1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto - Page 16 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 09-04-2019, 02:22 PM

Thanks for following along guys. I was able to break away this morning for some solo country road driving around my house. I snapped a few photos with the steelies in place.

**SoCoC10** · 09-04-2019, 02:34 PM

Pete theses are absolutely awesome! The first and fourth pictures are magazine or calendar quality. Thanks for sharing!

**DeadheadNM** · 09-04-2019, 03:01 PM

Thanks a bunch Troy. The light was sort of mixed with bright sun and shade shifting across the fields.

**IronCanine** · 09-04-2019, 06:13 PM

Dang son...Troy is right. She's a covergirl and a centerfold. Somebody might need to think about rotating the old avatar with those. Beautiful Pete.

Ptjsk · 09-05-2019, 01:07 AM

Wow! That is one beautiful Blazer!

Great job on the project!

What size are your tires?

Thanks,
Pat

**DeadheadNM** · 09-06-2019, 08:38 AM

Thanks guys. Trying to have a few last hurrahs ahead of winter. And get the tower clamps from leaking. And get the speedometer to read accurately. Builds never end I guess.

Pat the tires are 33 x 10.5 BFG ATs - the recent iteration thereof. I like the way they fill the wheel well and provide a little height that compliments the stock height of the springs.

rayray767 · 10-30-2019, 01:03 PM

Looks awesome Pete ! I hope to see it sometime down in Columbus Ohio at the Good Guys show. Myself & Tom,Aka LKs devn and Gary 70 Jimmy are all out this way. A few guys I’ve seen from Michigan come to the show but I forgot their screen name. Dewayne is not to far away I’ve been out his way for the swap meet . I’d hope to see him out this way but I’d have to find a scrap K5 for him to take back to Pa first lol...

Toro · 10-30-2019, 03:54 PM

Whoa Pete! You can't beat the look of those factory steelies and hub caps!

15x8's with 33x10.5s on stock height/suspension right? No rubbing or clearance issues I take it? I still have my original 15x6 steelies and have wondered if I can go as big as 33x10.5s.

Awesome work!

**jaros44sr** · 10-30-2019, 07:55 PM

Hey Pete, that thing is sweet. You and Iron Canine sure know how to build them. Could I call it a tie

**DeadheadNM** · 11-04-2019, 10:58 AM

Thanks guys!

Would be a blast to meet in Columbus. I'll see if I can make it happen. Yep, factory lift with 33 x 10.5's - no rub at all. I do know that some guys have installed this size tire on 6" wheels. In fact, there is a several year old thread that discusses this and has pics.

I've got the Blazer tucked in for the winter. Sigh.

harrisoncole4 · 06-16-2020, 04:20 PM

Read through this thread with a different perspective now that I have some sliders to rebuild. Do you have any info you can provide on the process you took to rebuild them?

**DeadheadNM** · 06-16-2020, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrisoncole4

Read through this thread with a different perspective now that I have some sliders to rebuild. Do you have any info you can provide on the process you took to rebuild them?

I've rebuilt pickup slider windows but not the blazer examples. The double pane K5 sliders are essentially the same but unlike OEM pickup examples frames may be welded not scrwed together. Here's a thread I started on the subject that hopefully helps: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559651

RED72blazer · 12-16-2020, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I've rebuilt pickup slider windows but not the blazer examples. The double pane K5 sliders are essentially the same but unlike OEM pickup examples frames may be welded not scrwed together. Here's a thread I started on the subject that hopefully helps: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559651

Am I correct that there are 2 styles of rear sliders in your earlier pictures?

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-16-2020, 06:23 AM

Pete, this is a beautiful K5! Great work on it!

**DeadheadNM** · 12-16-2020, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED72blazer

Am I correct that there are 2 styles of rear sliders in your earlier pictures?

Yes there were two styles. One with a single mobile pane of glass. The other had two mobile panes similar to the OEM slider for a pickup.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Pete, this is a beautiful K5! Great work on it!

