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70ChevyLongbed · 11-25-2003, 03:56 PM

In the spring I want to get a Blazer in the 67-72 ranges but don’t know much about them. Is one year better than another? Is there something specific I should remember to look for? I have a couple of good local sources about the 4X4 parts, but I know there are hands on experts here.

RED72blazer · 11-25-2003, 04:24 PM

any year you can find in good shape, they all are pretty much the same. I like 72 because they have disk brakes standard.

LeRoy · 11-25-2003, 04:26 PM

No Blazer until 69 but the 71-72 will have disc brakes, they made an improvement to the doors in 72 giving them some more reenforcement around the wing window base. 71-72 double wall hardtops had an extra support near the rear tailgate that runs from the top down to the bedside. Seems to help and wasn't on my 70. That's all I can think of

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 11-25-2003, 10:55 PM

I like the jimmy frount grill the best and If I had a blazer I would
put a 68 frount clip on it.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-26-2003, 07:21 AM

'71. You get disc brakes and pwr steering but don't have that stupid glued to the windshield rearview mirror.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-26-2003, 10:08 AM

I think disc brakes are a very good thing, so I like the 71-72 Blazers. If you like the looks of the 69-70, you can always convert to discs or change out the clip, (if you want to make a 71-72 look like a 69-70).

I prefer the NP 205 transfer case so I would want that in the Blazer, also.

Jim

70ChevyLongbed · 11-26-2003, 12:03 PM

Thanks Gang! Sorry I didn't realize there wasn't a 68. I'll be looking for a 71 or 72 and I'm sure I'll be back

11-25-2003, 03:56 PM	#1
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,265	Which year is better? In the spring I want to get a Blazer in the 67-72 ranges but don’t know much about them. Is one year better than another? Is there something specific I should remember to look for? I have a couple of good local sources about the 4X4 parts, but I know there are hands on experts here. __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

11-25-2003, 04:24 PM	#2
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	any year you can find in good shape, they all are pretty much the same. I like 72 because they have disk brakes standard. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

11-25-2003, 04:26 PM	#3
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	No Blazer until 69 but the 71-72 will have disc brakes, they made an improvement to the doors in 72 giving them some more reenforcement around the wing window base. 71-72 double wall hardtops had an extra support near the rear tailgate that runs from the top down to the bedside. Seems to help and wasn't on my 70. That's all I can think of __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

11-26-2003, 12:03 PM	#7
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,265	Thanks Gang! Sorry I didn't realize there wasn't a 68. I'll be looking for a 71 or 72 and I'm sure I'll be back __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

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11-25-2003, 10:55 PM	#4
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	I like the jimmy frount grill the best and If I had a blazer I would put a 68 frount clip on it.

11-26-2003, 07:21 AM	#5
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,506	'71. You get disc brakes and pwr steering but don't have that stupid glued to the windshield rearview mirror.

11-26-2003, 10:08 AM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I think disc brakes are a very good thing, so I like the 71-72 Blazers. If you like the looks of the 69-70, you can always convert to discs or change out the clip, (if you want to make a 71-72 look like a 69-70). I prefer the NP 205 transfer case so I would want that in the Blazer, also. Jim



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