1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jlmerie** · 05-10-2006, 10:11 PM

I am talking with a fellow who has a 1971 Blazer for sale. It has what he describes as a dealer installed half cab. When he sent me pictures of the interior it has a bench seat in it. Were these early Blazers ever delivered with a bench seat, or has someone added this? Thanks

jakeslim · 05-10-2006, 10:17 PM

i believe bench seats were not available as an option. The half cab was a dealer option at some point.

bouncytruck · 05-10-2006, 10:28 PM

That doesn't look like the dealer half-tops I've seen pictures of, but still very nice.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-10-2006, 10:42 PM

If the price is right you had better jump all over that bad boy

72armyswbtruck · 05-10-2006, 10:46 PM

Nice lookin truck either way, jump on it if the price is right, as for the top I don't know but someone around here has got to have a picture of that dealer installed option.

*Medicanman71* · 05-10-2006, 11:39 PM

yep yep.

I don't believe i've ever seen that style half cab, atleast i thought not? Is yours the same jakes slim? I know i've seen blazer ads with bench seats. I thought they were availible like that? I guess not?

*Medicanman71* · 05-10-2006, 11:45 PM

I just found the add for the blazer you're looking at... But i'll keep it a secret for ya... if ya give me dips on the halfcab!!

(but seriously, should you want to make some money off it.....

)

boy o boy do i want a half cab heh :rant:

2wdBlazer · 05-11-2006, 10:16 AM

Never seen that style half cab either. Man is it Ugly. Very square on the back. Mine is shaped just like a truck cab.

72gmcshorty · 05-11-2006, 06:47 PM

Whats whith the ugly grill? Thats not stock...is it?

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-11-2006, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72gmcshorty

Whats whith the ugly grill? Thats not stock...is it?

Nope

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-11-2006, 07:21 PM

Looks like it maybe a cut down blazer top..

*Medicanman71* · 05-11-2006, 07:24 PM

^ i agree it does in this pic

They colors don't look the same... interesting. So no one has seen this design before?? hmmm

hotrodhomi · 05-11-2006, 08:07 PM

I've never seen a half cab that looked like that. That looks like one from a Bronco or something...it just too SQUARE. They should look like this.

72 CustomCamper · 05-11-2006, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72gmcshorty

Whats whith the ugly grill? Thats not stock...is it?

It looks like it's out of a 76-78 chevy...

Chuck

vtblazer · 05-12-2006, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

It looks like it's out of a 76-78 chevy...

Chuck

that's what I was thinking too.

**raggedjim** · 05-15-2006, 04:40 PM

The grill looks S10'ish to me...

Otherwise, it's a nice looking truck.

Rg

bpmcgee · 05-15-2006, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72gmcshorty

Whats whith the ugly grill? Thats not stock...is it?

Looks like a Dodge grill doesn't it?

B

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-15-2006, 05:29 PM

Wonder if it has the spare tire hoop or if it's just bolted to the bulkhead?

Some pictures I have seen show that the hoops were mounted in that
area on ones ordered w/ no rear seats, hmmmmm, inquiring minds wtk

72 CustomCamper · 05-15-2006, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpmcgee

Looks like a Dodge grill doesn't it?

B

It's a 76 Chevy grill...

Chuck

**special-K** · 05-16-2006, 07:16 AM

I guess there was a few companies that made these back then for all the Utes.None were factory.Alot of common aftermarket upgrades are refered to as dealer installed,when more than likely they were owner or non-GM dealer/truck upfitter installed.Most dealers don`t get involved in alot of add-on stuff.They leave that up to the buyer.The biggest exceptions would be add-on a/c or camper installs.

**raggedjim** · 05-16-2006, 11:35 AM

Believe it or not, I used to install Jeep soft-tops at a dealer when I was 19. They were a dealer installed item, this was in 1980. We installed one on every Jeep that came through unless it had a hard top...

I didn't have a clue on the first one I did but I got pretty good at it over time.

Rg

joea307 · 06-11-2015, 09:43 PM

I bet this is the same blazer this guy I worked with bought ,and the pictures at the start of the thread is the before pics,its a Colorado blazer bought in rocky ford co.

Chulisohombre · 06-14-2015, 05:32 PM

Looks like the same color and squared off top. But the grill was stock then. If the price is right is buy it. Looks like it's kinda cobbled together now though. What else got changed out and why? Hmmm

joea307 · 06-15-2015, 09:45 PM

you can see the kid in the drivers seat,His daddy has some money and spent 27k getting that blazer done.Is been awhile but he paid 7k for it in those pics on the top of the tread.so I think 34k has been spent total on that blazer.Iknow the blazer was torn down and built up,and the engine is original and rebuilt.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-18-2015, 04:54 PM

WoW, and people say I'm asking too much for
my 2wd. Looks like they did a nice Resto on it.

