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71cheynne402 · 12-12-2014, 01:36 AM

Here's mine how I found it and how it sits today! A lot can change with a quick buff and a set of tires!

Rocketman72 · 12-29-2014, 08:00 PM

Before & After

mud.man.rj · 12-29-2014, 09:22 PM

Nice before and after of the Blazer, what was the time frame and how come no 454 shots, they are cool.

Rocketman72 · 12-30-2014, 10:43 AM

Pretty standard install on 454.... I got it out of a late 80s truck and rebuilt it myself. I used the same motor mounts with the orig. small block brackets. I did have to grind the rt. exhaust manifold to get roughly 1/4" of clearance at the frame. I did the engine about 10 years and 3000 miles ago.

I bought this project roughly 11 years ago, got it running with the small block then upgraded to bbc. After having some fun with it out in the desert it was parked due to a blown rear end. I began body restoration about a year ago. I also changed out the rear end with a 14 bolt semi floater.

mud.man.rj · 12-30-2014, 11:08 PM

Nice clean 454 Rocket man, I just recently picked up my 86 short box, it has a newer 305 and was thinking of building a 327 I hv from a 68 C10 with the small chamber 305 heads and do some porting, but I usually build a 454 and install in pretty much everything so you hv me rethinking it...if building an engine anyway, why not go big and be happy.
Nice work on your nice truck.

JeffD72 · 12-31-2014, 01:16 AM

Had mine out to wash the other day, snapped a few pictures.

mud.man.rj · 12-31-2014, 01:22 AM

That is looking so nice my eyes hurt looking at it, so clean.

JeffD72 · 12-31-2014, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

That is looking so nice my eyes hurt looking at it, so clean.

Thanks, I had paint and bodywork done over the summer. I can't wait for warm weather so I can get the top back off. Here are a few more shots.

underliner6 · 12-31-2014, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

That is looking so nice my eyes hurt looking at it, so clean.

I thought the same thing when I saw that blazer!

Rocketman72 · 12-31-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Nice clean 454 Rocket man, I just recently picked up my 86 short box, it has a newer 305 and was thinking of building a 327 I hv from a 68 C10 with the small chamber 305 heads and do some porting, but I usually build a 454 and install in pretty much everything so you hv me rethinking it...if building an engine anyway, why not go big and be happy.
Nice work on your nice truck.

I still have the freshly rebuilt 350 I took out of it. When gas prices were so high I almost changed it back in. I kind of have the 350 earmarked to go into my 72 C20 long bed. The pick up engine is getting a bit tired and I need to go through that one next.

@JeffD72, That is a beauty! Very nicely done.

mud.man.rj · 12-31-2014, 09:31 PM

Nice to have a truck and a Blazer, plus can't go wrong with the spare 350, they are going up in price all the time, sure saves a lot when a person can do his own rebuild.

tim's68gmc · 02-09-2015, 11:44 PM

Here is my 1972 gmc jimmy my dad and I restored 20 years ago.

mud.man.rj · 02-10-2015, 12:25 AM

20 years ago, wow, looks great still.

Chulisohombre · 02-10-2015, 03:49 AM

Looks good. Nice pickup as well.

Madtrucker · 02-18-2015, 04:56 PM

I had this shipped from AZ last March. Its a 72 with a 68 front clip, The way I've always wanted to do one. Definitely a work in progress though, a long way from where I want it to be. Still worth giving up my 68 swb 4x4 to make room for it though.

Chulisohombre · 02-18-2015, 07:17 PM

That 68 clip looks great on there. Too bad the blazer didn't come out with the new body in 67.

Madtrucker · 02-18-2015, 08:37 PM

Thanks, I think I'll go with the 68 bumper and turn signals when I tackle the body and paint. I like the smooth bumper look, but I gotta admit I like the 68 clip even more on a lowered 2wd blazer

montsb · 03-18-2015, 04:36 AM

Wow! I really like the cowl hood on the 68 front! Is that a 1" cowl? Looks terrific!

1tuff71 · 03-18-2015, 11:10 AM

Ok going along for the ride on this one. Here's my 71' with 9" lift and 38dd's

and in need of a bath

Chulisohombre · 03-18-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Madtrucker

Thanks, I think I'll go with the 68 bumper and turn signals when I tackle the body and paint. I like the smooth bumper look, but I gotta admit I like the 68 clip even more on a lowered 2wd blazer

May as well complete the look. I just bought that same rollbar for my blazer.

Chulisohombre · 03-18-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 1tuff71

Ok going along for the ride on this one. Here's my 71' with 9" lift and 38dd's

and in need of a bath

Looks good. Do you wheel it or Just drive it? With those big of Tires id be scared. I've already blown out 2 rears in mine with 35s. So I went 3/4 ton and Havnt had a problem yet. 12 bolts 1/2 ton axles and big tires don't mix with me. Lol

PGG · 03-19-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 71Rat

wow a lot of great looking trucks!!! got the blood flowing and got me working on my 71.. was an a/c cst truck but PO have hacked it and hacked it more. so its a very slow build but here is mine as it was when i got it.... right now torn apart in my garage to fix rust and make more enjoyable for the time being

Can you tell me what those wheels are?
Where to find them?
I like them. PG

hold24 · 03-19-2015, 11:09 PM

have too add mine

mud.man.rj · 03-19-2015, 11:16 PM

Wow, the K5 Blazer is very nice, any details.

