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ljbear · 11-11-2003, 06:27 PM

I've been thinking about an early K5 for a while and recently found a 72. I'm going out tomorrow to look it over again. What are the typical problem areas for these? I've read about rust in the windshield and pan, but this one looked OK when I looked at it last week. Where should I look hard? Thanks

LJ

Mark70Z · 11-11-2003, 06:36 PM

From what I have seen, other than the areas you have listed...the rear quarters, typically in front of the back wheel, but of course look in the back too. Also, the rocker boxes.

Hopefully, if it's nice, you'll end up with it. Post some pics. if you get it.

Mark

bpmcgee · 11-11-2003, 06:38 PM

Because these all seem to start leaking around the windshield seal, the water runs down the "A" pillar and ends up causing rust where the kick panel meets the floor.

Brian

JayDubBlazer · 11-12-2003, 05:59 AM

Blazer problems?, at first I thought maybe your blazer was cheating on you.

They can rust anywhere, problems areas include rockers, doors outerfloors, rocker boxes, A-pillars like Brian had mentioned.

It is basically the everwhere within 1 foot of the door. Make sure you crawl underneath and check out those rocker boxes.

JayDubBlazer · 11-12-2003, 06:44 AM

here hopefully this will work

JayDubBlazer · 11-12-2003, 06:45 AM

Just look really close at the highlighted areas. Like I said anything within one foot of the door

ljbear · 11-12-2003, 11:55 AM

Thanks Guys. I'm going out this morning to take a closer look at it. Last week he wasn't sure if he wanted to sell it or not. He called yesterday and said he would. It looked good, but I didn't really get to crawl in and around it too much. I'll update later today.

LJ

bouncytruck · 11-12-2003, 01:30 PM

make sure you check the rocker boxes too. They are under the truck between the rocker panels and the frame. Here's a pic of one that has a huge hole cut into it.

ljbear · 11-12-2003, 11:09 PM

I went out and saw it today. I guess we all hope of finding that well optioned jem hiding under a layer of dust. You know the one with beautiful buckets, tilt, tach, and tow hooks. My luck, no such animal. Probably a solid foundation for a restoration with very few options. The windshield area is real good. The floors on both sides have rust that would require patches. The doors are actually pretty good, but the left one has a crack in the upper hinge area, probably fixable. The seats are just donor frames. The the rear pan looks ok, had some water on it and has some surface rust. The left rocker is solid, the right is mashed, but no rust. Both rocker boxes look solid. 350, 4 speed, 205, and posi. All this and NO Title. I'm still considering, might be a good one to part.

LJ

Paul72 · 11-13-2003, 01:08 AM

Boy, if I could find one like that here in MN, I'd snatch it up in a heartbeat! Just looking at the picture, I found about a dozen things I could use! Looks to be a good donor. Good luck - we're staying tuned.

11-11-2003, 06:27 PM	#1
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	Blazer problems? I've been thinking about an early K5 for a while and recently found a 72. I'm going out tomorrow to look it over again. What are the typical problem areas for these? I've read about rust in the windshield and pan, but this one looked OK when I looked at it last week. Where should I look hard? Thanks LJ __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

11-12-2003, 05:59 AM	#4
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Blazer problems?, at first I thought maybe your blazer was cheating on you. They can rust anywhere, problems areas include rockers, doors outerfloors, rocker boxes, A-pillars like Brian had mentioned. It is basically the everwhere within 1 foot of the door. Make sure you crawl underneath and check out those rocker boxes. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-12-2003, 06:44 AM	#5
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	here hopefully this will work Attached Images __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-12-2003, 06:45 AM	#6
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Just look really close at the highlighted areas. Like I said anything within one foot of the door Attached Images __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-12-2003, 11:55 AM	#7
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	Thanks Guys. I'm going out this morning to take a closer look at it. Last week he wasn't sure if he wanted to sell it or not. He called yesterday and said he would. It looked good, but I didn't really get to crawl in and around it too much. I'll update later today. LJ __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

11-11-2003, 06:36 PM	#2
Mark70Z Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 128	From what I have seen, other than the areas you have listed...the rear quarters, typically in front of the back wheel, but of course look in the back too. Also, the rocker boxes. Hopefully, if it's nice, you'll end up with it. Post some pics. if you get it. Mark

11-11-2003, 06:38 PM	#3
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Because these all seem to start leaking around the windshield seal, the water runs down the "A" pillar and ends up causing rust where the kick panel meets the floor. Brian

11-12-2003, 01:30 PM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	make sure you check the rocker boxes too. They are under the truck between the rocker panels and the frame. Here's a pic of one that has a huge hole cut into it. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-12-2003, 11:09 PM	#9
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	I went out and saw it today. I guess we all hope of finding that well optioned jem hiding under a layer of dust. You know the one with beautiful buckets, tilt, tach, and tow hooks. My luck, no such animal. Probably a solid foundation for a restoration with very few options. The windshield area is real good. The floors on both sides have rust that would require patches. The doors are actually pretty good, but the left one has a crack in the upper hinge area, probably fixable. The seats are just donor frames. The the rear pan looks ok, had some water on it and has some surface rust. The left rocker is solid, the right is mashed, but no rust. Both rocker boxes look solid. 350, 4 speed, 205, and posi. All this and NO Title. I'm still considering, might be a good one to part. LJ Attached Images __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

11-13-2003, 01:08 AM	#10
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Boy, if I could find one like that here in MN, I'd snatch it up in a heartbeat! Just looking at the picture, I found about a dozen things I could use! Looks to be a good donor. Good luck - we're staying tuned. __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958



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