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Old 11-15-2010, 05:08 AM   #1
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FNG 72 K5 CST Project

First post here, the names Ryan and I am by far no mechanic and have zero fabrication skills, just here to learn as I go, Slowly.

Back story on the Blazer...

This 1972 Blazer was my Grandfather's that he bought brand new. The original paperwork is still in the glove box! Then my Dad took it over and it sat in his driveway covered and sometime in a garage for 10-15 years. My dad was never and mechanical guy and never tried to get it going again. One day it blew power steering fluid everywhere because a line was cut and got all over the belts and wouldn't start. He was late for work, so got a ride then it end up covered in our driveway for a couple years. Then moved to a garage until I told him finally I'm taking it and getting it running.

As far as he knows it's the original 350 rebuilt with low miles. But not sure on the exact mileage. The gas tank has been pulled by me years ago when it had a crack and I was a dumb kid and didn't know what I was doing, I did have the piece of mind to drain it and wash it out.

I drained the oil and replaced it. It was black but nothing bad coming out if there.

So it begins as they say. I'm looking forward to hopefully getting some advice and help along the way from you fellers. Anyway sorry the for the long post, but here she is with the top pulled on jack stands and some other work so far:











Got headers in there now...


New cap rotor wires Therm housing and thermostat...

Got this dude for $50

Added a +2 QT tranny pan a while back

I also replaced the whole Ignition switch and lock.

That is a couple months worth of stuff right there. So yeah, it will be slow going, but it's goin!!

Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated guys, thanks!

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Old 11-15-2010, 07:48 AM   #2
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Great start, welcome to the board.
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Old 11-15-2010, 07:49 AM   #3
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great looking project you will get a lot of help here just ask . Its a nice looking blazer most of them are rotted away and in bad shape GOOD LUCK
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:09 PM   #4
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Looks like a great Blazer. It is very cool that it is a "one family" Blazer that will touch 3 generations.
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Old 11-15-2010, 07:51 PM   #5
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welcome and its a start. Having been in your family since new take your time, you're at the right place for help.
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Old 11-15-2010, 08:08 PM   #6
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Re: FNG 72 K5 CST Project

That's great to see that your bringing it back from the dead thats way cool that its been in the family keep up the great work
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Old 11-16-2010, 12:10 AM   #7
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Re: FNG 72 K5 CST Project

Looks good Ryan and great story. Be careful with that torch, you cut through a pretty valuable 4x4 only manifold. Good luck with the project. Trevor
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Old 11-16-2010, 01:00 AM   #8
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Welcome to the forum and great blazer to start with. Awesome that it has been in the family for so long. I wish I would have kept my original K5. I traded my dad for it to keep him from selling it but ended up having to sell it a few years later for financial reasons. Keep us posted on the progress.
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Old 11-16-2010, 01:14 AM   #9
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cool story....welcome and looking forward to the progress...
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Old 11-16-2010, 01:16 AM   #10
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Looks good Ryan and great story. Be careful with that torch, you cut through a pretty valuable 4x4 only manifold. Good luck with the project. Trevor
Hey thanks man, but I have to say, the manifold ripped out like that when I was trying too unbolt it from the exhaust. I think there was a leak and it burned up. But yeah, it just crumbled on it's own. I do still have the other side.... Valuable you say? Hmmm I do need funds for this beast.
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Old 11-16-2010, 01:56 AM   #11
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My bad, it looked like it had been torched in the center. I wasn't trying to rude, just trying to help ya along. You will find certain things are 4x4 specific on your ride, and I would hate to see you damage them as sometimes the specific items can be sold for good profit to fund other items during the build or cannot be bought back very easily. Trevor
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My bad, it looked like it had been torched in the center. I wasn't trying to rude, just trying to help ya along. You will find certain things are 4x4 specific on your ride, and I would hate to see you damage them as sometimes the specific items can be sold for good profit to fund other items during the build or cannot be bought back very easily. Trevor
Roger that! I know you weren't trying to be rude, this is what I need, all and any information helps.

I just got a new fuel pump for it today, $15 on craigslist! Hell yeah Nister!! Got it just because it was so cheap an brand new.
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Next, I figure I really don't want AC, at all I mean. Buy I still want heat, what can and can't I pull out of it? I already have what I think is the pump out. Some of this can come out???



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If you don't want A/C, don't just rip it out. If it's a complete system, sell it! The whole thing! The whole setup can sell for $350 to $450. There are some folks out there that still want original. Or piece it out.... just be careful that you don't damage anything.
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Old 11-16-2010, 11:22 AM   #15
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If you don't want A/C, don't just rip it out. If it's a complete system, sell it! The whole thing! The whole setup can sell for $350 to $450. There are some folks out there that still want original. Or piece it out.... just be careful that you don't damage anything.
Ok, I didn't plan on just ripping it out. But I actually don't what goes to what if you know what I mean. I'm a noob. I just want to know what each part is, and what to take off, what to plug ect.
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You don't have to remove or plug anything else to make it run. It'll be fine as is, as long as the heater hoses are good and connected to the engine.

My point was that you could make a few bucks by trying to sell it instead of tossing it out.
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You don't have to remove or plug anything else to make it run. It'll be fine as is, as long as the heater hoses are good and connected to the engine.

My point was that you could make a few bucks by trying to sell it instead of tossing it out.
Roger that, thanks man.
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Ryan, Put That A/C on CL it should go quick alot of people wish they never pulled it off makes the blazer worth more?
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Ryan, Put That A/C on CL it should go quick alot of people wish they never pulled it off makes the blazer worth more?

Hmmm I think for now I'll pull what I can off and keep it for later.
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Old 11-16-2010, 08:28 PM   #20
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Nice starting point. But do me a favor and turn your hard top over! You will get a permanent large dent in the top of that double wall if it stays like that. I'm not trying to be a d*ck, just want you to have a nice looking top when you go to put it back on. Good luck with the build and keep posting progress pictures.
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Nice starting point. But do me a favor and turn your hard top over! You will get a permanent large dent in the top of that double wall if it stays like that. I'm not trying to be a d*ck, just want you to have a nice looking top when you go to put it back on. Good luck with the build and keep posting progress pictures.
I have since but it may have been to late. Still looks ok to me though. I took that thing off myself too, talk about a hernia. No damage though!
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My thoughts exactly when I saw that top flipped over like that! Take care of your top, no matter what shape it is in. Welcome aboard and keep us posted of your progress!
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My thoughts exactly when I saw that top flipped over like that! Take care of your top, no matter what shape it is in. Welcome aboard and keep us posted of your progress!
I will definitely! I've been following your Stage 4 thread for a while now and have already got some good info from it. Thanks Bud!
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real nice starting point, wont be long and she will be making you smile on a road trip topless, anyway I vote for scrapping thepoints ign system for a hei and upgraded power supply, keep pluggin away it will be spring before you know it
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real nice starting point, wont be long and she will be making you smile on a road trip topless, anyway I vote for scrapping thepoints ign system for a hei and upgraded power supply, keep pluggin away it will be spring before you know it
Thanks man, I've had a few people tell me that, but that is something that will probably be a little later when I have more funds and knowledge.
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