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BowTieRookie · 04-20-2014, 03:16 PM

Hey guys, Happy Easter to everyone. A buddy of mine owns this '72 K5 and wants me to restore it for him as he lives out of the country. New drivetrain, paint, upholstery, with all the bells and whistles. That being said, never really worked on a Chevy, but looking forward to it. It looks like just about everything can be bought on the aftermarket, and as he seems to want to have all brand new shiny parts I may have a lot of parts available in the next couple months. I was wondering if anyone has the original wheel caps as I can't seem to find those. He was also wanting the soft top snaps mounted on the side of the bed instead of the aluminum frame, does anyone make a new top to do that. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

**Blazerowner** · 04-20-2014, 04:19 PM

You can try ebay for the caps. Only place that makes a soft top is a company called soft topper. It's a Fran that mounts to the original top mounts. Not sure why anyone would want the snaps instead as they can rust and you have to drill holes in the body. Let me know what parts will be available I'm always looking for stuff.

bouncytruck · 04-20-2014, 04:47 PM

As few extra holes in the body as possible the better. Watch the aftermarket replacement parts as many do not fit as well or as high a quality as the originals. Refinishing is sometimes better than replacing.

BowTieRookie · 04-20-2014, 04:51 PM

I thought the same thing about drilling holes in the body. So we'll see about that one. As far as parts I'm thinking all the trim, emblems, bumpers, seats, and possibly the motor because we just got a new "turn key" engine for it. By the way is anyone running headers? What are you using?

**Blazerowner** · 04-20-2014, 06:42 PM

I have Doug's headers on my Chevelle. Very good quality and they look like the day I bought them. They are ceramic coated and mid length. I'm sure you can get a pair for the blazer. That's what I'll go with when I do my LS swap in the future.

Dale99 · 04-22-2014, 09:41 PM

I agree with refinishing the current parts. This aftermarket crap is just that, crap!

My jimmy had headers on it when I got it, the right one was hitting the axle pumpkin, so be carefull what you run.

04-20-2014, 03:16 PM	#1
BowTieRookie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 5	Little help for a newbie Hey guys, Happy Easter to everyone. A buddy of mine owns this '72 K5 and wants me to restore it for him as he lives out of the country. New drivetrain, paint, upholstery, with all the bells and whistles. That being said, never really worked on a Chevy, but looking forward to it. It looks like just about everything can be bought on the aftermarket, and as he seems to want to have all brand new shiny parts I may have a lot of parts available in the next couple months. I was wondering if anyone has the original wheel caps as I can't seem to find those. He was also wanting the soft top snaps mounted on the side of the bed instead of the aluminum frame, does anyone make a new top to do that. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Attached Images

04-20-2014, 04:19 PM	#2
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Little help for a newbie You can try ebay for the caps. Only place that makes a soft top is a company called soft topper. It's a Fran that mounts to the original top mounts. Not sure why anyone would want the snaps instead as they can rust and you have to drill holes in the body. Let me know what parts will be available I'm always looking for stuff. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

04-20-2014, 04:47 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Little help for a newbie As few extra holes in the body as possible the better. Watch the aftermarket replacement parts as many do not fit as well or as high a quality as the originals. Refinishing is sometimes better than replacing. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-20-2014, 04:51 PM	#4
BowTieRookie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 5	Re: Little help for a newbie I thought the same thing about drilling holes in the body. So we'll see about that one. As far as parts I'm thinking all the trim, emblems, bumpers, seats, and possibly the motor because we just got a new "turn key" engine for it. By the way is anyone running headers? What are you using?

04-20-2014, 06:42 PM	#5
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Little help for a newbie I have Doug's headers on my Chevelle. Very good quality and they look like the day I bought them. They are ceramic coated and mid length. I'm sure you can get a pair for the blazer. That's what I'll go with when I do my LS swap in the future. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

04-22-2014, 09:41 PM	#6
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Little help for a newbie I agree with refinishing the current parts. This aftermarket crap is just that, crap! My jimmy had headers on it when I got it, the right one was hitting the axle pumpkin, so be carefull what you run. __________________ 2008 Sierra k3500 LMM 1994 s10 blazer 4x4 1991 Camaro Vert Rusted in Half RIP 1972 Jimmy 4x4 L05,4L60E,np205http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546364 1967 C10 L6/3tree(dads truck)

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