Thanks Ryan! The top end of the motor had to be rebuilt this past summer as one of the valves keepers broke. 2020, sigh. Hoping for many fun miles ahead in 2021.

Rich72C10 · 01-23-2021, 06:38 PM

I am a little confused about one thing, on your 1st post with the SPID it shows its a "Cheyenne Equipment" but later I see on the door photos it has a CST emblem, why is that?

Also, how do you find all this NOS GM stuff LOL

**72 Super** · 01-23-2021, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

I am a little confused about one thing, on your 1st post with the SPID it shows its a "Cheyenne Equipment" but later I see on the door photos it has a CST emblem, why is that?

Also, how do you find all this NOS GM stuff LOL

Rich72,

All the CST Blazers with have the Cheyenne code listed on the SPID. Technically the CST is the Cheyenne version for the Blazers.

I would like to know the answer to your question about how Pete can find all those NOS goodies also 😊.

Ray

Rich72C10 · 01-23-2021, 07:18 PM

Ah, see I learned something about Blazers - thank you sir. Now if we can use his time machine to get parts, that would be great.

best view · 01-23-2021, 07:23 PM

Cst is a cheyenne and Pete is a hoarder and u have too cry and beg to get something from him

**DeadheadNM** · 01-23-2021, 11:58 PM

It’s a sickness and Ken has been helpful in feeding my bad habits

My Blazer build kicked off immediately prior to the birth of my daughter. My activities were relatively limited after her arrival and that allowed me screen time to scrounge for parts across the web. The GM parts catalog is a helpful resource as having the correct part number can alleviate a lot of hassle.

Recently a friend sold me a set of NOS bucket seat covers that are now in 521 GM white. My plan is to swap these in come spring. The second photo compares one of the NOS seat backs (first and third photos) to a repro piece - there’s a difference in grain pattern.

I’m also going to see if the GM seat belt retractors are worth a darn in keeping the loose rear seat belts a bit tidier. The horns were restored this fall and will be bolted into place this spring.

**too much stuff** · 01-24-2021, 12:11 PM

Dang pete... this is the first i looked through this thread. Guess i don't spend much time on the build threads.
Awesome job and alot of great info along the way. I had no idea you went to such lengths and NOS parts to build this one.
Looks Great!

best view · 01-24-2021, 07:19 PM

Rich u see me and Pete are brothers who have never met yet and we help each other u will have to find a couple brothers on here it won’t be too hard find them

Rich72C10 · 01-24-2021, 07:35 PM

i have found a number of very friendly souls here, this place is the best :-)

**DeadheadNM** · 01-26-2021, 11:24 PM

Eric thanks a ton. Here’s an end of the season shot after the top end engine rebuild due to a bad valve keeper. Looking forward to a lot of seat time come spring.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-26-2021, 11:40 PM

It's gorgeous.....

09-04-2019, 02:22 PM	#376
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Thanks for following along guys. I was able to break away this morning for some solo country road driving around my house. I snapped a few photos with the steelies in place. Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by DeadheadNM; 09-04-2019 at 02:31 PM. Reason: Added photos

09-04-2019, 02:34 PM	#377
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Pete theses are absolutely awesome! The first and fourth pictures are magazine or calendar quality. Thanks for sharing! __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

09-04-2019, 03:01 PM	#378
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Thanks a bunch Troy. The light was sort of mixed with bright sun and shade shifting across the fields. Attached Images __________________ 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

09-04-2019, 06:13 PM	#379
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,704	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Dang son...Troy is right. She's a covergirl and a centerfold. Somebody might need to think about rotating the old avatar with those. Beautiful Pete. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

09-05-2019, 01:07 AM	#380
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Wow! That is one beautiful Blazer! Great job on the project! What size are your tires? Thanks, Pat

09-06-2019, 08:38 AM	#381
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Thanks guys. Trying to have a few last hurrahs ahead of winter. And get the tower clamps from leaking. And get the speedometer to read accurately. Builds never end I guess. Pat the tires are 33 x 10.5 BFG ATs - the recent iteration thereof. I like the way they fill the wheel well and provide a little height that compliments the stock height of the springs. __________________ 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

10-30-2019, 01:03 PM	#382
rayray767 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,135	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Looks awesome Pete ! I hope to see it sometime down in Columbus Ohio at the Good Guys show. Myself & Tom,Aka LKs devn and Gary 70 Jimmy are all out this way. A few guys I’ve seen from Michigan come to the show but I forgot their screen name. Dewayne is not to far away I’ve been out his way for the swap meet . I’d hope to see him out this way but I’d have to find a scrap K5 for him to take back to Pa first lol...

