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Old 07-27-2017, 07:24 PM   #16
argonaut
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Re: 72 Turquoise 4wd CST Blazer

The current plan is just to clean it up and drive it. And hopefully pull the top off soon!

On my short list are:
It needs the power steering gearbox rebuilt because it leaks like it is its job.
Contemplating hydroboost brakes. But this will put me on the path to depart from keeping this truck relatively stock...which could spiral out of control!
I need to fix some gauges or associated issues: the speedometer reads 20% too low, the tachometer reads to high and the fuel gauge doesn't work at all.
I can't lock the rear hatch so I need to figure out how to remove the handle and see if I can get it re-keyed.
I have collected an Edelbrock 4bbl intake and an Edelbrock quarajet carburetor that I need to swap onto it and then tune it.
I need to give the paint a good polish to cut the 20 years of oxidation buildup.
I would like to find some 15x8 wheels for it that fit a stock dog dish hub cap (good luck!)
Replace all the rubbers on the single wall top.

I am debating whether or not to swap 3/4-ton or 1-ton axles under it, or keep it 1/2 ton. My other two 4x4 trucks are both 3/4 and 1-ton...
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1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise
1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly
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