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

[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

[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

No Issue,

Post some pics...


Smitty

will do....

[TheBluesman]

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

No Issue,

Post some pics...


Smitty

Not too bad for $300 huh ? lol

[71meangreenc10]

Originally Posted by TheBluesman

Not too bad for $300 huh ? lol

Make sure the frame is straight. That should be an interesting build. Also I see you have another thread with those pictures, you can check to see if it is a 71 or 69 by checking for model differences. 69 has a rod linkage gas pedal which is a huge pedal, 71 has a cable system which is a small pedal. That Blazer looks like it has been setting for a while so I would say it has not been converted to a cable system. Also front clip says 71, but that could have been changed.


Smitty

[TheBluesman]

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

Make sure the frame is straight. That should be an interesting build. Also I see you have another thread with those pictures, you can check to see if it is a 71 or 69 by checking for model differences. 69 has a rod linkage gas pedal which is a huge pedal, 71 has a cable system which is a small pedal. That Blazer looks like it has been setting for a while so I would say it has not been converted to a cable system. Also front clip says 71, but that could have been changed.


Smitty

Yes its been sitting for about 10 years . frame is straight as an arrow. will check all you said out tomorrow and see what the difference is . he told me he thought it was a 69 when i bought it but for that price i didnt care what year it was , and yes the front clip has been changed on it the color is off from the body . its sitting in my neighbors yard we will pull it out tomorrow and get it over here then i can dig into it more and get some better pics before i start tearing it down.. everything is there that was the biggest thing. has 3 on a tree will probably build a new V8 for it and stick the original inline 6 and trans in the back of the shop. shouldnt be too much work . cant be no worse than the last 70SS Chevelle i did a frame off on ... worst one yet lol

[TheBluesman]

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

Make sure the frame is straight. That should be an interesting build. Also I see you have another thread with those pictures, you can check to see if it is a 71 or 69 by checking for model differences. 69 has a rod linkage gas pedal which is a huge pedal, 71 has a cable system which is a small pedal. That Blazer looks like it has been setting for a while so I would say it has not been converted to a cable system. Also front clip says 71, but that could have been changed.


Smitty

Looks like its gonna be a 71 it also has the small gas pedal... Thanks for the info !

[71meangreenc10]

Originally Posted by TheBluesman

Looks like its gonna be a 71 it also has the small gas pedal... Thanks for the info !

No Problem,

Good luck with the build. You can look at my build on Sloppy Jo to see what you are about to get into.

Smitty