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LS1 K-5 Blazer · 08-20-2002, 02:30 PM

Hi all,
Just picked up a 71 K-5 Blazer, 350, 4 speed. Got it for free, one little spot of rust and a couple of dents. Towed it home did some wiring and put a new starter in it and it runs great!! I love it!! I looks to be all stock except for the fan and the carb. I was looking for basic info on them, where to get parts and what to look for as I start going through it.
Thanks

captain · 08-20-2002, 02:53 PM

I'm new here too, but the parts board here is very active and the front page has a lot of links to parts dealers. In addition to the websites, I also picked up a free catalog from LMC Truck.

One of the board members here has chronicled his restoration on his website. He bought from several of the places linked to from this site, but can see from whom he bought what. Assuming he did his homework (it seems so), it could save you some time price shopping. Here's the link to his costs page which contains the info I was talking about: http://pattson.web1000.com/maych/mh_cost.htm

Of course Ebay has got almost everything under the sun, so I would check there too once in awhile.

justin · 08-20-2002, 02:56 PM

MAN, Got it for free huh?? Do you want to sell it for 500 bucs??!!
Here is a pic of my buddies 72 with a 68 front clip. Good luck with the restoration!
As far as getting parts, there are a hundred companies out there selling parts for these trucks!

colohusker · 08-20-2002, 03:27 PM

For free, eh? Well, it must not be worth very much then and you probably won't want to keep it. I think you should send it east to me.

At http://64.246.42.114/ you'll find a listing of part vendors, one of the best is GMC Paul's as far as quality and service.

Anyways, since you probably won't send the blazer to me, welcome to the best board around! Got any pics of your steal?

Scott

LS1 K-5 Blazer · 08-20-2002, 04:09 PM

I love that thing!! I was thinking about selling the Lancer and putting the money form that into the Blazer. I can get about 1500 bucks for it. I am pretty much obsessed with it. I am going to post some picturs soon. It is green with light green doors. Has all the orignal gauges and they all work. I don't want to do a total restore. I want it to look good and still be a functional off road vehicle. I am thinking about Line-X the inside. It only has a small spot of rust. The guy didn't know what was wrong with it and was moving. It was going to the junkyard or to me. I took it home put a new igniton plug on it form the junkyard, a new starter and hooked up that wire that goes form the positive battery termninal to that block on the fender well. She started right up!! Runs and drives smooth. The carb could use some help but no biggie. The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has about 20,000 miles on it. The guy just didn't have the use or want to be bothered with it anymore. I was just in the right place at the right time. Now I am hooked the thing is a TANK!

busterwivell · 08-20-2002, 06:08 PM

Man! You are looking at a lot of time and work and a LOT of MONEY. Let me help you save all that. GIVE ME THE THING! lol. You can get anything you need from the vendors on the board. Have fun.

Gordo · 08-20-2002, 06:12 PM

Welcome aboard from Connecticut! You should find everything you need here and more!

**COBALT** · 08-20-2002, 06:17 PM

Oh great. You're one of those "I got my 67-72 free and I have no idea how utterly cool the shear idea of that is" kinda guys. LOL j/k welcome to the board.

NuBomb · 08-20-2002, 10:11 PM

Welcome to the addiction. WOW what a deal! That thing looks great and I look forward to hearing about the progress. Congrats and welcome from Georgia.

red71cheyenne · 08-20-2002, 10:45 PM

First: I hate you. J/K. Second: Congrats!!! Third: Come over and work on my Blazer that wasn't free. Fourth: Welcome and enjoy! Jeff.

Hutch · 08-21-2002, 12:08 AM

Now that's what I call a sweet deal.

Welcome from Texas

It look's as if you got some more battery's just have to find more free trucks to go with them.

O'l Buck · 08-21-2002, 03:30 AM

that NEVER happens to me......kinda neat how addicting theses things can be ain't it?......Congrats on your steal and welcome to THE board!!

SWINGSAX68 · 08-21-2002, 10:32 AM

Welcome from Texas!!!

Same with me, I ain't dooing a ground up restore....or even a restoration, just trying to get a sweet looking dependable ride. My 68 c10 is my first vehicle.....i'm 22!!!

