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71 super · 10-20-2009, 09:37 PM

I stopped and looked at a blazer today. It was 4x4, original black top unit with dealer installed cruise. There were a couple of things that were off ad I just want to check myself before I procede with an offer... 1) the truck had lower wood grain, and upper narrow trim like pickups - is this upper trim a add on? 2) the dash was woodgrained as a super and so was the glove box door which had a 72 super emblem on it. The Spid was in place on the door and the vin matched the jab and the frame. The spid calls for cheyenne equipment, but I thought on blazers that meant the CST emblems on doors and glove box door. It has dealer air, p/s and auto and somewhere along the line someone installed a 454 (guy said it was original)

. Let me know what you think, and sorry no pictures. It used to be blue, but is now a black urethane of some form or fashion.

72blue · 10-23-2009, 02:13 AM

sounds like you know more about supers than I, 71 super. You should tell us more about that "factory" 454. LOL

bouncytruck · 10-23-2009, 11:19 AM

Upper trim is added - not original. I've never seen a "super" emblem on a blazer. I have seen Cheyenne Equipment listed on the SPID, but I'm not sure if it is how they listed CST or if it is some other options. First Gen Blazers never came with big blocks. To install a big block, there was most likely some modifications done to the fire wall or the engine is sitting in the forward (2wd) mounting position, which would move the transmission and t-case forward as well, shortening the front driveline. I'd look very closely at that truck - it sounds like it has had some modifications in the past and the current owner doesn't know what has been done.

**D.PASSMORE** · 10-23-2009, 11:41 AM

Is the SPID original?

**68350** · 10-23-2009, 03:12 PM

You could only get blazers in cheapo form or CST(cheyenne in 71 and 72). The dash and woodgrain were more than likely added to give it some interior appeal.

71 super · 10-25-2009, 10:56 PM

I think that I am going to walk. After talking to him again, he is second owner (???) and convinced the bb is original along with the other things I mentioned and he has a elevated sense of worth for it- he told me that it had been under water to the top of the handles this time around and wants $5500 plus for it. I will look else where.

bouncytruck · 10-25-2009, 10:59 PM

Under water to the top of the door handles. Good idea to walk away. It sounds like it's going to be filled with problems.

72Levi · 10-26-2009, 08:39 PM

Run... Don't walk away from flood vehicles ;-)

**lks dcvn** · 10-26-2009, 09:09 PM

at least he told you - most people don't tell you until you already bought it and you find out later when you tear into it to do work on it...

10-20-2009, 09:37 PM	#1
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Need a little help on a blazer.... I stopped and looked at a blazer today. It was 4x4, original black top unit with dealer installed cruise. There were a couple of things that were off ad I just want to check myself before I procede with an offer... 1) the truck had lower wood grain, and upper narrow trim like pickups - is this upper trim a add on? 2) the dash was woodgrained as a super and so was the glove box door which had a 72 super emblem on it. The Spid was in place on the door and the vin matched the jab and the frame. The spid calls for cheyenne equipment, but I thought on blazers that meant the CST emblems on doors and glove box door. It has dealer air, p/s and auto and somewhere along the line someone installed a 454 (guy said it was original) . Let me know what you think, and sorry no pictures. It used to be blue, but is now a black urethane of some form or fashion. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

10-23-2009, 02:13 AM	#2
72blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: arroyo grande, ca Posts: 206	Re: Need a little help on a blazer.... sounds like you know more about supers than I, 71 super. You should tell us more about that "factory" 454. LOL __________________ James

10-23-2009, 11:19 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Need a little help on a blazer.... Upper trim is added - not original. I've never seen a "super" emblem on a blazer. I have seen Cheyenne Equipment listed on the SPID, but I'm not sure if it is how they listed CST or if it is some other options. First Gen Blazers never came with big blocks. To install a big block, there was most likely some modifications done to the fire wall or the engine is sitting in the forward (2wd) mounting position, which would move the transmission and t-case forward as well, shortening the front driveline. I'd look very closely at that truck - it sounds like it has had some modifications in the past and the current owner doesn't know what has been done. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-23-2009, 11:41 AM	#4
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,055	Re: Need a little help on a blazer.... Is the SPID original? __________________ 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)

10-23-2009, 03:12 PM	#5
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Need a little help on a blazer.... You could only get blazers in cheapo form or CST(cheyenne in 71 and 72). The dash and woodgrain were more than likely added to give it some interior appeal. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

10-25-2009, 10:56 PM	#6
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Need a little help on a blazer.... I think that I am going to walk. After talking to him again, he is second owner (???) and convinced the bb is original along with the other things I mentioned and he has a elevated sense of worth for it- he told me that it had been under water to the top of the handles this time around and wants $5500 plus for it. I will look else where. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

10-25-2009, 10:59 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Need a little help on a blazer.... Under water to the top of the door handles. Good idea to walk away. It sounds like it's going to be filled with problems. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-26-2009, 08:39 PM	#8
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Need a little help on a blazer.... Run... Don't walk away from flood vehicles ;-) __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

10-26-2009, 09:09 PM	#9
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Need a little help on a blazer.... at least he told you - most people don't tell you until you already bought it and you find out later when you tear into it to do work on it...



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