Engine Verification

[billyecapps]

I am new to the forum and not the most computer literate person out there. I just purchased a 1972 Blazer 2WD. It is a "drivable project". I have two questions: 1. I would like to know how to determine if the engine is the original engine. 2. It came with a wore out canvas top, no hard top, so any direction on a canvas replacement or a used hard top would be appriciated.
For those interested, it came from the factory with P/S, P/B, A/C and automatic but it is not a CST, it has the rubber floor mat and does not appear to have ever had a rear seat.

Thanks,
Bill

[Yukon Jack]

Welcome to the board. We would enjoy seeing pics of your Blazer - two wheel drives are very diserable around here!!! Used hard tops show up in the classified section occasionally. You'll also find a recent post in this section for new soft tops - only one manufacturer is building them presently.

I'll let someone else discuss your engine question.

[turp mcspray]

There is a flat "pad" on the passenger side of the block right below the head in the front. It will have some numbers and letters on it. Get the 3 letters after the numbers. This is refered to as the engine suffix code.(trucks will start with a T and cars will start with a C, TJL for example) I can look this up for you or you can do a web search. They will tell you what this engine was originally out of.

[billyecapps]

Originally Posted by turp mcspray

There is a flat "pad" on the passenger side of the block right below the head in the front. It will have some numbers and letters on it. Get the 3 letters after the numbers. This is refered to as the engine suffix code.(trucks will start with a T and cars will start with a C, TJL for example) I can look this up for you or you can do a web search. They will tell you what this engine was originally out of.

The last 3 letters are: TDJ

Thanks for your help,
Bill

[turp mcspray]

My source says 72 truck(blazer etc.), 4bbl, automatic.

[billyecapps]

Will try to post some very soon.

[OleSenna]

Originally Posted by billyecapps

2. It came with a wore out canvas top, no hard top, so any direction on a canvas replacement or a used hard top would be appreciated.

Welcome to the board, Billy. I should have a hardtop in good shape for sale as soon as I take delivery of one of the new soft tops from Softopper. They are promising late June/early July delivery, but I'll believe it when I actually see one.

Here is a link to the Softop site: http://www.softopper.com/Softopper_M...20Blazer%20All.

If you are interested, send a PM and we'll try and work something out. I'm in Atlanta, which might help in terms of delivery/pick up.

[billyecapps]

Turp, I don't mean to be a bother but do you know if single vs double wall hard tops bolt down the same. On the glovebox sticker the option # is 1Z5810 Removable Top-White.

Thanks,
Bill

[turp mcspray]

Double wall bolts go "up" from under rail. Single wall bolts go "down" from top of rail. Single wall has stainless strips that go over the glass lip where the top meets the bedsides. Some bedrails have both sets of holes and others do not. The single wall holes actually have a cage nut welded to the bedrail with a slotted hole for a little adjustment. You could just use a nut and bolt but would have to remove the interior panels to access the nuts. No bother, glad to be of help!
Scott

[billyecapps]

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Welcome to the board. We would enjoy seeing pics of your Blazer - two wheel drives are very diserable around here!!! Used hard tops show up in the classified section occasionally. You'll also find a recent post in this section for new soft tops - only one manufacturer is building them presently.

I'll let someone else discuss your engine question.

I am going to try and attach some pictures, hope it works.

Thanks for everyone's help.
Bill

[Blue71LWB]

Nice

[turp mcspray]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, There's nothing like orange on an early Blazer. YEAH!!
Scott

[ChevyFan24]

Nice! Love the orange. Welcome!

[Yukon Jack]

That is a sweet Blazer!!! Is it as solid as it looks?

[billyecapps]

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

That is a sweet Blazer!!! Is it as solid as it looks?

No, I wish it was. I have not taken the rubber floor mat out yet, but can already see "rust through" in the floor, next to the doors and kick panels.
The bottoms of each door will have to be replaced, the tail gate will need replacing. The Blazer was "resprayed" a few months ago, so who know what is under the fresh paint, but I still think it is worth saving.

Thanks for all your help,
Bill

[Gary 70 Jimmy]

nice blazer you don't see to many at the stock height and welcome to the board

[LUV2XCLR8]

Nice toy, Keeping her mostly stock or custom?

[billyecapps]

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Nice toy, Keeping her mostly stock or custom?

The current plan is to keep her mostly stock.

Thanks,
Bill