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White halftrack · 11-03-2019, 04:21 PM

Yesterday I picked up the blazer that I had posted about before. The weather was perfect and If I didn’t grab it now would probably be sitting there until spring. Put a set of ralley wheels on it and probably like those better than the wagon wheels. Cleaned out the interior a bit and ripped off the running boards. Looks much better now. Should make a nice truck. Not quite sure what I will do with it but it was too nice of a truck to leave out for someone to strip parts off of. It is now lubed up and in a building out of the weather.
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White halftrack · 11-03-2019, 04:25 PM

As found pic. Also included a pic of another truck at the yard.
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White halftrack · 11-03-2019, 09:24 PM

Questions

As you can see my tailgate latch is missing. I can see that I can find the bolt on latch but I don’t have the core. I have the keys to the ignition and doors but can a core for the latch be located with my key number? On the latches I see on eBay I don’t see how they engage the pawl that cranks up the window. Maybe I am missing something.

Any help appreciated.
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**Palf70Step** · 11-04-2019, 08:28 AM

Blazer looks good. I moved this to the Blazer area so you would have a better chance at getting an answer.

v30crewcab · 11-04-2019, 08:46 AM

just have to get one rekeyed to your key. lmc has diagrams that might show how it all works.

1976gmc20 · 11-04-2019, 01:26 PM

Does it run?

White halftrack · 11-04-2019, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

Does it run?

No. It is not stuck but has been sitting a long time. Poured stuff down engine and will look at again in a couple weeks. A pretty original machine. Still has the factory am radio. Has not been messed with.
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engineer_gregh · 11-06-2019, 11:08 AM

Locdoc might be able to help you with re-keying a new rear window crank.

68Timber · 11-07-2019, 02:36 AM

LMC does have a diagram. With the window crank removed from the gate the key tumbler can be removed and re-keyed by your local locksmith. I bought a new tumbler for the crank on my 79 and had this done.

Edit to add, interesting truck - I don't think I've ever seen that color combo before. Congrats on the purchase and I look forward to seeing it running.

11-03-2019, 04:21 PM	#1
White halftrack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Louisville ne Posts: 82	1978 Chevrolet Blazer picked up. Yesterday I picked up the blazer that I had posted about before. The weather was perfect and If I didn’t grab it now would probably be sitting there until spring. Put a set of ralley wheels on it and probably like those better than the wagon wheels. Cleaned out the interior a bit and ripped off the running boards. Looks much better now. Should make a nice truck. Not quite sure what I will do with it but it was too nice of a truck to leave out for someone to strip parts off of. It is now lubed up and in a building out of the weather. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

11-03-2019, 04:25 PM	#2
White halftrack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Louisville ne Posts: 82	As found pic. Also included a pic of another truck at the yard. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

11-04-2019, 08:28 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,221	Re: 1978 Chevrolet Blazer picked up. Blazer looks good. I moved this to the Blazer area so you would have a better chance at getting an answer. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-04-2019, 08:46 AM	#5
v30crewcab Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chatt Tn Posts: 982	Re: 1978 Chevrolet Blazer picked up. just have to get one rekeyed to your key. lmc has diagrams that might show how it all works. __________________ 88 military v30 crewcab shortbed 5.9 cummins, nv4500, 205 86 k30, 89 diesel burb, 76 gmc pathfinder 71 longbed 5.3 4l80 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522535

11-04-2019, 01:26 PM	#6
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: 1978 Chevrolet Blazer picked up. Does it run? __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

11-03-2019, 09:24 PM	#3
White halftrack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Louisville ne Posts: 82	Questions As you can see my tailgate latch is missing. I can see that I can find the bolt on latch but I don’t have the core. I have the keys to the ignition and doors but can a core for the latch be located with my key number? On the latches I see on eBay I don’t see how they engage the pawl that cranks up the window. Maybe I am missing something. Any help appreciated. Posted via Mobile Device

11-06-2019, 11:08 AM	#8
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: 1978 Chevrolet Blazer picked up. Locdoc might be able to help you with re-keying a new rear window crank. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

11-07-2019, 02:36 AM	#9
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1978 Chevrolet Blazer picked up. LMC does have a diagram. With the window crank removed from the gate the key tumbler can be removed and re-keyed by your local locksmith. I bought a new tumbler for the crank on my 79 and had this done. Edit to add, interesting truck - I don't think I've ever seen that color combo before. Congrats on the purchase and I look forward to seeing it running. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build



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