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72highlander · 12-21-2009, 10:41 PM

I've been after this blazer for years. Guy i'm getting it from has had it since late 80's. He got it from original owner that used it in california at a ranch. It sat in salty air forever and rusted from the outside in. The frame and drivetrain are rust free and solid and unmolested. It has 56k original miles. Really loaded up blazer. Shame on the rust. Hood is only useable body panel on it. I will be getting a rust free tub, fenders, and doors with the purchase price. Hood is good and i have an NOS tailgate. Plans are to getting it running good, re-do the interior, and drive it and enjoy it rust and all. I will start bodywork on other sheetmetal, and as my 6 year old sons nears driving i will start the restoration. I want the inside to be nice to jump into and cruise, but not worry about rest, but you know how that goes. Regardless, i think it's cool, sportbird package and all.

72highlander · 12-21-2009, 10:42 PM

few more pics

Critter · 12-21-2009, 10:49 PM

Congratulations! It might be rough but it is definitely unique.

72highlander · 12-21-2009, 10:57 PM

thanks! cool thing is it's all there and completely unmolested, just completely rusted. It runs and drives great and air even blows cold, just been sitting a long time. I can play with it for a while, get stuff ready, then swap it all over when jr. is ready to drive. Course the way kids are these days, he'll want some rice rocket when it's time, but it wouldn't hurt my feelings to have this for myself. I wish i could find the decal kit for it, i probably wouldn't put it on nice fresh paint, but it would be cool to have.

OARNGESI · 12-22-2009, 05:29 AM

Really nice you can probally got some decals made to look origional

*1sik52* · 12-22-2009, 05:52 AM

Buddy of mine has the exact same Blazer rusting away in his back yard!

vtblazer · 12-22-2009, 06:40 AM

I remember you mentioning this one, way to keep after the guy!

1956cameo · 12-22-2009, 06:41 AM

Very nice project! Shame about the rust on such a unique, low mileage blazer.

**special-K** · 12-22-2009, 08:26 AM

O I C,it`s a Highlander.That explains it all.Too bad the 8.25 x 16.5 wheels are gone.Is it really rusted that bad?Is it rusted up in front of the rear wheel well?I guess the torque boxes are gone?W/S frame?
My son ended up wishing he had a hopped-up BMW.The closest he`ll get to that is his girlfriend`s stock one.She let`s him drive.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-22-2009, 01:10 PM

Pretty cool K5!

Critter · 12-22-2009, 01:22 PM

Did you buy it simply so you didn't have to alter your screenname?

I'm not gonna lie those graphics are hideous by todays standards, but DAMN they are COOL! There seems to be a couple floating around on this board, but I have yet to find one in person.

72highlander · 12-22-2009, 02:49 PM

Yes Kurt, same one i was telling you about. Hey Tim! Glad to hear from you. It is rusted everywhere, not worth repairing, plus i'm getting a very nice tub with it. I'm going to look for the 16.5's, i want them for it. The guy has some, but are 10" wide and would stick out way to far and look goofy. Critter, i've been a highlander fan ever since i found my first one 15 years ago, i love them, so this was right up my alley. New seat covers are being made right now. It would be cool if you could get cling on decals that could pull on and off.

Jtrux · 12-22-2009, 07:25 PM

Wow, that's really cool.

teeitup · 12-24-2009, 08:15 PM

Wow nice find, I'd love to find one of those decals on it in orignal shape.

Firebirdjones · 12-24-2009, 09:29 PM

Very cool.
If you really want a set of those original graphics,,,talk to Phoenix Graphics. They used my original paint Sprint, to duplicate the sprint decals from and are now sold through them.
I didn't need a set, but they have the ability to duplicate anything on a car/truck.
Up until a few years ago, these stripes weren't available anywhere

Firebirdjones · 12-24-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72highlander

I'm going to look for the 16.5's, i want them for it. The guy has some, but are 10" wide and would stick out way to far and look goofy.

According to your glove box sticker it appears the 10 inch wide 16.5's are supposed to be on there. Probably what the guy has are original to the truck. I'd snatch them anyway, even if you don't like the width.

**special-K** · 12-26-2009, 12:09 PM

I think that`s the tires on the SPID...front,back,and spare.The wheels aren`t actually listed,just part of the tire package.The tires were 12.00s and the wheels were 8.25s.

I`d be real tempted to run those on a K/5 if I get one.The 12.50/33s are abundant in 16.5.There are many companies that only make that size,still.Pro-Comp is one.

Firebirdjones · 12-26-2009, 08:13 PM

Hmm, if the tires are 12 inches wide, and you say the wheels are supposed to be 8 inches,,,then I wonder what the 10 on the sticker is referring too??

