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preciador6 · 04-22-2016, 02:15 PM

Hey guys just bought me a project 1972 k5 Blazer original pain...looking for a front driver side fender in the brown rust color and the front bucket seats if anyone has some for sale.Im Pomona Ca.

Lieferson · 04-22-2016, 03:44 PM

sweet truck, if it runs and drives, drive the wheels off it and enjoy it. you'll be glad you did!

tjsblazer · 04-22-2016, 07:36 PM

Welcome to the club. Looking forward to seeing more of it.

bouncytruck · 04-23-2016, 11:42 AM

Looks nice. Wash and polish it and you'll be amazed how good the paint can look.

**jaros44sr** · 04-23-2016, 11:55 AM

Welcome to the blazer/jimmy side... what are your plans for it

preciador6 · 04-23-2016, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Welcome to the blazer/jimmy side... what are your plans for it

I want to clean up the original paint and clear it Patina look if I find the driver side brown fender and lift it 7-10" 24x14 wheels 38x13.50/24 tires some 8 lug differentials

**lks dcvn** · 04-24-2016, 07:19 PM

Congrats on the new truck! Post up more pics when you get the chance - it's always good to see what shape these trucks are in after several owners.

preciador6 · 04-24-2016, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Looks nice. Wash and polish it and you'll be amazed how good the paint can look.

Will do....just need that driver side fender its blue hopefully someone can help me to locate one.

preciador6 · 05-03-2016, 01:53 PM

Just bought a 85 K5 blazer with a 5.3 vortec engine running..Will soon start on engine swap and axles with leaf springs with a lift hope they fit right on.

preciador6 · 05-03-2016, 01:55 PM

Washed the inside looking good not much rust

preciador6 · 06-10-2016, 02:40 PM

Found a fender original color and got my Dirty Dingo crossmember in today for the 5.3

preciador6 · 10-27-2017, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by preciador6

Will do....just need that driver side fender its blue hopefully someone can help me to locate one.

still looking for fender

tommys72 · 08-12-2016, 12:58 PM

Looking good

preciador6 · 08-12-2016, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Looking good

Thanks appreciate the comments.

preciador6 · 08-12-2016, 08:51 PM

Painted the axles black

bL.A.zer90045 · 08-16-2016, 02:21 AM

i have buckets,door panels,seat belts,and a near mint 67-72 console.what color are you planning for the guts? i also have great cond tilt steering columns,tach clusters,and ALOT of goodies for these 67-72 k5's and 84-88 SS,LS cars.lmk what you want/need and ill get you some pics with prices

preciador6 · 08-16-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bL.A.zer90045

i have buckets,door panels,seat belts,and a near mint 67-72 console.what color are you planning for the guts? i also have great cond tilt steering columns,tach clusters,and ALOT of goodies for these 67-72 k5's and 84-88 SS,LS cars.lmk what you want/need and ill get you some pics with prices

I need og seats and seat belts.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-12-2016, 04:33 PM

Quick work. Are you parting out the gears from the original axles by chance?

preciador6 · 08-12-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Quick work. Are you parting out the gears from the original axles by chance?

Ill let you know if they dont see local,what you offer shipped?

**DeadheadNM** · 08-12-2016, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by preciador6

Ill let you know if they dont see local,what you offer shipped?

Thanks. Let me know if they don't sell locally. I'd like the ring gears, pinions, carriers and bearings if good to swap into a blazer I have here w 3.08s.

gringoloco · 09-21-2016, 10:15 PM

Not messing around, I see! Watching...

bL.A.zer90045 · 09-21-2016, 11:55 PM

this is gonna look fuken sick towing the double S!!!when your ready for a set of rust free doors,tailgate,and fenders holla

im headed out to the L.A.nd the 3rd to deliver a halftop and a set of rust free doors to a forum member.did you get a set of seats? i have one set left of buckets/rear bench with tracks and mounting hardware(in a brown plaid hilander pattern!would look nice till you recover

)also what color belts you want? i have all colors in great cond.hmu and keep the updates flowing!!! tuned in...---

preciador6 · 09-30-2016, 02:06 PM

Got my grill polished going 69.

gringoloco · 09-30-2016, 02:27 PM

Shiny! Looking good

**Tom Vogel** · 10-01-2016, 09:46 AM

I bet that took a while!

04-22-2016, 02:15 PM	#1
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	New blazer owner Hey guys just bought me a project 1972 k5 Blazer original pain...looking for a front driver side fender in the brown rust color and the front bucket seats if anyone has some for sale.Im Pomona Ca. Attached Images

04-22-2016, 03:44 PM	#2
Lieferson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 283	Re: New blazer owner sweet truck, if it runs and drives, drive the wheels off it and enjoy it. you'll be glad you did! __________________ 1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold

04-22-2016, 07:36 PM	#3
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: New blazer owner Welcome to the club. Looking forward to seeing more of it. __________________ 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

04-23-2016, 11:42 AM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: New blazer owner Looks nice. Wash and polish it and you'll be amazed how good the paint can look. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-23-2016, 11:55 AM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: New blazer owner Welcome to the blazer/jimmy side... what are your plans for it __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-24-2016, 07:19 PM	#7
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: New blazer owner Congrats on the new truck! Post up more pics when you get the chance - it's always good to see what shape these trucks are in after several owners.

05-03-2016, 01:53 PM	#9
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	Re: New blazer owner Just bought a 85 K5 blazer with a 5.3 vortec engine running..Will soon start on engine swap and axles with leaf springs with a lift hope they fit right on. Attached Images

05-03-2016, 01:55 PM	#10
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	Re: New blazer owner Washed the inside looking good not much rust Attached Images

06-10-2016, 02:40 PM	#11
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	Re: New blazer owner Found a fender original color and got my Dirty Dingo crossmember in today for the 5.3 Attached Images

08-12-2016, 12:58 PM	#13
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: New blazer owner Looking good __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

08-12-2016, 08:51 PM	#15
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	Re: New blazer owner Painted the axles black Attached Images

08-16-2016, 02:21 AM	#16
bL.A.zer90045 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: 90045 cali Posts: 568	Re: New blazer owner i have buckets,door panels,seat belts,and a near mint 67-72 console.what color are you planning for the guts? i also have great cond tilt steering columns,tach clusters,and ALOT of goodies for these 67-72 k5's and 84-88 SS,LS cars.lmk what you want/need and ill get you some pics with prices

08-12-2016, 04:33 PM	#18
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: New blazer owner Quick work. Are you parting out the gears from the original axles by chance? __________________ 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

09-21-2016, 10:15 PM	#21
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: New blazer owner Not messing around, I see! Watching... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

09-21-2016, 11:55 PM	#22
bL.A.zer90045 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: 90045 cali Posts: 568	Re: New blazer owner this is gonna look fuken sick towing the double S!!!when your ready for a set of rust free doors,tailgate,and fenders holla im headed out to the L.A.nd the 3rd to deliver a halftop and a set of rust free doors to a forum member.did you get a set of seats? i have one set left of buckets/rear bench with tracks and mounting hardware(in a brown plaid hilander pattern!would look nice till you recover)also what color belts you want? i have all colors in great cond.hmu and keep the updates flowing!!! tuned in...---



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09-30-2016, 02:06 PM	#23
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	Re: New blazer owner Got my grill polished going 69. Attached Images

09-30-2016, 02:27 PM	#24
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: New blazer owner Shiny! Looking good __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-01-2016, 09:46 AM	#25
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