05-10-2006, 10:11 PM	#1
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,077	1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat I am talking with a fellow who has a 1971 Blazer for sale. It has what he describes as a dealer installed half cab. When he sent me pictures of the interior it has a bench seat in it. Were these early Blazers ever delivered with a bench seat, or has someone added this? Thanks Attached Images __________________ James

05-10-2006, 10:17 PM	#2
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat i believe bench seats were not available as an option. The half cab was a dealer option at some point. __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

05-10-2006, 10:28 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat That doesn't look like the dealer half-tops I've seen pictures of, but still very nice. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-10-2006, 10:42 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat If the price is right you had better jump all over that bad boy __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-10-2006, 10:46 PM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat Nice lookin truck either way, jump on it if the price is right, as for the top I don't know but someone around here has got to have a picture of that dealer installed option. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

05-10-2006, 11:39 PM	#6
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat yep yep. I don't believe i've ever seen that style half cab, atleast i thought not? Is yours the same jakes slim? I know i've seen blazer ads with bench seats. I thought they were availible like that? I guess not?

05-10-2006, 11:45 PM	#7
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat I just found the add for the blazer you're looking at... But i'll keep it a secret for ya... if ya give me dips on the halfcab!! (but seriously, should you want to make some money off it..... ) boy o boy do i want a half cab heh :rant: Last edited by Medicanman71; 05-10-2006 at 11:48 PM.

05-11-2006, 10:16 AM	#8
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat Never seen that style half cab either. Man is it Ugly. Very square on the back. Mine is shaped just like a truck cab. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

05-11-2006, 06:47 PM	#9
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat Whats whith the ugly grill? Thats not stock...is it? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

05-11-2006, 07:21 PM	#11
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05-11-2006, 07:24 PM	#12
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat ^ i agree it does in this pic They colors don't look the same... interesting. So no one has seen this design before?? hmmm

05-11-2006, 08:07 PM	#13
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat I've never seen a half cab that looked like that. That looks like one from a Bronco or something...it just too SQUARE. They should look like this. Attached Images __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

05-15-2006, 04:40 PM	#16
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,477	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat The grill looks S10'ish to me... Otherwise, it's a nice looking truck. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

05-15-2006, 05:29 PM	#18
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat Wonder if it has the spare tire hoop or if it's just bolted to the bulkhead? Some pictures I have seen show that the hoops were mounted in that area on ones ordered w/ no rear seats, hmmmmm, inquiring minds wtk __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-16-2006, 07:16 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat I guess there was a few companies that made these back then for all the Utes.None were factory.Alot of common aftermarket upgrades are refered to as dealer installed,when more than likely they were owner or non-GM dealer/truck upfitter installed.Most dealers don`t get involved in alot of add-on stuff.They leave that up to the buyer.The biggest exceptions would be add-on a/c or camper installs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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05-16-2006, 11:35 AM	#21
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,477	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat Believe it or not, I used to install Jeep soft-tops at a dealer when I was 19. They were a dealer installed item, this was in 1980. We installed one on every Jeep that came through unless it had a hard top... I didn't have a clue on the first one I did but I got pretty good at it over time. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

06-11-2015, 09:43 PM	#22
joea307 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: denver metro area Posts: 164	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat I bet this is the same blazer this guy I worked with bought ,and the pictures at the start of the thread is the before pics,its a Colorado blazer bought in rocky ford co. Attached Images

06-14-2015, 05:32 PM	#23
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat Looks like the same color and squared off top. But the grill was stock then. If the price is right is buy it. Looks like it's kinda cobbled together now though. What else got changed out and why? Hmmm __________________ 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.

06-15-2015, 09:45 PM	#24
joea307 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: denver metro area Posts: 164	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat you can see the kid in the drivers seat,His daddy has some money and spent 27k getting that blazer done.Is been awhile but he paid 7k for it in those pics on the top of the tread.so I think 34k has been spent total on that blazer.Iknow the blazer was torn down and built up,and the engine is original and rebuilt.

06-18-2015, 04:54 PM	#25
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: 1971 Blazer half cab with bench seat WoW, and people say I'm asking too much for my 2wd. Looks like they did a nice Resto on it. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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