1972 Blazer ID Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vespaholic · 09-30-2022, 09:45 AM

I just bought a 1972 Blazer.
Original paint, lots of patina.
It's got a 4" lift and larger tires.
As well as fuel injection.
Looking forward to getting it.
In the mean time I'd like to start searching for parts and doing some homework, so I'm hoping you all would help me out.
1) Spare tire carrier: It has the holes in the body for one but no carrier. I'm trying to identify what I need to find that would fit in the currently holes. (See pics). Any thoughts??
2) I'd also like to ID this wheel. Seller says American Racing but I can't find an AR that looks the same with the holes for the center cap. (See pics). Anyone know?
3) Side Mirrors: I'm guessing someone changed to originals to the little ones but left the holes. I'd like to get the originals and hopefully cover the bottom holes and the holes where the existing mirrors are. (See pics) Thoughts?

vespaholic · 09-30-2022, 09:48 AM

A couple moor pics of the mirror holes.
Thanks in advance for any help!!!

vespaholic · 09-30-2022, 09:51 AM

4) Also, this truck is not a CST but someone added the badges to the doors. Are these typically stick on badges or am I going to have more holes to deal with.
Thanks

**DeadheadNM** · 09-30-2022, 10:31 AM

Hello and welcome to the K5 club. I watched that sale on BAT and glad you ended up with it. Joining this site as a member would benefit the build in that you would be able to post WTB for the parts you need and there are a lot of helpful folks to assist.

To answer your questions:
1) The existing mirrors appear to be the correct examples it was assembled with. Those extra door holes are from a non-OE mirror since removed.
2) A swing away carrier was present such as a Hickey example
3) Not sure
4) CST emblems have studs inserted through door holes - any evidence yours have double stick tape?

vespaholic · 09-30-2022, 02:59 PM

@DeadHeadNM
Thanks for the reply.

I think I have found a tire carrier that matches those holes.
I just need to decode if I want to open the $$ on a carrier, matching rim & tire.
I don't like the holes but I'm not 100% sold on the carrier/rack set up either.

Hopefully someone can ID the wheels.

Mirror and CST badge holes I guess I could get small plastic plugs and paint them body color to make them less noticeable.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-30-2022, 03:40 PM

You bet. The Blazer looks great. Post more pics when it arrives.

**1rippen6** · 09-30-2022, 11:10 PM

GM has a factory wheel that looks something like that, not sure it that is them.

**3757chevy** · 10-01-2022, 12:51 PM

Wheels look like American Racing BAJA AR172 with a chevy cap adapted maybe.https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...MyhhegUIARD0Ag

**1rippen6** · 10-01-2022, 12:56 PM

Here's a factory wheel for a 91 blazer

**3757chevy** · 10-01-2022, 01:01 PM

The factory wheels don't look as deep.

**1rippen6** · 10-01-2022, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

The factory wheels don't look as deep.

I agree

vespaholic · 10-01-2022, 05:21 PM

Thanks for the replies.
After thinking about it I'll probably go back to white steelies and factory caps and sell these off.

vespaholic · 10-01-2022, 05:33 PM

If anyone has pics of the spare tire carrier that will match the existing holes in my Blazer, would you mind posting them please?
I want to know what I'm looking for.
Thanks in advance!!

**72gmguy** · 10-02-2022, 08:12 PM

I can’t find pictures of the one I had mounted on my 70 but here is one from a quick search. Name: 84210011-5C30-4643-9585-A0039DD6F9F4.jpeg
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**72gmguy** · 10-02-2022, 08:14 PM

I may still have mine in the garage somewhere if your interested. Your not too far from me so let me know. I removed it because I added a camper top to mine.

vespaholic · 10-02-2022, 08:42 PM

@72gmguy
Wow that would be great.
I definitely do.
I'll send you a PM with my cell number.
Thanks very much!!!

jjzepplin · 10-03-2022, 01:29 AM

Nice Blazer! Now to deal with all those holes. At least they are not rust holes!!!

**jaros44sr** · 10-03-2022, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72gmguy

I may still have mine in the garage somewhere if your interested. Your not too far from me so let me know. I removed it because I added a camper top to mine.

Very nice gesture, things like that make this forum what it is

Got pics of the camper top

**72gmguy** · 10-03-2022, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Very nice gesture, things like that make this forum what it is

Got pics of the camper top

They are in an old phone. Lol.
I purchased it from the classified section of this forum years ago.
From lksdcvn I believe. Probably still in here somewhere.

**jaros44sr** · 10-04-2022, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72gmguy

They are in an old phone. Lol.
I purchased it from the classified section of this forum years ago.
From lksdcvn I believe. Probably still in here somewhere.

Just wondering if you had the 4wd collapsing model

**72gmguy** · 10-04-2022, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Just wondering if you had the 4wd collapsing model

I looked back at the original thread and you actually passed on it just before I purchased it. Yes it is a 4 wheel pop up.

**72gmguy** · 10-04-2022, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vespaholic

@72gmguy
Wow that would be great.
I definitely do.
I'll send you a PM with my cell number.
Thanks very much!!!

