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**KevsClassics** · 01-28-2008, 03:45 PM

Anybody still keeping count? I didn't see mine in this thread so here they are.

american revolution · 01-28-2008, 05:18 PM

here's mine: tough to be after Kev's great ride

65-72 chevytoys · 01-29-2008, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Anybody still keeping count? I didn't see mine in this thread so here they are.

Is that the blue blazer with white top that was a cover truck for the Nov 2004 issue of classic trucks? If it is that is the truck that started the search for my 2wd blazer.

babyblueoval · 01-29-2008, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 65-72 chevytoys

Is that the blue blazer with white top that was a cover truck for the Nov 2004 issue of classic trucks? If it is that is the truck that started the search for my 2wd blazer.

I know it was in a magazine so that's probably it.
I'm with you on it though. I carry pics of his truck with me everywhere and use them as inspiration.

bouncytruck · 01-29-2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 65-72 chevytoys

Is that the blue blazer with white top that was a cover truck for the Nov 2004 issue of classic trucks? If it is that is the truck that started the search for my 2wd blazer.

Yup. I think that article drove a lot of us to want a 2wd.

5150 · 01-29-2008, 09:00 AM

Yes, that would be the blazer on the cover

**KevsClassics** · 01-29-2008, 10:08 AM

Here's two more buddies who want to be counted they just don't like to use computers. Marks 72 and his cousin The "C10 King" flamed 72

babyblueoval · 01-29-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Here's two more buddies who want to be counted they just don't like to use computers. Marks 72 and his cousin The "C10 King" flamed 72

I've seen Mark's in another thread. It got quite a few favorable comments.
Does the emblem on the flamed one say "K5" or something else?
Kinda funny if it still says K5.

bagged74 · 01-29-2008, 12:05 PM

I think 2wds had K5 emblems too

smbrouss70 · 01-29-2008, 12:08 PM

ALL 1st gen Blazers were K5's, regardless of whether they were 2wd or 4wd.

johnboymx · 01-29-2008, 12:31 PM

I still have mine for sale guys. Its in the for sale section. Nobody wants it

65-72 chevytoys · 01-29-2008, 11:07 PM

Its not that I don't want it. I just don't have garage space for another one.

johnboymx · 01-29-2008, 11:25 PM

It can fit anywhere

babyblueoval · 01-30-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

ALL 1st gen Blazers were K5's, regardless of whether they were 2wd or 4wd.

Well, that shows you what I know.

smbrouss70 · 01-30-2008, 02:26 PM

After researching this a little further, I guess I should say all 1st gen Blazers were BADGED K/5's. Technically they were CE105XX/CS105XX or KE105XX/KS105XX according to the model numbers on the SPID. So I guess you were half-right.

bouncytruck · 01-30-2008, 02:53 PM

All first gen blazers are considered K5's. There were no C5's. The Vin is the only place the "C" designation appears.

crzngmychvy · 01-30-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

All first gen blazers are considered K5's. There were no C5's. The Vin is the only place the "C" designation appears.

When I get some extras funds (if ever) I wanted to get some more pinstriping on my blazer and have the "C5 Blazer" painted to look like the K5 badging.

68 P.O.S. · 01-30-2008, 04:04 PM

I am looking at getting one when I come back from overseas in a few years. Do the 2wd's have leaf or coil rear susp?

67_C-30 · 01-30-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

I am looking at getting one when I come back from overseas in a few years. Do the 2wd's have leaf or coil rear susp?

Mine has coils. I'm pretty sure all the 2wd's do.

bouncytruck · 01-31-2008, 01:26 AM

factory 2wd's have trailing arms and coil springs. There are quite a few conversions out there, which could be a good way to go if you want to save money and plan to do custom suspension anyway. When the funds are available, that's probably the route I'll go.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-31-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by johnboymx

I still have mine for sale guys. Its in the for sale section. Nobody wants it

Don't I know this feeling, buy my 4wd and I'll buy your 2wd

**jaros44sr** · 01-31-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Don't I know this feeling, buy my 4wd and I'll buy your 2wd

