BlazeOfGlory
Registered Member
I have access to a 72 k5 blazer with a big block motor, a 4 speed stick shift, and A/C, that the owner claims is all original. I've never heard of a big block 72 K5. Anyone know if this might be THE truck to own?
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Rare blazer?
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PhoenixZorn
1/2 ton status
I thought the Blazer could be had in 5.0, 5.7, 6.2 Diesel, and a few years a 396 or 427, no? In any case, check the glove box sticker to be sure... if the tag isn't there, the guy is lying.
BlazeOfGlory
Registered Member
interesting!
This one has a 427!
This one has a 427!
pauly383
Daddy383
The only way is to run all the numbers . More than likely its a swapped in motor .
I have heard of strange things being done as a C.O.P.O ( central office production order ) for people though , mostly for GM execs .
It could also be a CE ( service warranty replacement ) coded motor for the wrong application .
Gut says its a swap
I have heard of strange things being done as a C.O.P.O ( central office production order ) for people though , mostly for GM execs .
It could also be a CE ( service warranty replacement ) coded motor for the wrong application .
Gut says its a swap
PhoenixZorn
1/2 ton status
Indeed... but still check the glove box if you get a chance.
BlazeOfGlory
Registered Member
Glove box #s....
All of the dash, jams and the rest of the interior have been repainted. Not sure if that sticker would still be there... But I'll look! there asking $5,000. Good deal? VERY straight body. NO rust. All dash components replaced with new (Guages, bezels, dash pad, etc) ready for paint.
All of the dash, jams and the rest of the interior have been repainted. Not sure if that sticker would still be there... But I'll look! there asking $5,000. Good deal? VERY straight body. NO rust. All dash components replaced with new (Guages, bezels, dash pad, etc) ready for paint.
Seeing as the standard deck 427 was last produced in 1969 I can safetly say that there is no way it is stock in a 72 truck. Tall deck production ran longer, but these were only used in the bigger medium duty trucks.
With that out of the way, If you get it for something to enjoy and it was built well, great. It should keep a smile on your face!
With that out of the way, If you get it for something to enjoy and it was built well, great. It should keep a smile on your face!
R72K5
Banned
there were no BB blazers before the second gens
spid label in glovebox wil list 6 or sbc engine
the truck sounds ot have been assembled together and been very disassembled at some point in its past
check body over real well with fridge magnet for bondo packing
the guy who owns the rig obviously knows little about the first gens
i would run away fast unless its for real cheap
and watch out on the 427 it is probably a truck tall deck pos
good luck
spid label in glovebox wil list 6 or sbc engine
the truck sounds ot have been assembled together and been very disassembled at some point in its past
check body over real well with fridge magnet for bondo packing
the guy who owns the rig obviously knows little about the first gens
i would run away fast unless its for real cheap
and watch out on the 427 it is probably a truck tall deck pos
good luck
atho
1/2 ton status
Sounds like another "know it all" previous owner that actually knows nothing.
No 4x4 67-72 trucks had the option of a big block.
Even in the 2wds, the only bb available in '72 trucks was the 402.
It came with either a 250, 307, or 350 originally.
Also if it was all original and rare, why was it painted? too many red flags to list.
No 4x4 67-72 trucks had the option of a big block.
Even in the 2wds, the only bb available in '72 trucks was the 402.
It came with either a 250, 307, or 350 originally.
Also if it was all original and rare, why was it painted? too many red flags to list.
427....in 72'....no such thing...
Check the numbers...it may be a 402.
Check the numbers...it may be a 402.
For what its worth, I had a 427 in my 66 Vette. It was the 390 hp, not the 425 hp, and it ran HOT. Had it worked over, changed the radiator (twice) and finally got it to operate regularly without spewing its juice. I think they are a bit tempermental myself. But they are a torque monster. Damn that Vette was fast...the new Z06 is supposed to use the new LS7 motor which is a re-vamped 427. 550hp and 650 ftlb. Holy cow...
Blazer1970
1/2 ton status
There was never, ever a factory big block Blazer. Not in 1972, not ever.
azblazer69
Registered Member
Maybe some sort of special order, or dealer deal... But it would have been a 402, or a 454 if it was from the factory... Id' bet big money it's not factory... or Dealer... Sounds like a fine piece of equipment... However, I hope the owner just did'nt know what he was talking about, and not lying about it...
steve_kibbe
1/2 ton status
If he's asking $5000, offer him $3000, and just see what he does 
Check the top for cracks, check the doors at the hinges, some ppl cut truck doors and are prone to cracking at the hinge mount area. Post up some pics if you get a chance
Check the top for cracks, check the doors at the hinges, some ppl cut truck doors and are prone to cracking at the hinge mount area. Post up some pics if you get a chance
