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briank · 04-24-2013, 06:32 PM

Just picked up a 1970 K5 from southwest Missouri, had been on craigslist for awhile. I was surprised that it has great torsion boxes, straight rust free bed sides, fenders and doors. Has some rust through on the outer rockers and floor boards. I plan on selling my 72 and driving this one as is after cleaning her out (nice curtains) and swapping interior. Has a v8 (needs a freeze plug) with 3 on the tree. This is one plain jane blazer. Ill picture the spid but only options are basically a pass seat, ammeter gauge, white top and some other minute things,even has a radio block off. Was sold new in Springfield, Mo where she spent all of her life. I dont think the engine is original though, trying to decode it as we speak. Any clues as to what engine these were born with if it isnt specified on the spid?

drunkbus · 04-24-2013, 06:40 PM

I had a bare bones 72 and originally had a 307.

72blazerblue · 04-25-2013, 10:24 AM

Does it have a transfer case other than the np205? Looks like a different shifter.

briank · 04-25-2013, 11:18 AM

Ill have to crawl under to look. I noticed it has a different boot and ring around it as well. Man is she tough to steer w/o powersteering. Ill have to rob that and power brakes off one of my parts k5s.
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72blazerblue · 04-25-2013, 11:28 AM

Yeah that's one of the things I noticed about it. Seems like everytime i've seen that shorter shifter and trim ring like that it was on a lower optioned one, but that could just be coincidence. For some reason I think it might be the np203 with that look, but I'm not sure if our blazers came with that or not.

I've never seen a blazer without power steeing or power brakes in person! Seen people on here with them on the earlier ones. Anyone know if they had them without on the 71/72s?

swyfor5 · 04-25-2013, 04:04 PM

That would be a Dana 20 t-case. My 1970 K5 has one in it. Currently cleaning up a NP 205 to replace it. Nothing really wrong with the Dana 20 though.

72blazerblue · 04-25-2013, 04:10 PM

So was the Dana 20 and NP 205 all that was used from 69-72? I guess it's all I recall seeing.

72blazerblue · 04-25-2013, 04:10 PM

Is the Dana20 chain driven?

TRUCKRUNNER67 · 04-25-2013, 11:00 PM

Where did u find that truck I've looked all over Missouri and never ran across that one
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hopped up · 04-25-2013, 11:09 PM

I love the bare bones trucks
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briank · 04-26-2013, 10:26 AM

Found it in Everton on craigslist. It had been listed for awhile. I was set to go to West Virginia but that guy backed out.
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Wasted Income · 04-26-2013, 10:33 AM

Nice score Brian!

briank · 04-26-2013, 10:40 AM

Thanks, I needed a driver until I can get the one I got from you started/done. That's gonna be awhile
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**lks dcvn** · 04-26-2013, 03:37 PM

Also interesting to see utility buckets with the same pattern of vinyl as the CST trucks...

First time I have witnessed that.

briank · 04-26-2013, 09:28 PM

If you enlarge the photo of the interior you can see a plastic collar , with screw,under the vent window on the top of the door, anybody know what thats for? The 72'svhave a scew I know but what is is for on a '70? My '69 doesn't have them and these are the original doors I'm sure.
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70k5pk · 04-26-2013, 11:39 PM

I have a 70 K5 that has the utility frt seats and I need the rt seat tilt hinges & frt seat brkts. Are you going to use yours or will you change out your seats? I would be interested in buying the brkts.

briank · 04-27-2013, 06:36 AM

Havent fully decided yet. At first I was gonna and just swap it with a full cst set I have but now Im leaning towards just adding the back seat. Is the hardware different that the reg pass bucket. I know 69/70 brackets are different as the pull out is on the side but didnt know there was a difference between utility and regular. I just sold a set of hardware not too long ago. Guy on the site had utlity buckets for sale that he was gonna end up throwing away, maybe he has the brackets.
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70k5pk · 04-27-2013, 12:22 PM

Thanks, do you know who he is so I could contact him?

briank · 04-27-2013, 01:04 PM

Lks dcvn , its in the for sale section
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70k5pk · 04-27-2013, 01:17 PM

Thanks

68GMCburban · 04-27-2013, 01:58 PM

This makes me really miss my old 71 Jimmy, it looked just like yours. I regret selling that thing everyday.

Big Block · 04-27-2013, 06:05 PM

Looks mostly in original condition. Nice find. Getting hard to find that way. (Sweet curtains.)

04-24-2013, 06:32 PM	#1
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	another k5 in the stable Just picked up a 1970 K5 from southwest Missouri, had been on craigslist for awhile. I was surprised that it has great torsion boxes, straight rust free bed sides, fenders and doors. Has some rust through on the outer rockers and floor boards. I plan on selling my 72 and driving this one as is after cleaning her out (nice curtains) and swapping interior. Has a v8 (needs a freeze plug) with 3 on the tree. This is one plain jane blazer. Ill picture the spid but only options are basically a pass seat, ammeter gauge, white top and some other minute things,even has a radio block off. Was sold new in Springfield, Mo where she spent all of her life. I dont think the engine is original though, trying to decode it as we speak. Any clues as to what engine these were born with if it isnt specified on the spid? Attached Images

04-24-2013, 06:40 PM	#2
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: another k5 in the stable I had a bare bones 72 and originally had a 307.

