Big Dilemma VIN # CS181F

[TheBluesman]

The guy i bought it from told me today it was originally a 2wd now i am thinking possibly a 71 model the front has 6 lug with the transfer case installed . the rear has the original 5 lug ! is there Anyone that can decode this ? there is confusion amongst decoding site blogs that had already been posted ! any help would be greatly appreciated added a pic of Door tag with Vin .. dont see any site with production numbers for the 8 maybe its a GMC .. it does have coil springs in rear still so 2wd is a solid guess and the frame stamp under hood matches the vin Help !

[TheBluesman]

[71meangreenc10]

I have a 72 4X4 Blazer, I compared the data plates and I would say yours is a 71 2X4 Six Cylinder Blazer made in Flint. Your weights are lower than mine so I would say the data plate represents a 2x4. Did Someone try to convert it to 4x4? If you had the info off the SPID on the glove box door that would help more.

Smitty

[TheBluesman]

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

I have a 72 4X4 Blazer, I compared the data plates and I would say yours is a 71 2X4 Six Cylinder Blazer made in Flint. Your weights are lower than mine so I would say the data plate represents a 2x4. Did Someone try to convert it to 4x4? If you had the info off the SPID on the glove box door that would help more.

Smitty

Thanks, thats about what i have came up with so far too.. so was the Blazers considered as chassis and cab or fleetside ? i measured the wheelbase and it was 115 inch
1/2-Ton Commercial - Model C/Series 10 - 115-in. w.b
MODEL BODY TYPE PRICE WEIGHT PROD.TOTAL
CS10703 Chassis & Cab 2656 3090 1476
CS10734 Fleetside 6.5ft 2816 3506 32865

[71meangreenc10]

Originally Posted by TheBluesman

Thanks, thats about what i have came up with so far too.. so was the Blazers considered as chassis and cab or fleetside ? i measured the wheelbase and it was 115 inch
1/2-Ton Commercial - Model C/Series 10 - 115-in. w.b
MODEL BODY TYPE PRICE WEIGHT PROD.TOTAL
CS10703 Chassis & Cab 2656 3090 1476
CS10734 Fleetside 6.5ft 2816 3506 32865

By the SPID, Blazers are 104 Wheel Base. Model on Mine is KE10514.

Smitty

[TheBluesman]

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

By the SPID, Blazers are 104 Wheel Base. Model on Mine is KE10514.

Smitty

i will remeasure it again tomorrow laid the tape on the ground at the back wheel about 10 ft from truck so i could be off ... thanks

[71meangreenc10]

Originally Posted by TheBluesman

i will remeasure it again tomorrow laid the tape on the ground at the back wheel about 10 ft from truck so i could be off ... thanks

No Issue,

Post some pics...


Smitty

[TheBluesman]

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

I have a 72 4X4 Blazer, I compared the data plates and I would say yours is a 71 2X4 Six Cylinder Blazer made in Flint. Your weights are lower than mine so I would say the data plate represents a 2x4. Did Someone try to convert it to 4x4? If you had the info off the SPID on the glove box door that would help more.

Smitty

and yes it was converted all except the rear end ... it has the original straight 6 in it and actually purrs like a kitten . needs some tlc on body but a frame off is starting tomorrow . would going back to a 2wd increase the value or should i stick with the conversion ?

[71meangreenc10]

Originally Posted by TheBluesman

and yes it was converted all except the rear end ... it has the original straight 6 in it and actually purrs like a kitten . needs some tlc on body but a frame off is starting tomorrow . would going back to a 2wd increase the value or should i stick with the conversion ?

2WD Blazers are getting very hard to find.

Smitty