ekajkrats
1/2 ton status
The paperwork is a cool thing to have. Would love to know the history of mine. Keep up the forward momentum and your boy will be driving it in no time!
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starting them early 1972 K5
- Thread starter warrpath4x4
- Start date
been making money for the blazer by parting out my 91 burb. after this weekend the burb will be just about all gone and i can put my time back into the blazer.
ordered up some stuff today from classic parts. new exterior mirrors, ignition switch, spacer, and bezel, headlight relay harness, and wiring diagrams for points and HEI systems.
the mirror heads just rattle around and the glass is broken. i tried to pull the ignition switch lastnight and got the bezel to come about halfway off and now it just spins, so ill probably have to break it to get it out of there.
lastnight i got the starter shimed right so it cranks nicely. got the new cap (since the new one that came on the distributor was broken in shipping) on with a new coil. still will only run in if you hold the key in the start position. diesel4me schooled me a bit on when switching from points to HEI that points runs off 9 volts and HEI needs the whole 12 volts. so that gives me something to check out, hopefully its that simple.
the mirror heads just rattle around and the glass is broken. i tried to pull the ignition switch lastnight and got the bezel to come about halfway off and now it just spins, so ill probably have to break it to get it out of there.
lastnight i got the starter shimed right so it cranks nicely. got the new cap (since the new one that came on the distributor was broken in shipping) on with a new coil. still will only run in if you hold the key in the start position. diesel4me schooled me a bit on when switching from points to HEI that points runs off 9 volts and HEI needs the whole 12 volts. so that gives me something to check out, hopefully its that simple.
A1971Blazer
1/2 ton status
If you have the desire to keep it running...temporarily of course........run a hot wire from the battery straight to the "BAT" side of the HEI cap. It will run as long as that wire is connected.
Obviously you don't want to rely on that, but just a suggestion for a way to keep it running as you check out other issues that may or may not exist with the engine.
I did that on mine only to discover that the engine had a nasty knock in it.
ITS ALIVE!!!!!!!!!
this morning i came into the shop and pulled the suburban in, pulled the engine and all wiring, the visor, and the cowl induction hood off. guy came and picked up the hood and another guy (of course at the same time) showed up and bought the engine. +500 for the blazer budget.
then i pulled the blazer in, i knew i had to level it out before i tried the jump wire on the distributor. because i know me and if it runs i want to drive it and it was kinda scary steering it with the front end so much higher and the steering out of adjustment.
heres what i pulled out of the front
and the shackle angle still sucks, but it is better
still sits about half an inch higher in the front than the rar but im fine with that because i am going to build a better front bumper and add my winch.
so then onto getting it running. i just hooked a jumper wire from the distributor to the battery and had it held on by a clip. she started and ran for about 5 seconds (still need to set the timing). so i got some wire, in-line fuse, and an aircraft switch (i already had all of it). there was already a hole in the lower dash below and next to the ignition switch, so i just mounted the switch there, hooked it all up, and she fires right up as soon as you hit the key........ and the switch lol.
i have to thank diesel4me for helping with the electrical issue.
this morning i came into the shop and pulled the suburban in, pulled the engine and all wiring, the visor, and the cowl induction hood off. guy came and picked up the hood and another guy (of course at the same time) showed up and bought the engine. +500 for the blazer budget.
then i pulled the blazer in, i knew i had to level it out before i tried the jump wire on the distributor. because i know me and if it runs i want to drive it and it was kinda scary steering it with the front end so much higher and the steering out of adjustment.
heres what i pulled out of the front
and the shackle angle still sucks, but it is better
still sits about half an inch higher in the front than the rar but im fine with that because i am going to build a better front bumper and add my winch.
so then onto getting it running. i just hooked a jumper wire from the distributor to the battery and had it held on by a clip. she started and ran for about 5 seconds (still need to set the timing). so i got some wire, in-line fuse, and an aircraft switch (i already had all of it). there was already a hole in the lower dash below and next to the ignition switch, so i just mounted the switch there, hooked it all up, and she fires right up as soon as you hit the key........ and the switch lol.
i have to thank diesel4me for helping with the electrical issue.
got a handful of things done after work today, borrowed a timing light (mines still in Oregon) and got it timed, got the plates put on it. the passenger headlight wasn't working so i went and bought some new ones, still didn't work, started testing the wires for power and found where 2 of them had been pinched and cut. fixed the wires and now i have headlights.
decided to drive it home for the first time, man was the kid excited to see his truck at home. ran pretty good, fuel gauge doesn't work right and the temp gauge doesn't work at all.
decided to drive it home for the first time, man was the kid excited to see his truck at home. ran pretty good, fuel gauge doesn't work right and the temp gauge doesn't work at all.
anybody have any pics of the passenger seat latch? mine is missing, the seat just flops back and fourth. i know there are 2 different styles of latches, mine has the release on the side that slides to the side.
also if anyone has a spare one they want to get rid of?
also if anyone has a spare one they want to get rid of?
ekajkrats
1/2 ton status
My release is on the back and goes from side to side. In the pic you can see the latch and the pin and bottom of the release on the seat.
Don't want to get rid of it, but this is what I have
-Jacob
Don't want to get rid of it, but this is what I have
-Jacob
thanks man 
ekajkrats
1/2 ton status
I don't know if a taller one would work but there is one for sale on the other board:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=626997&highlight=seat+latch
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=626997&highlight=seat+latch
thanks again man, i just sent him a message. i can always cut it down and weld it.
