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Cethern · 12-29-2003, 12:40 PM

Hello all I wanted to say hi and say a few things about me I guess.
I just bought a 72 K5 that is a work in progress you could say The list is enless on what I would like to with this old ride ( Aren't they all though) I have been a member of ColoradoK5 for some time I kinda stoped going after I had to sell my 83K5.
On a personal note I'm a Owner Operator I have one Truck a 2000 Western Star and I run most of the lower 48. I'm leased to a small company out of Mt Airy NC. I make my home in Colorado.
In my spare time I enjoy Fly Fishing and 4 Wheelin. I've been doing both for a long time now that I think about it...
Anyway I have been a long time Chevy man all my life I've had a 65 Chevelle SS ( It had a 230 six cly.) And a 65 two door wagon with a 396 and 4sp. ( I wish I still had that one) And a 66 El comino. and 76 FJ-40 Landcruiser that had a 400sb with FI.
And as I said my old 83 and now I have my 2nd gen 1 Blazer the first I didn't have for long but after looking back I should of kept that one too.
Well now you know a little about me maybe to much ...Oh well.
Here is a pic of the new money pit..

Cethern · 12-29-2003, 12:43 PM

well now that didn't work as planned....

http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cet.....&.dnm=11.jpg

What do I have to do add a pic on here?

bouncytruck · 12-29-2003, 01:42 PM

Welcome to the board from the Pacific Northwest. I'm also a member on CK5.com and there are several others here too.

Looks like you've got a nice Blazer there. A little damage to the front, but it doesn't look too serious.

1970blazin · 12-29-2003, 02:14 PM

Ouch! Nice blazer tho! What does the interior look like?? To post a pic it has to be under 640x480. You can resize it in the paint program. Under "image" "stretch skew" and then put a number under 100. (65 works good for me) Then "image" then "attributes" and make sure that it reads under 640x480. Then go to "file" "save as" and save that file in an easy to find directory. Then when you post just browse for the pic. Easy, eh? Any ?'s PM me.
Like that color on your blazer!
Diane

smokekiki · 12-29-2003, 04:33 PM

Welcome to the board from an ex O/O.I had an 87 Marmon.Had to sell due to health reasons.I lost my right leg .I miss driving,but I don't miss the rest of the bullcrap that goes with trucking!

Paul72 · 12-29-2003, 05:30 PM

Welcome from MN! Nice to have you aboard!

red71cheyenne · 12-29-2003, 06:59 PM

Another welcome from PAC NW. Jeff.

Cethern · 12-29-2003, 09:15 PM

Thanks guy and gals

The inside is not bad whom ever had before me had the floors replaced and the left rear panel done and then it was painted inside and out. I'll get a pic of it tomarrow.

It need help thats for sure I have a bumper coming from Texas on Saturday it looks like the old off of Stephen Watson old K5.

Right now the plan is for a 4in lift I have some Slotted mags set aside for it with some old 35's on them. The 12b needs help but other than that the 350/350/205 setup runs pretty good but as with anything it needs some goodies as well like a HEI a new intake and headers. And lets not for get the dress up stuff

Bouncy I have seen a lot of CK5 ppl here. When I got this old 72 I didn't think there was so much out there to bring it back to life I very glad to see you can find just about anything you need.

I hope to have this old thing looking good well after I spend lots of money.

Cethern

Cethern · 12-29-2003, 09:17 PM

hey it worked lol

JayDubBlazer · 12-30-2003, 06:47 AM

Welcome to the board, that is a good looking truck reguardless of the bumper. Oh, when you do spend money make sure you take pictures to show us what you spent your money on. It helps to see other people making progress

Cethern · 12-30-2003, 11:49 AM

When I sold the Black 83 up there I wanted a older truck that didn't any of the smog stuff. The 83 didn't have any and it was a pain to get plates for it.
So I kept my eye out for a older K5 when I saw this old thing on a lot I made a deal for it before I drove it.
and from 50ft well maybe 75ft it looks great lol but when you get up close you see that whom ever did the body and paint didn't really care which is to bad.
I would like to know what the bozo hit with it as well. That poor bumper lol But as I said I have one coming I hope it will fit without to much work
So I have started a list of things I want to do with it and it seems to get bigger as each day goes by........

Cethern

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-31-2003, 02:26 AM

Welcome to the blazer board..

earl87gta · 12-31-2003, 02:34 AM

Cethern,
Good to see you over here hope you got my reply over at classic next time your in town let me know. when you get that list of stuff you want done send me a copy I may have some of the parts you need.

Cethern · 12-31-2003, 03:13 AM

You got it Earl

I need to work on a list of need to get done first stuff like do I really need a speedo? or a fuel gauge?
I found a console today in the junk yard it's not in bad shape well it needs some glue.... but for 10$ it will work till I can aford a tuffy box
There are two hard tops for late 70's blazers one had sliders that looked in good shape.

