K5 or C5? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mr Pops · 03-15-2010, 02:04 AM

If a C10 is a 2wd, and a K10 is a 4wd, what is a 2wd Blazer?? Is "K5" the body code, or is "5" the body code? Is my 76 2wd Blazer a K5 or C5??? This has always bugged me!!!

mongoose · 03-15-2010, 02:10 AM

i always thought the k5 denoted the full size blazer/jimmy

love my 72 · 03-15-2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mongoose

i always thought the k5 denoted the full size blazer/jimmy

True but i think what puzzles him is the fact that its a 2WD. So why did GM call it a k5?

Does not follow the logic they establish withe the pick up trucks. I think ts just a matter of badgeing since the VIN has a C or K to indicate 2wd or 4wd.

there was a post a wile back that had allot of input on this subject, i just could not find it.

love my 72 · 03-15-2010, 02:37 AM

O.... I almost forgot,

If its a 1/2 ton why a "5"? on all other chassis C,K,R,V,P 10= 1/2 ton, 20= 3/4 ton, 30= 1 ton etc.....

Mr Pops · 03-15-2010, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by love my 72

O.... I almost forgot,

If its a 1/2 ton why a "5"? on all other chassis C,K,R,V,P 10= 1/2 ton, 20= 3/4 ton, 30= 1 ton etc.....

Also good points!

bikes&bowties · 03-15-2010, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by love my 72

O.... I almost forgot,

If its a 1/2 ton why a "5"? on all other chassis C,K,R,V,P 10= 1/2 ton, 20= 3/4 ton, 30= 1 ton etc.....

is it really a 1/2 ton since its not a fullsize truck. its short wheelbase kills any towing capacity. even though it has half ton springs and axles...

love my 72 · 03-15-2010, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bikes&bowties

is it really a 1/2 ton since its not a fullsize truck. its short wheelbase kills any towing capacity. even though it has half ton springs and axles...

I would assume so since tow capacty is manly determined by the front and rear axle capacity of course once you get into the bigger rigs frame strength is diferent

72 CustomCamper · 03-15-2010, 12:50 PM

What's even worse, my 90 Blazer is called a V10...

Chuck

love my 72 · 03-15-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

What's even worse, my 90 Blazer is called a V10...

Chuck

Does any one know if this would this be the case with a 90 Suburban? (i think it is)

bikes&bowties · 03-15-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by love my 72

I would assume so since tow capacty is manly determined by the front and rear axle capacity of course once you get into the bigger rigs frame strength is diferent

length is a huge factor when it comes to towing capacity. its all about stability....

72gmcworker · 03-15-2010, 08:27 PM

My '90 Jimmy is a V1500

are we all confused yet

72 CustomCamper · 03-15-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by love my 72

Does any one know if this would this be the case with a 90 Suburban? (i think it is)

Yes, when Chevy changed the pickup body style for 88 they kept the C/K. The blazer and suburban went to R for 2wd and V for 4wd from 88-91...

Chuck

Mr Pops · 03-16-2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

Yes, when Chevy changed the pickup body style for 88 they kept the C/K. The blazer and suburban went to R for 2wd and V for 4wd from 88-91...

Chuck

True! Dont forget the Crewcabs! Mine is a 1990 V3500.. Try ordering parts for it, you have to double check every time and make sure the guy didn't punch in 1990 "K3500"

love my 72 · 03-16-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 72gmcworker

My '90 Jimmy is a V1500

are we all confused yet

O boy! I bet it gets even better! i wish i could find the other thread that was written up on this.

But I'm yet to be convinced on the wheel base/tow capacity issue

mongoose · 03-16-2010, 02:26 AM

i think this topic falls under.... ignorance is bliss.... at least thats how im lookin at it.

Mr Pops · 03-16-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mongoose

i think this topic falls under.... ignorance is bliss.... at least thats how im lookin at it.

Well I was thinking of getting a personalized plate and didn't want to have anything with a "K5" if it actually isn't a K5..

68Timber · 03-16-2010, 02:16 PM

It's a K5. Mine still has the badges on it.

Mr Pops · 03-16-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

It's a K5. Mine still has the badges on it.

Mine has K5 badges too, but I didn't know if they were original since its an older restoration..

blwnk5 · 03-16-2010, 02:56 PM

k5 blazer 2wd is light duty towing 1/2 ton

Twisted78SS · 03-16-2010, 03:04 PM

Good discussion, and I came to the conclusion that if GM didn't make one, then I would.

That's why I decided to build my own C5 Blazer. And to take it one step further, sine they did not exist in 68' I am making one of mine a 50th Anniversary edition.. I also like the idea of a personal plate reading C5 Blzr or something, if for no other reason than to get people to ask questions..

