Shopping for a 71-72 K5 Blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**GMCNUT** · 12-07-2018, 09:44 PM

Hey guys - I am looking for a nice Blazer K5 (not 2WD) to use Cub Scout Camping with my Son. Currently we are camping from a similarly cool 66 GMC Suburban I am regrettably going to sell to help fund the Blazer buy, and we love the burb, but we've decided we need a 4WD for some of the more off-road spots we want to go, and I have always thought a 71-72 Blazer would be the most awesome type of 4x4 to own for use in the outdoors.

I am a newbie to these trucks unlike all of you, but I have done my research enough to where "I know enough to be dangerous" as they say. Looking to spend between 10K and 20K for a solid one either in original patina'd paint or original colors repaint maybe, but needs to be more original than not because I am a bit of a purist - so no purple ones, super high jacked up, camo painted, or otherwise ruined ones. I am open to non-CST trucks with no AC, but like most of you, wish I could find the right CST. Prefer Automatic trans, but open to a nicer 4 speed. What U.S. state one is in does not matter to me because I know how to get them here from other states. No title needed in Alabama either so if you have a nice one with no title, that is no problemo

Maybe some of you have Blazers you have debated selling but just haven't, or know someone with one they haven't sold yet but would. Willing to pay up for a good one or well preserved one, without the rockers and A pillars and boxes rusting out or full of bondo. Text or call me at 256-486-1988 if you have some ideas or just want to share knowledge, or pics of yours etc. Thanks, Steve in Alabama - Roll Tide

**GMCNUT** · 12-10-2018, 11:36 AM

Happy to announce that my buddy and long time site member "JQ72" some of you know, has agreed to sell me his rare 72 K5 Highlander CST Blazer. Has Highlander option pkg "C" which includes Tilt and AC, and has positraction and a few other options, and has almost no rust; just some typical little holes I can weld up easily behind the wheel tubs. Perfect beautiful floors, A pillars and most everything underneath - lifelong Alabama truck, so never up North in Salt. Can't wait for Spring to drive it around with the top off!

Green Monster · 12-10-2018, 11:04 PM

Looks like a great rig and you'll absolutely love riding with the top off. Best of luck with it.

**GMCNUT** · 12-11-2018, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Green Monster

Looks like a great rig and you'll absolutely love riding with the top off. Best of luck with it.

Thanks Green! I am excited to get started on it - like any truck, there is a lot of little piddle projects I want to do to improve this or that on it. Should be a fun ride this Summer.

