Orange_roc
1/2 ton status
It runs and moves. Starts right off too. I want to change the fluids and look the brakes over. Feels like one is hanging up. A tune up as well probably.
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'71 K5 Blazer CST "Mean Green"
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Don't look at anything, just go with the high school kid mentality and start having fun with it. Otherwise you will just want to fix things and spend money like me where it all has to be perfect before you can get to using it and then all of a sudden it's 9 yrs later and you're like "wtf" I coulda been driving this the whole time.
Running is a big plus in my book. Nice find sir!
Orange_roc
1/2 ton status
I don't want it perfect. It'd be nice, but I won't drive it if I make it too nice. I have a nova I hardly drive cause I don't ever want anything to happen to it.
Orange_roc
1/2 ton status
Thanks man.
So, is it ever going to come to Tuttle? Or is that a no go?
Orange_roc
1/2 ton status
I'm afraid to off road this one being a covertable. Maybe a roll at would help stiffen it up tho. Whitey on the other hand I'll for sure take there. Just need to focus on it solely and get it done.
Orange_roc
1/2 ton status
Roll bar. Stupid phone.
Ok, new name? Mean Green Cinnamon Roll?
Just remember that first gen credo. You either peel the onion and remove the rust, or chop it.
There are lots of little pockets of hidden rust on that. Still a nice score.
Orange_roc
1/2 ton status
I wish it was all the olive green color that the inside is. Maybe someday. For now I just want to get it mechanically up to par and just drive it.
Orange_roc
1/2 ton status
Anyone know what the biggest 15" tire is that will fit on stock suspension? No trimming.
ekajkrats
1/2 ton status
I have 33 12.5 r15 and don't have anything trimmed. The corners at the bottom of the arches were bent in a little bit when I bought it though, which might or might not have been done by the previous owner to ensure there were no sharp edges going into the tread when the tires are stuffed. I imagine 35's would be too big unless I went 4" or more lift. As it sits stock, I have had slight rubbing on the interior rear wheel well when I was fully articulated in the back.
Orange_roc
1/2 ton status
I think I'll go with a 33/10.5/15. It has 3.73s factory. Hope it's not a total mutt. It just has a tired 350.
The gearing should be fine, especially in flat land
Orange_roc
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Does anyone make replacements of those plates that are bolted under the front seats near the rockers? Mine are pretty much wasted.
Orange_roc
1/2 ton status
Under the blazer, I should have added.
I like it! Cool find! 
I also like your short term plan for it.
I also like your short term plan for it.
Orange_roc
1/2 ton status
If I tear too deep into it, I'm afraid I'd get burned out and lose interest. Little at a time, I will get it back up to a nice condition.I like it! Cool find!
I also like your short term plan for it.
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