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**too much stuff** · 09-07-2019, 06:35 PM

Known about this one for quite awhile. PO used to plow with it. Drove by a couple of days ago and it is in his yard without the plow. Left my calling card and behold...
Pretty rusty, but seems to run decent and has a lot of good parts yet.
Even found the protecto plate in the glovebox.
Not a FS thread... Enjoy.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-07-2019, 06:41 PM

Nice find Eric. Thanks for sharing. Curious if it has the pickup style grill for the speaker atop the dash...

*randy500* · 09-07-2019, 07:17 PM

Very cool, wonder how that got shoulder belts in it?

**too much stuff** · 09-07-2019, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Nice find Eric. Thanks for sharing. Curious if it has the pickup style grill for the speaker atop the dash...

Single wall top and no grill on top of the dash. I will try to read the blue sticker on the door for ya.

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Originally Posted by randy500

Very cool, wonder how that got shoulder belts in it?

No idea, but I am not complaining.

**Getter-Done** · 09-07-2019, 07:49 PM

Great Score.
Pays to keep your Eyes Open.

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72 tigger · 09-07-2019, 10:46 PM

Looks decent- good addition to your collection. Do the belts attach to the top?

**special-K** · 09-08-2019, 06:50 AM

It's been a while since I've had a Blazer, but wasn't there a shoulder belt mount in the top?

What we have here is a base K/5 with optional bucket seats. Although I don't see them listed. The same seat as CST but with basket weave pattern and no console. Can we get a picture of the upholstery Eric? Thanky

**DeadheadNM** · 09-08-2019, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

It's been a while since I've had a Blazer, but wasn't there a shoulder belt mount in the top?

What we have here is a base K/5 with optional bucket seats. Although I don't see them listed. The same seat as CST but with basket weave pattern and no console. Can we get a picture of the upholstery Eric? Thanky

I’ve got the sense that for 72 GM did away with “utility buckets” and used CST buckets in all K5s with the CSTs receiving the upgraded scroll vinyl seat covers. The buckets in Eric’s new Blazer are likely original to the truck.

68panelman · 09-08-2019, 09:17 AM

Single wall and shoulder belts would of closed the deal for me

**DeadheadNM** · 09-08-2019, 09:30 AM

Are there holders in place for the female buckle ends of the shoulder belts?

**too much stuff** · 09-08-2019, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

It's been a while since I've had a Blazer, but wasn't there a shoulder belt mount in the top?

What we have here is a base K/5 with optional bucket seats. Although I don't see them listed. The same seat as CST but with basket weave pattern and no console. Can we get a picture of the upholstery Eric? Thanky

Pic for ya. I also have the same buckets from a 72 burb with no console and had the holders on the sides.

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I’ve got the sense that for 72 GM did away with “utility buckets” and used CST buckets in all K5s with the CSTs receiving the upgraded scroll vinyl seat covers. The buckets in Eric’s new Blazer are likely original to the truck.

I think you are correct. Does anyone have a 72 with utility buckets?

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

Single wall and shoulder belts would of closed the deal for me

It sure helped!

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Are there holders in place for the female buckle ends of the shoulder belts?

No holders.

The last pic is a single wall top where the belts would attach.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-08-2019, 10:57 PM

Thanks Eric

**special-K** · 09-09-2019, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I’ve got the sense that for 72 GM did away with “utility buckets” and used CST buckets in all K5s with the CSTs receiving the upgraded scroll vinyl seat covers. The buckets in Eric’s new Blazer are likely original to the truck.

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Pic for ya. I also have the same buckets from a 72 burb with no console and had the holders on the sides.

Ok, all this comes together right. I've had two base trim Blazers, '71 and '72, and one '70 CST. The '71 had utility buckets and the '72 had these like yours have, with the buckle holders on the inside bottom of the seats in both of them. I never paid much mind to analyzing SPIDs and what came with or w/o until I came to this site with all the discussion. I have a library of resources, but I sure enjoy working these details out this way better than "nose in books" method

**too much stuff** · 09-09-2019, 10:59 PM

So are we thinking utility buckets were not available in 72?

**special-K** · 09-10-2019, 06:46 AM

Yeah. I always thought the sport buckets were an option in base trim Blazers but, if that is true, yours should be listed on the SPID. This may not be conclusive. I know in base trim 71/72 pickups these buckets were an option. Only Custom Deluxe had no option for bucket seats due to the fabric vs vinyl. Although, that does contradict itself a bit with Cheyenne Supers. Except they had the available Cheyenne covers to use. The Custom Deluxe would have had to use the Custom covers which would take away the whole upgraded seating feature included in that pkg.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-10-2019, 07:54 AM

It’s my belief after looking at a lot of blazer photos and some in person that for 72 model K5s utlility buckets were not installed by GM. 1971 K5s did make use of utility buckets but this was the last model year. I had a 71 with utility buckets.

I’ll bet the square bodies had but a single style bucket as well but this is just a guess.

09-07-2019, 06:35 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Found a rusty K-5 this time Known about this one for quite awhile. PO used to plow with it. Drove by a couple of days ago and it is in his yard without the plow. Left my calling card and behold... Pretty rusty, but seems to run decent and has a lot of good parts yet. Even found the protecto plate in the glovebox. Not a FS thread... Enjoy. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-07-2019, 06:41 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Found a rusty K-5 this time Nice find Eric. Thanks for sharing. Curious if it has the pickup style grill for the speaker atop the dash... __________________ 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

09-07-2019, 07:17 PM	#3
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Found a rusty K-5 this time Very cool, wonder how that got shoulder belts in it?

09-07-2019, 07:49 PM	#5
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,442	Re: Found a rusty K-5 this time Great Score. Pays to keep your Eyes Open. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

09-07-2019, 10:46 PM	#6
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,255	Re: Found a rusty K-5 this time Looks decent- good addition to your collection. Do the belts attach to the top?

09-08-2019, 06:50 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Found a rusty K-5 this time It's been a while since I've had a Blazer, but wasn't there a shoulder belt mount in the top? What we have here is a base K/5 with optional bucket seats. Although I don't see them listed. The same seat as CST but with basket weave pattern and no console. Can we get a picture of the upholstery Eric? Thanky __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-08-2019, 09:17 AM	#9
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,458	Re: Found a rusty K-5 this time Single wall and shoulder belts would of closed the deal for me

09-08-2019, 09:30 AM	#10
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Found a rusty K-5 this time Are there holders in place for the female buckle ends of the shoulder belts? __________________ 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

09-08-2019, 10:57 PM	#12
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Found a rusty K-5 this time Thanks Eric __________________ 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

09-09-2019, 10:59 PM	#14
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Found a rusty K-5 this time So are we thinking utility buckets were not available in 72? __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-10-2019, 06:46 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Found a rusty K-5 this time Yeah. I always thought the sport buckets were an option in base trim Blazers but, if that is true, yours should be listed on the SPID. This may not be conclusive. I know in base trim 71/72 pickups these buckets were an option. Only Custom Deluxe had no option for bucket seats due to the fabric vs vinyl. Although, that does contradict itself a bit with Cheyenne Supers. Except they had the available Cheyenne covers to use. The Custom Deluxe would have had to use the Custom covers which would take away the whole upgraded seating feature included in that pkg. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-10-2019, 07:54 AM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Found a rusty K-5 this time It’s my belief after looking at a lot of blazer photos and some in person that for 72 model K5s utlility buckets were not installed by GM. 1971 K5s did make use of utility buckets but this was the last model year. I had a 71 with utility buckets. I’ll bet the square bodies had but a single style bucket as well but this is just a guess. __________________ 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



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