Wootdog · 08-21-2002, 02:45 PM

Welcome to the board from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Wootdog

08-20-2002, 02:30 PM	#1
LS1 K-5 Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bremerton, Wa Posts: 102	New Guy Hi all, Just picked up a 71 K-5 Blazer, 350, 4 speed. Got it for free, one little spot of rust and a couple of dents. Towed it home did some wiring and put a new starter in it and it runs great!! I love it!! I looks to be all stock except for the fan and the carb. I was looking for basic info on them, where to get parts and what to look for as I start going through it. Thanks __________________ Mike Friend 2004 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1971 K-5 Blazer

08-20-2002, 02:56 PM	#3
justin PROJECT LO-LYF Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 283	MAN, Got it for free huh?? Do you want to sell it for 500 bucs??!! Here is a pic of my buddies 72 with a 68 front clip. Good luck with the restoration! As far as getting parts, there are a hundred companies out there selling parts for these trucks! Attached Images __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE "O-SH*T, THAT TRUCK IS LOW" CLUB PROJECT: LO-LYF Bagged 68 Shorty home.att.net/~justin.lewis

08-20-2002, 03:27 PM	#4
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	For free, eh? Well, it must not be worth very much then and you probably won't want to keep it. I think you should send it east to me. At http://64.246.42.114/ you'll find a listing of part vendors, one of the best is GMC Paul's as far as quality and service. Anyways, since you probably won't send the blazer to me, welcome to the best board around! Got any pics of your steal? Scott __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com

08-20-2002, 04:09 PM	#5
LS1 K-5 Blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bremerton, Wa Posts: 102	I love that thing!! I was thinking about selling the Lancer and putting the money form that into the Blazer. I can get about 1500 bucks for it. I am pretty much obsessed with it. I am going to post some picturs soon. It is green with light green doors. Has all the orignal gauges and they all work. I don't want to do a total restore. I want it to look good and still be a functional off road vehicle. I am thinking about Line-X the inside. It only has a small spot of rust. The guy didn't know what was wrong with it and was moving. It was going to the junkyard or to me. I took it home put a new igniton plug on it form the junkyard, a new starter and hooked up that wire that goes form the positive battery termninal to that block on the fender well. She started right up!! Runs and drives smooth. The carb could use some help but no biggie. The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has about 20,000 miles on it. The guy just didn't have the use or want to be bothered with it anymore. I was just in the right place at the right time. Now I am hooked the thing is a TANK! Attached Images __________________ Mike Friend 2004 Chevy Silverado 4x4 1971 K-5 Blazer

08-20-2002, 06:08 PM	#6
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Man! You are looking at a lot of time and work and a LOT of MONEY. Let me help you save all that. GIVE ME THE THING! lol. You can get anything you need from the vendors on the board. Have fun. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

08-20-2002, 02:53 PM	#2
captain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 59	I'm new here too, but the parts board here is very active and the front page has a lot of links to parts dealers. In addition to the websites, I also picked up a free catalog from LMC Truck. One of the board members here has chronicled his restoration on his website. He bought from several of the places linked to from this site, but can see from whom he bought what. Assuming he did his homework (it seems so), it could save you some time price shopping. Here's the link to his costs page which contains the info I was talking about: http://pattson.web1000.com/maych/mh_cost.htm Of course Ebay has got almost everything under the sun, so I would check there too once in awhile.

08-20-2002, 06:12 PM	#7
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Welcome aboard from Connecticut! You should find everything you need here and more! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

08-20-2002, 06:17 PM	#8
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Oh great. You're one of those "I got my 67-72 free and I have no idea how utterly cool the shear idea of that is" kinda guys. LOL j/k welcome to the board. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

08-20-2002, 10:11 PM	#9
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Welcome Welcome to the addiction. WOW what a deal! That thing looks great and I look forward to hearing about the progress. Congrats and welcome from Georgia. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

08-20-2002, 10:45 PM	#10
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	First: I hate you. J/K. Second: Congrats!!! Third: Come over and work on my Blazer that wasn't free. Fourth: Welcome and enjoy! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-21-2002, 12:08 AM	#11
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Now that's what I call a sweet deal. Welcome from Texas It look's as if you got some more battery's just have to find more free trucks to go with them. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

08-21-2002, 03:30 AM	#12
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	that NEVER happens to me......kinda neat how addicting theses things can be ain't it?......Congrats on your steal and welcome to THE board!! __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

08-21-2002, 10:32 AM	#13
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Welcome from Texas!!! Same with me, I ain't dooing a ground up restore....or even a restoration, just trying to get a sweet looking dependable ride. My 68 c10 is my first vehicle.....i'm 22!!! __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

08-21-2002, 02:45 PM	#14
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,688	Welcome to the board from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Wootdog __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT



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