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East End K5 · 11-16-2004, 05:29 PM

here's my beast from the east...

03glide · 11-16-2004, 05:31 PM

I like the color. How much lift and what size tires?

blazerholic · 11-16-2004, 05:32 PM

Hey!!! You did it! That looks sweet by the way...gotta love the slotted mags. I gotta set waiting to go on. That is great motivation!

East End K5 · 11-16-2004, 05:39 PM

Thanks! The paint must be an old Maaco, or Earl jobbie. It's peeling all over the place. I'm gonna bring her back to factory color, red with the black/white top? It has a 4 inch body lift which is rotted out. First thing I gotta do is drop it. I had my fun in a 96 Bronco, which was up in the air, I want this baby to be a stock lift...that's it. I still have a LOT to learn about her, all I know is I love this rig! I have looked up and down all over for one, this one dropped right into my lap.

East End K5 · 11-16-2004, 05:47 PM

a few more....

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-16-2004, 05:47 PM

I Second The Old School Slots, Nice, Good Luck With Her, Luv

**Yukon Jack** · 11-16-2004, 06:46 PM

Nice K5 - always have liked that style rim also.

bouncytruck · 11-16-2004, 07:32 PM

Looks sharp. I actually like the color, but I can understand wanting to bring it back to the stock set up. It looks to me like more than 4" of lift. I'd guess you've got some suspension lift under there too.

redz 1970 K5 · 11-16-2004, 09:07 PM

I second that... I have 33's on mine, and my tires still sit in the wells a bit with a 4" lift. Those look like 33's and they are clearing the wells with some room to spare.

You probably have 4" suspension and 3" body. Personally unless it is custom or stacked, I have never heard of a 4" body. That, plus the fact the front bumper gap looks like a typical 3" body lift gap. I have been wrong before though. Definitely taller then 4" over stock though.

Hey, if that lift turns out to be a 6", I will take it off of your hands when you remove it!

(vultures moving in)

Congrats! Nice wheels!

East End K5 · 11-16-2004, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Looks sharp. I actually like the color, but I can understand wanting to bring it back to the stock set up. It looks to me like more than 4" of lift. I'd guess you've got some suspension lift under there too.

Yeah, I noticed the shackles on the rear. I just want to drop the body lift, because it's causing problems with the brake lines and power steering. Who ever did it, didn't do it right. All I know is, it's in MY hands now.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-16-2004, 10:11 PM

Nice looking ride and welcome top the board from southern oregon..

Cethern · 11-16-2004, 11:25 PM

Cool. I knew there was a reason for me to get those slots. Now I need to get around to getting a 4" lift....

NuBomb · 11-16-2004, 11:48 PM

Welcome to the best board, especially for first Generation blazers. I'm planning to paint my 72 silver, so I sure am glad to see yours. It gives me an idea of what I might see in the future.

*dtlilly* · 11-17-2004, 04:37 AM

Cool! That should be a good project. I know you don't want those ugly rims.. um... so you can just ship them my way

bouncytruck · 11-17-2004, 12:57 PM

I'd drop the body lift too. You definately don't need it and I aways think they look better if the bumpers line up correctly. What size engine is that? The alternator is on the wrong side for a stock 350.

Big J · 11-17-2004, 01:16 PM

Looks like great start to an awesome project! Keep the pics comin'.

East End K5 · 11-17-2004, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I'd drop the body lift too. You definately don't need it and I aways think they look better if the bumpers line up correctly. What size engine is that? The alternator is on the wrong side for a stock 350.

I was told that it was possibly a 307? But I thought it was a 350. The guy I got it from wasn't sure if it was one or the other. I'm not too familiar with engines...help?

red71cheyenne · 11-18-2004, 10:29 AM

Welcome from WA and nice rig! You can look up the engine by the numbers on the block. Right behind your alternator, just in front of the edge of the head, the block number is stamped. Get the number and look it up on mortec.com. That'll at least tell you what size and year block you have. I like that color though and the lift. Same slots as my blazer as well. Jeff.

JayDubBlazer · 11-18-2004, 02:27 PM

Nice truck, I'm doing the same with my truck, I had my fun in my old 72. This one I have kept stock height and and put some aftermarket wheels on (17's). Though I do love the slots. good luck you seem to have a good starting point.

