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Bull72 · 01-10-2011, 02:14 AM

Hello to all! I just wanted to introduce myself to all the other blazer/jimmy owners. I just purchased my new 72 k5 blazer about 2 months ago, and found these forums after looking at hundreds of images on google. I've seen a lot of great trucks so far and have been reading lots of build threads. Thank you everyone for posting all this great information about your rigs.

Thanks Again!

RIDDLA · 01-10-2011, 02:33 AM

Welcome And Great lookin Blazer! LOS

AlaskaMatt · 01-10-2011, 03:22 AM

Wow she's pretty. Nice buy.

Mike Bradbury · 01-10-2011, 03:31 AM

Looks really nice, do you plan of changing anything?

NuBomb · 01-10-2011, 08:14 AM

I-like-it-a-lot. Very nice blazer. Welcome from Atlanta.

swyfor5 · 01-10-2011, 05:06 PM

Welcome from michigan!

NW_Ryker · 01-10-2011, 08:37 PM

Sweet Blazer, like the color. Can I ask how much you paid?

rsavage · 01-10-2011, 08:38 PM

Welcome. Great looking Blazer. Is that a "Softtopper" that you have on it? If so, how do you like it. More picks needed of your rig.

YBNORML · 01-10-2011, 09:17 PM

Nice truck! I'm a lowrider guy, but I can still appreciate a beautiful truck

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AJs72K5 · 01-10-2011, 10:10 PM

Nice looking K5. Welcome to the club. I'd like to get a closer look at that softtopper one these days.
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dougo · 01-10-2011, 10:55 PM

Nice blazer... welcome to the board!

Bull72 · 01-10-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

Looks really nice, do you plan of changing anything?

Budget being the main factor... I hope to do a lot!

The tires are worn and need to be replaced within the next 3-6 months. I really want to throw some Nitto trail grapplers on but I haven't found them in 15" wheel sizes (which is what I have now) so I might be buying new wheels as well. Unsure if I should go with some classic mickey thompsons or stick with blackout rims.

I will eventually doing a brake conversion. I want some new headers (chrome or coated silver). I'm thinking about doing the TPI for gas mileage. If none of the little things take my time/money then eventually want to work on bigger gears for the rear end.

Will probably be a long time before everything gets done but slowly but surely I will get to it.

Bull72 · 01-10-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by NW_Ryker

Sweet Blazer, like the color. Can I ask how much you paid?

I believe I got a great pricel at $6500, but I have dropped another $1800 in so far... PCV valve, plugs, wires, pro comp distributor, rear brake shoes, external regulator for my alternator, speedometer cable, carb adjustment, tuffy radio security console and the softtoper.

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Welcome. Great looking Blazer. Is that a "Softtopper" that you have on it? If so, how do you like it. More picks needed of your rig.

pics attached...

It is the softtopper, picked it up for around $900 with tax/shipping. It's ok and it definitely shelters from the rain/cold. I don't have a garage to keep it in so I needed the top for sure. Also, it folds up and can be taken completely off (lays down in the bed) very easily. It takes about 5 minutes to take it off and about 10 minutes top to put it on. It's definitely not air/water tight by any means, but deals with 97% of the rain. You can't cruise with the top on and front windows down without getting a headache from the gas/exhaust. But if you roll up the back/sides of the top no exhaust. I don't like the way it looks when it is on, but i would buy it again because of the ease of use/access to convertible without fear of rain.

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Nice looking K5. Welcome to the club. I'd like to get a closer look at that softtopper one these days.
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Sure AJs72, I spoke to Blue Thunder (Mario) over the phone and said you guys have met before. So if you have some free time let me know, I would love to see yours as well. Not sure where you are with the unfortunate fire damage but worst case would love to drive where you are to check it out. Also, if everyone gets together count me in as well. I would love to meet up as well.

Bull72 · 01-10-2011, 11:33 PM

rsavage here are some more pics for you buddy...

Critter · 01-11-2011, 01:21 AM

Looks good! Did you ever figure out anything with the slight overheating issue?