I've been able to find 16.5 inch tires in a number of sizes. I run a 16.5 x 9.5 on my 79 pickup.
Funny they don't list the overall tire diameter anywhere on the tire like on some brands, But I believe them to be around 30 inches tall.

**special-K** · 12-27-2009, 12:52 AM

Oops! I meant the tires are 10.00s.The 9.75 wheels were not factory offerings.

For a standard size tire the 9.50s are still made here and there.There may still be some 8.75s,but no 10.00s.The rest is the 12.50/33s and larger in all terrain and mud terrain off road tires.Of those sizes,only the 12.50/33 is made by many companies and a few others make the 12.50/35s and bigger.For instance,Cooper and Dunlop offer the 12.50/33s.I think Kelly and General do,too.The 12.50/33s are at the top of the common LT size charts in A/S,A/T,and M/T.Once you go bigger it`s all Super Swampers,Mudders,Ground Hawgs,etc...except BFG

72highlander · 12-27-2009, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I think that`s the tires on the SPID...front,back,and spare.The wheels aren`t actually listed,just part of the tire package.The tires were 12.00s and the wheels were 8.25s.

I`d be real tempted to run those on a K/5 if I get one.The 12.50/33s are abundant in 16.5.There are many companies that only make that size,still.Pro-Comp is one.

That's the first one I've seen with hubcaps. All the others I've seen just had the steel wheels painted white, but I still like the look.

Firebirdjones · 12-27-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72highlander

That's the first one I've seen with hubcaps. All the others I've seen just had the steel wheels painted white, but I still like the look.

Really?? There are still a couple of old blazers running around out here with hubcaps like that. I've always been a fan of steel wheels and dogdish style hubcaps. My 70 formula is that way as well as my 79 pickup.

**special-K** · 12-28-2009, 09:15 AM

Yeah,I love the look.It`s timeless.The earlier wheels were clip style and there weren`t hubcaps for them,since evrything had moved on to the outer nubs.Your factory wheels came with clips they made no hubcaps for.Alot of guys busted them off.I had a set of clip-type 9.75s (8-lug) that I was going to use early-50s/late-40s caps on.The GM 6-lug pattern was used on many a trailer,equipment...other type wheels.There was a baby moon on some of those that guys used.

72highlander · 01-04-2010, 03:39 PM

I picked this up on ebay today, thought it was a pretty cool match.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

72highlander · 02-06-2010, 09:27 PM

Well, the plan was to do interior and play with it a while. Well, I have all the interior paid for and a lot of it done, not installed, but I just couldn't make myself put it all in. Funds are being allocated and hopefully soon the body comes off and the frame and drivetrain restoration will begin, here comes the frame-off. It is still going to be a long project as I don't have all the money to do everything, but a complete restoration is in the future. I will keep you guys posted.

72highlander · 02-06-2010, 09:28 PM

Also considering one change. Thinking of going with tangier orange with white top instead of white/white. What do you guys think?

12-21-2009, 10:41 PM	#1
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Becoming a member of blazer club I've been after this blazer for years. Guy i'm getting it from has had it since late 80's. He got it from original owner that used it in california at a ranch. It sat in salty air forever and rusted from the outside in. The frame and drivetrain are rust free and solid and unmolested. It has 56k original miles. Really loaded up blazer. Shame on the rust. Hood is only useable body panel on it. I will be getting a rust free tub, fenders, and doors with the purchase price. Hood is good and i have an NOS tailgate. Plans are to getting it running good, re-do the interior, and drive it and enjoy it rust and all. I will start bodywork on other sheetmetal, and as my 6 year old sons nears driving i will start the restoration. I want the inside to be nice to jump into and cruise, but not worry about rest, but you know how that goes. Regardless, i think it's cool, sportbird package and all. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

12-21-2009, 10:42 PM	#2
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club few more pics Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

12-21-2009, 10:49 PM	#3
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Congratulations! It might be rough but it is definitely unique. __________________ 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

12-21-2009, 10:57 PM	#4
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club thanks! cool thing is it's all there and completely unmolested, just completely rusted. It runs and drives great and air even blows cold, just been sitting a long time. I can play with it for a while, get stuff ready, then swap it all over when jr. is ready to drive. Course the way kids are these days, he'll want some rice rocket when it's time, but it wouldn't hurt my feelings to have this for myself. I wish i could find the decal kit for it, i probably wouldn't put it on nice fresh paint, but it would be cool to have. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

12-22-2009, 05:29 AM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Really nice you can probally got some decals made to look origional __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

12-22-2009, 05:52 AM	#6
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Buddy of mine has the exact same Blazer rusting away in his back yard!

12-22-2009, 06:40 AM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club I remember you mentioning this one, way to keep after the guy!