04-25-2013, 10:24 AM	#3
72blazerblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Durant, ok Posts: 218	Re: another k5 in the stable Does it have a transfer case other than the np205? Looks like a different shifter. __________________ 1967 SWB C-10 1972 Blazer 4x4 2011 Silverado

04-25-2013, 11:18 AM	#4
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: another k5 in the stable Ill have to crawl under to look. I noticed it has a different boot and ring around it as well. Man is she tough to steer w/o powersteering. Ill have to rob that and power brakes off one of my parts k5s. Posted via Mobile Device

04-25-2013, 11:28 AM	#5
72blazerblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Durant, ok Posts: 218	Re: another k5 in the stable Yeah that's one of the things I noticed about it. Seems like everytime i've seen that shorter shifter and trim ring like that it was on a lower optioned one, but that could just be coincidence. For some reason I think it might be the np203 with that look, but I'm not sure if our blazers came with that or not. I've never seen a blazer without power steeing or power brakes in person! Seen people on here with them on the earlier ones. Anyone know if they had them without on the 71/72s? __________________ 1967 SWB C-10 1972 Blazer 4x4 2011 Silverado

04-25-2013, 04:04 PM	#6
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: another k5 in the stable That would be a Dana 20 t-case. My 1970 K5 has one in it. Currently cleaning up a NP 205 to replace it. Nothing really wrong with the Dana 20 though.

04-25-2013, 04:10 PM	#7
72blazerblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Durant, ok Posts: 218	Re: another k5 in the stable So was the Dana 20 and NP 205 all that was used from 69-72? I guess it's all I recall seeing. __________________ 1967 SWB C-10 1972 Blazer 4x4 2011 Silverado

04-25-2013, 04:10 PM	#8
72blazerblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Durant, ok Posts: 218	Re: another k5 in the stable Is the Dana20 chain driven? __________________ 1967 SWB C-10 1972 Blazer 4x4 2011 Silverado

04-25-2013, 11:00 PM	#9
TRUCKRUNNER67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: jackson mo Posts: 32	Re: another k5 in the stable Where did u find that truck I've looked all over Missouri and never ran across that one Posted via Mobile Device

04-25-2013, 11:09 PM	#10
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: another k5 in the stable I love the bare bones trucks Posted via Mobile Device

04-26-2013, 10:26 AM	#11
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: another k5 in the stable Found it in Everton on craigslist. It had been listed for awhile. I was set to go to West Virginia but that guy backed out. Posted via Mobile Device

04-26-2013, 10:33 AM	#12
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: another k5 in the stable Nice score Brian! __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

04-26-2013, 10:40 AM	#13
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: another k5 in the stable Thanks, I needed a driver until I can get the one I got from you started/done. That's gonna be awhile Posted via Mobile Device

04-26-2013, 03:37 PM	#14
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: another k5 in the stable Also interesting to see utility buckets with the same pattern of vinyl as the CST trucks... First time I have witnessed that.

04-26-2013, 09:28 PM	#15
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: another k5 in the stable If you enlarge the photo of the interior you can see a plastic collar , with screw,under the vent window on the top of the door, anybody know what thats for? The 72'svhave a scew I know but what is is for on a '70? My '69 doesn't have them and these are the original doors I'm sure. Posted via Mobile Device



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04-26-2013, 11:39 PM	#16
70k5pk Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 68	Re: another k5 in the stable I have a 70 K5 that has the utility frt seats and I need the rt seat tilt hinges & frt seat brkts. Are you going to use yours or will you change out your seats? I would be interested in buying the brkts.

04-27-2013, 06:36 AM	#17
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: another k5 in the stable Havent fully decided yet. At first I was gonna and just swap it with a full cst set I have but now Im leaning towards just adding the back seat. Is the hardware different that the reg pass bucket. I know 69/70 brackets are different as the pull out is on the side but didnt know there was a difference between utility and regular. I just sold a set of hardware not too long ago. Guy on the site had utlity buckets for sale that he was gonna end up throwing away, maybe he has the brackets. Posted via Mobile Device

04-27-2013, 12:22 PM	#18
70k5pk Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 68	Re: another k5 in the stable Thanks, do you know who he is so I could contact him?

04-27-2013, 01:04 PM	#19
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: another k5 in the stable Lks dcvn , its in the for sale section Posted via Mobile Device

04-27-2013, 01:17 PM	#20
70k5pk Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 68	Re: another k5 in the stable Thanks

04-27-2013, 01:58 PM	#21
68GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 223	Re: another k5 in the stable This makes me really miss my old 71 Jimmy, it looked just like yours. I regret selling that thing everyday. __________________ -Holden 1983 & 1972 Chevy Longbeds (16) 67-72s (Rollback, 402's, Sierra Grande, Shortbeds, Shortsteps, Longhorn, etc) 1968 GMC Suburban- (Current project) Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569806 (6) 60-66s (shortstep, rollback, two-ton, longbeds) (3) 47-59s half tons + MANY more and always looking for more

04-27-2013, 06:05 PM	#22
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: another k5 in the stable Looks mostly in original condition. Nice find. Getting hard to find that way. (Sweet curtains.)

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