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Beetle · 03-02-2014, 06:24 PM

Here it is folks, the product of 8 years of looking high and low and on n off.

72 CST
Power Brakes, Power Steering, A/C, Tach, Hand throttle, posi, 3.73 gears, buckets, and its a BLAZER. Woo I am excited! Plans? Yes 80s Burb, Blazer, Sierra, Silverado and pull the 350/700/208 combo out and throw er in this as well as rewire the whole truck. Also want to go ahead n paint it red, and throw some Mickey Thompson Classic Locks all the way around as well as find some nice offroad bumpers with lights and a CB

Big J · 03-02-2014, 06:40 PM

Nice find. Sounds like a solid plan.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-02-2014, 07:27 PM

Congrats great start. Black with a saddle interior from GM - that's cool.

pound41 · 03-02-2014, 07:34 PM

Good for you
I thought about going and looking at it but since I already have 3 my wife wouldn't let me.
Looks like a solid start

Beetle · 03-02-2014, 09:00 PM

pound41 where you at?

Beetle · 03-02-2014, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Congrats great start. Black with a saddle interior from GM - that's cool.

May go back to black

pound41 · 03-02-2014, 11:08 PM

I am in Springfield

Chulisohombre · 03-03-2014, 10:58 AM

Looks like a great start. I'd go back to stock as well. Black on black with saddle interior. Looks like not a lot if rust issues either nap done took good care of that one.

Beetle · 03-16-2014, 02:56 PM

Well I moved into my new house last week, got the Blazer in the garage and started tearing it apart. Took the butchered wiring harness out and will order a new one from GMCPauls, and I will replace the radiator support and inner fenders. As far as the cowl?The usual news I am afraid.

Think I am going with Soft 8s for now

Pile of parts

Chulisohombre · 03-16-2014, 04:44 PM

No bueno. My rust was underneath in the rockers and floorboards. Wasn't any in the cowl like that luckily.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-16-2014, 10:11 PM

Bummer. How are the kick panels as regards rust near the vents?

Beetle · 03-18-2014, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Bummer. How are the kick panels as regards rust near the vents?

They seem ok I think the worst is the upper inner cowl, got a few folks sending patches my way

**DeadheadNM** · 03-18-2014, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beetle

They seem ok I think the worst is the upper inner cowl, got a few folks sending patches my way

Good deal! I got stainless steel cowl screens from LMC painted them black and installed them into my Blazer and K20 to keep the leaves and large debris out of the cowl and vents.

Beetle · 07-06-2014, 10:52 PM

Ain't updated in a while cause all the wind got knocked outta my sails around the 4th of June when I was supposed to take this on the Hot Rod Power Tour. Ended up taking the 75 Vette but still kinda sucks when you bust your butt for 3 months straight almost for it to go a full 180 on you. Rearend blew that Wednesday nite and I have been searching ever since. She runs and sounds great but thats it. Rearend is out of her at the moment.

This is all prior to that date...
Droppin the 350 in

PO told me the engine was fairly new, I think he may be right. Turns out its a Targetmaster 4 bolt main 300 horse 350

Dressed her up a bit, and added a GM NOS aluminum intake topped off with the Rochestor for now

Electric fans on the new 4 core

Purple Hornies are hooked to those headers

Restored the hub selectors (Blue Krylon from Home Depot and some elbow grease)

Old vs New Gate

Core Support on

Front fenders on, GETTING CLOSER!!!

Grille on it!

Lights are working, woo

Interior going in. Thats a 16'' Lokar and sitting in the seat my hand rests comfortably on the shifter. It is hooked to a 700R4

Then June 4th we were finally ready for a test drive. Torqued all the bolts one last time, put er in drive... then the rear blew

Now its dead with its butt in the air

So I know that is A LOT to look at but once I source a rear for this truck I will be going full speed ahead. New floors front and rear, rocker boxes, firewall, rear tubs and rear bedsides and a coat of paint. A lot to do but I got nothing but time. This truck won't be going on the 'Tour next year as my Dads 69 stepper is in paint at the moment.

Beetle · 07-06-2014, 10:53 PM

Thar she blows!

TURN IT UP!!!
http://youtu.be/O_Bms1TT-88

BBrendal · 07-08-2014, 02:48 AM

Love the baby monitor on the rear bumper. I restored my 69 Camaro while my daughter was asleep and had the monitor by my side.

