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72armyswbtruck · 04-06-2007, 12:48 AM

I found a guy listing an 1968 2wd Blazer on Craigslist (boise) and It sounded pretty funny. I thought that the first year was 1970. Am I wrong?

earl87gta · 04-06-2007, 01:04 AM

1969

72armyswbtruck · 04-06-2007, 01:07 AM

OK so I was one year off. But I knoew it wasn't 68

earl87gta · 04-06-2007, 01:10 AM

I seen a few on ebay that said 68 as well I think it is from guys using truck titles when the build them.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-06-2007, 06:22 AM

That or they have a 68 clip swap like "Merlot" and the Owners are just not Blazer savy

Blazer1970 · 04-06-2007, 06:54 AM

1970 was the first year for the 2wd Blazer. For 1969, they were 4wd only.

vtblazer · 04-06-2007, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazer1970

1970 was the first year for the 2wd Blazer. For 1969, they were 4wd only.

that's the complete answer anyway

**Steven B** · 04-06-2007, 10:30 AM

Also 70 was the first year for Jimmys

**special-K** · 04-06-2007, 10:44 AM

Yeah,don`t leave Jimmy out.

65-72 chevytoys · 04-06-2007, 11:14 AM

Yes must be a 68 nose job from a truck. Just like my Jimzer in the link for the signature.

Critter · 04-06-2007, 03:30 PM

Many times people look at the manufactured date and get the model year wrong. I have a buddy who isn't that savy with our trucks that swears his grandpa's old original stepside is a 68. I have told him numeous times that just because it was made in 12/68 doens't make it a 68. Also the 69 hood, fenders, and grill kinda give it away also.

The one on craigslist that says 68 has most likely been swaped over to the older style front clip.

04-06-2007, 12:48 AM	#1
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	What was the first year of the Blazer? I found a guy listing an 1968 2wd Blazer on Craigslist (boise) and It sounded pretty funny. I thought that the first year was 1970. Am I wrong? __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-06-2007, 01:04 AM	#2
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: What was the first year of the Blazer? 1969 __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

04-06-2007, 01:07 AM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: What was the first year of the Blazer? OK so I was one year off. But I knoew it wasn't 68 __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-06-2007, 01:10 AM	#4
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: What was the first year of the Blazer? I seen a few on ebay that said 68 as well I think it is from guys using truck titles when the build them. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

04-06-2007, 06:22 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: What was the first year of the Blazer? That or they have a 68 clip swap like "Merlot" and the Owners are just not Blazer savy __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-06-2007, 06:54 AM	#6
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	Re: What was the first year of the Blazer? 1970 was the first year for the 2wd Blazer. For 1969, they were 4wd only. __________________ Tim

04-06-2007, 10:30 AM	#8
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Re: What was the first year of the Blazer? Also 70 was the first year for Jimmys __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful

04-06-2007, 10:44 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: What was the first year of the Blazer? Yeah,don`t leave Jimmy out. __________________ "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 ~

04-06-2007, 11:14 AM	#10
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: What was the first year of the Blazer? Yes must be a 68 nose job from a truck. Just like my Jimzer in the link for the signature. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

04-06-2007, 03:30 PM	#11
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: What was the first year of the Blazer? Many times people look at the manufactured date and get the model year wrong. I have a buddy who isn't that savy with our trucks that swears his grandpa's old original stepside is a 68. I have told him numeous times that just because it was made in 12/68 doens't make it a 68. Also the 69 hood, fenders, and grill kinda give it away also. The one on craigslist that says 68 has most likely been swaped over to the older style front clip. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com



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