Good talking to you. Hopefully we can get the two ochre 72’s together.

**jaros44sr** · 10-05-2022, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72gmguy

I looked back at the original thread and you actually passed on it just before I purchased it. Yes it is a 4 wheel pop up.

dang, don't know what I was thinking, but glad it went to a good home, my search goes on

vespaholic · 10-23-2022, 09:01 PM

Huge thanks to Jeremy for hooking me up with a rear tire carrier.
I really appreciate it!!
Now I need a spare! LOL
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**72gmguy** · 10-24-2022, 07:31 AM

I was thinking about your matching spare dilemma. I always ran a tire cover on mine with a plain steel wheel. No one would ever know.

09-30-2022, 09:45 AM	#1
vespaholic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Radnor, PA Posts: 109	1972 Blazer ID Help I just bought a 1972 Blazer. Original paint, lots of patina. It's got a 4" lift and larger tires. As well as fuel injection. Looking forward to getting it. In the mean time I'd like to start searching for parts and doing some homework, so I'm hoping you all would help me out. 1) Spare tire carrier: It has the holes in the body for one but no carrier. I'm trying to identify what I need to find that would fit in the currently holes. (See pics). Any thoughts?? 2) I'd also like to ID this wheel. Seller says American Racing but I can't find an AR that looks the same with the holes for the center cap. (See pics). Anyone know? 3) Side Mirrors: I'm guessing someone changed to originals to the little ones but left the holes. I'd like to get the originals and hopefully cover the bottom holes and the holes where the existing mirrors are. (See pics) Thoughts? Attached Images

09-30-2022, 09:48 AM	#2
vespaholic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Radnor, PA Posts: 109	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help A couple moor pics of the mirror holes. Thanks in advance for any help!!! Attached Images

09-30-2022, 09:51 AM	#3
vespaholic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Radnor, PA Posts: 109	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help 4) Also, this truck is not a CST but someone added the badges to the doors. Are these typically stick on badges or am I going to have more holes to deal with. Thanks

09-30-2022, 10:31 AM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help Hello and welcome to the K5 club. I watched that sale on BAT and glad you ended up with it. Joining this site as a member would benefit the build in that you would be able to post WTB for the parts you need and there are a lot of helpful folks to assist. To answer your questions: 1) The existing mirrors appear to be the correct examples it was assembled with. Those extra door holes are from a non-OE mirror since removed. 2) A swing away carrier was present such as a Hickey example 3) Not sure 4) CST emblems have studs inserted through door holes - any evidence yours have double stick tape? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-30-2022, 02:59 PM	#5
vespaholic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Radnor, PA Posts: 109	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help @DeadHeadNM Thanks for the reply. I think I have found a tire carrier that matches those holes. I just need to decode if I want to open the $$ on a carrier, matching rim & tire. I don't like the holes but I'm not 100% sold on the carrier/rack set up either. Hopefully someone can ID the wheels. Mirror and CST badge holes I guess I could get small plastic plugs and paint them body color to make them less noticeable.

09-30-2022, 03:40 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help You bet. The Blazer looks great. Post more pics when it arrives. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-30-2022, 11:10 PM	#7
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help GM has a factory wheel that looks something like that, not sure it that is them.

10-01-2022, 12:51 PM	#8
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,056	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help Wheels look like American Racing BAJA AR172 with a chevy cap adapted maybe.https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...MyhhegUIARD0Ag __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

10-01-2022, 12:56 PM	#9
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help Here's a factory wheel for a 91 blazer Attached Images

10-01-2022, 01:01 PM	#10
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,056	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help The factory wheels don't look as deep. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

10-01-2022, 05:21 PM	#12
vespaholic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Radnor, PA Posts: 109	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help Thanks for the replies. After thinking about it I'll probably go back to white steelies and factory caps and sell these off.

10-01-2022, 05:33 PM	#13
vespaholic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Radnor, PA Posts: 109	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help If anyone has pics of the spare tire carrier that will match the existing holes in my Blazer, would you mind posting them please? I want to know what I'm looking for. Thanks in advance!!

10-02-2022, 08:12 PM	#14
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help I can’t find pictures of the one I had mounted on my 70 but here is one from a quick search. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

10-02-2022, 08:14 PM	#15
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help I may still have mine in the garage somewhere if your interested. Your not too far from me so let me know. I removed it because I added a camper top to mine. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

10-02-2022, 08:42 PM	#16
vespaholic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Radnor, PA Posts: 109	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help @72gmguy Wow that would be great. I definitely do. I'll send you a PM with my cell number. Thanks very much!!!



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10-03-2022, 01:29 AM	#17
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help Nice Blazer! Now to deal with all those holes. At least they are not rust holes!!! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

10-23-2022, 09:01 PM	#24
vespaholic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Radnor, PA Posts: 109	Huge thanks to Jeremy for hooking me up with a rear tire carrier. I really appreciate it!! Now I need a spare! LOL Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

10-24-2022, 07:31 AM	#25
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	Re: 1972 Blazer ID Help I was thinking about your matching spare dilemma. I always ran a tire cover on mine with a plain steel wheel. No one would ever know. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

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