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**kna4977** · 09-02-2024, 11:14 PM

1972 Flint built CST Blazer.

Did they have a radiator overflow bottle and/or hose and if so how did it route/where did it mount?

Did they come with footwell lighting or just the interior lights located in the upper part of the single wall top?

Any door jam key buzzer switches or interior light on triggers?

Did the underside of the hood have any type of coating or bare metal and was it painted black or body color or how did it come from the factory?

Power brake booster was it black or anodized gold or something else or did it vary?

Did any of these trucks come with factory floor mats/carpet savers and if so what did they look like?

**1970cstblazer** · 09-03-2024, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kna4977

1972 Flint built CST Blazer.

Did they have a radiator overflow bottle and/or hose and if so how did it route/where did it mount?

Yes, 1972 was an option. Will be listed on SPID, but dealer installed also. Bottle mounted on the drivers side inboard radiator support

Did they come with footwell lighting or just the interior lights located in the upper part of the single wall top?

Footwell lighting is for double wall tops. Single wall had the lighting in the drivers side of the interior roof

No buzzers

Did the underside of the hood have any type of coating or bare metal and was it painted black or body color or how did it come from the factory?

Black with body color misted around the perimeter

Power brake booster was it black or anodized gold or something else or did it vary?

Depends on the booster supplier. Delco Moraine was anodized. Bendix was black painted

Did any of these trucks come with factory floor mats/carpet savers and if so what did they look like?

Dealer installed

**kna4977** · 09-03-2024, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Did they have a radiator overflow bottle and/or hose and if so how did it route/where did it mount?

Yes, 1972 was an option. Will be listed on SPID, but dealer installed also. Bottle mounted on the drivers side inboard radiator support

Did they come with footwell lighting or just the interior lights located in the upper part of the single wall top?

Footwell lighting is for double wall tops. Single wall had the lighting in the drivers side of the interior roof

No buzzers

Did the underside of the hood have any type of coating or bare metal and was it painted black or body color or how did it come from the factory?

Black with body color misted around the perimeter

Power brake booster was it black or anodized gold or something else or did it vary?

Depends on the booster supplier. Delco Moraine was anodized. Bendix was black painted

Did any of these trucks come with factory floor mats/carpet savers and if so what did they look like?

Dealer installed

Thanks very informative. Any pics of an original hood underside? If it didn't have an overflow bottle would it have had a hose running straight down from the nipple on the radiator cap opening?

**1970cstblazer** · 09-03-2024, 11:00 AM

If the Blazer did not have the overflow bottle, the hose would come off the radiator, and go straight down through a pre-punched hole the RH inner fender skirt. There is also a clip on the battery tray gusset to hold the hose.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-03-2024, 04:03 PM

I believe the OE black color on the undersurface of the hood is the bare EDP coat not paint

**kna4977** · 09-03-2024, 09:13 PM

Most reproduction radiator overflow hoses appear to come with a couple of spring clips and the hose. What did the original setup look like the one that runs down by the battery and through the opening in the passenger side fender well? Who makes a good reproduction or just go to auto parts store and get some tubing then to the hardware store for the clips?

**kna4977** · 09-03-2024, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I believe the OE black color on the undersurface of the hood is the bare EDP coat not paint

Is there a paint that is close to what EDP coat looks like? Maybe a satin or Hot Rod Black?

Still would like to see a picture of a nice preserved original hood underside if anyone has a pic they can share. Or even a correctly restored one to how it came from the factory.

**1970cstblazer** · 09-04-2024, 07:02 AM

Satin black, like Eastwood's Under hood black would be the closest sheen.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-04-2024, 08:35 AM

Here's an OE example: HERE

**1rippen6** · 09-04-2024, 09:45 AM

I may have an extra overflow setup, if interested pm me.

**kna4977** · 09-04-2024, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Here's an OE example: HERE

That is interesting and almost looks like the black was dusted over the color even though it's likely the other way around.

09-02-2024, 11:14 PM	#1
kna4977 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 463	Random Restoration Questions 1972 Flint built CST Blazer. Did they have a radiator overflow bottle and/or hose and if so how did it route/where did it mount? Did they come with footwell lighting or just the interior lights located in the upper part of the single wall top? Any door jam key buzzer switches or interior light on triggers? Did the underside of the hood have any type of coating or bare metal and was it painted black or body color or how did it come from the factory? Power brake booster was it black or anodized gold or something else or did it vary? Did any of these trucks come with factory floor mats/carpet savers and if so what did they look like?

09-03-2024, 11:00 AM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,716	Re: Random Restoration Questions If the Blazer did not have the overflow bottle, the hose would come off the radiator, and go straight down through a pre-punched hole the RH inner fender skirt. There is also a clip on the battery tray gusset to hold the hose. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

09-03-2024, 04:03 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,428	Re: Random Restoration Questions I believe the OE black color on the undersurface of the hood is the bare EDP coat not paint __________________ 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

09-03-2024, 09:13 PM	#6
kna4977 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 463	Re: Random Restoration Questions Most reproduction radiator overflow hoses appear to come with a couple of spring clips and the hose. What did the original setup look like the one that runs down by the battery and through the opening in the passenger side fender well? Who makes a good reproduction or just go to auto parts store and get some tubing then to the hardware store for the clips?

09-04-2024, 07:02 AM	#8
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,716	Re: Random Restoration Questions Satin black, like Eastwood's Under hood black would be the closest sheen. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

09-04-2024, 08:35 AM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,428	Re: Random Restoration Questions Here's an OE example: HERE __________________ 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

09-04-2024, 09:45 AM	#10
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,784	Re: Random Restoration Questions I may have an extra overflow setup, if interested pm me.



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