Time for another Blazer/Jimmy

[Cliffy]

I'm going to be buying another Blazer or Jimmy (doesn't matter which to me) and I was wondering a few things. I currently have a 71 Blazer (used to be a 72 Jimmy)and I want to go newer, but I don't want fuel injection. What was the last year of carberated Blazer/Jimmys???

The reason I don't want fuel injection is that I don't know how to work on it and Can't afford to be taking it to a shop. Also is it possible to buy a soft top for a 73-74 blazer and cut the roof off a newer one and fit the top on??

Also what is the going rate for a fully functioning one Not with power windows though, except the rear of course, but Hopefully with A/C and a heater that works.


Coil sprung 72 blazer currently recovering from arson.

 

[Cliffy]

WOW, nobody can help me here??? I'm shocked!!! and dissapointed.

Coil sprung 71 blazer.

 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Last year for carb is 1986. 1987 was first year for fuel injection TBI.

 

[Pookster]

Sorry to hear about the arson.
86 was the last model year without TBI.

To the best of my knowledge, only pre 76 Blazer/Jimmy have the Shell extending to the driver/passenger area. Every year after that (76-86) Fits your requirements perfectly. Hope this helps.

 

[90K5]

even after '87, the FI is TBI, so its sort of a cross between real FI and a carb, and its still pretty easy to work on.

90K5

 

[chevy4x4]

I don't think cuting the roof of a 75+ blazer is the best idea. You would have to re enforce the cab. Blazers with fully remouvable hardtops had stronger and more ridgid cabs. If you'd cut the top of a half cab blazer then the cab would be weak and would crumble for sure in a roll over.

K5

 

[Cliffy]

Thanks for the info on cutting the cab and the carb guys. That's good to know. I've decided I'm going to get a 91 am going to run my current 3/4 ton running gear on it, with a 4" inch lift. Also I was thinking of swapping in my TH350 and NP205 I am running in my 71 and then selling the 71. I would just swap in the 10 bolt axles and sell it as a rolling chassis. Anyone ever try swapping in the 350/205 setup in a newer rig???

Coil sprung 71 blazer.