12-22-2009, 06:41 AM	#8
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Very nice project! Shame about the rust on such a unique, low mileage blazer. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

12-22-2009, 08:26 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club O I C,it`s a Highlander.That explains it all.Too bad the 8.25 x 16.5 wheels are gone.Is it really rusted that bad?Is it rusted up in front of the rear wheel well?I guess the torque boxes are gone?W/S frame? My son ended up wishing he had a hopped-up BMW.The closest he`ll get to that is his girlfriend`s stock one.She let`s him drive. __________________ "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 ~

12-22-2009, 01:10 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Pretty cool K5! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-22-2009, 01:22 PM	#11
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Did you buy it simply so you didn't have to alter your screenname? I'm not gonna lie those graphics are hideous by todays standards, but DAMN they are COOL! There seems to be a couple floating around on this board, but I have yet to find one in person. __________________ 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

12-22-2009, 02:49 PM	#12
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Yes Kurt, same one i was telling you about. Hey Tim! Glad to hear from you. It is rusted everywhere, not worth repairing, plus i'm getting a very nice tub with it. I'm going to look for the 16.5's, i want them for it. The guy has some, but are 10" wide and would stick out way to far and look goofy. Critter, i've been a highlander fan ever since i found my first one 15 years ago, i love them, so this was right up my alley. New seat covers are being made right now. It would be cool if you could get cling on decals that could pull on and off. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

12-22-2009, 07:25 PM	#13
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Wow, that's really cool. __________________ 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!!!

12-24-2009, 08:15 PM	#14
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Wow nice find, I'd love to find one of those decals on it in orignal shape. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-24-2009, 09:29 PM	#15
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Very cool. If you really want a set of those original graphics,,,talk to Phoenix Graphics. They used my original paint Sprint, to duplicate the sprint decals from and are now sold through them. I didn't need a set, but they have the ability to duplicate anything on a car/truck. Up until a few years ago, these stripes weren't available anywhere



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12-26-2009, 12:09 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club I think that`s the tires on the SPID...front,back,and spare.The wheels aren`t actually listed,just part of the tire package.The tires were 12.00s and the wheels were 8.25s. I`d be real tempted to run those on a K/5 if I get one.The 12.50/33s are abundant in 16.5.There are many companies that only make that size,still.Pro-Comp is one. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-26-2009 at 12:21 PM.

12-26-2009, 08:13 PM	#18
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Hmm, if the tires are 12 inches wide, and you say the wheels are supposed to be 8 inches,,,then I wonder what the 10 on the sticker is referring too?? I've been able to find 16.5 inch tires in a number of sizes. I run a 16.5 x 9.5 on my 79 pickup. Funny they don't list the overall tire diameter anywhere on the tire like on some brands, But I believe them to be around 30 inches tall.

12-27-2009, 12:52 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Oops! I meant the tires are 10.00s.The 9.75 wheels were not factory offerings. For a standard size tire the 9.50s are still made here and there.There may still be some 8.75s,but no 10.00s.The rest is the 12.50/33s and larger in all terrain and mud terrain off road tires.Of those sizes,only the 12.50/33 is made by many companies and a few others make the 12.50/35s and bigger.For instance,Cooper and Dunlop offer the 12.50/33s.I think Kelly and General do,too.The 12.50/33s are at the top of the common LT size charts in A/S,A/T,and M/T.Once you go bigger it`s all Super Swampers,Mudders,Ground Hawgs,etc...except BFG __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-27-2009 at 01:01 AM.

12-28-2009, 09:15 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Yeah,I love the look.It`s timeless.The earlier wheels were clip style and there weren`t hubcaps for them,since evrything had moved on to the outer nubs.Your factory wheels came with clips they made no hubcaps for.Alot of guys busted them off.I had a set of clip-type 9.75s (8-lug) that I was going to use early-50s/late-40s caps on.The GM 6-lug pattern was used on many a trailer,equipment...other type wheels.There was a baby moon on some of those that guys used. __________________ "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 ~

01-04-2010, 03:39 PM	#23
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club I picked this up on ebay today, thought it was a pretty cool match. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

02-06-2010, 09:27 PM	#24
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Well, the plan was to do interior and play with it a while. Well, I have all the interior paid for and a lot of it done, not installed, but I just couldn't make myself put it all in. Funds are being allocated and hopefully soon the body comes off and the frame and drivetrain restoration will begin, here comes the frame-off. It is still going to be a long project as I don't have all the money to do everything, but a complete restoration is in the future. I will keep you guys posted. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

02-06-2010, 09:28 PM	#25
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Becoming a member of blazer club Also considering one change. Thinking of going with tangier orange with white top instead of white/white. What do you guys think? __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

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