12-07-2018, 09:44 PM	#1
GMCNUT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arab Alabama Posts: 1,809	Shopping for a 71-72 K5 Blazer Hey guys - I am looking for a nice Blazer K5 (not 2WD) to use Cub Scout Camping with my Son. Currently we are camping from a similarly cool 66 GMC Suburban I am regrettably going to sell to help fund the Blazer buy, and we love the burb, but we've decided we need a 4WD for some of the more off-road spots we want to go, and I have always thought a 71-72 Blazer would be the most awesome type of 4x4 to own for use in the outdoors. I am a newbie to these trucks unlike all of you, but I have done my research enough to where "I know enough to be dangerous" as they say. Looking to spend between 10K and 20K for a solid one either in original patina'd paint or original colors repaint maybe, but needs to be more original than not because I am a bit of a purist - so no purple ones, super high jacked up, camo painted, or otherwise ruined ones. I am open to non-CST trucks with no AC, but like most of you, wish I could find the right CST. Prefer Automatic trans, but open to a nicer 4 speed. What U.S. state one is in does not matter to me because I know how to get them here from other states. No title needed in Alabama either so if you have a nice one with no title, that is no problemo Maybe some of you have Blazers you have debated selling but just haven't, or know someone with one they haven't sold yet but would. Willing to pay up for a good one or well preserved one, without the rockers and A pillars and boxes rusting out or full of bondo. Text or call me at 256-486-1988 if you have some ideas or just want to share knowledge, or pics of yours etc. Thanks, Steve in Alabama - Roll Tide __________________ My Projects and Toys - All 100% Stock 1972 CST "Highlander" Blazer - 350 auto, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach, AM/FM & Positraction 1966 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab, #'s matching 327 V8 & Powerglide, factory deluxe heat, PS, PB, Tinted Glass, sway bar 1961 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab #'s matching 283 V8 & Powerglide w/ uber-rare Cool-Pack A/C, factory PB, deluxe heat, Clock 1961 GMC K1000 4x4 SWB w/ BBW, Custom Cab and numbers matching 305D V6 engine & 4 spd 1960 GMC SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab #'s matching 305A V6 & Hydramatic, factory PB, Clock, Tach, Compass, Hood Jet 1959 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab w/ rare stainless bed trim, #'s matching 283 V8 & Hydramatic, Deluxe Heat, radio, spotlight 1958 Chevy Cameo #'s matching 283 V8 & Hydramatic, radio, window washers, Factory PB 1958 GMC BBW SWB Fleetside Custom Cab, #'s matching 336 V8 Hydramatic, Factory PS, PB, Clock, RSD, Deluxe Heat & Hood Jet 1957 GMC Suburban Pickup (GMC's Cameo) #'s matching 347 V8 Hydramatic, uber-rare vacuum ashtray, Factory PS, PB, Clock, RSD, Hood Jet 1956 Chevy 3800 1 ton w/ rare 9 ft stepside bed, factory 265 V8 w/ Hydramatic, factory PB, Custom Cab, deluxe heat, spotlight and hood jet.

12-10-2018, 11:36 AM	#2
GMCNUT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arab Alabama Posts: 1,809	Re: Shopping for a 71-72 K5 Blazer Happy to announce that my buddy and long time site member "JQ72" some of you know, has agreed to sell me his rare 72 K5 Highlander CST Blazer. Has Highlander option pkg "C" which includes Tilt and AC, and has positraction and a few other options, and has almost no rust; just some typical little holes I can weld up easily behind the wheel tubs. Perfect beautiful floors, A pillars and most everything underneath - lifelong Alabama truck, so never up North in Salt. Can't wait for Spring to drive it around with the top off! Attached Images __________________ My Projects and Toys - All 100% Stock 1972 CST "Highlander" Blazer - 350 auto, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach, AM/FM & Positraction 1966 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab, #'s matching 327 V8 & Powerglide, factory deluxe heat, PS, PB, Tinted Glass, sway bar 1961 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab #'s matching 283 V8 & Powerglide w/ uber-rare Cool-Pack A/C, factory PB, deluxe heat, Clock 1961 GMC K1000 4x4 SWB w/ BBW, Custom Cab and numbers matching 305D V6 engine & 4 spd 1960 GMC SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab #'s matching 305A V6 & Hydramatic, factory PB, Clock, Tach, Compass, Hood Jet 1959 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab w/ rare stainless bed trim, #'s matching 283 V8 & Hydramatic, Deluxe Heat, radio, spotlight 1958 Chevy Cameo #'s matching 283 V8 & Hydramatic, radio, window washers, Factory PB 1958 GMC BBW SWB Fleetside Custom Cab, #'s matching 336 V8 Hydramatic, Factory PS, PB, Clock, RSD, Deluxe Heat & Hood Jet 1957 GMC Suburban Pickup (GMC's Cameo) #'s matching 347 V8 Hydramatic, uber-rare vacuum ashtray, Factory PS, PB, Clock, RSD, Hood Jet 1956 Chevy 3800 1 ton w/ rare 9 ft stepside bed, factory 265 V8 w/ Hydramatic, factory PB, Custom Cab, deluxe heat, spotlight and hood jet.

12-10-2018, 11:04 PM	#3
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: Shopping for a 71-72 K5 Blazer Looks like a great rig and you'll absolutely love riding with the top off. Best of luck with it. __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST



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