2wdBlazer · 11-18-2004, 02:44 PM

Nothing wrong with a body lift if done properly. Just make sure you put a decent u-joint on the steering shaft and extend anything that seems too tight. I have a 3 incher and like it. If you ever want to go big, you'll wish you had it. Some modification required though to line the bumpers up but worth it.

11-16-2004, 05:29 PM	#1
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	OK new thread, new attempt for pics here's my beast from the east... Attached Images

11-16-2004, 05:32 PM	#3
blazerholic I am a Gov't Mule Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Latonia,Ky Posts: 276	Hey!!! You did it! That looks sweet by the way...gotta love the slotted mags. I gotta set waiting to go on. That is great motivation! __________________ ...to die in the saddle must be my destiny, to ride this rockin' horse I must be crazy...

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East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	a few more.... Attached Images

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LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	I Second The Old School Slots, Nice, Good Luck With Her, Luv __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-16-2004, 06:46 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Nice K5 - always have liked that style rim also. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-16-2004, 05:31 PM	#2
03glide Sell it before it's finished Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 630	I like the color. How much lift and what size tires?

11-16-2004, 05:39 PM	#4
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Thanks! The paint must be an old Maaco, or Earl jobbie. It's peeling all over the place. I'm gonna bring her back to factory color, red with the black/white top? It has a 4 inch body lift which is rotted out. First thing I gotta do is drop it. I had my fun in a 96 Bronco, which was up in the air, I want this baby to be a stock lift...that's it. I still have a LOT to learn about her, all I know is I love this rig! I have looked up and down all over for one, this one dropped right into my lap.

11-16-2004, 07:32 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Looks sharp. I actually like the color, but I can understand wanting to bring it back to the stock set up. It looks to me like more than 4" of lift. I'd guess you've got some suspension lift under there too. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-16-2004, 09:07 PM	#9
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	I second that... I have 33's on mine, and my tires still sit in the wells a bit with a 4" lift. Those look like 33's and they are clearing the wells with some room to spare. You probably have 4" suspension and 3" body. Personally unless it is custom or stacked, I have never heard of a 4" body. That, plus the fact the front bumper gap looks like a typical 3" body lift gap. I have been wrong before though. Definitely taller then 4" over stock though. Hey, if that lift turns out to be a 6", I will take it off of your hands when you remove it! (vultures moving in) Congrats! Nice wheels! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

11-16-2004, 10:11 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Nice looking ride and welcome top the board from southern oregon.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-16-2004, 11:25 PM	#12
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	Cool. I knew there was a reason for me to get those slots. Now I need to get around to getting a 4" lift.... __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

11-16-2004, 11:48 PM	#13
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Welcome to the best board, especially for first Generation blazers. I'm planning to paint my 72 silver, so I sure am glad to see yours. It gives me an idea of what I might see in the future. __________________ 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.

11-17-2004, 04:37 AM	#14
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Cool! That should be a good project. I know you don't want those ugly rims.. um... so you can just ship them my way

11-17-2004, 12:57 PM	#15
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I'd drop the body lift too. You definately don't need it and I aways think they look better if the bumpers line up correctly. What size engine is that? The alternator is on the wrong side for a stock 350. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-17-2004, 01:16 PM	#16
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Looks like great start to an awesome project! Keep the pics comin'. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build



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11-18-2004, 10:29 AM	#18
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Welcome from WA and nice rig! You can look up the engine by the numbers on the block. Right behind your alternator, just in front of the edge of the head, the block number is stamped. Get the number and look it up on mortec.com. That'll at least tell you what size and year block you have. I like that color though and the lift. Same slots as my blazer as well. 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

11-18-2004, 02:27 PM	#19
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Nice truck, I'm doing the same with my truck, I had my fun in my old 72. This one I have kept stock height and and put some aftermarket wheels on (17's). Though I do love the slots. good luck you seem to have a good starting point. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-18-2004, 02:44 PM	#20
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Nothing wrong with a body lift if done properly. Just make sure you put a decent u-joint on the steering shaft and extend anything that seems too tight. I have a 3 incher and like it. If you ever want to go big, you'll wish you had it. Some modification required though to line the bumpers up but worth it. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

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