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Arrington01 · 03-05-2016, 10:56 PM

Well I guess I am looking for opinions on if I should put a new vortec l31 350 in or a used 5.3 LS that I have. I am trying to do this on a budget. I am riding the fence going ethier way. Any opinions on this from you guys.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-31-2016, 09:50 PM

Any decisions on the motor?

Arrington01 · 03-31-2016, 10:02 PM

Well I got me another 350 from my father in laws blazer that he's doing. I took his original 350 and put it in mine for now. He's doing the ls swap in his right now. So I am letting him do all the work on his now. Then I will probably do the ls swap on my during the winter. I got the motor swapped last weekend and have been driving it the last few days. Just need to get a few other small things done. Factory bumper guards and tach dash installed, new carpet and hopefully new seat covers are in next week.

Senorx · 04-01-2016, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Arrington01

Well I got me another 350 from my father in laws blazer that he's doing. I took his original 350 and put it in mine for now. He's doing the ls swap in his right now. So I am letting him do all the work on his now. Then I will probably do the ls swap on my during the winter. I got the motor swapped last weekend and have been driving it the last few days. Just need to get a few other small things done. Factory bumper guards and tach dash installed, new carpet and hopefully new seat covers are in next week.

Would love to see the install of the LS. I've been thinking hard about a LS swap into my K5. The 5.3 LS would be my choice on a budget.

SS Tim · 04-01-2016, 02:54 AM

Nice find and good progress. Is there a reason for adding base mirrors to this beyond having them in hand? As a Promo Package Highlander Blazer the DF2 Camper Mirrors were the only mirrors offered on it.

If another SBC is also a consideration, how about a 383 or 406? This would keep it very original looking but with a boost in performance.

Maddoxdb · 04-01-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Nice find and good progress. Is there a reason for adding base mirrors to this beyond having them in hand? As a Promo Package Highlander Blazer the DF2 Camper Mirrors were the only mirrors offered on it.

If another SBC is also a consideration, how about a 383 or 406? This would keep it very original looking but with a boost in performance.

I tried talking him into putting camper mirrors back on it!!!

Arrington01 · 04-01-2016, 09:37 PM

Lol @ Maddoxdb. I would consider buying a set of the camper mirrors. I tried to buy some from Maddoxdb. But the biggest reason right now is my garage is so packed with vehicles the camper mirrors maybe a hindrance on getting it in the garage. I would like to find a set to put on just to get rid of all the holes in the doors from the original mirrors.

Arrington01 · 04-01-2016, 10:11 PM

Do any of you guys have original woodgrain tailgate band for my blazer?

SS Tim · 04-05-2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrington01

Lol @ Maddoxdb. I would consider buying a set of the camper mirrors...I would like to find a set to put on just to get rid of all the holes in the doors from the original mirrors.

So we just need to find you set of campers for you to buy and install then?

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Originally Posted by Arrington01

Do any of you guys have original woodgrain tailgate band for my blazer?

Need to post a WTB in the classifieds, actually do it for both the band and the DF2 camper mirrors! :-)

Arrington01 · 06-03-2016, 01:52 PM

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Well boys, kinda hit a home run today. Found some good parts. Factory skid plate, tow hooks, woodgrain tailgate banners, and several disc brake steel wheels.

**IronCanine** · 06-03-2016, 02:10 PM

Score!

**undertaker72** · 06-03-2016, 02:26 PM

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Well boys, kinda hit a home run today. Found some good parts. Factory skid plate, tow hooks, woodgrain tailgate banners, and several disc brake steel wheels.

Jason , that's more than a home run , that there is a grand slam , good pieces there congrats

Arrington01 · 06-03-2016, 02:19 PM

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Got my highlander seat covers on and buckets in. New carpet in and sound deadner.

Arrington01 · 06-03-2016, 02:41 PM

Thanks, I am suppose to pickup some more stuff in a week or two.

Maddoxdb · 06-03-2016, 08:45 PM

Show off!!! Haha I need to come see you so you can take me to this honey hole!!!

Arrington01 · 06-03-2016, 08:58 PM

Lol @ Maddoxdb. I don't find many of these honey holes like this very often.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-03-2016, 09:22 PM

Seats look great Jason - nice haul of parts! Any spare 15x8 wheels?

More pics!

