Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Senorx · 02-02-2014, 04:55 PM

I'm the proud owner of a 1971 K5 Blazer. The body is pretty straight and with minimal rust. When I say minimal, I could only find rust on the front passenger fender on one corner. The rockers are solid and so is the floor. She is running and I have been cruising her around town the past couple of days. I have been bitten by the bug in a bad way. I literally have been having dreams about my K5. The plan for this truck is a dependable family hauler. It's basically going to be used for camping, beach trips and cruising with the top off with my family. It will do some mild wheeling, but nothing too crazy. A cool family friendly classic 4x4 is the name of the game.

I have befriended the mechanic at my job's motor pool. He has a full shop at home. We have begun to set up a plan to make the 350 small block a semi-performance highway friendly engine. First thing he suggested is to swap out the points ignition system to a HEI distributor. Currently looking at MSD Pro Billet w/6A box or the MSD Ready to Run with Blaster Coil 2. He also suggested replacing the fuel pump as well. He said he could have it done in an hour or so, but I stopped him there. I explained I wanted to do the work myself so I can learn how to work on the engine. I will gladly pay him for his time and lessons.

We are looking forward to a long stay and many more posts to come. I have managed to get up to page 10 as of 0900 this morning. Absorbing as much info as I can't get. I will become a premium member shortly.

orangek5 · 02-02-2014, 06:02 PM

Very nice looking

Blazer

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asolde · 02-02-2014, 06:18 PM

Nice Blazer! They are fun to work on and lots of information right here. Please post more pictures.

Chulisohombre · 02-02-2014, 07:15 PM

Welcome and more pics please. Spid on the inner glove box door is always wanted. Interior shots too. Looks like a real good start. Not a lot to do. If it runs good now I'd leave it as is. I would not do the 6a box as its something else to have go bad. I would do the msd hei drop in distributor. You have to replace the power wire from the fuse block to the distributor coil when you do. It has a resistor wire with fusable link that will burn out with the upgraded distributor. Does it have a two or four barrel on there now? Switching it to a four barrel will
Wake it up a lot.

oldschool18 · 02-03-2014, 01:35 AM

is that the factory paint color and if so what is that paint code..........welcome to the board that's a great color!

Senorx · 02-03-2014, 07:44 AM

According to the SPID, the original paint was Ochre. The PO had it painted blue. I'm seriously thinking about going back to the Ochre color someday.

briank · 02-03-2014, 10:30 AM

Looks good....my vote (even though you didnt ask) is ochre too.......someday. enjoy it for awjile 1st.

TonyJohnson · 02-03-2014, 11:22 AM

Great looking truck! Welcome.

Senorx · 02-03-2014, 11:45 AM

Loving all the information, so I just became a Premium Member.

oldschool18 · 02-03-2014, 12:39 PM

25 dollars a year for all this great info and great people is a steal!!!!!

mtully79 · 02-03-2014, 02:13 PM

Welcome to the boards and post some more pics!

Ozzy2013 · 02-03-2014, 02:19 PM

Awesome truck you will not find anything but rust buckets here on the east coast!I've had 10 or so k5s and they all had major rust you have a real gem there.

kcsa75 · 02-03-2014, 03:07 PM

C'mon in. Look around. You're among friends here.

Nice looking ride you have there.

Senorx · 02-03-2014, 03:33 PM

I will post up more pics this weekend. Thank you all for the compliments and the warm welcome.

swyfor5 · 02-03-2014, 04:32 PM

Welcome to the boards from Michigan! Nice K5!

**MusicMan70** · 02-03-2014, 08:39 PM

Welcome Senorx! Awaiting more photos to come.

**landy** · 02-03-2014, 10:39 PM

Love the stock look with the steelie rims and hub caps!

bouncytruck · 02-04-2014, 12:02 AM

Welcome to the board and that's a nice looking blazer. I dig the steelies and skinny tires!

tomtuna1978 · 02-04-2014, 11:17 AM

Nice blazer ! That's the color scheme I want to do ! Black and blue !