My release is on the back and goes from side to side. In the pic you can see the latch and the pin and bottom of the release on the seat.
Don't want to get rid of it, but this is what I have
-Jacob
I think I came across that piece that bolts to the floor not long ago, when I was pawing thru some boxes of my old K5 parts...I put a leather power bench seat in my '72 K5 so its probably left over from that swap,that I did 25+ years ago!.
i was busy ordering parts yesterday lol.
put an order into to PMA4x4 for a sealed relay box, summit racing for a thermal switch for the tranny cooler fan and another thermal switch for the windstar fans, a steel truck box for the rear so i have lockable storage with the top off. found a seat bracket i need from a jlmerie on 67-72trucks.
my order from classic parts will be here today with my mirrors and new ignition switch
put an order into to PMA4x4 for a sealed relay box, summit racing for a thermal switch for the tranny cooler fan and another thermal switch for the windstar fans, a steel truck box for the rear so i have lockable storage with the top off. found a seat bracket i need from a jlmerie on 67-72trucks.
my order from classic parts will be here today with my mirrors and new ignition switch
Saturday i was called into work so i figured id start working a day early to swap my radiator and electric fans in. my aluminum radiator from my 91 burb wouldnt fit so i put the old radiator back in for now till i can buy one that fits. i got my trans cooler with built in fan installed, the windstar fans installed, new water pump since when i took the flex fan off i could tell the shaft was moving, relay box installed, thermo temp sender for the fans, and a new temp sender for the gauge (then found out my gauge doesnt work).
yesterday after work i put an aftermarket electric temp gauge in and installed a rear view mirror, i hate trying to re-install a rear view mirror that has fallen off the glass because they never stay so i ordered one for a 67-70 that screws to the windshield frame.
then we went from 70's and 80's to this yesterday afternoon/evening
yesterday after work i put an aftermarket electric temp gauge in and installed a rear view mirror, i hate trying to re-install a rear view mirror that has fallen off the glass because they never stay so i ordered one for a 67-70 that screws to the windshield frame.
then we went from 70's and 80's to this yesterday afternoon/evening
BTDT....
I glued my "correct" 1972 mirror on to the windshield twice.... and it fell off, TWICE.
After that it "fell" into the garbage pail and was replaced with one from a '69K5. It hasn't fallen off since.
-G
I'd prefer a screw on rear view mirror too,but my '82 GMC has too much rot in the windshield area to hold sheet metal screws...
..my glue on mirror is about due to be found lying on the floor,happens most every summer the first 90+ degree day we have when I park it in the sun...hate gluing those dam things on,I always f*** up and put the tab on upside down or facing the wrong way 8 times out of 10!..
..my glue on mirror is about due to be found lying on the floor,happens most every summer the first 90+ degree day we have when I park it in the sun...hate gluing those dam things on,I always f*** up and put the tab on upside down or facing the wrong way 8 times out of 10!..my old 70 chevy i had in high school had it screwed to the windshield frame so when i seen this one use to have one on the windshield, i knew what i was doing. cheapest one i found new was in LMC for $50 shipped, that was the whole kit.
my storgae box for the rear of the blazer showed up lastnight, hopefully this weekend i can get it in and mounted.
my storgae box for the rear of the blazer showed up lastnight, hopefully this weekend i can get it in and mounted.
I found a nice screw on "universal" rear view mirror in the Deitz/Yankee lighting catalog at the parts store I worked at...ordered one and I think it was less than 15 bucks back then..(1990's)...do you think I can find the dam thing now?..NO!..its still in the original box "somewhere" in the house or my garage..I think....
I did find the new "Unity" spotlight I bought though ,that was "lost" for 10+ years,while searching for that mirror,that I never found the courage to install,I was scared of drilling the pillar post and busting the windshield,or having it come out in the wrong spot..I may buy the roof mount kit for it someday and use it..my pickups roof is rotted and coated with 1" of bondo,so I cant use it on that,or the cab marker lamps I wanted to put on it,unless I put them on the visor..
..I did find the new "Unity" spotlight I bought though ,that was "lost" for 10+ years,while searching for that mirror,that I never found the courage to install,I was scared of drilling the pillar post and busting the windshield,or having it come out in the wrong spot..I may buy the roof mount kit for it someday and use it..my pickups roof is rotted and coated with 1" of bondo,so I cant use it on that,or the cab marker lamps I wanted to put on it,unless I put them on the visor..
i got a tool box in the back of the blazer (no pic yet) but havnt bolted it down yet, playing with exactly where to mount it.
other than that i have just been enjoing driving it, it has been my daily driver the last few weeks.
other than that i have just been enjoing driving it, it has been my daily driver the last few weeks.
the box i put in the back is an "International TB-30D 45-Inch Utility Box " i bought it on amazon for $125
its not bolted in place yet
took the top off yesterday to watch the fireworks, i love driving it with no top. my kid comes out after the top was off "you made me a monster truck!".
watching the fireworks lastnight
i tried to be all artistic with a blackberry cell phone and try to catch the fireworks over the blazer without the top...... it didnt work so well lol.
its not bolted in place yet
took the top off yesterday to watch the fireworks, i love driving it with no top. my kid comes out after the top was off "you made me a monster truck!".
watching the fireworks lastnight
i tried to be all artistic with a blackberry cell phone and try to catch the fireworks over the blazer without the top...... it didnt work so well lol.
