1972 K5 4x4 modified build

[67Steven]

I have had this blazer for a few years now, and I have posted some pics and questions, but I thought I would start an 'official' build thread to track work I have done and work I will be doing.

Started out as a 1972 CST, single wall top, AC, tilt, tach and so on. I had been looking for a plain jane for a while since I had planned on modifying it, but the price on this was too good to pass up. It literally came in pieces with boxes of unlabeled bolts, wires and parts.

This is not a purest build, I modified the truck to suit me, I am sure I will upset some members by desecrating this vehicle, but I like it.

This will be a camping, exploring, snow playing, ice cream getting truck. I want it to be strong and simple-ish, but fun.

I have a few pics, so here goes!

What I am ruining:


First time in the shop with my son helping:


PO had an aftermarket tank in addition to the stock unit. I will be removing it and putting one in the original spot


Filler hole on body


Fairly straight body


Supposedly rebuilt 350/350/205 combo. At this point I was thinking a fuel injection setup on this engine, punching it out to a 383 and going to a 700R4


Super awesome coil-over setup on all four corners: