1981 K5 Blazer questions

[Patriot]

First just for starters, I bought this truck from my friend for REAL CHEAP.

It used to be an Air Force Recruiter truck and it origianlly had a 250 six(4.1 liter) with the sm465. The axles are 3:73s and I was wondering if this a normal axle ratio because it says G-84 High Altitude on the side rear of this truck. It has no A/C and is really just a plain jane except for the nice axle ratios.
The first 5 digits of the VIN are 1G8EK. I can't find ant reference to the 8 on the code, any ideas??

I will be putting one of my 350s in it because the 6 cyl. is long gone.

I think this wil be a fun project.

[Chevy623]

LMC catalog says

1G8 = Chevrolet MPV 1981-86
E = [GVW Range & Brake system] 6001-7000 Hydraulic
K = 4 wheel drive 1981-86


It just seems a part of the Division/Make code.

[example]
1G8= chevy mpv 81-86
1GN= chevy mpv 87-91
1GC= chevy truck 81-91

1G5= GMC MPV 81-86
1GK= GMC MPV 87-91
1GT= GMC Truck 81-91

Does that help any?

[Patriot]

Originally Posted by Chevy623

LMC catalog says

1G8 = Chevrolet MPV 1981-86
E = [GVW Range & Brake system] 6001-7000 Hydraulic
K = 4 wheel drive 1981-86


It just seems a part of the Division/Make code.

[example]
1G8= chevy mpv 81-86
1GN= chevy mpv 87-91
1GC= chevy truck 81-91

1G5= GMC MPV 81-86
1GK= GMC MPV 87-91
1GT= GMC Truck 81-91

Does that help any?

YES!! Thanks. Now for one more question. What does MPV. I assume it is Military P(?) Vehicle?????

Thanks again sir.

[RandyP]

Multiple Passenger Vehicle

[Chevy623]

Originally Posted by RandyP

Multiple Passenger Vehicle

Thank you, i'm been wondering what it meant myself lol.