Cethern

earl87gta · 12-31-2003, 03:23 AM

If you found a set of sliders for a first gen you better jump all over them Ive been looking for a set for ever I have 3 hard tops here and one blazer unitl thersday then I will have 2 blazers and 4 hard tops but no sliding windows for them.

Cethern · 12-31-2003, 03:43 AM

I don't think I have ever seen a set for a gen 1 did they offer them?

JayDubBlazer · 12-31-2003, 06:41 AM

supposely there were some offered as an after market thing but I have never actually seen them

Cethern · 12-31-2003, 11:05 AM

Well I'll have to keep my yes open. I had a 71 K5 about 10yrs ago that had two Aux. fuel tanks that mounted on the inside over the wheel humps you could say. They both held 12 gal. each. I think they were a Dealer installed thing. they were both painted the factory color.
I haven't seen another since. Untill I was on this site looking at the model pic's and the one with the Blue K5 has those style tanks in the pic.

Cethern

**Canadian694x4** · 01-01-2004, 06:11 PM

She stills looks Good To Me...Nice Blaza...

'89Z71 · 01-01-2004, 08:40 PM

Welcome from WI. Nice blazer you have there, are you going to repaint the new bumper the same color as the old one? Looks sharp even with the bent bumper.

Cethern · 01-02-2004, 12:59 PM

Thanks guys

As for the new bumper well I'm not sure whats going to happen with that right now it was to be on it's way up to Denver from Texas but I found out this morning that may not be the case.
The new is a tube type made with 1.75 DOM It's a custom setup with a Winch platform.
Anyway I hope to find out what is going on with deal. But I have good news and no I didn't save any money on my car insurance.lol I found out I have a sb 400 and not a 350. WooHoo:p

Cethern

K5 Blazer · 01-02-2004, 05:16 PM

Congrats on the new toy and welcome home . . .

k5hart · 01-02-2004, 10:40 PM

Welcome, good looking blazer.

'89Z71 · 01-03-2004, 02:03 AM

Wow a sb 400 instead of a 350, you sure did get an awsome truck, I hope you keep finding more goodies as you go through the truck more.....

Cethern · 01-03-2004, 02:15 AM

What gets me is it took someone else to point it out to me..

Thanks to the others for the kind words on my 50ft K5

Cethern

12-29-2003, 12:40 PM	#1
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	Another newbie Hello all I wanted to say hi and say a few things about me I guess. I just bought a 72 K5 that is a work in progress you could say The list is enless on what I would like to with this old ride ( Aren't they all though) I have been a member of ColoradoK5 for some time I kinda stoped going after I had to sell my 83K5. On a personal note I'm a Owner Operator I have one Truck a 2000 Western Star and I run most of the lower 48. I'm leased to a small company out of Mt Airy NC. I make my home in Colorado. In my spare time I enjoy Fly Fishing and 4 Wheelin. I've been doing both for a long time now that I think about it... Anyway I have been a long time Chevy man all my life I've had a 65 Chevelle SS ( It had a 230 six cly.) And a 65 two door wagon with a 396 and 4sp. ( I wish I still had that one) And a 66 El comino. and 76 FJ-40 Landcruiser that had a 400sb with FI. And as I said my old 83 and now I have my 2nd gen 1 Blazer the first I didn't have for long but after looking back I should of kept that one too. Well now you know a little about me maybe to much ...Oh well. Here is a pic of the new money pit..

12-29-2003, 01:42 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Welcome to the board from the Pacific Northwest. I'm also a member on CK5.com and there are several others here too. Looks like you've got a nice Blazer there. A little damage to the front, but it doesn't look too serious. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-29-2003, 02:14 PM	#4
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Ouch! Nice blazer tho! What does the interior look like?? To post a pic it has to be under 640x480. You can resize it in the paint program. Under "image" "stretch skew" and then put a number under 100. (65 works good for me) Then "image" then "attributes" and make sure that it reads under 640x480. Then go to "file" "save as" and save that file in an easy to find directory. Then when you post just browse for the pic. Easy, eh? Any ?'s PM me. Like that color on your blazer! Diane __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

12-29-2003, 04:33 PM	#5
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Welcome to the board from an ex O/O.I had an 87 Marmon.Had to sell due to health reasons.I lost my right leg .I miss driving,but I don't miss the rest of the bullcrap that goes with trucking! __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

12-29-2003, 05:30 PM	#6
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Welcome from MN! Nice to have you aboard! __________________ '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

12-29-2003, 12:43 PM	#2
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	well now that didn't work as planned.... http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cet.....&.dnm=11.jpg What do I have to do add a pic on here?

