Factory Options and Colors

[Two45s]

Does anyone know if there is a compiled list of factory options with codes ( like listed on the inside of the glovebox )? In addition, is there a list of factory color names with a sample color and code? I could be wrong, but I think the brochures show the factory color for the 1972 models, but not prior years. Also, I believe the Blazer was available in more factory colors than the pickups. Thanks!

[old man jimmy]

this what you're talking about? the brochure has the colors and options, but not the code numbers. A lot of the options came in with other options.. Like, you order cst or custum pkg. and get carpet, side panels, chrome sticks, A/C came with tinted windows, bigger cooling, and alt. etc. I've never seen a bare bones blazer or jimmy.. Now that would be rare..

[Firebirdjones]

Can anyone read what the orange says on there? I can't make it out.

[old man jimmy]

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Can anyone read what the orange says on there? I can't make it out.

It's "Tangier Orange" sorry it didn't come out more clear. but had to shrink it for the site.

[Firebirdjones]

Oh okay, thanks. Never heard it called that before. Since that's the only orange listed for 72 on that sheet, I'd assume that's what is on my blazer then...

[Firebirdjones]

Also interesting how that brochure mentions an optional front stabalizer bar for 72....

[oldrustytrucks]

Very cool! Any chance I could get you to email those pics to me? Thank you!
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[old man jimmy]

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Also interesting how that brochure mentions an optional front stabalizer bar for 72....

It was standard on 4 wheel drive, and an option on 2 wheel drive.

[richard2717]

Originally Posted by oldrustytrucks

Very cool! Any chance I could get you to email those pics to me? Thank you!
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If you right click on the attached image you can save it to "my Documents" then open it up and it will allow you to enlarge it. It may get grainy if you go to big though. I just did it and it allowed me to get it big enough to read

Richard

[oldrustytrucks]

Pm sent, thank you!
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[Two45s]

Jimmy,

That is exactly what I am talking about. Could you possibly post those colors under the thread - Factory Blazer Colors along with a list of the factory names for each color? I know some of the colors, red orange, tangier orange, ochre ( mustard ), hawaiian blue, mariner blue, light olive, dark olive, etc. Critter posted the PPG GM colors, but PPG, does not list the technical factory names...unfortunately they listed their own names for the colors. It would also be helpful if anyone has the colors for the other model years, especially 1969 and 1970 as I think 1971 models are the same or maybe a few colors less than the 1972 models. In addition, I think there were a few more colors offered on the Blazers compared to the pickups. Anyone out there have any color codes from the factory build decal inside the glovebox? If so, post on the Factory Blazer Colors thread. I intended for the question on this thread to be more on the options and the related codes.....my bad for not being more clear.

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by old man jimmy

It was standard on 4 wheel drive, and an option on 2 wheel drive.

Are you sure? My 72 4x4 blazer never had a front sway bar, I added it myself.

Actually, I've always been told that the 4x4 blazers never got front bars at all from 69-72. It wasn't until the 73 model year with the body change that GM finally started offering front sway bars.
Anyone have any other documentation on that? I just found it strange that the factory 72 brocure even mentioned it, as if maybe it was GM's intention?? It wasn't very clear on 4x4 or 4x2 however.

[old man jimmy]

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Are you sure? My 72 4x4 blazer never had a front sway bar, I added it myself.

Actually, I've always been told that the 4x4 blazers never got front bars at all from 69-72. It wasn't until the 73 model year with the body change that GM finally started offering front sway bars.
Anyone have any other documentation on that? I just found it strange that the factory 72 brocure even mentioned it, as if maybe it was GM's intention?? It wasn't very clear on 4x4 or 4x2 however.

If you're talkinjg sway bars. You're right, 72's didn't have them. I thought you were talking about the stabalizer shock absorber.

[Firebirdjones]

Originally Posted by old man jimmy

If you're talkinjg sway bars. You're right, 72's didn't have them. I thought you were talking about the stabalizer shock absorber.

Oh wait, I re-read that again,,,it says front stabalizer bars (for 2-wheel drive only). Duh, I guess I need to pay more attention

The floatation tires cracks me up, I'd like to see a 4,600 lbs. truck float

[SamMargritz00]

Originally Posted by oldrustytrucks

Very cool! Any chance I could get you to email those pics to me? Thank you!
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http://1972c5.com/blazer_pages/blzrbrochure.html heres a link for the whole brochure.

[old man jimmy]

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Oh wait, I re-read that again,,,it says front stabalizer bars (for 2-wheel drive only). Duh, I guess I need to pay more attention

The floatation tires cracks me up, I'd like to see a 4,600 lbs. truck float

Yea, their tire options were a joke. I ordered mine with the "On & Off road tires." When it came in all they were was regular Good-Year 7:75 X 15 snow tires. On narrow rims. Not the best tires for Arizona sand.