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72 Blazer CST · 03-25-2011, 01:51 AM

This is my first post. This is a 1972 Blazer that I purchased for my wife about a year ago in the Dalles, Or. It had been sitting for quite a few years. The previous owner had hit a deer with it and then parked it. I have repaired the front end damage to the grille. This Blazer came with a double wall black top that was in pretty rough shape. I was lucky enough to stumble upon the single wall top that is on it now last fall for $100. I am in the process of doing body work now. I will post some pictures of what it looked like when I bought it and where it is now.

hotrodhomi · 03-25-2011, 01:57 AM

i only see one picture, but it looks good. Welcome to the board from a former Washingtonian.

mustardjimmy71 · 03-25-2011, 02:03 AM

Welcome! Nice truck. keep chipping away at it til its everything yout want it to be.
No matter how bad your old top is someone will want it for parts. do u still have it?

72 Blazer CST · 03-25-2011, 02:41 AM

I sold it right after I bought the single wall top. I know how hard they are to find. I've already had offers on the top on my parts Blazer.

bigeasycigars · 03-25-2011, 02:53 AM

Welcome From Los Angeles!

Otsa580 · 03-25-2011, 09:20 AM

Welcome from Omaha.

Keep the pictures and updates coming!

62low72High · 03-25-2011, 09:33 AM

Welcome from Roanoke Va. Thats a great year to work with I have had 2 a 69 and a 70.
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Effeckt · 03-25-2011, 12:47 PM

Welcome to the forum and nice looking truck! Looking forward to the updates as they come along.

**truckster** · 03-25-2011, 01:27 PM

Nice! The sliding windows you have in your top are pretty rare.

72 Blazer CST · 03-25-2011, 02:14 PM

I have also heard they are rare. I'm going to change the top to black and put solid windows in. I haven't decided if I will sell the sliders or not. I may just end up putting them in the top on my parts blazer and use the solid windows from it unless I can find some other solid windows.

turp mcspray · 03-25-2011, 02:33 PM

Nice looking blazer. You let me know if you want to sell those sliders. I have an orange blazer that needs some. LOL!

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 03-25-2011, 03:38 PM

Welcome from OH looks like you have a nice blazer to work with.

mustardjimmy71 · 03-25-2011, 05:52 PM

you might just want to leave the side windows alone cause i think the rubbers are just as rare

72 Blazer CST · 03-25-2011, 07:33 PM

Here are some more pics like I promised. These were taken in the Dalles, Or. where I found it.

Big Block · 03-25-2011, 09:15 PM

Sweet! Once you drive it TOPLESS you'll be hooked!

72 Blazer CST · 03-25-2011, 09:21 PM

I had the top off most of what was left of last summer and you're right, I loved it!

TexasJimmy · 03-26-2011, 02:16 PM

Welcome to the site from TEXAS. Nice ride!

72 Blazer CST · 03-28-2011, 09:51 PM

I've been trying to add more pictures to get you all caught up with the status of the blazer today but it wont let me. Having some problems! Yet it is letting me add pictures to a new thread about the Portland swap meet. I have sent a message to try and find out why. Hopefully I get it figured out before this Blazer is a different color!

Fesser · 03-29-2011, 01:43 PM

Nice Blazer. Never have seen the sliders before. Are they unique to first generation Blazers ?

72 Blazer CST · 03-29-2011, 01:59 PM

I have been told they are pretty rare a couple of times. Although I do not know the history on them. I am leaning towards taking them out in favor of solid windows.
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bigeasycigars · 03-29-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Blazer CST

I have been told they are pretty rare a couple of times. Although I do not know the history on them. I am leaning towards taking them out in favor of solid windows.
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I was told they were an after market/dealer installed item.

Fesser · 03-29-2011, 02:55 PM

I wonder if they swap with later year Blazer top windows. Seems like a similar shape to the later Blazer windows.

72 Blazer CST · 03-29-2011, 03:06 PM

Thanks for the info on the slider windows. I think the 73 and later blazer top side windows are a little more square than ours are.
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bigeasycigars · 03-29-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Blazer CST

Thanks for the info on the slider windows. I think the 73 and later blazer top side windows are a little more square than ours are.
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Swap would be a no go.

72 Blazer CST · 04-13-2011, 12:17 PM

Ok, I think I finally have this picture resizing thing figured out. Here are some pictures of the Blazer once we got it home and started to see a little more of what we had to work with. The body was not as bad as we thought it was. Obviously the front needed a lot of work.

