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loudnlifted88 · 04-14-2011, 01:14 PM

im usually on the 88-98 side but saw this on cl did gm offer a v10 from factory im not interested in buying but was just curious

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2324519143.html

jitteryguy · 04-14-2011, 01:22 PM

no, they did not. must be a misprint. ferther down it say's 350 .

texasfunk · 04-14-2011, 01:47 PM

It's a model. They went from c-10/k-10 to r-10/v-10 after 86 to not get confused with the newer gmt-400 base trucks. I had an 87 r-10.
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RandyP · 04-14-2011, 02:25 PM

Like the others said, you just have a person who does not know the proper term for what he has for sale. I'd be very eager to buy from a smart person like that, especially w/out a title.

The trucks and suburbans went to R (2wd) or V (4wd) in 87. The blazers never changed though, they were still K5, no R or V about them.

Keith Seymore · 04-14-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

The trucks and suburbans went to R (2wd) or V (4wd) in 87. The blazers never changed though, they were still K5, no R or V about them.

From an advertising/marketing perspective, you are correct about the K5.

But from an engineering perspective the model code changed from K blazer to V blazer, just like the rest of the R/V trucks.

(Blazers are actually a 10 series as well - the "5" was also marketing BS).

K

RandyP · 04-14-2011, 03:29 PM

Well that's hokey!

They were badged K5 until they day they died.

So maybe on the title it says V10 or something, and that is where the used car guy got his info for the CL ad?

texasfunk · 04-14-2011, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

Well that's hokey!

They were badged K5 until they day they died.

So maybe on the title it says V10 or something, and that is where the used car guy got his info for the CL ad?

I checked the title of a blazer here at work and it says 87 v-10. I had to clarify.

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**Clyde65** · 04-14-2011, 06:15 PM

I thought the trucks were r-10 and the blazers were v-10's

RandyP · 04-14-2011, 06:34 PM

C and R = 2wd
K and V = 4wd

loudnlifted88 · 04-14-2011, 10:46 PM

ok thanks guys i guess you do lean something new everyday

dropd80s · 04-15-2011, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

From an advertising/marketing perspective, you are correct about the K5.

But from an engineering perspective the model code changed from K blazer to V blazer, just like the rest of the R/V trucks.

(Blazers are actually a 10 series as well - the "5" was also marketing BS).

K

The 2WD blazers being baged as "K5" always bothered me too. I guess C5 didnt have the same ring to it.

Keith Seymore · 04-15-2011, 11:39 AM

Yep -

The marketing team can put "Impala" badges on there if they want to (they probably would if they thought they could get away with it LOL) - but that doesn't change the chassis components that the truck was built with....

K

04-14-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	v10 blazer im usually on the 88-98 side but saw this on cl did gm offer a v10 from factory im not interested in buying but was just curious http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2324519143.html __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

04-14-2011, 01:22 PM	#2
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: v10 blazer no, they did not. must be a misprint. ferther down it say's 350 . __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

04-14-2011, 01:47 PM	#3
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: v10 blazer It's a model. They went from c-10/k-10 to r-10/v-10 after 86 to not get confused with the newer gmt-400 base trucks. I had an 87 r-10. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by texasfunk; 04-14-2011 at 01:54 PM.

04-14-2011, 02:25 PM	#4
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: v10 blazer Like the others said, you just have a person who does not know the proper term for what he has for sale. I'd be very eager to buy from a smart person like that, especially w/out a title. The trucks and suburbans went to R (2wd) or V (4wd) in 87. The blazers never changed though, they were still K5, no R or V about them. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-14-2011, 03:29 PM	#6
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: v10 blazer Well that's hokey! They were badged K5 until they day they died. So maybe on the title it says V10 or something, and that is where the used car guy got his info for the CL ad? __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-14-2011, 06:15 PM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: v10 blazer I thought the trucks were r-10 and the blazers were v-10's __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-14-2011, 06:34 PM	#9
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: v10 blazer C and R = 2wd K and V = 4wd __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-14-2011, 10:46 PM	#10
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: v10 blazer ok thanks guys i guess you do lean something new everyday __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

04-15-2011, 11:39 AM	#12
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,237	Re: v10 blazer Yep - The marketing team can put "Impala" badges on there if they want to (they probably would if they thought they could get away with it LOL) - but that doesn't change the chassis components that the truck was built with.... K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 04-15-2011 at 11:40 AM.



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