12-29-2003, 06:59 PM	#7
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Another welcome from PAC NW. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

12-29-2003, 09:15 PM	#8
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	Thank you for the warm welcome Thanks guy and gals The inside is not bad whom ever had before me had the floors replaced and the left rear panel done and then it was painted inside and out. I'll get a pic of it tomarrow. It need help thats for sure I have a bumper coming from Texas on Saturday it looks like the old off of Stephen Watson old K5. Right now the plan is for a 4in lift I have some Slotted mags set aside for it with some old 35's on them. The 12b needs help but other than that the 350/350/205 setup runs pretty good but as with anything it needs some goodies as well like a HEI a new intake and headers. And lets not for get the dress up stuff Bouncy I have seen a lot of CK5 ppl here. When I got this old 72 I didn't think there was so much out there to bring it back to life I very glad to see you can find just about anything you need. I hope to have this old thing looking good well after I spend lots of money. Cethern Attached Images

12-29-2003, 09:17 PM	#9
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	hey it worked lol Attached Images

12-30-2003, 06:47 AM	#10
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Welcome to the board, that is a good looking truck reguardless of the bumper. Oh, when you do spend money make sure you take pictures to show us what you spent your money on. It helps to see other people making progress __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

12-30-2003, 11:49 AM	#11
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	deal When I sold the Black 83 up there I wanted a older truck that didn't any of the smog stuff. The 83 didn't have any and it was a pain to get plates for it. So I kept my eye out for a older K5 when I saw this old thing on a lot I made a deal for it before I drove it. and from 50ft well maybe 75ft it looks great lol but when you get up close you see that whom ever did the body and paint didn't really care which is to bad. I would like to know what the bozo hit with it as well. That poor bumper lol But as I said I have one coming I hope it will fit without to much work So I have started a list of things I want to do with it and it seems to get bigger as each day goes by........ Cethern

12-31-2003, 02:26 AM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Welcome to the blazer board.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-31-2003, 02:34 AM	#13
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Cethern, Good to see you over here hope you got my reply over at classic next time your in town let me know. when you get that list of stuff you want done send me a copy I may have some of the parts you need. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

12-31-2003, 03:13 AM	#14
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	You got it Earl I need to work on a list of need to get done first stuff like do I really need a speedo? or a fuel gauge? I found a console today in the junk yard it's not in bad shape well it needs some glue.... but for 10$ it will work till I can aford a tuffy box There are two hard tops for late 70's blazers one had sliders that looked in good shape. Cethern

12-31-2003, 03:23 AM	#15
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	If you found a set of sliders for a first gen you better jump all over them Ive been looking for a set for ever I have 3 hard tops here and one blazer unitl thersday then I will have 2 blazers and 4 hard tops but no sliding windows for them. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb



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12-31-2003, 03:43 AM	#16
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	I don't think I have ever seen a set for a gen 1 did they offer them?

12-31-2003, 06:41 AM	#17
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	supposely there were some offered as an after market thing but I have never actually seen them __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

12-31-2003, 11:05 AM	#18
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	Well I'll have to keep my yes open. I had a 71 K5 about 10yrs ago that had two Aux. fuel tanks that mounted on the inside over the wheel humps you could say. They both held 12 gal. each. I think they were a Dealer installed thing. they were both painted the factory color. I haven't seen another since. Untill I was on this site looking at the model pic's and the one with the Blue K5 has those style tanks in the pic. Cethern

01-01-2004, 06:11 PM	#19
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	She stills looks Good To Me...Nice Blaza... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

01-01-2004, 08:40 PM	#20
'89Z71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Star Prairie WI Posts: 392	Welcome from WI. Nice blazer you have there, are you going to repaint the new bumper the same color as the old one? Looks sharp even with the bent bumper. __________________ '89 GMC Sierra Z71 -"Scream'n Demon" * LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES * My Truck

01-02-2004, 12:59 PM	#21
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	Thanks guys As for the new bumper well I'm not sure whats going to happen with that right now it was to be on it's way up to Denver from Texas but I found out this morning that may not be the case. The new is a tube type made with 1.75 DOM It's a custom setup with a Winch platform. Anyway I hope to find out what is going on with deal. But I have good news and no I didn't save any money on my car insurance.lol I found out I have a sb 400 and not a 350. WooHoo:p Cethern

01-02-2004, 05:16 PM	#22
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01-02-2004, 10:40 PM	#23
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Welcome, good looking blazer. __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

01-03-2004, 02:03 AM	#24
'89Z71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Star Prairie WI Posts: 392	Wow a sb 400 instead of a 350, you sure did get an awsome truck, I hope you keep finding more goodies as you go through the truck more..... __________________ '89 GMC Sierra Z71 -"Scream'n Demon" * LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES * My Truck

01-03-2004, 02:15 AM	#25
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	What gets me is it took someone else to point it out to me.. Thanks to the others for the kind words on my 50ft K5 Cethern

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