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Old 07-06-2012, 04:22 PM   #1
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my 72 K5

I've been on the board a short while, mostly on the burb side ( got a '68 GMC) and just recently picked up a '72 K5. Been asking questions and looking for parts but never got around to posting pics. Well today it's about 102+ with a 115 heat index so I figure now is a good time to post. Originally this was from Salt Lake City, but made it to Illinois via Iowa. It was originally blue but has been painted silver. It needs the steering and brakes checked then I may drive it. It wanders all over the road and barely stops. I already went to Missouri and bought original rust free doors, fenders and a better tailgate. Rocker boxes are shot and the 1/4's need some work. Looks to have a later 350 in it with a holley sitting on top. Drove to Minnesota for front seats. Will bolt on parts and prime as I go so I can drive it. I've made the mistake before of takining everything apart at once and then I got overwhelmed.
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Old 07-06-2012, 04:54 PM   #2
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Sounds like you're making good progress. Get those brakes and steering fixed, then pull the top and drive it!
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Old 07-06-2012, 05:03 PM   #3
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Congrats on the Blazer purchase. You are off to a good start.
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Old 07-06-2012, 08:38 PM   #4
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Looks like a good blazer, congrats
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Old 07-06-2012, 09:03 PM   #5
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I have been debating trading my k25 for a blazer.
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Old 07-07-2012, 12:11 AM   #6
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That is definitely a good start. Congrats
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Old 07-07-2012, 01:43 AM   #7
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Nice Blazer. You dont see those sliding rear windows very often...
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Old 07-07-2012, 04:09 AM   #8
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Nice Blazer. You dont see those sliding rear windows very often...
I've been looking for a set for my truck for a LONG time. The only ones I have ever seen are the ones with the sliders that open like the sliders on rear windows on trucks. Those are rare. Ones like these? unobtanium. I'd be curious to see some better pictures of those. I'm seriously considering making some for myself and would rather build something like those than the others.
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Old 07-07-2012, 10:54 AM   #9
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They made tops with these windows? I thought maybe somebody added them because I never see them. The guy I just bought this from picked up another 72 from AZ and his has the same sliders. Ill get some more pics of the sliders if you want?
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Old 07-07-2012, 02:00 PM   #10
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I've been looking for a set for my truck for a LONG time. The only ones I have ever seen are the ones with the sliders that open like the sliders on rear windows on trucks. Those are rare. Ones like these? unobtanium. I'd be curious to see some better pictures of those. I'm seriously considering making some for myself and would rather build something like those than the others.
good eye, Red! totally missed that when i looked at the pics...would the 73 and up sliders work? dont know what shape they are
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Old 07-09-2012, 11:40 PM   #11
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They made tops with these windows? I thought maybe somebody added them because I never see them. The guy I just bought this from picked up another 72 from AZ and his has the same sliders. Ill get some more pics of the sliders if you want?
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I bet it was a aftermarket kit. It doesn't surprise me that they are common in California and Arizona. Most of the ones I have seen have been down there. More pictures would be really awesome! Thanks

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good eye, Red! totally missed that when i looked at the pics...would the 73 and up sliders work? dont know what shape they are
I've thought about that. Honestly not sure because I've never had both to compare. It would be awesome if they did.
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Old 07-10-2012, 12:45 PM   #12
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I bet it was a aftermarket kit. It doesn't surprise me that they are common in California and Arizona. Most of the ones I have seen have been down there. More pictures would be really awesome! Thanks



I've thought about that. Honestly not sure because I've never had both to compare. It would be awesome if they did.
If they arent exactly the same, shouldnt be hard to change. Its only fibreglas, rite?
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