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boz42 · 03-19-2009, 01:03 AM

I am sure this horse has been beat to death, but I have some simple 2wd questions. I searched for the answers but could not find the info I needed.

This weekend I am going to look at what is supposed to be an original 2wd 1st gen Blazer. I have not seen it yet but it is supposed to be a '71 or '72. I am interested in buying this Blazer to restore.

So I am feirly familiar with the trucks. I have owned a '72 & still own a '69. I know what to look for as far as body goes.

Now for the questions. How can you tell if a 2wd Blazer is an original 2wd?

1. Is there a certain number or letter in the V.I.N. to denote 2wd?

2. Are 2wd Blazers coil sprung in the rear?

3. Anything else y'all can think of that would benefit me before I go look would be appreciated.

Thanks, Boz

RED72blazer · 03-19-2009, 01:46 AM

original 2wd's are coil sprung. Look for rust in the windshield frame and the rocker boxes.

OARNGESI · 03-19-2009, 04:43 AM

Good luck a real 2wd decently priced is always a nice find

garryk · 03-19-2009, 08:07 AM

Here is a link to LMC Truck. It shows how to decode the VIN. I think the second digit of the VIN tells the tale. K is 4x4 and C is conventional or 2 wd. Check out the link for more info.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=10

**lks dcvn** · 03-19-2009, 08:59 AM

If it were me - I would need to verify the following to make sure it is a legit 2wd...

1. Matching VIN, Clear Title and Glove Box SPID
2. VIN should have a C (2wd) in it instead of the K (4wd) in the 2nd char spot - so CKE would be a 4wd Chevy with a 8-cyl - a CCE would be a Chevy 2wd with a 8-cyl
3. Rear trailing arm setup with coils - noting frame rivets still intact

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-19-2009, 12:58 PM

Good luck, I just sold one 2 weeks ago after 9 months of trying.

american revolution · 03-19-2009, 03:07 PM

one the the threads here showed how to check the frame vin to make sure it is a real 2wd frame and to match it to the body.

boz42 · 03-20-2009, 07:43 PM

What does SPID stand for. I know what RPO is, but unfamiliar with SPID

Thanks for the info. I am excited, I hope it is the real deal.

**lks dcvn** · 03-20-2009, 09:16 PM

from what I have been told - Service Parts IDentification - this lists the RPO [Regular Production Option] codes for the truck...

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-20-2009, 10:46 PM

SPID = Glove Box Sticker

boz42 · 03-21-2009, 01:58 AM

Okay, thanks. I knew what & where the RPO codes where. Just never saw the SPID abbrev. before.

hotrodhomi · 03-21-2009, 01:22 PM

Also, 2wd have a lower tranny hump than the 4x4.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-21-2009, 07:05 PM

So did you go look at it today?

PHAT TONY · 03-21-2009, 09:20 PM

Yeah, I bought one from pics; get it early in the week and want to see every 2wd blazer ever now!

boz42 · 03-22-2009, 12:06 PM

I did a drive by on it, owner was not at home. It is decent, some rust in the rockers. It is missing all the factory seats. It is a swing arm rear suspension.

Gonna try to catch him today.

03-19-2009, 01:03 AM	#1
boz42 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hopewell, TN Posts: 23	Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) I am sure this horse has been beat to death, but I have some simple 2wd questions. I searched for the answers but could not find the info I needed. This weekend I am going to look at what is supposed to be an original 2wd 1st gen Blazer. I have not seen it yet but it is supposed to be a '71 or '72. I am interested in buying this Blazer to restore. So I am feirly familiar with the trucks. I have owned a '72 & still own a '69. I know what to look for as far as body goes. Now for the questions. How can you tell if a 2wd Blazer is an original 2wd? 1. Is there a certain number or letter in the V.I.N. to denote 2wd? 2. Are 2wd Blazers coil sprung in the rear? 3. Anything else y'all can think of that would benefit me before I go look would be appreciated. Thanks, Boz __________________ This space for rent.

03-19-2009, 01:46 AM	#2
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) original 2wd's are coil sprung. Look for rust in the windshield frame and the rocker boxes. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

03-19-2009, 04:43 AM	#3
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) Good luck a real 2wd decently priced is always a nice find __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-19-2009, 08:07 AM	#4
garryk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Harrisonville, MO Posts: 73	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) Here is a link to LMC Truck. It shows how to decode the VIN. I think the second digit of the VIN tells the tale. K is 4x4 and C is conventional or 2 wd. Check out the link for more info. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=10 __________________ Garry 1968 LWB C20 1969 Blazer 1972 Suburban 1989 Suburban (Beast)

03-19-2009, 08:59 AM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) If it were me - I would need to verify the following to make sure it is a legit 2wd... 1. Matching VIN, Clear Title and Glove Box SPID 2. VIN should have a C (2wd) in it instead of the K (4wd) in the 2nd char spot - so CKE would be a 4wd Chevy with a 8-cyl - a CCE would be a Chevy 2wd with a 8-cyl 3. Rear trailing arm setup with coils - noting frame rivets still intact

03-19-2009, 12:58 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) Good luck, I just sold one 2 weeks ago after 9 months of trying. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-19-2009, 03:07 PM	#7
american revolution Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: san francisco Posts: 446	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) one the the threads here showed how to check the frame vin to make sure it is a real 2wd frame and to match it to the body.

03-20-2009, 07:43 PM	#8
boz42 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hopewell, TN Posts: 23	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) What does SPID stand for. I know what RPO is, but unfamiliar with SPID Thanks for the info. I am excited, I hope it is the real deal. __________________ This space for rent. Last edited by boz42; 03-20-2009 at 07:48 PM.

03-20-2009, 09:16 PM	#9
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) from what I have been told - Service Parts IDentification - this lists the RPO [Regular Production Option] codes for the truck...

03-20-2009, 10:46 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) SPID = Glove Box Sticker __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-21-2009, 01:58 AM	#11
boz42 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hopewell, TN Posts: 23	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) Okay, thanks. I knew what & where the RPO codes where. Just never saw the SPID abbrev. before. __________________ This space for rent.

03-21-2009, 01:22 PM	#12
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) Also, 2wd have a lower tranny hump than the 4x4. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-21-2009, 07:05 PM	#13
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) So did you go look at it today? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-21-2009, 09:20 PM	#14
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) Yeah, I bought one from pics; get it early in the week and want to see every 2wd blazer ever now!

03-22-2009, 12:06 PM	#15
boz42 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hopewell, TN Posts: 23	Re: Going to look at a 2wd (got a couple questions) I did a drive by on it, owner was not at home. It is decent, some rust in the rockers. It is missing all the factory seats. It is a swing arm rear suspension. Gonna try to catch him today. __________________ This space for rent.



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