**70cst** · 01-11-2011, 01:54 AM

Bull72 ... Very very nice!

chevyblazer · 01-11-2011, 02:01 AM

kool blazer like alumnimun covers

NuBomb · 01-11-2011, 10:47 AM

I bought a 4x8 sheet of diamond plate aluminum last summer that I hope to turn it to interior covers like yours. Looks great.

Bull72 · 01-11-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Looks good! Did you ever figure out anything with the slight overheating issue?

I haven't had the opportunity to take it to the shop yet. I get paid this Friday so probably take it this weekend.

Big J · 01-12-2011, 11:58 AM

Very nice rig man. Congrats on your find and welcome to the board.

Bull72 · 01-12-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bull72

I haven't had the opportunity to take it to the shop yet. I get paid this Friday so probably take it this weekend.

It is at the shop today, let you know what they say....

Muleman100 · 01-12-2011, 12:14 PM

Great find, welcome and good luck.

Effeckt · 01-13-2011, 01:13 AM

Very nice Blazer. Love the color. Definitely keep us posted on any changes.

01-10-2011, 02:14 AM	#1
Bull72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 209	Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! Hello to all! I just wanted to introduce myself to all the other blazer/jimmy owners. I just purchased my new 72 k5 blazer about 2 months ago, and found these forums after looking at hundreds of images on google. I've seen a lot of great trucks so far and have been reading lots of build threads. Thank you everyone for posting all this great information about your rigs. Thanks Again! Attached Images __________________ Thank you god for all your blessings! My mini build (I had a great starting point) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440743 Last edited by Bull72; 01-10-2011 at 02:21 AM.

01-10-2011, 02:33 AM	#2
RIDDLA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Santa Fe NM Posts: 393	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! Welcome And Great lookin Blazer! LOS __________________ 68 GMC-Stripshow 70 Chevy Monte Carlo 72 Chevy Monte Carlo LOLO 72 Chevy Suburban Blurban 74 Vw Bug 78 Chevy k10 lwb 78 Chevy k10 swb 03 Cadillac Escalade-Duecesix 84 Cadillac Coupe Deville DeElegance B.O. A Lifestyle Money Cant Buy! Win,Lose, or Tie I'm a Raider till i die

01-10-2011, 03:22 AM	#3
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Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! Looks really nice, do you plan of changing anything? __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

01-10-2011, 08:14 AM	#5
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! I-like-it-a-lot. Very nice blazer. Welcome from Atlanta. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

01-10-2011, 05:06 PM	#6
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! Welcome from michigan!

01-10-2011, 08:37 PM	#7
NW_Ryker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carnation Wa Posts: 199	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! Sweet Blazer, like the color. Can I ask how much you paid?

01-10-2011, 08:38 PM	#8
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! Welcome. Great looking Blazer. Is that a "Softtopper" that you have on it? If so, how do you like it. More picks needed of your rig. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-10-2011, 09:17 PM	#9
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,851	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! Nice truck! I'm a lowrider guy, but I can still appreciate a beautiful truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-10-2011, 10:10 PM	#10
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! Nice looking K5. Welcome to the club. I'd like to get a closer look at that softtopper one these days. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff

01-10-2011, 10:55 PM	#11
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! Nice blazer... welcome to the board! __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

01-10-2011, 11:33 PM	#14
Bull72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 209	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! rsavage here are some more pics for you buddy... Attached Images __________________ Thank you god for all your blessings! My mini build (I had a great starting point) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440743

01-11-2011, 01:21 AM	#15
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01-11-2011, 01:54 AM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! Bull72 ... Very very nice! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-11-2011, 02:01 AM	#17
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01-11-2011, 10:47 AM	#18
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! I bought a 4x8 sheet of diamond plate aluminum last summer that I hope to turn it to interior covers like yours. Looks great. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

01-12-2011, 11:58 AM	#20
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01-13-2011, 01:13 AM	#23
Effeckt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 341	Re: Newbie introducing myself - Great to be here! Very nice Blazer. Love the color. Definitely keep us posted on any changes. __________________ My 1972 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399719

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