Jim Carter August Truck of the Month - my K5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**GMCNUT** · 08-05-2020, 03:37 PM

I recently had the pleasure of meeting GM Historian and antique truck hobby mogul Jim Carter at the recent Southeastern C10 Nationals all-GM truck show in Lebanon Tennessee. There were over 1000 trucks there and somehow my 72 Chevy K5 Blazer caught his eye and interested him enough he wanted to do this Truck of the Month write up on his website about it. I was very humbled at the honor since my truck didn't hold a candle to some of the unreal restorations I saw that day.

Here's the link to the August "Truck of the Month" article Jim wrote

https://oldchevytrucks.com/blog/inde...er-blazer-4x4/

**Thealien** · 08-05-2020, 04:55 PM

Awesome!! Awesome Blazer also!

CG · 08-05-2020, 05:02 PM

I don't know much about Blazers so its no surprise I had never heard about the US Postal Service having anything to do with the development of the Blazer/Jimmy brand.

Ptjsk · 08-05-2020, 05:19 PM

Congratulations!

Honestly though, it wasn't a surprise as to why he picked your Blazer, as it is most definitely a fine example of what they are.

Congratulations once again!

Pat

**DeadheadNM** · 08-06-2020, 08:44 AM

Well deserved. That’s pretty cool.

**davischevy** · 08-07-2020, 10:18 PM

Congratulations!

Classics Fan · 08-08-2020, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GMCNUT

I recently had the pleasure of meeting GM Historian and antique truck hobby mogul Jim Carter at the recent Southeastern C10 Nationals all-GM truck show in Lebanon Tennessee. There were over 1000 trucks there and somehow my 72 Chevy K5 Blazer caught his eye and interested him enough he wanted to do this Truck of the Month write up on his website about it. I was very humbled at the honor since my truck didn't hold a candle to some of the unreal restorations I saw that day.

Here's the link to the August "Truck of the Month" article Jim wrote

https://oldchevytrucks.com/blog/inde...er-blazer-4x4/

I learned a couple things from the article. Nice Blazer!
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**72ironmike** · 08-10-2020, 07:05 AM

Congrats Steve. Nice !

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-10-2020, 09:42 AM

A very nice write up on a beautiful example of a Blazer. Congratulations!

**Yukon Jack** · 08-10-2020, 03:55 PM

Very cool!

**Joesjunk** · 08-14-2020, 02:31 PM

Congratulations! I live only a few miles from Jim and his store and have known him for 25 or so years. He’s a great guy.

Blue GMC · 08-17-2020, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Congratulations! I live only a few miles from Jim and his store and have known him for 25 or so years. He’s a great guy.

Thanks for the tip for a different vendor being a transplant up from Wichita only knew of LMC up here and was planning to buy items at Bowtie Bits when back home to avoid giving them money.

72c20customcamper · 08-21-2020, 08:55 AM

Saw your Blazer at the show . Beautiful truck I had my burban there

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-30-2020, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue GMC

Thanks for the tip for a different vendor being a transplant up from Wichita only knew of LMC up here and was planning to buy items at Bowtie Bits when back home to avoid giving them money.

KC is a truck parts Mecca.
There is also Mane’s truck parts and of course, Classic Parts of America.

08-05-2020, 03:37 PM	#1
GMCNUT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arab Alabama Posts: 1,809	Jim Carter August Truck of the Month - my K5 I recently had the pleasure of meeting GM Historian and antique truck hobby mogul Jim Carter at the recent Southeastern C10 Nationals all-GM truck show in Lebanon Tennessee. There were over 1000 trucks there and somehow my 72 Chevy K5 Blazer caught his eye and interested him enough he wanted to do this Truck of the Month write up on his website about it. I was very humbled at the honor since my truck didn't hold a candle to some of the unreal restorations I saw that day. Here's the link to the August "Truck of the Month" article Jim wrote https://oldchevytrucks.com/blog/inde...er-blazer-4x4/ __________________ My Projects and Toys - All 100% Stock 1972 CST "Highlander" Blazer - 350 auto, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach, AM/FM & Positraction 1966 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab, #'s matching 327 V8 & Powerglide, factory deluxe heat, PS, PB, Tinted Glass, sway bar 1961 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab #'s matching 283 V8 & Powerglide w/ uber-rare Cool-Pack A/C, factory PB, deluxe heat, Clock 1961 GMC K1000 4x4 SWB w/ BBW, Custom Cab and numbers matching 305D V6 engine & 4 spd 1960 GMC SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab #'s matching 305A V6 & Hydramatic, factory PB, Clock, Tach, Compass, Hood Jet 1959 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab w/ rare stainless bed trim, #'s matching 283 V8 & Hydramatic, Deluxe Heat, radio, spotlight 1958 Chevy Cameo #'s matching 283 V8 & Hydramatic, radio, window washers, Factory PB 1958 GMC BBW SWB Fleetside Custom Cab, #'s matching 336 V8 Hydramatic, Factory PS, PB, Clock, RSD, Deluxe Heat & Hood Jet 1957 GMC Suburban Pickup (GMC's Cameo) #'s matching 347 V8 Hydramatic, uber-rare vacuum ashtray, Factory PS, PB, Clock, RSD, Hood Jet 1956 Chevy 3800 1 ton w/ rare 9 ft stepside bed, factory 265 V8 w/ Hydramatic, factory PB, Custom Cab, deluxe heat, spotlight and hood jet.

08-05-2020, 04:55 PM	#2
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: Jim Carter August Truck of the Month - my K5 Awesome!! Awesome Blazer also! __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

08-05-2020, 05:02 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,025	Re: Jim Carter August Truck of the Month - my K5 I don't know much about Blazers so its no surprise I had never heard about the US Postal Service having anything to do with the development of the Blazer/Jimmy brand. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

08-05-2020, 05:19 PM	#4
Ptjsk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Northern CA Posts: 588	Re: Jim Carter August Truck of the Month - my K5 Congratulations! Honestly though, it wasn't a surprise as to why he picked your Blazer, as it is most definitely a fine example of what they are. Congratulations once again! Pat

08-06-2020, 08:44 AM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Jim Carter August Truck of the Month - my K5 Well deserved. That’s pretty cool. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-07-2020, 10:18 PM	#6
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Jim Carter August Truck of the Month - my K5 Congratulations! __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

08-10-2020, 07:05 AM	#8
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,060	Re: Jim Carter August Truck of the Month - my K5 Congrats Steve. Nice !

08-10-2020, 09:42 AM	#9
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Jim Carter August Truck of the Month - my K5 A very nice write up on a beautiful example of a Blazer. Congratulations! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-10-2020, 03:55 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Jim Carter August Truck of the Month - my K5 Very cool! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-14-2020, 02:31 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: Jim Carter August Truck of the Month - my K5 Congratulations! I live only a few miles from Jim and his store and have known him for 25 or so years. He’s a great guy. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

08-21-2020, 08:55 AM	#13
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,718	Re: Jim Carter August Truck of the Month - my K5 Saw your Blazer at the show . Beautiful truck I had my burban there __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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