where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blizz · 05-18-2007, 05:00 PM

I'm looking outside my window and see a 73/74 that's fully convertible.

vtblazer · 05-18-2007, 05:06 PM

Cause they were for the 1st gen.

The one you saw is a 2nd gen blazer, also very cool IMO.

Big Block · 05-18-2007, 05:08 PM

73-75 are full convertible tops.

Jtrux · 05-18-2007, 05:12 PM

Noob!

bouncytruck · 05-18-2007, 06:10 PM

It was the last year for the "cool" full-convertable K5. The others are just wanna-bees.

Blizz · 05-18-2007, 06:51 PM

so what year did they start with the cab over the front seats?

Blizz · 05-18-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Noob!

i guess i just got

it's all good...tonight my "dirty" spurs are gonna whip the suns

wedgemon · 05-18-2007, 06:53 PM

Watch it Bouncy. 73-75's are dang cool too!

Blizz · 05-18-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

It was the last year for the "cool" full-convertable K5. The others are just wanna-bees.

wurd.....they're too boxy

bouncytruck · 05-18-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wedgemon

Watch it Bouncy. 73-75's are dang cool too!

I completely agree. I'm just a bully!

They started the half top in with the '76 model year.

bouncytruck · 05-18-2007, 07:08 PM

There's actually a sweet, bagged 73-75 just down the street from my office.

rikyric · 05-18-2007, 07:26 PM

Man I thought the same as you...

I just had to google that year and sure enough..

BLUE THUNDER · 05-18-2007, 08:23 PM

way to go jack!!!!! i might swing by for a brew.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-19-2007, 10:19 PM

Still considering rescuing one here locally in a yard

(73-75)

k-nuts · 05-20-2007, 01:45 PM

I think 1975 had both 1/2 and full tops. At least I've seen them listed that way. http://reno4x4.com/forum//showthread.php?p=75868
I had a '74 in high school, and it was still a cool full top. East coast rust took its toll on it and I sold it when I came to TX.

k-nuts · 05-20-2007, 01:50 PM

BTW all the rust was underneath.

byrdman · 05-20-2007, 04:58 PM

Do the doors on the 73-75's have a window frame or are they the same set-up as the 69-72's?

**N2TRUX** · 05-21-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by byrdman

Do the doors on the 73-75's have a window frame or are they the same set-up as the 69-72's?

No window frame just like the 69-72's.

Except they are just wanna be Blazers......

bouncytruck · 05-21-2007, 11:58 AM

The Ford Bronco's and the Dodge Rams had the frames on the doors. They were the true wanna-be's.

Jtrux · 05-22-2007, 06:53 PM

Anyone ever seen the movie Jaws? Chief Brody drove one around the whole time withe the top off. I've always like the 73-75's.

Jason915 · 05-24-2007, 09:24 PM

I'ts hard to find the 73-75's in decent shape, I think they rust much worse than the 69-72's. I also hate the full time 203 TC most came with. I wouldn't consider them want to be Blazers, just not as cool as their predessor.

05-18-2007, 05:00 PM	#1
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? I'm looking outside my window and see a 73/74 that's fully convertible. __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon Last edited by Blizz; 05-18-2007 at 05:00 PM.

05-18-2007, 05:06 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? Cause they were for the 1st gen. The one you saw is a 2nd gen blazer, also very cool IMO.

05-18-2007, 05:08 PM	#3
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? 73-75 are full convertible tops.

05-18-2007, 05:12 PM	#4
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? Noob! __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

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bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? It was the last year for the "cool" full-convertable K5. The others are just wanna-bees. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-18-2007, 06:51 PM	#6
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? so what year did they start with the cab over the front seats? __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

05-18-2007, 06:53 PM	#8
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? Watch it Bouncy. 73-75's are dang cool too! __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

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bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? There's actually a sweet, bagged 73-75 just down the street from my office. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-18-2007, 07:26 PM	#12
rikyric Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 99	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? Man I thought the same as you... I just had to google that year and sure enough..

05-18-2007, 08:23 PM	#13
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? way to go jack!!!!! i might swing by for a brew.

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LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? Still considering rescuing one here locally in a yard (73-75) __________________ 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

05-20-2007, 01:45 PM	#15
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? I think 1975 had both 1/2 and full tops. At least I've seen them listed that way. http://reno4x4.com/forum//showthread.php?p=75868 I had a '74 in high school, and it was still a cool full top. East coast rust took its toll on it and I sold it when I came to TX. Attached Images Last edited by k-nuts; 05-20-2007 at 02:22 PM.

05-20-2007, 01:50 PM	#16
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? BTW all the rust was underneath.

05-20-2007, 04:58 PM	#17
byrdman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 74	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? Do the doors on the 73-75's have a window frame or are they the same set-up as the 69-72's? __________________ '72 Blazer, A/C, tach, tilt. Not on the road at this time '87 v30 Custom Deluxe, standard cab, SRW, Utility bed '86 c10 Silverado longbed (for now) '19 ecsb, 2500, 4x4 '15 Subaru Legacy - commuter

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bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? The Ford Bronco's and the Dodge Rams had the frames on the doors. They were the true wanna-be's. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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05-22-2007, 06:53 PM	#20
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? Anyone ever seen the movie Jaws? Chief Brody drove one around the whole time withe the top off. I've always like the 73-75's. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

05-24-2007, 09:24 PM	#21
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Re: where did i get the idea that 72's were the last year for the fully convertible K5s? I'ts hard to find the 73-75's in decent shape, I think they rust much worse than the 69-72's. I also hate the full time 203 TC most came with. I wouldn't consider them want to be Blazers, just not as cool as their predessor. __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

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