10-30-2019, 03:54 PM	#383
Toro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 338	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Whoa Pete! You can't beat the look of those factory steelies and hub caps! 15x8's with 33x10.5s on stock height/suspension right? No rubbing or clearance issues I take it? I still have my original 15x6 steelies and have wondered if I can go as big as 33x10.5s. Awesome work!

10-30-2019, 07:55 PM	#384
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,700	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Hey Pete, that thing is sweet. You and Iron Canine sure know how to build them. Could I call it a tie __________________ 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

11-04-2019, 10:58 AM	#385
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Thanks guys! Would be a blast to meet in Columbus. I'll see if I can make it happen. Yep, factory lift with 33 x 10.5's - no rub at all. I do know that some guys have installed this size tire on 6" wheels. In fact, there is a several year old thread that discusses this and has pics. I've got the Blazer tucked in for the winter. Sigh. __________________ 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

06-16-2020, 04:20 PM	#386
harrisoncole4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: St.Thomas, ON Posts: 320	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Read through this thread with a different perspective now that I have some sliders to rebuild. Do you have any info you can provide on the process you took to rebuild them? __________________ 1969 K5 Blazer - 507 Light Blue - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=802858

12-16-2020, 06:23 AM	#389
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Pete, this is a beautiful K5! Great work on it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-23-2021, 06:38 PM	#391
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto I am a little confused about one thing, on your 1st post with the SPID it shows its a "Cheyenne Equipment" but later I see on the door photos it has a CST emblem, why is that? Also, how do you find all this NOS GM stuff LOL __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

01-23-2021, 07:18 PM	#393
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Ah, see I learned something about Blazers - thank you sir. Now if we can use his time machine to get parts, that would be great. __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

01-23-2021, 07:23 PM	#394
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,117	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Cst is a cheyenne and Pete is a hoarder and u have too cry and beg to get something from him



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01-23-2021, 11:58 PM	#395
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto It’s a sickness and Ken has been helpful in feeding my bad habits My Blazer build kicked off immediately prior to the birth of my daughter. My activities were relatively limited after her arrival and that allowed me screen time to scrounge for parts across the web. The GM parts catalog is a helpful resource as having the correct part number can alleviate a lot of hassle. Recently a friend sold me a set of NOS bucket seat covers that are now in 521 GM white. My plan is to swap these in come spring. The second photo compares one of the NOS seat backs (first and third photos) to a repro piece - there’s a difference in grain pattern. I’m also going to see if the GM seat belt retractors are worth a darn in keeping the loose rear seat belts a bit tidier. The horns were restored this fall and will be bolted into place this spring. Attached Images __________________ 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

01-24-2021, 12:11 PM	#396
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,765	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Dang pete... this is the first i looked through this thread. Guess i don't spend much time on the build threads. Awesome job and alot of great info along the way. I had no idea you went to such lengths and NOS parts to build this one. Looks Great! __________________ 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

01-24-2021, 07:19 PM	#397
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,117	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Rich u see me and Pete are brothers who have never met yet and we help each other u will have to find a couple brothers on here it won’t be too hard find them

01-24-2021, 07:35 PM	#398
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto i have found a number of very friendly souls here, this place is the best :-) __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

01-26-2021, 11:24 PM	#399
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto Eric thanks a ton. Here’s an end of the season shot after the top end engine rebuild due to a bad valve keeper. Looking forward to a lot of seat time come spring. Attached Images __________________ 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

01-26-2021, 11:40 PM	#400
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