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1972 K5 "Boise" Blazer Build (advice appreciated) mostly DIY.
- Thread starter Bernard IV
- Start date
AC lines installed. Getting into the seats today.
The exhaust is finished. We are ready to start the engine soon.
The Blazer is running and driving.
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Can you do me a favor? Can you measure the fender to ground height of front and rear with those leaf springs? Also, what size tires are those. I think you said 33's but I wanted to be sure.
I found out that my front pass leaf is broken. I will need to either fab my 4 link and spring or just buy the same springs that you did until I can get to that phase of the project. I am likely to go the route that you did for now since I see the part numbers on your leaf springs.
I found out that my front pass leaf is broken. I will need to either fab my 4 link and spring or just buy the same springs that you did until I can get to that phase of the project. I am likely to go the route that you did for now since I see the part numbers on your leaf springs.
Congrats, engine running milestone, Check 
We have not picked up new wheels yet, not sure what those old tires are. I'll have to check height for you later this week. Also it isn't complete so it is lighter.
A touch over 9 inches between the frame and the leaf spring with no hood or side fenders if this helps.
Fenders are going on and we will test drive soon, just need to replace a leaking transmission line we installed incorrectly
Fenders are going on and we will test drive soon, just need to replace a leaking transmission line we installed incorrectly
I got the steering dampeners installed and we were able to take it for a drive! It seems to run great. Next up is to finish the AC and get the exterior painted.
Stereo installed. We are trying to finish the AC before we get paint but had a defective unit. Should be painted in a few weeks.
The Blazer has been delivered to the paint shop and should be out in a month or two. The top is going there as well.
Meanwhile I have some parts to sell. A really nice hood, a decent tailgate, and some fenders that can be restored. Is there a market for these and what are they worth? Not sure where to list them.
Meanwhile I have some parts to sell. A really nice hood, a decent tailgate, and some fenders that can be restored. Is there a market for these and what are they worth? Not sure where to list them.
Removable body parts that need repair don't have much of a market. Everyone has those already. But, yours may be better than what someone else is starting with, so it doesn't hurt to advertise them. Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, and this forum are all good places to advertise them.
Working on the seats. Body is still at the paint shop. Hoping for big progress soon
CO - 2" receiver hitch off my 1972 Blazer
2" receiver hitch off my 1972 Blazer, probably fits C10 etc. $75.00
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Front seats are done. 
OK paint is done, top is being restored next. We have everything needed to finish it, should be about a month.
Rear trim and bumper installed.
Making progress.
We have it finished except for the top and have been driving. I will do a photo shoot once the top is on. We need new gearing as the 3.73s with 33 inch tires is overheating the transmission. 700r4 4 speed transmission. 4.56 has been recommended but is there something like 4.30?