03-02-2014, 06:24 PM	#1
Beetle Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 725	My new to me 72 K5 CST Here it is folks, the product of 8 years of looking high and low and on n off. 72 CST Power Brakes, Power Steering, A/C, Tach, Hand throttle, posi, 3.73 gears, buckets, and its a BLAZER. Woo I am excited! Plans? Yes 80s Burb, Blazer, Sierra, Silverado and pull the 350/700/208 combo out and throw er in this as well as rewire the whole truck. Also want to go ahead n paint it red, and throw some Mickey Thompson Classic Locks all the way around as well as find some nice offroad bumpers with lights and a CB __________________ Jason TEAM C10 HOT ROD POWER TOUR 689 Short Step 68 Step Trucks Sold: 70 GMC, 72 K5 Members met: Andy4639 GCncsuHD CSGAS zicc1835 hotrod farm truck Mingrao Bhelton brenthiggins

03-02-2014, 06:40 PM	#2
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: My new to me 72 K5 CST Nice find. Sounds like a solid plan. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

03-02-2014, 07:27 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: My new to me 72 K5 CST Congrats great start. Black with a saddle interior from GM - that's cool. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-02-2014, 07:34 PM	#4
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: My new to me 72 K5 CST Good for you I thought about going and looking at it but since I already have 3 my wife wouldn't let me. Looks like a solid start

03-02-2014, 09:00 PM	#5
Beetle Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 725	Re: My new to me 72 K5 CST pound41 where you at? __________________ Jason TEAM C10 HOT ROD POWER TOUR 689 Short Step 68 Step Trucks Sold: 70 GMC, 72 K5 Members met: Andy4639 GCncsuHD CSGAS zicc1835 hotrod farm truck Mingrao Bhelton brenthiggins

03-02-2014, 11:08 PM	#7
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: My new to me 72 K5 CST I am in Springfield

03-03-2014, 10:58 AM	#8
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: My new to me 72 K5 CST Looks like a great start. I'd go back to stock as well. Black on black with saddle interior. Looks like not a lot if rust issues either nap done took good care of that one. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

03-16-2014, 02:56 PM	#9
Beetle Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 725	Re: My new to me 72 K5 CST Well I moved into my new house last week, got the Blazer in the garage and started tearing it apart. Took the butchered wiring harness out and will order a new one from GMCPauls, and I will replace the radiator support and inner fenders. As far as the cowl?The usual news I am afraid. Think I am going with Soft 8s for now Pile of parts __________________ Jason TEAM C10 HOT ROD POWER TOUR 689 Short Step 68 Step Trucks Sold: 70 GMC, 72 K5 Members met: Andy4639 GCncsuHD CSGAS zicc1835 hotrod farm truck Mingrao Bhelton brenthiggins

03-16-2014, 04:44 PM	#10
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: My new to me 72 K5 CST No bueno. My rust was underneath in the rockers and floorboards. Wasn't any in the cowl like that luckily. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

03-16-2014, 10:11 PM	#11
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: My new to me 72 K5 CST Bummer. How are the kick panels as regards rust near the vents? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

07-06-2014, 10:52 PM	#14
Beetle Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 725	Re: My new to me 72 K5 CST Ain't updated in a while cause all the wind got knocked outta my sails around the 4th of June when I was supposed to take this on the Hot Rod Power Tour. Ended up taking the 75 Vette but still kinda sucks when you bust your butt for 3 months straight almost for it to go a full 180 on you. Rearend blew that Wednesday nite and I have been searching ever since. She runs and sounds great but thats it. Rearend is out of her at the moment. This is all prior to that date... Droppin the 350 in PO told me the engine was fairly new, I think he may be right. Turns out its a Targetmaster 4 bolt main 300 horse 350 Dressed her up a bit, and added a GM NOS aluminum intake topped off with the Rochestor for now Electric fans on the new 4 core Purple Hornies are hooked to those headers Restored the hub selectors (Blue Krylon from Home Depot and some elbow grease) Old vs New Gate Core Support on Front fenders on, GETTING CLOSER!!! Grille on it! Lights are working, woo Interior going in. Thats a 16'' Lokar and sitting in the seat my hand rests comfortably on the shifter. It is hooked to a 700R4 Then June 4th we were finally ready for a test drive. Torqued all the bolts one last time, put er in drive... then the rear blew Now its dead with its butt in the air So I know that is A LOT to look at but once I source a rear for this truck I will be going full speed ahead. New floors front and rear, rocker boxes, firewall, rear tubs and rear bedsides and a coat of paint. A lot to do but I got nothing but time. This truck won't be going on the 'Tour next year as my Dads 69 stepper is in paint at the moment. __________________ Jason TEAM C10 HOT ROD POWER TOUR 689 Short Step 68 Step Trucks Sold: 70 GMC, 72 K5 Members met: Andy4639 GCncsuHD CSGAS zicc1835 hotrod farm truck Mingrao Bhelton brenthiggins

07-06-2014, 10:53 PM	#15
Beetle Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 725	Re: My new to me 72 K5 CST Thar she blows! TURN IT UP!!! http://youtu.be/O_Bms1TT-88 __________________ Jason TEAM C10 HOT ROD POWER TOUR 689 Short Step 68 Step Trucks Sold: 70 GMC, 72 K5 Members met: Andy4639 GCncsuHD CSGAS zicc1835 hotrod farm truck Mingrao Bhelton brenthiggins

07-08-2014, 02:48 AM	#16
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: My new to me 72 K5 CST Love the baby monitor on the rear bumper. I restored my 69 Camaro while my daughter was asleep and had the monitor by my side. __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/



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