New Member w/72 K5 blazer

[DeadheadNM]

Too far gone....you need to sell it to me!

That's a clean K5 that looks great. My 2 cents based on my recent K20 resto: take A LOT of photos before tearing into it; use the correct flat paint atop the dash; have the black bolts/screws/nuts, hood hinges, hood latches, upper metal rad tube, door latches, and AC vac pod bracket zinc phosphate coated rather than painted; don't throw anything away; if motor is original skip the decking on a rebuild so as to preserve the stamped codes that denote use in a K5; and start a build thread we can follow. Good luck!

[rayray767]

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[rayray767]

Here is my Green blazer coming in yesterday evening . I was waiting seem like forever . Kept looking out the window while watching the Buckeye game LOL...
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[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Too far gone....you need to sell it to me!

That's a clean K5 that looks great. My 2 cents based on my recent K20 resto: take A LOT of photos before tearing into it; use the correct flat paint atop the dash; have the black bolts/screws/nuts, hood hinges, hood latches, upper metal rad tube, door latches, and AC vac pod bracket zinc phosphate coated rather than painted; don't throw anything away; if motor is original skip the decking on a rebuild so as to preserve the stamped codes that denote use in a K5; and start a build thread we can follow. Good luck!

Good call on the photos. I'll prob take a photo of every piece prior to taking them off. The original motor is gone, The original owner replaced it with a motor out of 68 pickup so I'll most likely pick up a crate motor or something.
I was planning to power coat the above mentioned pieces, would you suggest zinc phosphate first and then power coat?

[DeadheadNM]

Somewhere on my K20 build thread linked below I have a pic of phosphate coated (or "Parkerized") door latches. Once coated as such the parts are good to go and approximate what GM did. I would not add a powder coat nor would I powder coat items (like door latches) that will see some wear/abuse.

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

I'm in San Jose too. I hope my next project starts off with a Blazer this nice. Good luck!

What part of San Jose are you in? I'm on the south side right by the In N out burger

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by tinydb84

I'm in San Jose too. I hope my next project starts off with a Blazer this nice. Good luck!

What part of San Jose are you in? I'm on the south side right by the In N out burger

[tinydb84]

Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

What part of San Jose are you in? I'm on the south side right by the In N out burger

Im in West SJ by Campbell. My brother lives on that side of town. One day when I get my truck back together Ill have to cruise by

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Likewise. As much as looks good from the outside, mines a mechanical mess right now. motor leaks from multiple areas, transmission, and TC leak as well. I could try and fix those issues, but if I have the motor, tranny and TC out, I might as well do frame off, so I'm going to hold out until I'm ready do a frame off restor

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Too far gone....you need to sell it to me!

That's a clean K5 that looks great. My 2 cents based on my recent K20 resto: take A LOT of photos before tearing into it; use the correct flat paint atop the dash; have the black bolts/screws/nuts, hood hinges, hood latches, upper metal rad tube, door latches, and AC vac pod bracket zinc phosphate coated rather than painted; don't throw anything away; if motor is original skip the decking on a rebuild so as to preserve the stamped codes that denote use in a K5; and start a build thread we can follow. Good luck!

I now see which parts you are referencing mentioned above. However, please forgive me for being a rookie, but I don't know which of these parts you're referring to: "AC vac pod bracket"

Thanks,
Mike

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Originally Posted by rayray767

Hey bro welcome to the forum .... Lots of good people here you will enjoy it . I just bought a green blazer last week from Florida it was picked up last night from a U-ship member I should have it in my driveway by Saturday. I like the green blazers and always wanted one ! I'll post some pics later. I Love these old school blazers to death my stock Pyle is getting big...lol :p
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Thanks Rayray967! Also, congrats on your new purchase. I too, like the green blazers in that era. Keep me posted with your plans with it

Mike

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive

I now see which parts you are referencing mentioned above. However, please forgive me for being a rookie, but I don't know which of these parts you're referring to: "AC vac pod bracket"

Thanks,
Mike

Great question - this bracket is specific to 4wd trucks/blazers with A/C. If you look at your engine pic above (the one that shows the fiberglass A/C box bolted to the firewall) you'll notice on the inner side a plastic round "ball" thing. That's the vac pod - the bracket it bolts to is the one I reference. 2wd trucks and non-A/C 4wds do not have that bracket. Can be a PITA to find if you need one.

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Thanks, DeadheadNM

[rayray767]

Like wise dark green ... As for now just trying to get it started . It's must be one of three things no spark fuel pump or the junk holly carb lol....keep in touch bro..
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[Hoffa]

Welcome too the board and congrats on your find. I like the color too. Sure the blue and orange ones are sharp, but dark olive looks sharp.

Your Blazer feels familiar to me..... It's pretty similar to mine!

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[468BIGBLOCK]

nice SURVIVOR!!

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

@Hoffa - That's a sweet looking blazer you got there. Digging the color for sure!

Thanks, 468bigblock

[rayray767]

My green machine will be for sale shortly once I get it up and going and looking good
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