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**dutchmanz** · 08-04-2014, 10:33 PM

After a few months of searching and waiting for a good front bumper to show up, I finally scored one. I picked up a new in the box Goodmark bumper on craigslist for $100! I think it made a huge improvement.

jjzepplin · 08-05-2014, 07:04 AM

Looks great. Good score!

Treachera · 08-05-2014, 01:04 PM

Hey Dutchmanz, your truck is sweet!

**dutchmanz** · 10-26-2015, 10:40 PM

I completely forgot I made a build thread. I have been driving the Blazer as much as possible. I haven't made any significant changes but I have resealed almost everything in the last few months. I did upgrade the wheels. I'll work on some update info and post it later. My wife and I made about a 700 mile road trip this past weekend to Goodguys in Charlotte. We were one of only two Blazers there. I picked up a van tilt too. It will be installed soon. I should have completed some rust repair and metal work by now but for some reason I bought a 71 Chevelle. It's on the market so I can fix the Blazer instead. Here's a few pics to tease.

**jaros44sr** · 10-27-2015, 09:29 AM

Whoa, that red is a real showstopper, looks great

**dutchmanz** · 10-27-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Whoa, that red is a real showstopper, looks great

Thanks! It's funny how that pic looks red. I didn't paint it, its still factory Orange. I think it's just the camera angle and the shadow. I guess the factory did call it Red Orange

GPS1975 · 10-28-2015, 07:10 PM

The Blazer loos really sharp, it looks like a great driver. That is what I would like to do to mine, just get it pretty reliable and some small upgrades. Then possibly a re due later.

I see that you have BFG 33x12.5x15's on it, do you have any lift on it too? or is it factory height suspension?

Walter White · 10-28-2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dutchmanz

I completely forgot I made a build thread. I have been driving the Blazer as much as possible. I haven't made any significant changes but I have resealed almost everything in the last few months. I did upgrade the wheels. I'll work on some update info and post it later. My wife and I made about a 700 mile road trip this past weekend to Goodguys in Charlotte. We were one of only two Blazers there. I picked up a van tilt too. It will be installed soon. I should have completed some rust repair and metal work by now but for some reason I bought a 71 Chevelle. It's on the market so I can fix the Blazer instead. Here's a few pics to tease.

Dang...i hate i missed you. we didn't get there until late in the day sunday. I saw the other blazer there (69). I'm a recent blazer enthusiast and would have talked your ears off if i'd seen yours. hope to see you at the next one

**dutchmanz** · 10-28-2015, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GPS1975

The Blazer loos really sharp, it looks like a great driver. That is what I would like to do to mine, just get it pretty reliable and some small upgrades. Then possibly a re due later.

I see that you have BFG 33x12.5x15's on it, do you have any lift on it too? or is it factory height suspension?

Thanks for the compliment. It really is a great truck. A friend of mine keeps trying to get me to paint it. I told him he's crazy. I love the patina it has. The front has 2" lift springs and a 1" block. The rear has a 3" lift block. ( they were 4" but I machined them down to 3")

**dutchmanz** · 10-28-2015, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Walter White

Dang...i hate i missed you. we didn't get there until late in the day sunday. I saw the other blazer there (69). I'm a recent blazer enthusiast and would have talked your ears off if i'd seen yours. hope to see you at the next one

We rolled out just after 12. Sunday is always a slim turn out. Feel free to message me. I know I won't be there in the spring. My department at work hosts a car show the same weekend. I do plan to make it next fall though.

Walter White · 10-29-2015, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dutchmanz

We rolled out just after 12. Sunday is always a slim turn out. Feel free to message me. I know I won't be there in the spring. My department at work hosts a car show the same weekend. I do plan to make it next fall though.

Sounds good and BTW, awesome blazer

1972CST · 10-30-2015, 12:37 PM

Awesome build! Will be heading to OBX to fish for a week... wish I was driving my 72.

**dutchmanz** · 10-30-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972CST

Awesome build! Will be heading to OBX to fish for a week... wish I was driving my 72.

If my Blazer will make it up there and back I'm sure yours will make the trip. We love the beach but since the state started the stupid driving permit and crazy fee, we haven't been as much. We go to the public access now and take the newer rides.

1972CST · 10-30-2015, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dutchmanz

If my Blazer will make it up there and back I'm sure yours will make the trip. We love the beach but since the state started the stupid driving permit and crazy fee, we haven't been as much. We go to the public access now and take the newer rides.

Where are you located on the coast?

**dutchmanz** · 10-30-2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972CST

Where are you located on the coast?

A little town called Pantego. I'm just over an hour from Nags Head.

**dutchmanz** · 11-20-2015, 01:44 PM

I made 2 more upgrades to the Blazer over the last week. First, I took the dual Rancho steering stabilizers off. I never liked that look plus when the were cold, they were too stiff. I installed a factory replacement from Napa after finding the factory mount here on the boards. It actually drove better. I also swapped the 3.73 out for a 3.07. I had to swap the posi carrier too since the 3.73 was a 4 series. Man! What a difference. I wish I did it before the road trip. It's like night and day. It sure would have been nice on the interstate. No pics... I'll see what I can do to take some.