03-25-2011, 01:51 AM	#1
72 Blazer CST Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 338	First Time On The Board This is my first post. This is a 1972 Blazer that I purchased for my wife about a year ago in the Dalles, Or. It had been sitting for quite a few years. The previous owner had hit a deer with it and then parked it. I have repaired the front end damage to the grille. This Blazer came with a double wall black top that was in pretty rough shape. I was lucky enough to stumble upon the single wall top that is on it now last fall for $100. I am in the process of doing body work now. I will post some pictures of what it looked like when I bought it and where it is now. Attached Images

03-25-2011, 01:57 AM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: First Time On The Board i only see one picture, but it looks good. Welcome to the board from a former Washingtonian. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-25-2011, 02:03 AM	#3
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: First Time On The Board Welcome! Nice truck. keep chipping away at it til its everything yout want it to be. No matter how bad your old top is someone will want it for parts. do u still have it? __________________ 71 jimmy bone stock 350 sm465 33x12.5 rallies 79 caprice landau full load crate350 th350 lowered 20"wires 00 f150 reg cab sb 4x4 5.4L

03-25-2011, 02:41 AM	#4
72 Blazer CST Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 338	Re: First Time On The Board I sold it right after I bought the single wall top. I know how hard they are to find. I've already had offers on the top on my parts Blazer.

03-25-2011, 02:53 AM	#5
bigeasycigars Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 226	Re: First Time On The Board Welcome From Los Angeles! __________________ '71 K/5 CST Work in progress...In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns.

03-25-2011, 09:20 AM	#6
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: First Time On The Board Welcome from Omaha. Keep the pictures and updates coming! __________________ 1969 K5 Blazer 1997 1500 Silverado Ext Cab Z71 2010 1500 Silverado Ext Cab Z71

03-25-2011, 09:33 AM	#7
62low72High Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 33	Re: First Time On The Board Welcome from Roanoke Va. Thats a great year to work with I have had 2 a 69 and a 70. Posted via Mobile Device

03-25-2011, 12:47 PM	#8
Effeckt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 341	Re: First Time On The Board Welcome to the forum and nice looking truck! Looking forward to the updates as they come along. __________________ My 1972 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399719

03-25-2011, 01:27 PM	#9
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,954	Re: First Time On The Board Nice! The sliding windows you have in your top are pretty rare.

03-25-2011, 02:14 PM	#10
72 Blazer CST Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 338	Re: First Time On The Board I have also heard they are rare. I'm going to change the top to black and put solid windows in. I haven't decided if I will sell the sliders or not. I may just end up putting them in the top on my parts blazer and use the solid windows from it unless I can find some other solid windows.

03-25-2011, 02:33 PM	#11
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: First Time On The Board Nice looking blazer. You let me know if you want to sell those sliders. I have an orange blazer that needs some. LOL! __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

03-25-2011, 03:38 PM	#12
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	Re: First Time On The Board Welcome from OH looks like you have a nice blazer to work with. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

03-25-2011, 05:52 PM	#13
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: First Time On The Board you might just want to leave the side windows alone cause i think the rubbers are just as rare __________________ 71 jimmy bone stock 350 sm465 33x12.5 rallies 79 caprice landau full load crate350 th350 lowered 20"wires 00 f150 reg cab sb 4x4 5.4L

03-25-2011, 07:33 PM	#14
72 Blazer CST Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 338	Re: First Time On The Board Here are some more pics like I promised. These were taken in the Dalles, Or. where I found it. Attached Images

03-25-2011, 09:15 PM	#15
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: First Time On The Board Sweet! Once you drive it TOPLESS you'll be hooked!



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03-25-2011, 09:21 PM	#16
72 Blazer CST Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 338	Re: First Time On The Board I had the top off most of what was left of last summer and you're right, I loved it!

03-26-2011, 02:16 PM	#17
TexasJimmy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Friendswood,Texas Posts: 238	Re: First Time On The Board Welcome to the site from TEXAS. Nice ride! __________________ "It is, what it is" K5 NV 71' Blazer CST 84' GMC Jimmy-SOLD 2008 Suburban LTZ

03-28-2011, 09:51 PM	#18
72 Blazer CST Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 338	Re: First Time On The Board I've been trying to add more pictures to get you all caught up with the status of the blazer today but it wont let me. Having some problems! Yet it is letting me add pictures to a new thread about the Portland swap meet. I have sent a message to try and find out why. Hopefully I get it figured out before this Blazer is a different color!

03-29-2011, 01:43 PM	#19
Fesser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 519	Re: First Time On The Board Nice Blazer. Never have seen the sliders before. Are they unique to first generation Blazers ?

03-29-2011, 01:59 PM	#20
72 Blazer CST Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 338	Re: First Time On The Board I have been told they are pretty rare a couple of times. Although I do not know the history on them. I am leaning towards taking them out in favor of solid windows. Posted via Mobile Device

03-29-2011, 02:55 PM	#22
Fesser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 519	Re: First Time On The Board I wonder if they swap with later year Blazer top windows. Seems like a similar shape to the later Blazer windows.

03-29-2011, 03:06 PM	#23
72 Blazer CST Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 338	Re: First Time On The Board Thanks for the info on the slider windows. I think the 73 and later blazer top side windows are a little more square than ours are. Posted via Mobile Device

04-13-2011, 12:17 PM	#25
72 Blazer CST Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 338	Re: First Time On The Board Ok, I think I finally have this picture resizing thing figured out. Here are some pictures of the Blazer once we got it home and started to see a little more of what we had to work with. The body was not as bad as we thought it was. Obviously the front needed a lot of work. Attached Images

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