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Musclerodz · 08-03-2005, 10:55 PM

I aquired this Blazer a couple months ago and found this forum while searching the internet. I am in process of a full body off resto on it now. Here is a couple pics that I have taken. It is mostly stock now but will have quite a few mods when done.

Mike

jhow66 · 08-04-2005, 01:21 AM

Good start. Keep track of it with photos.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-04-2005, 04:48 AM

AND

2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

krue · 08-04-2005, 05:13 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Lots of good info in the FAQ section.

HatGuy · 08-04-2005, 07:32 AM

from North Central TEXAS

Where is Washington, OK ?

bowtie · 08-04-2005, 11:00 AM

Welcome from Saskatchewan, Canada.

You found the best message board on the net....

bouncytruck · 08-04-2005, 11:08 AM

Welcome to the board from the Pacific Northwest. Got any specs on the truck? There aren't many '69 Blazers out there - only 4,935 produced and I'm sure many have met their demise.

My '69 was originally a 307/3spd on the column/Dana 20 combo. A PO put in a 350/TH350/NP203 combo along with 4.10 gears and front disks.

Musclerodz · 08-04-2005, 06:46 PM

Specs are as follows that I have. Option sheet inside glove box reads:

Model KE10514
tinted glass
door edge guards
non glare mirror
brake booster
power steering
coutesy light
auxilary top white
red paint (the orange red)
rear seat
bucket seats
removable hard top
front hub locks
4M49BC turbo hydramatic
wheel covers
radio-push button
ammeter-oil guage
custom sport truck
black vinyl trim

I have not found the build sheet yet and the seats have been recovered once 12 years ago. It also had factory cruise which I am guessing was dealer installed. The other interesting thing about this truck is that it was suppose to have been ordered by a GM rep and had front disc brakes from the factory which I know was not an option in '69. Other than the story being told to my buddy who I got the truck from, I have not been able to verify it.

Mike

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-04-2005, 06:55 PM

71RestoRod · 08-04-2005, 07:14 PM

Welcome! Looks like a sweet foundation. Keep the pics coming!

orangeuavol · 08-04-2005, 08:11 PM

Great start. Keep the pics coming!

red71cheyenne · 08-04-2005, 09:34 PM

Welcome again from the PACNORWEST. Those discs are a nice upgrade however they got in there. Mine still has manual drum all the way around. I'll tell you how they work if I ever get to drive it. Jeff.

bouncytruck · 08-04-2005, 11:43 PM

Sounds like a nice foundation for your rebuild. Don't know about those disk brakes though. The knuckels on the '69s are closed and don't accept disc brakes. The discs weren't introduced until '71. If it is true, that truck could be a true rarity. Eitherway, the discs are nice.

donkey69 · 08-04-2005, 11:55 PM

Nice truck!

(...my two cents Bouncy-my 69 has an open knuckle front end original..)

jakeslim · 08-05-2005, 12:15 AM

Welcome from Nor Cal. I have a 69 cst also that i'm frame on restoring. Drums in front. I'm actually surprised how well the brakes work.
I just pulled off the cruise on mine last weekend since it was not dealer or factory. I knew this because the owner(original family) gave me the manual that came with it from Sears way back then.
As bouncy said, 69 is the rarest and first.

**special-K** · 08-06-2005, 07:14 AM

Hey donkey69,Does your Blazer have open knuckles with drum brakes?

**Yukon Jack** · 08-06-2005, 08:51 AM

A little late, but welcome and looks like a great project.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-08-2005, 04:25 PM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon lokks like you have a very good start..

08-03-2005, 10:55 PM	#1
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	New guy with '69 K-5 CST I aquired this Blazer a couple months ago and found this forum while searching the internet. I am in process of a full body off resto on it now. Here is a couple pics that I have taken. It is mostly stock now but will have quite a few mods when done. Mike Attached Images

08-04-2005, 01:21 AM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Good start. Keep track of it with photos. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

08-04-2005, 04:48 AM	#3
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08-04-2005, 05:13 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Lots of good info in the FAQ section. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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08-04-2005, 11:00 AM	#6
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08-04-2005, 11:08 AM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Welcome to the board from the Pacific Northwest. Got any specs on the truck? There aren't many '69 Blazers out there - only 4,935 produced and I'm sure many have met their demise. My '69 was originally a 307/3spd on the column/Dana 20 combo. A PO put in a 350/TH350/NP203 combo along with 4.10 gears and front disks. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-04-2005, 06:46 PM	#8
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Specs are as follows that I have. Option sheet inside glove box reads: Model KE10514 tinted glass door edge guards non glare mirror brake booster power steering coutesy light auxilary top white red paint (the orange red) rear seat bucket seats removable hard top front hub locks 4M49BC turbo hydramatic wheel covers radio-push button ammeter-oil guage custom sport truck black vinyl trim I have not found the build sheet yet and the seats have been recovered once 12 years ago. It also had factory cruise which I am guessing was dealer installed. The other interesting thing about this truck is that it was suppose to have been ordered by a GM rep and had front disc brakes from the factory which I know was not an option in '69. Other than the story being told to my buddy who I got the truck from, I have not been able to verify it. Mike

08-04-2005, 06:55 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	__________________ 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

08-04-2005, 07:14 PM	#10
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	Welcome! Looks like a sweet foundation. Keep the pics coming! __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

08-04-2005, 08:11 PM	#11
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	Great start. Keep the pics coming! __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

08-04-2005, 09:34 PM	#12
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Welcome again from the PACNORWEST. Those discs are a nice upgrade however they got in there. Mine still has manual drum all the way around. I'll tell you how they work if I ever get to drive it. 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

08-04-2005, 11:43 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Sounds like a nice foundation for your rebuild. Don't know about those disk brakes though. The knuckels on the '69s are closed and don't accept disc brakes. The discs weren't introduced until '71. If it is true, that truck could be a true rarity. Eitherway, the discs are nice. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-04-2005, 11:55 PM	#14
donkey69 JB-80 &quot;Twice as Good&quot; Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central, MN Posts: 354	Nice truck! (...my two cents Bouncy-my 69 has an open knuckle front end original..) __________________ HEY NOW!

08-05-2005, 12:15 AM	#15
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Welcome from Nor Cal. I have a 69 cst also that i'm frame on restoring. Drums in front. I'm actually surprised how well the brakes work. I just pulled off the cruise on mine last weekend since it was not dealer or factory. I knew this because the owner(original family) gave me the manual that came with it from Sears way back then. As bouncy said, 69 is the rarest and first. __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,



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08-06-2005, 08:51 AM	#17
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