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01-03-2012, 11:20 PM
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Why no 70 K5's
Why do I see so many 72 Model K5 Blazers and very few 1970 K5's on this board?
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01-04-2012, 01:54 AM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
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01-04-2012, 02:00 AM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
Production Numbers...
Blazers built by year: 1969 - 4,935 1970 - 11,527 1971 - 17,220 1972 - 44,266 http://coloradok5.com/specs.shtml |
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01-04-2012, 02:29 AM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
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01-04-2012, 12:04 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
... must be a sinister conspiracy then
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Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!! |
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01-04-2012, 04:12 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
I own a 69 and a 72 - I sold the 70 2wd that I had...
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01-04-2012, 07:21 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
My 70 is in the witness protection program cleverly disguised as a 72.
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01-05-2012, 10:50 AM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
Here ya go, Mine is a 70'
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01-05-2012, 12:02 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
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01-05-2012, 04:07 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
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01-05-2012, 07:09 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
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01-05-2012, 08:33 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
Just sold mine yesterday
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01-06-2012, 12:29 AM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
I know the numbers and know the reason to less builds. He asked why hardly any 70 builds and so i put or 69 for that matter just to finish his question.
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01-10-2012, 08:28 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
back from the dead mine is a combo of 69 and 71 blazer parts
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1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht . |
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01-11-2012, 05:46 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
I've got a 1970 just getting ready to start a frame off restoration on it, its getting a 6.0 LS and 4L60E along with power windows, power locks, hidden vintage air, its an original hugger orange/white top CST, its going to be brilliant Silver with a black top. Build thread to start soon.
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01-11-2012, 11:12 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
Sounds really good. Keep us posted on your progress.
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01-19-2012, 01:22 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
I've got a 70 also...4x4 to 2wd conversion in process.
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01-25-2012, 01:46 AM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
My 1970 2WD Blazer
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01-29-2012, 10:06 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
Not a true 70 but heres my 72 with a 70 front clip
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'70 K/5 350/TH350/NP205 |
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02-03-2012, 09:18 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
I have had two. One was trashed and I borrowed the frame from it to help my good one... and other parts of course.
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02-04-2012, 10:47 PM
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Back in the sticks
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
Who cares? 69 is the only real year to care about. hehe, only because I'm partial...
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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 |
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02-04-2012, 11:55 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
I keep mine behind one of these bushes...
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02-06-2012, 05:33 PM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
Here's my 70 K5
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02-07-2012, 12:40 AM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
Here's my '70 4wd
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70 Blazer K5
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02-07-2012, 11:46 AM
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Re: Why no 70 K5's
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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 |
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