72 K5 Blazer rear frame ends needed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Copper116 · 06-13-2013, 09:26 PM

I am in the process of replacing the back bumper of my 72 Blazer. The previous owner had a custom bumper bolted on and while removing it, I discovered that the rear frame ends were cut off to accommodate that custom bumper.
Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a K5 Blazer frame? I would assume that the ends will have to cut off to fit and then welded back on with reinforcement.

skorpioskorpio · 06-14-2013, 05:46 AM

I thought the same thing when I saw the PO welded brackets on to hold on the rear bumper, but probably not. Turns out the rear frame is simply blunt cut and brackets bolt on the back.

**D.PASSMORE** · 06-14-2013, 01:17 PM

69-71 were blunt in the rear two bumper brackets/ea side. 72 had horns with one bracket on each side. 72 rear cross sill was notched to accomdate the horns from the frame.

Post a WTB add in Blazer section. But you have to be a paying member to post a WTB.

Copper116 · 06-16-2013, 06:22 PM

That's good information guys... I appreciate it.

RustyBucket · 06-19-2013, 04:19 PM

Here's the frame ends the PO cut off when he installed the roll pan. Good guy, he pretty much kept everything he changed or modified on my '72 2wd. I'm gonna keep 'em, might want to reinstall a back bumper someday.

Copper116 · 06-20-2013, 03:18 AM

Are the horns on a 2wd the same as a 4 WD ?

06-13-2013, 09:26 PM	#1
Copper116 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa County, Michigan Posts: 63	72 K5 Blazer rear frame ends needed I am in the process of replacing the back bumper of my 72 Blazer. The previous owner had a custom bumper bolted on and while removing it, I discovered that the rear frame ends were cut off to accommodate that custom bumper. Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a K5 Blazer frame? I would assume that the ends will have to cut off to fit and then welded back on with reinforcement.

06-14-2013, 05:46 AM	#2
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: 72 K5 Blazer rear frame ends needed I thought the same thing when I saw the PO welded brackets on to hold on the rear bumper, but probably not. Turns out the rear frame is simply blunt cut and brackets bolt on the back. Attached Images

06-14-2013, 01:17 PM	#3
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,054	Re: 72 K5 Blazer rear frame ends needed 69-71 were blunt in the rear two bumper brackets/ea side. 72 had horns with one bracket on each side. 72 rear cross sill was notched to accomdate the horns from the frame. Post a WTB add in Blazer section. But you have to be a paying member to post a WTB. __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

06-16-2013, 06:22 PM	#4
Copper116 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa County, Michigan Posts: 63	Re: 72 K5 Blazer rear frame ends needed That's good information guys... I appreciate it.

06-19-2013, 04:19 PM	#5
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: 72 K5 Blazer rear frame ends needed Here's the frame ends the PO cut off when he installed the roll pan. Good guy, he pretty much kept everything he changed or modified on my '72 2wd. I'm gonna keep 'em, might want to reinstall a back bumper someday. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

06-20-2013, 03:18 AM	#6
Copper116 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ottawa County, Michigan Posts: 63	Re: 72 K5 Blazer rear frame ends needed Are the horns on a 2wd the same as a 4 WD ?



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