02-02-2014, 04:55 PM	#1
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer I'm the proud owner of a 1971 K5 Blazer. The body is pretty straight and with minimal rust. When I say minimal, I could only find rust on the front passenger fender on one corner. The rockers are solid and so is the floor. She is running and I have been cruising her around town the past couple of days. I have been bitten by the bug in a bad way. I literally have been having dreams about my K5. The plan for this truck is a dependable family hauler. It's basically going to be used for camping, beach trips and cruising with the top off with my family. It will do some mild wheeling, but nothing too crazy. A cool family friendly classic 4x4 is the name of the game. I have befriended the mechanic at my job's motor pool. He has a full shop at home. We have begun to set up a plan to make the 350 small block a semi-performance highway friendly engine. First thing he suggested is to swap out the points ignition system to a HEI distributor. Currently looking at MSD Pro Billet w/6A box or the MSD Ready to Run with Blaster Coil 2. He also suggested replacing the fuel pump as well. He said he could have it done in an hour or so, but I stopped him there. I explained I wanted to do the work myself so I can learn how to work on the engine. I will gladly pay him for his time and lessons. We are looking forward to a long stay and many more posts to come. I have managed to get up to page 10 as of 0900 this morning. Absorbing as much info as I can't get. I will become a premium member shortly.

02-02-2014, 06:02 PM	#2
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Very nice looking Blazer. __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

02-02-2014, 06:18 PM	#3
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Nice Blazer! They are fun to work on and lots of information right here. Please post more pictures. __________________ 1972 cheverolet K5 CST Blazer 350/auto/AC/PS/PB/Aux Batt From Medford, Oregon Last edited by asolde; 02-02-2014 at 08:22 PM.

02-02-2014, 07:15 PM	#4
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Welcome and more pics please. Spid on the inner glove box door is always wanted. Interior shots too. Looks like a real good start. Not a lot to do. If it runs good now I'd leave it as is. I would not do the 6a box as its something else to have go bad. I would do the msd hei drop in distributor. You have to replace the power wire from the fuse block to the distributor coil when you do. It has a resistor wire with fusable link that will burn out with the upgraded distributor. Does it have a two or four barrel on there now? Switching it to a four barrel will Wake it up a lot. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

02-03-2014, 01:35 AM	#5
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer is that the factory paint color and if so what is that paint code..........welcome to the board that's a great color! __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

02-03-2014, 07:44 AM	#6
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer According to the SPID, the original paint was Ochre. The PO had it painted blue. I'm seriously thinking about going back to the Ochre color someday.

02-03-2014, 10:30 AM	#7
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Looks good....my vote (even though you didnt ask) is ochre too.......someday. enjoy it for awjile 1st.

02-03-2014, 11:22 AM	#8
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Great looking truck! Welcome. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

02-03-2014, 11:45 AM	#9
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Loving all the information, so I just became a Premium Member.

02-03-2014, 12:39 PM	#10
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer 25 dollars a year for all this great info and great people is a steal!!!!! __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

02-03-2014, 02:13 PM	#11
mtully79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 441	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Welcome to the boards and post some more pics!

02-03-2014, 02:19 PM	#12
Ozzy2013 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Elkton Posts: 693	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Awesome truck you will not find anything but rust buckets here on the east coast!I've had 10 or so k5s and they all had major rust you have a real gem there.

02-03-2014, 03:07 PM	#13
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer C'mon in. Look around. You're among friends here. Nice looking ride you have there. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

02-03-2014, 03:33 PM	#14
Senorx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Texas Posts: 567	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer I will post up more pics this weekend. Thank you all for the compliments and the warm welcome.

02-03-2014, 04:32 PM	#15
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Welcome to the boards from Michigan! Nice K5!



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02-03-2014, 08:39 PM	#16
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Welcome Senorx! Awaiting more photos to come. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

02-03-2014, 10:39 PM	#17
landy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: alb, nm Posts: 413	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Love the stock look with the steelie rims and hub caps!

02-04-2014, 12:02 AM	#18
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Welcome to the board and that's a nice looking blazer. I dig the steelies and skinny tires! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-04-2014, 11:17 AM	#19
tomtuna1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend,Oregon Posts: 225	Re: Official Introduction: 1971 K5 Blazer Nice blazer ! That's the color scheme I want to do ! Black and blue !

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