'll post some pics this weekend of the dash and the windshield frame for Wes. If I were to sell I think the going rate for a decent tub is around $500.00 from what I have seen posted minus the front clip doors & top and interior.

Feel free to correct me if I am wrong on this. I think HartRob had a bare one posted for around that $, I'll double check.

Jtux, I tried the vin decoder on this site and I thought it was a 72.
(VIN # CKE182F) Did some 72's have the early style mirror? Will post pics of the top also.

Thank's for the input guys!!!!!!!!

I always thought the rear view mirror was attached to the windshield in 72 and to the windshield frame in prior years, someone chime in here. Critter I know you know the answer to this one.

Critter · 04-18-2008, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtrux

I always thought the rear view mirror was attached to the windshield in 72 and to the windshield frame in prior years, someone chime in here. Critter I know you know the answer to this one.

As far as I know 72 trucks, blazers and Subs had the rear view glued to the windshield. The Vin CKE182F does point to a 72 though. Maybe someon just bolted a mirror to the winshield frame or it has been swapped out at some point. In addition, the rear part of the frame and the tub right below the tailgate are different from the previous years. Do you have a picture of that area? Does the Vin on the door jamb match with the SPID in the glove box?

Jtrux · 04-18-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

As far as I know 72 trucks, blazers and Subs had the rear view glued to the windshield. The Vin CKE182F does point to a 72 though. Maybe someon just bolted a mirror to the winshield frame or it has been swapped out at some point. In addition, the rear part of the frame and the tub right below the tailgate are different from the previous years. Do you have a picture of that area? Does the Vin on the door jamb match with the SPID in the glove box?

Aww that's right. The frame is different on those years.

sandking · 04-18-2008, 07:03 AM

What kind of shape is the rear hatch? Anymore pics of it?

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-18-2008, 11:59 PM

72 only had the rear frame horns downturned and bumper bolts to them, not brackets.
The rear of the tub where it meets the frame and gate is notched for these curves

PETEM1957 · 04-19-2008, 06:05 AM

Sandking, I'll post some pics this weekend.

Critter, I'll check the frame horns and post pics of them too.

I'd like to be sure of the year.

classicgm · 04-20-2008, 05:54 PM

Mine was worse... but, uuuuhh more complete!

04-08-2008, 06:09 AM	#1
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	72 K5 - Worth saving? Rescued from the crusher. I have too many projects going now. Is it worth saving? Attached Images

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04-08-2008, 11:53 PM	#6
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: 72 K5 - Worth saving? I'll hang on to it for now and not let it get any worse. The rear bed floor had some holes torched in it to mount the recessed mounting brackets for what I think are later 73-91 Blazer or Burb seats but the metal is solid at the holes so I think I caught it just in time and can be repaired fairly easy. No major rust issues in the tub or the windshield frame that i can see from the outside.

04-10-2008, 03:23 AM	#7
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 72 K5 - Worth saving? Nice shell that originaly was well optioned. Definately worth holding onto until you can find a good deal on a rusty but complete blazer; then you can swap all the missing parts from the rusty blazer onto the solid body (or vise versa). Personally I wouldnt try to find the missing parts piece by piece, ultimately will cost to much!

04-10-2008, 03:28 AM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: 72 K5 - Worth saving? If you decide that you want to part it out, I am interested in the windsheil frame down to just below the upper hinge area, if it is rust free. I am going to have the piece reproduced so that they are availible for everyone. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

04-10-2008, 04:45 AM	#9
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: 72 K5 - Worth saving? CST, A/C, I am afraid you have to save it. Make it a 2x4 its seems like less work than finding a front end and transfer case.

04-10-2008, 06:02 AM	#10
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: 72 K5 - Worth saving? It's a 71, look at the rear view mirror, 72's are attacted to the windshield not the body. Hatch looks real decent, how about some more pics of the top. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!! Last edited by Jtrux; 04-10-2008 at 06:04 AM.

04-10-2008, 08:58 AM	#11
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04-11-2008, 03:28 AM	#12
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04-15-2008, 01:58 AM	#13
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04-18-2008, 01:58 AM	#14
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: 72 K5 - Worth saving? TTT - What's it worth? Jason, how about these doors? 72blazer_mud_bogger, I'll post some pics this weekend of the dash and the windshield frame for Wes. If I were to sell I think the going rate for a decent tub is around $500.00 from what I have seen posted minus the front clip doors & top and interior. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong on this. I think HartRob had a bare one posted for around that $, I'll double check. Jtux, I tried the vin decoder on this site and I thought it was a 72. (VIN # CKE182F) Did some 72's have the early style mirror? Will post pics of the top also. Thank's for the input guys!!!!!!!!

04-18-2008, 07:03 AM	#18
sandking .....I am working on it..... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca Posts: 960	Re: 72 K5 - Worth saving? What kind of shape is the rear hatch? Anymore pics of it?



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04-18-2008, 11:59 PM	#19
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04-19-2008, 06:05 AM	#20
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: 72 K5 - Worth saving? Sandking, I'll post some pics this weekend. Critter, I'll check the frame horns and post pics of them too. I'd like to be sure of the year.

04-20-2008, 05:54 PM	#21
classicgm Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: tallahassee, fl Posts: 33	Re: 72 K5 - Worth saving? Mine was worse... but, uuuuhh more complete! Last edited by classicgm; 04-20-2008 at 06:28 PM.

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