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06-14-2009, 02:16 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Katy, TX
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New from Texas
I just picked up a 72, been part of my "master plan" for years. The owner last owner didn't know much about it, as in motor or whats been done. He slapped on the 2" lift and the jeep seats. I've got the original buckets and rear seat. First thing I've got to do is make sure the number match or not. Going to keep it as original as possible. Although I do want to put in a full cage. I'll be putting rallys on it if anyone wants these rims, some American Racing. I also want to put a rag top on. Lot of wants, just takes time, knowledge, and money, short on all.
First question is to help me identify what the heck I have....the id on the head is V1029TDR, what the heck is the TDR? Front axle has 44-5F (Dana?), rear is GM56, and the tranfer case is C-99404 NP (205?). Glad I found the forum, I'll be around, I'm sure with a lot of questions. Like this one, picked up a Chilton shop manual for 69-82 blazers, is this the best thing they have out there for our stuff? Part of that whole lack of knowledge thing. Thanks |
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06-14-2009, 03:32 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Re: New from Texas
Looks great, welcome to the board.
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06-14-2009, 04:21 PM
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Can't wait to retire!!
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Corunna, MI
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Re: New from Texas
Nice looking Blazer ... and welcome aboard!
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06-14-2009, 04:31 PM
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Its Topless Season!!!!
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: fort worth, tx
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Re: New from Texas
Welcome to the board...and congratz on a nice looking K5...any inside pics,SPID?
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06-14-2009, 06:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Marion, Mi.
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Re: New from Texas
Welcome, you can find just about everything you need here!
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06-14-2009, 09:43 PM
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go cyclones
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Ames, IA
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Re: New from Texas
Welcome to the board. The Chilton is good, a lot of general information. There is a book that shows all of the build sheets, the name escapes me right now. But for the most part, all the information you need is right here on this board.
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06-14-2009, 10:27 PM
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VA72C10
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
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Re: New from Texas
Looks great! Welcome from VA
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Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. 
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06-14-2009, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Knoxville Tenn.
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Re: New from Texas
Tdr=1972 350 cid v8.
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06-14-2009, 11:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 993
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Re: New from Texas
Nice K5. Welcome from San Antonio. You can find anything you need here. Got anymore pics? We love pics here. It looks like a great start. Take care. Later
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06-15-2009, 12:13 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Bothell, WA
Posts: 11,038
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Re: New from Texas
welcome from Seattle.
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06-16-2009, 10:40 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Katy, TX
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Re: New from Texas
Thanks guys. I'll take some more pics, some of the inside and post. Not much on the inside, seats and a floor board. It gets hotter than hell in there. Granted the mufflers are right in front of the rear bench. What's usually under there or on top of the floor boards to help with the heat. I burned the bottom of my heel driving home yesterday. I tend to leave shoes in random places.
I'm ordering some new body mounts tomorrow and hopefully put them on in the next week. I really want to just pull the top off, but from what I've read, I need to do that first. Doesn't make a lot of sense to me, but I don't care, I'll do it for the hell of it. The girls (kids) and I already went for a dusty ride out at the farm, they love it, its going to be freaking great. I'm going to have to figure something up for a soft top. I'll tie a Texas flag up there if I have to. Had a heat index of 101 today and today was the "first day of summer". Just need some shade. I did get the shop manual, a lot of my answers where in there as well as others I've found online. Not real lucky with searches. The drive line seems stock. Transfer case is leaking a little oil, but everything else is fine. |
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06-17-2009, 09:54 AM
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Post Whore
 
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: New from Texas
Welcome to the board - there is a recent post on a new company that is producing first gen Blazer soft tops - looks like a nice top. Good looking K5!
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06-18-2009, 09:20 AM
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Confirmed Truckaholic
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Sarver,PA 16055
Posts: 732
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Re: New from Texas
Welcome from PA!
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06-18-2009, 09:26 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Modesto, CA
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Re: New from Texas
COOL! Looks good!
Ya, get some pics of your drivetrain and we can do a visual inspection for you hahaha  
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06-18-2009, 10:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: BROOKELAND,TX
Posts: 228
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Re: New from Texas
Welcome neighbor looks nice great idea for summer takeing of your top. I leave my top off all year great for some of those warm winter days we get.
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06-30-2009, 07:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: dallas Tx in front of you
Posts: 182
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Re: New from Texas
Welcome to the board nice truck ...
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06-30-2009, 08:54 PM
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Roof: Bad. Sky: Good.
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 150
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Re: New from Texas
Great looking truck. You want info? You came to the right place -- not me, but the forum
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