1972 CST K5 Blazer

« **Reply #25 on:** January 01, 2014, 07:13:40 PM »

Is this the setup you're referring to? Kinda strange though, my 70 truck is a stock small block and it has short pump with drivers mount.

« **Reply #26 on:** January 01, 2014, 07:17:57 PM »

This is the same setup as my 70

« **Reply #27 on:** January 01, 2014, 08:21:36 PM »

They apparently built them both ways, the short pump was starting to be phased out in around 1969 or so.

Typically you will find that there are many c10's and K code trucks that have the long. I have actually seen both set ups in stock form.

The ones with the long pump typically did not have AC. the same power steering pump is used in both pump configurations...

The passenger side alternator bracket is actually a superior system. My old 1972 Blazer had the drivers side and had AC and was considered the "Heavy Duty" version that Chevy called the "Heavy Half".

When I put the TPI Corvette in it (1992 vintage) I switched it over and used the AC compressor from the Vette, also needed to use a long pump and serpentine belts.

I bet if you were to ask for a pump at the parts store, they will ask long or short... Just a suspicion.

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« **Reply #28 on:** January 01, 2014, 08:56:04 PM »

Quote from: JBASHAM on January 01, 2014, 07:13:40 PM

Is this the setup you're referring to? Kinda strange though, my 70 truck is a stock small block and it has short pump with drivers mount.

Just a quick note, the ignition wire holders on the black motor should not be used... The ram horn manifolds used the Corvette routing for the wires, which was around the back of the motor and up onto the plugs... Looks really clean when done right.

« **Reply #29 on:** January 01, 2014, 09:39:52 PM »

Quote from: GT Jets on January 01, 2014, 08:56:04 PM

Just a quick note, the ignition wire holders on the black motor should not be used... The ram horn manifolds used the Corvette routing for the wires, which was around the back of the motor and up onto the plugs... Looks really clean when done right.

Yea I agree I would never use those crappy wire separators either.

I'm running the center dump ram horn style on both my truck and blazer. (Actually still looking for a drivers side for the blazer)

I might be interested if u do have some spare alt bracketry....

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« **Reply #30 on:** January 01, 2014, 10:07:52 PM »

Quote from: JBASHAM on January 01, 2014, 09:39:52 PM

Yea I agree I would never use those crappy wire separators either.

I'm running the center dump ram horn style on both my truck and blazer. (Actually still looking for a drivers side for the blazer)

I might be interested if u do have some spare alt bracketry....

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I will scope it out. I may even have some rams horns.

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« **Reply #31 on:** January 04, 2014, 07:20:37 PM »

So I have to check to be sure what brackets I have. I can't tell by looking at them anymore so I need to mock them up on a small block.

Here are some teaser pics of the 72.

I just bled the brakes because of a new master cylinder.

« **Reply #32 on:** January 05, 2014, 02:17:28 PM »

72 was a good year for these

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« **Reply #33 on:** January 05, 2014, 03:56:02 PM »

Yea mines pretty ugly, but the price sure was right!

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« **Reply #34 on:** January 05, 2014, 05:14:30 PM »

No way that's killer you can get in it all dirty and not care

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« **Reply #35 on:** January 05, 2014, 05:41:40 PM »

ThAnks!

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« **Reply #36 on:** January 05, 2014, 05:45:53 PM »

Quote from: GT Jets on January 04, 2014, 07:20:37 PM

So I have to check to be sure what brackets I have. I can't tell by looking at them anymore so I need to mock them up on a small block.

Here are some teaser pics of the 72.

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I just bled the brakes because of a new master cylinder.

Hey GT I found all the brackets I needed so don't worry bout it.

Still looking for 1 center dump ram horn style ex manifold though..., if anyone has one laying around hit me up. Thanks- Jake

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« **Reply #37 on:** January 05, 2014, 05:57:31 PM »

Quote from: rush1 on January 05, 2014, 05:14:30 PM

No way that's killer you can get in it all dirty and not care

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Thanks man! Kind of a trend with all my projects, ugly but mechanically sound!

My 64 elcos been ugly flat black for 8 yrs but had 3 different motors that run between 11.60s n 12.30s!

When I finally get on my Bahner it'll be the same story, ugly but fast!

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« **Reply #38 on:** January 05, 2014, 05:58:47 PM »

Yeah all the shiny shit a alow and primer halls ass lol

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« **Reply #39 on:** January 05, 2014, 07:23:34 PM »

Got new front fenders and a replacement passenger side door and some other odds and ends today ...

Took the badly beat up rear hatch off and apart this afternoon.

Removed the glass and completely took the whole frame apart.

Warning.... not for the faint hearted.

I am a professional...

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« **Reply #40 on:** January 05, 2014, 07:55:40 PM »

More carnage.

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« **Reply #41 on:** January 05, 2014, 08:12:31 PM »

Also ordered a new lock and key kit and a poly body mount kit.

Worked on the radiator mounts and the brakes... need to scare up some emergency brake cables for the 14 bolt rear end...

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« **Reply #42 on:** January 05, 2014, 10:05:08 PM »

Google a company called mill supply and use there route truck catalog they have e brake cables.

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« **Reply #43 on:** January 06, 2014, 08:30:31 PM »

PARTS....

They're starting to trickle in.

Left and right front fenders...

Should have a floor by Friday.

« **Reply #44 on:** January 07, 2014, 09:07:58 AM »

Sure brings back some memories Glenn

My buddy had one just like it color and all, back in the HS days. We did a helluva lot of wheeling. Bad thing was when he broke the second transfer case it was bye bye

« **Reply #45 on:** March 17, 2014, 09:13:34 PM »

OK yall, artist rendering here, be gentle..

Here is what I am thinking for paint.

« **Reply #46 on:** March 17, 2014, 09:52:19 PM »

Is that a purple stripe........ I always like the factory two tone style of the seventies style k5's.

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« **Reply #47 on:** March 17, 2014, 09:58:23 PM »

Quote from: SoCalPSD on March 17, 2014, 09:52:19 PM

Is that a purple stripe........ I always like the factory two tone style of the seventies style k5's.

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Yeah I knew I would get some shit for that... I am smoothing all the original trim moldings. Trying to find a picture of my inspiration...

GT

« **Reply #48 on:** March 18, 2014, 07:25:17 AM »

Like I said I think the 70's two tone is the best lay out. There's a 80's suburban in riverside rolling around with it like the yellow and white one but it's pinstriped around the divider instead of the molding. But looking at the orange and white one. Well I guess I couldn't give you crap about that. But if your two toning like the red and white one and splitting it with a purple stripe.....well I'm already writing things down

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« **Reply #49 on:** March 18, 2014, 07:49:29 AM »

Quote from: GT Jets on March 17, 2014, 09:13:34 PM

OK yall, artist rendering here, be gentle..

Here is what I am thinking for paint.

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I Don't think you can do better the 72 chevy blazer and truck were the best looking chevy trucks ever made IMHO. That looks great !

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