To this day I'm amazed that GQ will not sell. I don't know what it is, but to me that would be the perfect starting point. Since its not in paint, you can even pick your color...go figure, I can't

6speed1972 · 01-31-2008, 03:11 PM

Hey I just joined the site a few days back, I bought my 2wd about 5yrs back. Had been hunting for it for about 5 years and before I found it I bought a 4x4 to convert to a 2wd. The 2wd is a 71 GMC it has factory air. It is in storage, because I am building my 4x4 into a super short bed truck. Some day I will get pictures on here of the 2wd. I am using the GMC front clip to put on my 4x4 super short bed. I am putting a 72 chevy front clip on the 2wd. This may sound crazy but I like the 67, 68, 71, 72 chevy front clips the best for 2wd and GMC front clip best for 4x4. Should I not be seperating the original one out? Any opinions?

bouncytruck · 02-01-2008, 01:24 AM

I think their are a few others with the same opinions about the Chevy vs. GMC grills. The 4 headlights tend to look a little "tougher" where as the chevy fronts look more sleek.

Post pics please.

babyblueoval · 02-01-2008, 01:42 AM

Personally I like the '67-'68 grills on everything but I've seen some low GMCs & some 4x4 '67-'68 & '71-'72 trucks that I really like also.
Basically, do you own the truck?? Then do it how you like it.

I have a '71 Blazer and bought a '68 swb for the front cap. A friend is gonna take my '71 front and put it on the '68 and build a ground scraping stepside for his shop truck.
To each his own, IMHO

Here's a few I like that are backwards from your preference.

This is probably my favorite GMC of all time.

And this is probably my fav 4x4

but this one is pretty cool too

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johnboymx johnboymx Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: washington Posts: 127	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? I still have mine for sale guys. Its in the for sale section. Nobody wants it Attached Images Last edited by johnboymx; 01-29-2008 at 12:35 PM.

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65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? Its not that I don't want it. I just don't have garage space for another one. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

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johnboymx johnboymx Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: washington Posts: 127	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? It can fit anywhere

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smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? After researching this a little further, I guess I should say all 1st gen Blazers were BADGED K/5's. Technically they were CE105XX/CS105XX or KE105XX/KS105XX according to the model numbers on the SPID. So I guess you were half-right. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

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bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? All first gen blazers are considered K5's. There were no C5's. The Vin is the only place the "C" designation appears. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? factory 2wd's have trailing arms and coil springs. There are quite a few conversions out there, which could be a good way to go if you want to save money and plan to do custom suspension anyway. When the funds are available, that's probably the route I'll go. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-31-2008, 03:11 PM	#323
6speed1972 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 8	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? Hey I just joined the site a few days back, I bought my 2wd about 5yrs back. Had been hunting for it for about 5 years and before I found it I bought a 4x4 to convert to a 2wd. The 2wd is a 71 GMC it has factory air. It is in storage, because I am building my 4x4 into a super short bed truck. Some day I will get pictures on here of the 2wd. I am using the GMC front clip to put on my 4x4 super short bed. I am putting a 72 chevy front clip on the 2wd. This may sound crazy but I like the 67, 68, 71, 72 chevy front clips the best for 2wd and GMC front clip best for 4x4. Should I not be seperating the original one out? Any opinions? Last edited by 6speed1972; 01-31-2008 at 03:50 PM.

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bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? I think their are a few others with the same opinions about the Chevy vs. GMC grills. The 4 headlights tend to look a little "tougher" where as the chevy fronts look more sleek. Post pics please. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: How many 2 wheel drive blazers do we have? Personally I like the '67-'68 grills on everything but I've seen some low GMCs & some 4x4 '67-'68 & '71-'72 trucks that I really like also. Basically, do you own the truck?? Then do it how you like it. I have a '71 Blazer and bought a '68 swb for the front cap. A friend is gonna take my '71 front and put it on the '68 and build a ground scraping stepside for his shop truck. To each his own, IMHO Here's a few I like that are backwards from your preference. This is probably my favorite GMC of all time. And this is probably my fav 4x4 but this one is pretty cool too __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

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