My new toy ... K5

[MCMLXIX]

1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer CST (Custom Sport Truck)
350/TH350/NP205 w/ 3.73 posi and a 4" lift....

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There is a build list on the glove box for these trucks. This one seemed pretty well optioned too...
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Needs a new steering box and some general maintenance. Minimal rust at the tailgate.... PO decided black was cool and painted it with what looks like a roller.... :spank2:
Ultimate goal is an aluminum 6.0L backed up by the 4L60e and NP205...

[wiedemab]

You darn guys out in the desert and your "rust free" old cars......................I'm jealous ;)

Very cool! That should be a fun cruiser with the top off.

[fst64_v8pwr]

I have a 1975 K5 Blazer. Very cool.

[78 Type-LT]

nice rig..you will love this site

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php

[dadto2jays]

nice rig..you will love this site

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php

+1 on that site been a member there for a couple years...lots of information, parts, knowledge and super nice and friendly...

[ProdigyCustoms]

Super cool!

[MCMLXIX]

Thanks everyone... I had a 71 Stepside that was lowered 4/6 static and had a 402bbc... I've been on the 67-72 site since April 2003 .. same screen name as here too....

my old truck...
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I hope to have the Blazer road worthy by SEMA/OUSCI... my biggest hurdle will be passing the tail pipe sniff SMOG test.....

[speedshftr]

looks like a very neat project/:cheers:

[dropit69]

Nice my buddy just redid a 71 i think it is..ill get some pics ..wasnt near the shape of that one though..damn rust belt..lol

[Throttle]

My Fater had hte exact same truck when I was growing up other then it was Dark Green.. He rolled it when I was 18 and now it sits there in our car corral.. :(

[MCMLXIX]

I had the Chevelle... Now I have the Blazer ... I guess I need a trailer now....

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[class67]

I do have a soft spot for those old k5's, they are really cool when cleaned up and I like the goal you have, that will be neat.

[Vegas69]

One of my best buddies Dad's had one. We hunted and beat it up pretty good. I'd love to have one.

[streetnstrip]

i love it i wish i could find one up my way.

[nvmyss]

Nice Rich, I like it!!

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Love those trucks, I have had two of them, and sold my last one last year...

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[nvmyss]

When I get back we need to go hit the desert.

[Tony_SS]

That 71 stepside is nice! I bet that was hard to let go.

[MCMLXIX]

That 71 stepside is nice! I bet that was hard to let go.

It was.. I sold it to buy the LS3 for my Chevelle .... so it was for a good cause....

[Zanie]

rich,
Does that have two saddle tanks and and the original? My buddies 72 cst has that.

[MCMLXIX]

Non factory tanks. One sits above the pass side rear wheel well... the other is gone. I'll probably sell it later....

[MCMLXIX]

Ok... so I have been trying to take the black paint off .... its been slow going... first sand paper by hand... and some rubbing compound.... then acetone (note to self: buy more nail polish remover for the little woman) .. then a DA sander + acetone + compund... its not pretty but it looks better then the cr@py job that was on there....

Frist attempt... an hours or so ...
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A few more hours spread over a couple days after work....
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[dadto2jays]

coming along, half the fun is building these buckets....keep the picts coming.

[shortrack]

+1 on that site been a member there for a couple years...lots of information, parts, knowledge and super nice and friendly...

Im a member there too for my Sub....great site

I had a couple of Blazers over the years....cool truck....they look awesome in black

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Looks like a pretty solid blazer even has the rare factory tow hooks/...

[MuscleRodz]

I really need to get back on my 69 K5 after I finish a couple more customer projects. I love these trucks

[MCMLXIX]

Looks like a pretty solid blazer even has the rare factory tow hooks/...

And I know they've been used because the frame has a tear where the tow hook bolts up.... :(

[MCMLXIX]

I swapped in a new Red Head variable ratio PS box, a new PS pump and new hoses... I would have test drove it but I unbolted all the body mounts the replace them... I got a poly kit and 1" aluminum body pucks to put in there...

[MCMLXIX]

Picked up a set of 2003 Yukon Denali 3rd row seat for the back. They have seatbelts built in and should be easy to make some type of OEM style quick release....

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[showa]

Looking good... You gunna finish them in plaid like you got on the front seats ???

[MCMLXIX]

Um... no plaid ... I got some 03 Yukon seats... gonna pick them up next weekend....

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[showa]

Rich,
Are the seat mounts close or do you have to fab everything ???

[tylers88]

What size tires are you going to run with what gears, 33's i would say the 3.73s are ok but 35s with highway driving I would go with 4.56's and not so much highway dont fear the gear and go with 4.88's. Probably telling you stuff you already know but I love fullsize GM stuff

[Mathius]

I like the ' 71 Stepside you did. Especially the fact that you lowered it, not lifted it. What are you suspension plans for the blazer. Don't think I've ever seen anyone lower one of those real low.

Mathius

[6'9"Witha69]

Either a k5 Blazer or a Scout II are on my list of fun 4X4s.

[Zanie]

I've always wanted one of these. Here's my buddies 72 CST
Its SUPER solid!
Factory color (repainted) Factory interior (newly recovered) Getting those seats redone in that original plaid was pricey but it looks so right!.
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This was on the Joliet track at the 2009 Goodguys show

[MCMLXIX]

ok... so here are the seats in my garage... you can see the rear seats behind the fronts...

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The plans goes like this...
Do regular maintenance. Check the gears and u-joints as something is making a noise...
The steering column is is kinda worn and I picked up a floor Hurst floor shifter so I'm thinking ididit tilt column.
I keep looking for a Dana 60 front but may just upgrade from 1/2 tom to 3/4 ton on the front.
The rear main seal leaks and the drive train is covered with old dirt and grease. Just need to clean up the motor and put new gaskests on it...

The ultimate goal is 6.0L swap with matching auto trans, keep the NP205 and upgrade to a late model 14BFF with disc brakes.
Not sure on a gear ratio but this will never see any hard core wheeling.... it needs to be a daily driver first and of road toy second...
Keep the 4" lift but upgrade to a shackle flip kit and ditch the rear lift blocks.
Dana 60 if I can find one cheap.. hahaha.
Run 35" tires on 17" wheels (maybe 37 but thats probably too big)
New full cage that covers the rear passenger seats.