**dutchmanz** · 05-26-2016, 04:23 PM

Not much new but I decided to switch back to the rally wheels. (After a sand blast and some fresh paint) 15x8 with the same 33x12.50 BFGs. I liked the 10" wheel but think the rally just suits the body style better... for now anyway. I haven't decided if I'm going to run a trim ring or not. The old ones were rough so if I do, I'll have to order a new set. May try a narrow ring or just go back with the wide ones.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-26-2016, 10:08 PM

I think the rallies look fantastic. I'm voting on the narrow trim rings. I'm putting them on my Elkie.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-26-2016, 10:14 PM

Looks great - I'll bet it gets a lot of attention on the road

**dutchmanz** · 05-27-2016, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Looks great - I'll bet it gets a lot of attention on the road

Every time I drive it I get compliments on it. Some are in the form of "thumbs up" or big waves. I often have people come up to me and tell me how much they love it and countless offers to buy it. I can only imagine what you get driving either of your amazing rides!

**dutchmanz** · 05-27-2016, 04:47 PM

I took the narrow rings off my 71 for now. I don't have a full set of the wide one any more. I'll probably order some 3" for the truck since I like the narrow ring on the Blazer. Makes the wheel look really deep.

**72 Super** · 05-30-2016, 04:28 PM

Your Blazer looks good in Orange. The Rallies look right at home on there as well.

Ray

08-04-2014, 10:33 PM	#51
dutchmanz Knuckle Buster, Instructor Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pantego, NC Posts: 562	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST After a few months of searching and waiting for a good front bumper to show up, I finally scored one. I picked up a new in the box Goodmark bumper on craigslist for $100! I think it made a huge improvement. Attached Images __________________ Current classic fleet: 72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly 69 C10 factory SWB, 454, TH400, Saddle tan, Rust-o-ration 53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue

08-05-2014, 07:04 AM	#52
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST Looks great. Good score! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

08-05-2014, 01:04 PM	#53
Treachera Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 27	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST Hey Dutchmanz, your truck is sweet!

10-26-2015, 10:40 PM	#54
dutchmanz Knuckle Buster, Instructor Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pantego, NC Posts: 562	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST I completely forgot I made a build thread. I have been driving the Blazer as much as possible. I haven't made any significant changes but I have resealed almost everything in the last few months. I did upgrade the wheels. I'll work on some update info and post it later. My wife and I made about a 700 mile road trip this past weekend to Goodguys in Charlotte. We were one of only two Blazers there. I picked up a van tilt too. It will be installed soon. I should have completed some rust repair and metal work by now but for some reason I bought a 71 Chevelle. It's on the market so I can fix the Blazer instead. Here's a few pics to tease. __________________ Current classic fleet: 72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly 69 C10 factory SWB, 454, TH400, Saddle tan, Rust-o-ration 53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue

10-27-2015, 09:29 AM	#55
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST Whoa, that red is a real showstopper, looks great __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

10-28-2015, 07:10 PM	#57
GPS1975 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 25	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST The Blazer loos really sharp, it looks like a great driver. That is what I would like to do to mine, just get it pretty reliable and some small upgrades. Then possibly a re due later. I see that you have BFG 33x12.5x15's on it, do you have any lift on it too? or is it factory height suspension?

10-30-2015, 12:37 PM	#62
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST Awesome build! Will be heading to OBX to fish for a week... wish I was driving my 72.

11-20-2015, 01:44 PM	#66
dutchmanz Knuckle Buster, Instructor Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pantego, NC Posts: 562	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST I made 2 more upgrades to the Blazer over the last week. First, I took the dual Rancho steering stabilizers off. I never liked that look plus when the were cold, they were too stiff. I installed a factory replacement from Napa after finding the factory mount here on the boards. It actually drove better. I also swapped the 3.73 out for a 3.07. I had to swap the posi carrier too since the 3.73 was a 4 series. Man! What a difference. I wish I did it before the road trip. It's like night and day. It sure would have been nice on the interstate. No pics... I'll see what I can do to take some. __________________ Current classic fleet: 72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly 69 C10 factory SWB, 454, TH400, Saddle tan, Rust-o-ration 53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue

05-26-2016, 04:23 PM	#67
dutchmanz Knuckle Buster, Instructor Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pantego, NC Posts: 562	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST Not much new but I decided to switch back to the rally wheels. (After a sand blast and some fresh paint) 15x8 with the same 33x12.50 BFGs. I liked the 10" wheel but think the rally just suits the body style better... for now anyway. I haven't decided if I'm going to run a trim ring or not. The old ones were rough so if I do, I'll have to order a new set. May try a narrow ring or just go back with the wide ones. Attached Images __________________ Current classic fleet: 72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly 69 C10 factory SWB, 454, TH400, Saddle tan, Rust-o-ration 53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue

05-26-2016, 10:08 PM	#68
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST I think the rallies look fantastic. I'm voting on the narrow trim rings. I'm putting them on my Elkie. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-26-2016, 10:14 PM	#69
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST Looks great - I'll bet it gets a lot of attention on the road __________________ 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

05-27-2016, 04:47 PM	#71
dutchmanz Knuckle Buster, Instructor Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pantego, NC Posts: 562	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST I took the narrow rings off my 71 for now. I don't have a full set of the wide one any more. I'll probably order some 3" for the truck since I like the narrow ring on the Blazer. Makes the wheel look really deep. Attached Images __________________ Current classic fleet: 72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly 69 C10 factory SWB, 454, TH400, Saddle tan, Rust-o-ration 53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue

05-30-2016, 04:28 PM	#72
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: My Latest Toy - 72 K5 Blazer CST Your Blazer looks good in Orange. The Rallies look right at home on there as well. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White



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