Rem701 · 03-21-2015, 05:22 PM

This my 71 gmc jimmy

12-12-2014, 01:36 AM	#876
71cheynne402 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wichita ks Posts: 146	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Here's mine how I found it and how it sits today! A lot can change with a quick buff and a set of tires! Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne 72 k5 71 jimmy 72 k10

12-29-2014, 08:00 PM	#877
Rocketman72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 105	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Before & After Attached Images __________________ Don aka Rocket_Man 72 K5 Blazer 454 CI 2002 Honda VTX 1800C

12-29-2014, 09:22 PM	#878
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Nice before and after of the Blazer, what was the time frame and how come no 454 shots, they are cool. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

12-30-2014, 10:43 AM	#879
Rocketman72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 105	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Pretty standard install on 454.... I got it out of a late 80s truck and rebuilt it myself. I used the same motor mounts with the orig. small block brackets. I did have to grind the rt. exhaust manifold to get roughly 1/4" of clearance at the frame. I did the engine about 10 years and 3000 miles ago. I bought this project roughly 11 years ago, got it running with the small block then upgraded to bbc. After having some fun with it out in the desert it was parked due to a blown rear end. I began body restoration about a year ago. I also changed out the rear end with a 14 bolt semi floater. Attached Images __________________ Don aka Rocket_Man 72 K5 Blazer 454 CI 2002 Honda VTX 1800C

12-30-2014, 11:08 PM	#880
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Nice clean 454 Rocket man, I just recently picked up my 86 short box, it has a newer 305 and was thinking of building a 327 I hv from a 68 C10 with the small chamber 305 heads and do some porting, but I usually build a 454 and install in pretty much everything so you hv me rethinking it...if building an engine anyway, why not go big and be happy. Nice work on your nice truck. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

12-31-2014, 01:16 AM	#881
JeffD72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 220	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Had mine out to wash the other day, snapped a few pictures. Attached Images

12-31-2014, 01:22 AM	#882
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? That is looking so nice my eyes hurt looking at it, so clean. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

12-31-2014, 09:31 PM	#886
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Nice to have a truck and a Blazer, plus can't go wrong with the spare 350, they are going up in price all the time, sure saves a lot when a person can do his own rebuild. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

02-09-2015, 11:44 PM	#887
tim's68gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: tacoma Posts: 247	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Here is my 1972 gmc jimmy my dad and I restored 20 years ago. Attached Images

02-10-2015, 12:25 AM	#888
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? 20 years ago, wow, looks great still. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

02-10-2015, 03:49 AM	#889
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Looks good. Nice pickup as well. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

02-18-2015, 04:56 PM	#890
Madtrucker Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: S.E. MI Posts: 168	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? I had this shipped from AZ last March. Its a 72 with a 68 front clip, The way I've always wanted to do one. Definitely a work in progress though, a long way from where I want it to be. Still worth giving up my 68 swb 4x4 to make room for it though. Attached Images __________________ 1968 k10 lwb-swb stepside 1936 chevy truck 1977 corvette My 68 lwb-swb 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527176 1972/68 blazer 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641824

02-18-2015, 07:17 PM	#891
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? That 68 clip looks great on there. Too bad the blazer didn't come out with the new body in 67. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

02-18-2015, 08:37 PM	#892
Madtrucker Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: S.E. MI Posts: 168	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Thanks, I think I'll go with the 68 bumper and turn signals when I tackle the body and paint. I like the smooth bumper look, but I gotta admit I like the 68 clip even more on a lowered 2wd blazer __________________ 1968 k10 lwb-swb stepside 1936 chevy truck 1977 corvette My 68 lwb-swb 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527176 1972/68 blazer 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641824

03-18-2015, 04:36 AM	#893
montsb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: White City, Oregon Posts: 64	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Wow! I really like the cowl hood on the 68 front! Is that a 1" cowl? Looks terrific!



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03-18-2015, 11:10 AM	#894
1tuff71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 465	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Ok going along for the ride on this one. Here's my 71' with 9" lift and 38dd's and in need of a bath Attached Images __________________ Bought this thing bone stock with intentions to just add a lift and tires and the next thing I knew it was on my garage floor in a million pieces. Sometimes the best laid plans........

03-19-2015, 11:09 PM	#898
hold24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canton Ga Posts: 200	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? have too add mine Attached Images

03-19-2015, 11:16 PM	#899
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? Wow, the K5 Blazer is very nice, any details. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-21-2015, 05:22 PM	#900
Rem701 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 70	Re: How Many 4 Wheel Drive Blazers Do We Have? This my 71 gmc jimmy Attached Images

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