New Blazer showed up this week! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

johnbasler · 11-01-2012, 03:42 PM

After looking on and off for the last several years, finally bought a '72 K/5 out of Goodland, KS. 90k original miles, green with black interior, factory air, 350 auto. Going to swap the wagon wheels for GM rallys. After having a couple of pickups I am glad to have finally found a good K5.
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fun in dirt · 11-01-2012, 04:23 PM

Looks like you got a nice one! Glad to have you on this board...lots of great info & folks here!!!

Bentblazer · 11-01-2012, 04:25 PM

Glad to see another one from MO.

rsavage · 11-01-2012, 04:43 PM

Looks like you got a great one. More pics please.

**truckster** · 11-01-2012, 06:00 PM

It's a little hard to tell with the lighting, but it looks like it's really clean and rust-free. Very nice truck. I also traded out my white spokes for rally wheels and I really like the look.

**truckster** · 11-01-2012, 06:01 PM

I just noticed the roof rack. The ends are curved to match the top's contour. Was that an original/dealer-installed option?

**jaros44sr** · 11-01-2012, 07:40 PM

Nice blazer, congrats, and welcome to the other side...as said above, we need to see more of that truck
You sure dont post up often, 4 posts in 4 years, hope to hear more from you.....

Ridnhi · 11-01-2012, 11:19 PM

blazer looks really nice! We NEED more pictures. Nice find from you IL neighbor!

johnbasler · 11-02-2012, 09:33 AM

Roof rack is one of the Hickey racks from that era.

I lurk often, have not posted much. It is clean and rust free, will grab some more pics and post more pics this weekend
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**lks dcvn** · 11-04-2012, 02:04 PM

- I got one on my project as well...

johnbasler · 11-17-2012, 12:29 PM

Getting the new wheels mounted up today. Hope to get to stripping and polishing the grill today too. We will see...
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johnbasler · 12-01-2012, 11:35 AM

Wheels and tires on, restored grille and front bumper installed. Ready to get it out and enjoy it today.
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shawno72 · 12-01-2012, 11:39 AM

Very nice, I've loved the dark olive color.

**jaros44sr** · 12-01-2012, 12:06 PM

Beautiful, nice addition with tires and wheels. Have fun!

How about some pics of the engine...more pics

nele22 · 12-01-2012, 12:06 PM

Beautiful
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**lolife99** · 12-01-2012, 12:09 PM

10 times better looking with those wheels!

Southcity · 12-01-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

very nice, i've loved the dark olive color.

x2

nele22 · 12-01-2012, 12:11 PM

I agree ^!
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johnbasler · 12-01-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Very nice, I've loved the dark olive color.

Closely matches our '72 Chevelle in Sequoia Green. Really love the color.
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gringoloco · 12-01-2012, 04:16 PM

So much better! That roof rack is great

72BlckButy · 12-02-2012, 12:06 AM

Any info on the process you used for stripping and polishing your grill?

Love the blazer!

YBNORML · 12-02-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by johnbasler

Wheels and tires on, restored grille and front bumper installed. Ready to get it out and enjoy it today.
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Looks awesome!!! I really like that color.

johnbasler · 12-02-2012, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Any info on the process you used for stripping and polishing your grill?

Love the blazer!

Similar to what several other threads have posted, here are my suggestions on the grill after experimenting with different techniques. I could probably do one in just a few hours at this point.

For the inner, I just cleaned with simple green and sprayed with a rust oleum brand silver paint for plastics. I liked that it was going to be pretty forgiving on application, and has a decent enough amount of metallic to make it pop. Very pleased with the results.

On the outer shell, here were my steps. Simpler than some others I have seen.

1. Tapped out dents with some wood blocks.
2. I attempted to remove anodizing with professional grade easy-off oven cleaner. This was not very effective. If I had to do it over again, would have gotten some lye as recommended by others on this board.
3. Hit the whole thing with a scotchbrite red wheel (picked up from auto zone). This grill had a ton of mild to deep scratches, and the wheel took care of most of them no problem. Honestly, ended up getting most of the anodizing this way too. Just be careful with creating grooves in the soft metal.
4. Quick wetsand with 400 grit, then 800, then 1000.
5. About a half dozen quick passes with Mothers aluminum polish (like for aluminum wheels, about $6 per can, I used about 3/4 of a can total. Apply liberally, then buff with my el-cheapo harbor freight 3" pneumatic buffer with wool pad. Hand-wipe with a towel between applications. Keep going till you are satisfied with the shine.
6. Masked and painted the black trim with rattle can trim paint.

Couple of notes:
1. I elected not to re-clear the grill. Was concerned about paint adhesion and potential flaws. Since the truck sits inside, waxing a couple of times a year will be sufficient to preserve the shine.
2. I tried a variety of polishing wheels and compounds while experimenting. I found the normal small cotton wheels and compounds were not as effective as the cheapy wheel polish approach. I probably wasted $25 on miscellaneous wheels and compounds and was not happy with those results.
3. Make sure you get the anodizing stripped well, or you are just wasting your time.
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11-01-2012, 03:42 PM	#1
johnbasler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 68	New Blazer showed up this week! After looking on and off for the last several years, finally bought a '72 K/5 out of Goodland, KS. 90k original miles, green with black interior, factory air, 350 auto. Going to swap the wagon wheels for GM rallys. After having a couple of pickups I am glad to have finally found a good K5. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

11-01-2012, 04:23 PM	#2
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,121	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! Looks like you got a nice one! Glad to have you on this board...lots of great info & folks here!!! __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

11-01-2012, 04:25 PM	#3
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! Glad to see another one from MO. __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

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rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! Looks like you got a great one. More pics please. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

11-01-2012, 06:00 PM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,912	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! It's a little hard to tell with the lighting, but it looks like it's really clean and rust-free. Very nice truck. I also traded out my white spokes for rally wheels and I really like the look.

11-01-2012, 06:01 PM	#6
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,912	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! I just noticed the roof rack. The ends are curved to match the top's contour. Was that an original/dealer-installed option?

11-01-2012, 07:40 PM	#7
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,505	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! Nice blazer, congrats, and welcome to the other side...as said above, we need to see more of that truck You sure dont post up often, 4 posts in 4 years, hope to hear more from you..... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

11-01-2012, 11:19 PM	#8
Ridnhi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 719	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! blazer looks really nice! We NEED more pictures. Nice find from you IL neighbor! __________________ 1972 K5 Auto 4x4 factory air 2007 Silverado extended cab Z71

11-02-2012, 09:33 AM	#9
johnbasler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 68	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! Roof rack is one of the Hickey racks from that era. I lurk often, have not posted much. It is clean and rust free, will grab some more pics and post more pics this weekend Posted via Mobile Device

11-04-2012, 02:04 PM	#10
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! - I got one on my project as well... Attached Images

11-17-2012, 12:29 PM	#11
johnbasler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 68	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! Getting the new wheels mounted up today. Hope to get to stripping and polishing the grill today too. We will see... Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

12-01-2012, 11:35 AM	#12
johnbasler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 68	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! Wheels and tires on, restored grille and front bumper installed. Ready to get it out and enjoy it today. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

12-01-2012, 11:39 AM	#13
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! Very nice, I've loved the dark olive color. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-01-2012, 12:06 PM	#14
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,505	Re: New Blazer showed up this week! Beautiful, nice addition with tires and wheels. Have fun! How about some pics of the engine...more pics __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-01-2012, 12:06 PM	#15
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12-02-2012, 12:06 AM	#21
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