Blazer SPID thread?

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by Tomq

I know that this is an old thread,but what is the "Canadian Base" option? I have a 72 Jimmy with this,but do not understand the specific listed option.Thanks for now,Tomq

Poutine and Molson? Sorry. I couldn't find an exact description for what this rpo comprised but it's probably an engine block heater, heavy duty battery - features to help the truck run in cold weather.

BTW - I've had the poutine at Au Pied de Cochon in Montreal, food is amazing there

[Tomq]

Deadhead;big 10-4 on the food and drink,probably a leading factor to my blocked arteries,why do all fun things have a downfall? In 1972 I thought these items were just normal,and the Canadian Base option was an every-day consideration when purchasing a vehicle north of the 49th!! Thanks for info,have a cool one on me;Tomq

[SoCoC10]

My 72 CST...

[DeadheadNM]

Interesting SPID from a 1972 MY Flint Blazer - I don't see the paint description listed

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Interesting SPID from a 1972 MY Flint Blazer - I don't see the paint description listed

Nothing really unusual for Flint, its a very early 72 during the inital SPID format change over (content very similar to a build sheet). As you can see in the lower left, both the top and the color are still using the earlier AA sufix codes.

1Z58AA [ AUXILIARY TOP-WHITE ]
1510AA [ MEDIUM BLUE ]

Did you notice the P17 spare tire cover included wih hardtop CSTs?

[DeadheadNM]

Thanks Tim. I caught the rpo for the paint was just puzzled by lack of the descriptor. Yes I did see the spare tire cover listed - interesting that it is listed separately as the cover is included w the CST package. Any guess as to an assembly month?

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thanks Tim. I caught the rpo for the paint was just puzzled by lack of the descriptor. Yes I did see the spare tire cover listed - interesting that it is listed separately as the cover is included w the CST package. Any guess as to an assembly month?

Don't forget, by the book, the cover was only included on CSTs with the optional hard top. You are seeing the cover there because these early 72 SPIDs from Flint included almost all the build options and not just the specifics not otherwise part of a package. Of note the standard capacity springs and even the VIN plate are called out.

A build date is hard to nail but I can tell you the last 71 light duty trucks there ~3400 were built in July of 71 off both 6xxxxx and the 8xxxxx assembly lines.

Seeing as this is a very low sequence number @ 2567 I'd say it is a late August 71 build. Be interesting to see the blue certification sticker's date or the Protect-O-Plate. Plus there is always the engine assembly code too.

[DeadheadNM]

Possibly early Flint SPID? Sadly, VIN not included.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Possibly early Flint SPID? Sadly, VIN not included.

Happy Now? :-)

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Happy Now? :-)

LOL! Suspicion confirmed. Early Flint, 2x wall top. Thanks.

[DeadheadNM]

Here's one from 69...rear step bumper!!

[72 paul]

Whats the B in front of the K on the vin last post?

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by 72 paul

Whats the B in front of the K on the vin last post?

1969 Blazer VINs used a "B" rather than a "C". B for Blazer?

[72 paul]

Thanks, is a T 1970?

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by 72 paul

Thanks, is a T 1970?

"T" should denote a GMC - my 1972 K1500 VIN begins with T so not year specific.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by 72 paul

Thanks, is a T 1970?

If there is a "T" prefix as in TKE182F.... it is a 1972 GMC Jimmy. GM started using a division code prefix in 72 with "T" for GMC and "C" for Chevrolet. See the decoders linked in my signature for more info.

[72 paul]

Had a GMC JIMMY let go of couple yrs ago, never paid attention to the spid.Learn something about these trucks everyday thanks Paul.

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by 72 paul

Had a GMC JIMMY let go of couple yrs ago, never paid attention to the spid.Learn something about these trucks everyday thanks Paul.

Me too!

[72K5LA]

I've had my blazer for about a year and a half and I've learned a lot from this forum so far. I figured it was time for me to start contributing instead of just reading so here's my spid.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by 72K5LA

I've had my blazer for about a year and a half and I've learned a lot from this forum so far. I figured it was time for me to start contributing instead of just reading so here's my spid.

Thanks for posting the SPID!
Have you been able to identify how your Blazer paint is special? In your case I am thinking its the overall body color.

[72K5LA]

Yes I believe that's the difference. The original color (still on the inside of the glove box door) is a bright gold color. The 2nd owner had it repainted and the current color is real close to the original color but several shades darker. PPG matched the original color to a color called Walt Disney Gold. I don't think there's any significance though, because the matched color has a 5-digit paint code and PPG was still using 4-digits back in the 70's as far as I can tell.

[SS Tim]

Thanks again! Unfortunately special paint SPIDs do not reflect the colors nor specific variations from production paint schemes. Often its simply a GM car line or earlier discontinued truck line color we see in cases like this. Are we going to see any pictures of your Blazer posted as well?

[Chulisohombre]

Pics would be nice. Even though it's not the overall stock color it is still close.

[72K5LA]

Sorry for the delay. Been out of pocket these last couple days. Here's a couple pics.

[too much stuff]

Just picked this up last night.

Pete, didn't all 69 blazer vins start with a B? (for blazer I assume?)