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Cap-n-cray · 06-13-2011, 03:02 AM

Well not really...

This is my '72 Blazer I bought new in July 1972. I am cementing my shop floor and needed to moved it outside. First time it has been out in five years. Yes it needs some cleaning up, but it is good shape. I hope to work on it someday.

The front grill looks stock but it is custom made from steel. 12K winch.

The truck looks pretty much stock except for a larger rear gas tank, side saddle gas tanks, lifted about 3", roll bar, 16.5" spoke rims, dual stock batteries, headers, intake and carb, and lot more custom stuff. A little less than 100K on the truck.

Thought you guys might want to see it before it goes back in the shop. A work in progress since 1972.

Torrey72 · 06-13-2011, 07:50 AM

The slider windows, spoke wheeles, and spare tire holder holder rock! I see a gas fill on both sides? How many tanks you have?

Cap-n-cray · 06-13-2011, 12:36 PM

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How many tanks you have?

There are three tanks for a total of 60 Gals, IIRC. Each tank can be used separately with dash switches (each tank has its own level sender which reads on the main gas gauge when switched) and the bottom tank is filled through the left side tank then a valve is closed.

hoopty-cuztom · 06-13-2011, 07:43 PM

i would not want to fill that up right now, gas is currently 3.51 a gal here that is 210$ worth,

Cap-n-cray · 06-13-2011, 10:11 PM

Each side tank has a valve to dump to the main tank. Back when gas was cheap, it was fun to open the valve on a side tank, start driving and watch the gas gauge go from full to empty in a few minutes. I can draw gas to the engine from any tank and check the fuel level in any tank. The bottom tank was what I mainly used. The truck was built for long off road trips.

BuckLucky · 06-13-2011, 11:50 PM

Thats an awesome blazer. Not many guys keep them that long .

**70cst** · 06-14-2011, 12:17 AM

Hey Cap-n-cray ...

and

from Ohio. That is a

looking

and it is in great shape

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-18-2011, 06:27 PM

Great looking blazer... Love those slider rear windows.

red71cheyenne · 06-19-2011, 03:18 PM

Ok, I'm going to have to cruise on over there and check that rig out in person. Its cool! I knew you said you had one, but guess thats the first pic of it I've seen.

06-13-2011, 03:02 AM	#1
Cap-n-cray Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bainbridge Island. WA Posts: 4	My '72 barn find... Well not really... This is my '72 Blazer I bought new in July 1972. I am cementing my shop floor and needed to moved it outside. First time it has been out in five years. Yes it needs some cleaning up, but it is good shape. I hope to work on it someday. The front grill looks stock but it is custom made from steel. 12K winch. The truck looks pretty much stock except for a larger rear gas tank, side saddle gas tanks, lifted about 3", roll bar, 16.5" spoke rims, dual stock batteries, headers, intake and carb, and lot more custom stuff. A little less than 100K on the truck. Thought you guys might want to see it before it goes back in the shop. A work in progress since 1972. __________________ Cary 1972 Blue Blazer, bought in July 1972. One of the last off the line.

06-13-2011, 07:50 AM	#2
Torrey72 Rollin in my K5 toaster Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 254	Re: My '72 barn find... The slider windows, spoke wheeles, and spare tire holder holder rock! I see a gas fill on both sides? How many tanks you have?

06-13-2011, 07:43 PM	#4
hoopty-cuztom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: HIGH POINT,NC Posts: 30	Re: My '72 barn find... i would not want to fill that up right now, gas is currently 3.51 a gal here that is 210$ worth,

06-13-2011, 10:11 PM	#5
Cap-n-cray Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bainbridge Island. WA Posts: 4	Re: My '72 barn find... Each side tank has a valve to dump to the main tank. Back when gas was cheap, it was fun to open the valve on a side tank, start driving and watch the gas gauge go from full to empty in a few minutes. I can draw gas to the engine from any tank and check the fuel level in any tank. The bottom tank was what I mainly used. The truck was built for long off road trips. __________________ Cary 1972 Blue Blazer, bought in July 1972. One of the last off the line.

06-13-2011, 11:50 PM	#6
BuckLucky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 51	Re: My '72 barn find... Thats an awesome blazer. Not many guys keep them that long .

06-14-2011, 12:17 AM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: My '72 barn find... Hey Cap-n-cray ... and from Ohio. That is a looking and it is in great shape __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 06-14-2011 at 12:18 AM.

06-18-2011, 06:27 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: My '72 barn find... Great looking blazer... Love those slider rear windows. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-19-2011, 03:18 PM	#9
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: My '72 barn find... Ok, I'm going to have to cruise on over there and check that rig out in person. Its cool! I knew you said you had one, but guess thats the first pic of it I've seen. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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