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**landy** · 01-29-2012, 11:10 PM

with 350, 4 speed, and factory A/C. Truck is bone stock except for some ugly aftermarket chrome rims and funky aftermarket steering wheel. Has some rot in the rocker panels and a spot in the left rear quarter, but I haven't found any elsewhere. The rocker boxes, body mounts, wheel wells, floors, bed, door hinges, etc. all look very nice. It does need some TLC. The A/C and heater blower doesn't work, speedo and water temp gauge don't work. Needs a grille. The f/g top looks kind of ratty. Any suggestions as to how to repair or improve the look?

Truck runs well, steers and stops straight, shifts fine.

Initially, I'd like to find an original grille and steering wheel. I guess start looking for used parts for sale? Any other sources? Next, determine if I can tackle the rot repair myself.

Thanks!

oldschool18 · 01-29-2012, 11:44 PM

how about some pictures

rsavage · 01-30-2012, 07:45 AM

Congrats! Need pics.

bouncytruck · 01-30-2012, 03:26 PM

Congrats!

(I've never been able to use that animation as someone always beats me to it.)

**KevsClassics** · 01-31-2012, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Congrats!

(I've never been able to use that animation as someone always beats me to it.)

X2
Oh man you beat me.

**landy** · 02-01-2012, 01:08 AM

Yeah, fellas, I'll post some pics soon. It's dark when I get home from work and no time to take pics in the morning during the work week. Hopefully, this weekend.

In the meantime, any thoughts on replacement steering wheels, used grilles, etc?

Thanks!

**70cst** · 02-01-2012, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landy

Yeah, fellas, I'll post some pics soon. It's dark when I get home from work and no time to take pics in the morning during the work week. Hopefully, this weekend.

In the meantime, any thoughts on replacement steering wheels, used grilles, etc?

Thanks!

We will be waiting.

Also

**landy** · 02-05-2012, 01:37 AM

Finally took some pics. Don't like the aftermarket rims, but they're fine untill I can get something else. I'd prefer the stock rims, which I think were 15 in? These are 16 in. Need a grill. Part of the outer trim is bent and may not be fixable. I prefer the original style grill, but the repros are expensive.

Where are the temp and oil pressure sending units located on the block? I found one sending unit near the front spark plug on driver's side. The wire is in bad condition. I think that must be for the temp gauge?

Thanks!

rsavage · 02-05-2012, 06:12 AM

Looks like a solid base. Grills you can find at swap meets or on Craigs's list, or this board. Because of their age, they usually have some dings. You can buy a new repop inner and outer for about $450. You are correct on the temp sender location. Have fun with your new toy,

01-29-2012, 11:10 PM	#1
landy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: alb, nm Posts: 413	Picked up a '72 Blazer with 350, 4 speed, and factory A/C. Truck is bone stock except for some ugly aftermarket chrome rims and funky aftermarket steering wheel. Has some rot in the rocker panels and a spot in the left rear quarter, but I haven't found any elsewhere. The rocker boxes, body mounts, wheel wells, floors, bed, door hinges, etc. all look very nice. It does need some TLC. The A/C and heater blower doesn't work, speedo and water temp gauge don't work. Needs a grille. The f/g top looks kind of ratty. Any suggestions as to how to repair or improve the look? Truck runs well, steers and stops straight, shifts fine. Initially, I'd like to find an original grille and steering wheel. I guess start looking for used parts for sale? Any other sources? Next, determine if I can tackle the rot repair myself. Thanks!

01-29-2012, 11:44 PM	#2
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: Picked up a '72 Blazer how about some pictures __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

01-30-2012, 07:45 AM	#3
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Picked up a '72 Blazer Congrats! Need pics. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-30-2012, 03:26 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Picked up a '72 Blazer Congrats! (I've never been able to use that animation as someone always beats me to it.) __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-01-2012, 01:08 AM	#6
landy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: alb, nm Posts: 413	Re: Picked up a '72 Blazer Yeah, fellas, I'll post some pics soon. It's dark when I get home from work and no time to take pics in the morning during the work week. Hopefully, this weekend. In the meantime, any thoughts on replacement steering wheels, used grilles, etc? Thanks!

02-05-2012, 01:37 AM	#8
landy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: alb, nm Posts: 413	Re: Picked up a '72 Blazer Finally took some pics. Don't like the aftermarket rims, but they're fine untill I can get something else. I'd prefer the stock rims, which I think were 15 in? These are 16 in. Need a grill. Part of the outer trim is bent and may not be fixable. I prefer the original style grill, but the repros are expensive. Where are the temp and oil pressure sending units located on the block? I found one sending unit near the front spark plug on driver's side. The wire is in bad condition. I think that must be for the temp gauge? Thanks! Attached Images

02-05-2012, 06:12 AM	#9
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Picked up a '72 Blazer Looks like a solid base. Grills you can find at swap meets or on Craigs's list, or this board. Because of their age, they usually have some dings. You can buy a new repop inner and outer for about $450. You are correct on the temp sender location. Have fun with your new toy, __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7



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