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Old 09-19-2013, 09:29 PM   #1
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My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies

Finally got a few things tweaked on the 72 Blazer I recently grabbed - an Orange Co., Flint built, CA emissions med olive/saddle 72 CST w A/C, single wall top, th350, posi. Added a tilt column, tach/clock cluster, aux battery tray/harness, under dash lights, and steelies.... 13 years since my last K5 and glad to be back in one!!

Will get better pics up of the steelies.....
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Old 09-19-2013, 09:32 PM   #2
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Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies

year of manufacture plate added - dealer option locking gas cap...
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Old 09-19-2013, 11:31 PM   #4
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Looks great! How many miles? Any other plans?
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Old 09-19-2013, 11:40 PM   #5
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Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies

Sweet looking blazer. Love the look of the steel rims
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Old 09-20-2013, 12:23 AM   #6
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Under 1k on the motor/tranny - not sure the body. It's a real dog off the line so may add 3.73 gears to help move the 33" tires. Other than that, drive and enjoy!

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Sweet looking blazer. Love the look of the steel rims
Thanks - I'll post up some better shots of the steelies when I can swing some time for a photo shoot. I like the rallies too but the steelies a bit better.
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Old 09-20-2013, 12:29 AM   #7
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Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies

Very nice blazer. Love the steelies!
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Old 09-20-2013, 08:10 AM   #8
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Very nice Blazer,looks clean,staight and solid!
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Very nice work....cant say i dislike the ralleyes, but the steelies bring something else out in the truck. Guess its the color, brings the truck together. Nice detail work on the engine.

Didnt know they made a locking gas cap for our trucks....welldone
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Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies

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That thing is a freakin gem. The white steelies look perfect. way better than the rallyes.

How much lift is on that Blazer? It looks good with the 33's.
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Old 09-20-2013, 04:43 PM   #12
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Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies

Thanks all! Got lucky with one that's clean and solid. I can't wait to remove the top but that may have to wait until the spring. It's coming with me to Montana next month and may have to stay put in the garage over the winter.

It's has a PO installed 4" lift - down the road I'd like to drop it to a 2-2.5" lift.

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Wow that thing looks like it's right off the line!
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Looks great, Pete! Cheers!!!
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You need one more of those caps for your spare! Too cool.
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Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies

LOL! Yeah, the spare looks bare as there 'aint no cap there....my caps are packed - will get one on once settled up in Montana. The truck is a real dog off the line but will cruise at 80 mph no problem. It's such a dog that I have to be careful pulling out into traffic. Is this the effect that 33" tires have with a (what I assume is) a 3.07 rear?
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Hey are those 33 inch tires, 10.5 or 12.5 wide? Truck looks great!!
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Thanks Jeff! 10.5 I believe - my K20 has 12.5" on 33" for a 16.5 wheel. Would prefer to have the 10.5 on my K20 also but BFG no longer makes anything other than a 12.5" for a 16.5 wheel...
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DeadheadNM -

33" tire with 3.07 highway gears will definitely take the get and go out of your Blazer. I run 4.10/4.11 gears with 35" tires and have good acceleration from stop and decent highway cruising ability. I did add a Gear Vendors overdrive to bring the RPMs down a bit more on the highway. With 33" tires, 3.56 ratio might be your best bet, as 4.10 will be too much. I belive the manual equipped Blazers came with 3.56 ratio right out of the box.
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Personally I'd go 3.73 with 33s. I run 4.10 with 35s and its just perfect. Real nice gem you got there. I bought mine in Cali but it was gutted. Still ain't much better. Wish I would have spent a little more time and cash and found a cleaner more put together one like yours.
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33" tire with 3.07 highway gears will definitely take the get and go out of your Blazer. I run 4.10/4.11 gears with 35" tires and have good acceleration from stop and decent highway cruising ability. I did add a Gear Vendors overdrive to bring the RPMs down a bit more on the highway. With 33" tires, 3.56 ratio might be your best bet, as 4.10 will be too much. I belive the manual equipped Blazers came with 3.56 ratio right out of the box.
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Personally I'd go 3.73 with 33s. I run 4.10 with 35s and its just perfect. Real nice gem you got there. I bought mine in Cali but it was gutted. Still ain't much better. Wish I would have spent a little more time and cash and found a cleaner more put together one like yours.
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That's all helpful and appreciated.....gear swap is next on the list then. Thanks for the compliment. Pete
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Nice Blazer Pete, I like the steelies and caps the best. I had ralleys on my old Blazer but wanted steelies and caps. I can't believe your moving to snow country, I hope you like it.
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Pete, That is sweet ! I got Blazer fever now.
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Thanks! I'm kinda shocked myself but what the heck - it's worth a try and I've contacted several board members up there so should be some decent folks to talk shop with.

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Pete, That is sweet ! I got Blazer fever now.
Rumor (started by me) has it that you are now a member of the K5 club....hope to see some pics soon and congrats!!
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