Arrington01 · 06-03-2016, 09:47 PM

All the rims I got were 15x6 4 nub disc brake 6 lug wheels. I got 10 rims this run, he's got 4 more that I need to go get when he gets them ready. I will get some more pics.

ClassicStyle · 06-04-2016, 12:11 AM

Seats came out awesome!

Arrington01 · 07-04-2016, 05:11 PM

Well, not much progress lately. Debating and wanting to take top off and ad extra rear
Roll bar loop. Just driving it.

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Maddoxdb · 07-04-2016, 08:46 PM

Looking good!!

**DeadheadNM** · 07-06-2016, 09:22 PM

Jason looks great - can't wait to see the top off pics

Arrington01 · 07-06-2016, 09:31 PM

Me to, I want to get rear roll bar hoop installed first before i take top off
So I know I have it mounted right with top on.

Arrington01 · 07-11-2016, 10:10 PM

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Arrington01 · 07-11-2016, 10:12 PM

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03-05-2016, 10:56 PM	#1
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Well I guess I am looking for opinions on if I should put a new vortec l31 350 in or a used 5.3 LS that I have. I am trying to do this on a budget. I am riding the fence going ethier way. Any opinions on this from you guys.

03-31-2016, 09:50 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Any decisions on the motor? __________________ 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

03-31-2016, 10:02 PM	#3
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Well I got me another 350 from my father in laws blazer that he's doing. I took his original 350 and put it in mine for now. He's doing the ls swap in his right now. So I am letting him do all the work on his now. Then I will probably do the ls swap on my during the winter. I got the motor swapped last weekend and have been driving it the last few days. Just need to get a few other small things done. Factory bumper guards and tach dash installed, new carpet and hopefully new seat covers are in next week.

04-01-2016, 02:54 AM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Nice find and good progress. Is there a reason for adding base mirrors to this beyond having them in hand? As a Promo Package Highlander Blazer the DF2 Camper Mirrors were the only mirrors offered on it. If another SBC is also a consideration, how about a 383 or 406? This would keep it very original looking but with a boost in performance. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-01-2016, 09:37 PM	#7
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Lol @ Maddoxdb. I would consider buying a set of the camper mirrors. I tried to buy some from Maddoxdb. But the biggest reason right now is my garage is so packed with vehicles the camper mirrors maybe a hindrance on getting it in the garage. I would like to find a set to put on just to get rid of all the holes in the doors from the original mirrors.

04-01-2016, 10:11 PM	#8
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Do any of you guys have original woodgrain tailgate band for my blazer?

06-03-2016, 01:52 PM	#10
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas [IMG][/IMG] Well boys, kinda hit a home run today. Found some good parts. Factory skid plate, tow hooks, woodgrain tailgate banners, and several disc brake steel wheels.

06-03-2016, 02:10 PM	#11
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06-03-2016, 02:19 PM	#13
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas [IMG][/IMG] Got my highlander seat covers on and buckets in. New carpet in and sound deadner.

06-03-2016, 02:41 PM	#14
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Thanks, I am suppose to pickup some more stuff in a week or two.

06-03-2016, 08:45 PM	#15
Maddoxdb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Elk city ok Posts: 891	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Show off!!! Haha I need to come see you so you can take me to this honey hole!!!

06-03-2016, 08:58 PM	#16
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Lol @ Maddoxdb. I don't find many of these honey holes like this very often.

06-03-2016, 09:22 PM	#17
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Seats look great Jason - nice haul of parts! Any spare 15x8 wheels? More pics! __________________ 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

06-03-2016, 09:47 PM	#18
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas All the rims I got were 15x6 4 nub disc brake 6 lug wheels. I got 10 rims this run, he's got 4 more that I need to go get when he gets them ready. I will get some more pics.

06-04-2016, 12:11 AM	#19
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Seats came out awesome! __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander



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07-04-2016, 05:11 PM	#20
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Well, not much progress lately. Debating and wanting to take top off and ad extra rear Roll bar loop. Just driving it. [IMG][/IMG]

07-04-2016, 08:46 PM	#21
Maddoxdb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Elk city ok Posts: 891	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Looking good!!

07-06-2016, 09:22 PM	#22
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,422	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Jason looks great - can't wait to see the top off pics __________________ 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

07-06-2016, 09:31 PM	#23
Arrington01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas Me to, I want to get rear roll bar hoop installed first before i take top off So I know I have it mounted right with top on.

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