68Timber · 03-16-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

Mine has K5 badges too, but I didn't know if they were original since its an older restoration..

Did you pick the tag yet?

love my 72 · 03-16-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

Good discussion, and I came to the conclusion that if GM didn't make one, then I would.

That's why I decided to build my own C5 Blazer. And to take it one step further, sine they did not exist in 68' I am making one of mine a 50th Anniversary edition.. I also like the idea of a personal plate reading C5 Blzr or something, if for no other reason than to get people to ask questions..

Gota love this!!! Go for it man!!! I feel the same way with my 1973/90 Blazer SS LT1/4L60E Project

If only GM wold give us their engineers for 10 minutes!!!!!

Mr Pops · 03-17-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

Did you pick the tag yet?

I was thinking along the lines of SICK K5, BAD K5, K5ONAIR.. So no, I haven't picked one yet.

love my 72 · 03-17-2010, 03:35 AM

K5ONAIR has my vote

Keith Seymore · 03-17-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by love my 72

O.... I almost forgot,

If its a 1/2 ton why a "5"? on all other chassis C,K,R,V,P 10= 1/2 ton, 20= 3/4 ton, 30= 1 ton etc.....

It's just a marketing label. We can make any kind of badge they want and stick it on the side of a truck.

The marketing folks can change these terms on a whim, just like when a Chevy was a C10 and a GMC was a C15 (although no difference in the actual parts or packages).

I hesitate to bring up the difference between a C10 and an R10 (ie, "none") but only because engineering initiated that change

K

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03-15-2010, 02:10 AM	#2
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: K5 or C5? i always thought the k5 denoted the full size blazer/jimmy __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

03-15-2010, 02:37 AM	#4
love my 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: East Bay,CA Posts: 298	Re: K5 or C5? O.... I almost forgot, If its a 1/2 ton why a "5"? on all other chassis C,K,R,V,P 10= 1/2 ton, 20= 3/4 ton, 30= 1 ton etc..... __________________ 51 Chevy 3100 Deluxe Cab(SOLD) 65 **stang 6cyl 70 C10 Long Bed Fleetside(1st truck,thanks Dad![SOLD]) 72 C10 Short Bed Fleetside 73 Blazer 2WD Catalina Blue White Top(Needs Love) 73 Blazer 2WD Work in progress LT1/4L60E 83 Grand National (SOLD) 94 Blazer K1500 Silverado (SOLD) 96 Impala SS All original (NEXT IN LINE 2 B SOLD) 99 Tahoe 2DR, 2WD

03-15-2010, 12:50 PM	#8
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: K5 or C5? What's even worse, my 90 Blazer is called a V10... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

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72gmcworker Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: North x Northwest BC Posts: 62	Re: K5 or C5? My '90 Jimmy is a V1500 are we all confused yet __________________ '70 Pontiac Firebird Esprit '72 GMC 2500 '90 GMC V1500 '94 Dodge Cummins 2500 '02 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab Long Box 4x4 gasser

03-16-2010, 02:26 AM	#15
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: K5 or C5? i think this topic falls under.... ignorance is bliss.... at least thats how im lookin at it. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

03-16-2010, 02:16 PM	#17
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: K5 or C5? It's a K5. Mine still has the badges on it. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

03-16-2010, 02:56 PM	#19
blwnk5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ELGIN,TEXAS Posts: 79	Re: K5 or C5? k5 blazer 2wd is light duty towing 1/2 ton __________________ STROKEM OR POKEM

03-16-2010, 03:04 PM	#20
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: K5 or C5? Good discussion, and I came to the conclusion that if GM didn't make one, then I would. That's why I decided to build my own C5 Blazer. And to take it one step further, sine they did not exist in 68' I am making one of mine a 50th Anniversary edition.. I also like the idea of a personal plate reading C5 Blzr or something, if for no other reason than to get people to ask questions.. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

03-17-2010, 03:35 AM	#24
love my 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: East Bay,CA Posts: 298	Re: K5 or C5? K5ONAIR has my vote __________________ 51 Chevy 3100 Deluxe Cab(SOLD) 65 **stang 6cyl 70 C10 Long Bed Fleetside(1st truck,thanks Dad![SOLD]) 72 C10 Short Bed Fleetside 73 Blazer 2WD Catalina Blue White Top(Needs Love) 73 Blazer 2WD Work in progress LT1/4L60E 83 Grand National (SOLD) 94 Blazer K1500 Silverado (SOLD) 96 Impala SS All original (NEXT IN LINE 2 B SOLD) 99 Tahoe 2DR, 2WD

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