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Low87 · 05-18-2011, 03:27 PM

I'm looking at selling the '98 GMC and going for an 87-91 Blazer. My only experience with these was the '77 rust bucket I owned for about a month many years ago. So, before I get to looking too much I've got some questions based on ads I'm seeing.

Do all 88-91 have the newer 4 lamp front end? I'm seeing some listed as that year that have the 81-87 setup instead.

Do all 87-91 come with TBI? I see some that have a carb instead, which makes me worry about a botched swap.

Any other tips would be appreciated. Probably have more questions later.

**lolife99** · 05-18-2011, 04:09 PM

All 87-91 blazers/burbs should be fuel injected from the factory.
The better optioned 89-91 blazers/burbs came with the 4-headlight set-up,... or a cheaper 2-light set-up on the low optioned blazers/burbs.

Jonboy · 05-18-2011, 04:20 PM

Keith is right on. The later ones (after '86) also got reclining seats finally, and most will have overdrive.

You might also look at Suburbans, too. There are quite a few down here. They did get a lot better with the rustproofing post '81 as well.

Low87 · 05-18-2011, 04:28 PM

Thanks guys, that helps. Might have a few to look at.

I'm not ready for a Burb Jon. I hate parking the xcab GMC as it is, can't imagine piloting a Burb.

Jonboy · 05-18-2011, 04:33 PM

The 'burb is about the same as your pickup, for the most part. Just don't parallel park, and you are all good.

pmpski_1 · 05-19-2011, 01:15 AM

I bought a 91 a month or so ago and had quite a few questions. There is some great info in this thread:

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthr...ight=love+hate

Low87 · 05-19-2011, 11:22 AM

Good link pmpski_1, thanks.

And from what I've seen over the past couple days (including the LMC catalog if that's a reputable reference), '88 has the same grill as the '87. In '89 it changed to the newer look. That's different than what I've always thought.

pmpski_1 · 05-20-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Low87

Good link pmpski_1, thanks.

And from what I've seen over the past couple days (including the LMC catalog if that's a reputable reference), '88 has the same grill as the '87. In '89 it changed to the newer look. That's different than what I've always thought.

You're welcome. One guy was talking about the 89 being a great year because of the serpentine belt but having a mechanical speedo, or something like that.

I was torn between the full convertible or the TBI. In the end, most of the full convertibles I looked at were more work than I wanted.

I actually ended up with a GMC Jimmy, so I can't help with the Blazer grill questions

Low87 · 05-20-2011, 09:16 AM

I'm looking at an '89 GMC Jimmy right now too.

thirdstreettito · 05-20-2011, 09:23 AM

They will be TBI or 6.2 Diesel. 88 did still have the 87 grill.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 05-21-2011, 12:41 AM

Yea '87 and up should all have TBIs or 6.2s so any carbed ones would be swapped in. I like the '90 I used to have '89 aint a bad year either. They only problem I ever had was lifting it and cracking the frame where the steering box hooked up!

motornut · 05-25-2011, 06:51 AM

yup both my 87 and 88 burbs had the older 4 eyes setup
my 89 has the newer 4 lights
FI was factory in 87 Keith got me straight on that(or somethings up)
but i thought the 2 light setup was early 80s?
and the 89 had the vss speedo

05-18-2011, 03:27 PM	#1
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	87-91 Blazer ?s I'm looking at selling the '98 GMC and going for an 87-91 Blazer. My only experience with these was the '77 rust bucket I owned for about a month many years ago. So, before I get to looking too much I've got some questions based on ads I'm seeing. Do all 88-91 have the newer 4 lamp front end? I'm seeing some listed as that year that have the 81-87 setup instead. Do all 87-91 come with TBI? I see some that have a carb instead, which makes me worry about a botched swap. Any other tips would be appreciated. Probably have more questions later. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

05-18-2011, 04:09 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 87-91 Blazer ?s All 87-91 blazers/burbs should be fuel injected from the factory. The better optioned 89-91 blazers/burbs came with the 4-headlight set-up,... or a cheaper 2-light set-up on the low optioned blazers/burbs. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 05-18-2011 at 04:13 PM.

05-18-2011, 04:20 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 87-91 Blazer ?s Keith is right on. The later ones (after '86) also got reclining seats finally, and most will have overdrive. You might also look at Suburbans, too. There are quite a few down here. They did get a lot better with the rustproofing post '81 as well. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241 Last edited by Jonboy; 05-18-2011 at 04:22 PM.

05-18-2011, 04:28 PM	#4
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: 87-91 Blazer ?s Thanks guys, that helps. Might have a few to look at. I'm not ready for a Burb Jon. I hate parking the xcab GMC as it is, can't imagine piloting a Burb. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

05-18-2011, 04:33 PM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 87-91 Blazer ?s The 'burb is about the same as your pickup, for the most part. Just don't parallel park, and you are all good. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

05-19-2011, 01:15 AM	#6
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: 87-91 Blazer ?s I bought a 91 a month or so ago and had quite a few questions. There is some great info in this thread: http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthr...ight=love+hate __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20 Last edited by pmpski_1; 05-19-2011 at 01:16 AM.

05-19-2011, 11:22 AM	#7
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: 87-91 Blazer ?s Good link pmpski_1, thanks. And from what I've seen over the past couple days (including the LMC catalog if that's a reputable reference), '88 has the same grill as the '87. In '89 it changed to the newer look. That's different than what I've always thought. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

05-20-2011, 09:16 AM	#9
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: 87-91 Blazer ?s I'm looking at an '89 GMC Jimmy right now too. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

05-20-2011, 09:23 AM	#10
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 87-91 Blazer ?s They will be TBI or 6.2 Diesel. 88 did still have the 87 grill. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

05-21-2011, 12:41 AM	#11
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: 87-91 Blazer ?s Yea '87 and up should all have TBIs or 6.2s so any carbed ones would be swapped in. I like the '90 I used to have '89 aint a bad year either. They only problem I ever had was lifting it and cracking the frame where the steering box hooked up! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

05-25-2011, 06:51 AM	#12
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 87-91 Blazer ?s yup both my 87 and 88 burbs had the older 4 eyes setup my 89 has the newer 4 lights FI was factory in 87 Keith got me straight on that(or somethings up) but i thought the 2 light setup was early 80s? and the 89 had the vss speedo __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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