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**DeadheadNM** · 08-31-2017, 10:32 PM

All 72s had provisions for both single (caged nuts) and double wall (holes) tops. If your blazer was a St Louis build its very likely it had a double wall top: early Flint built K5s had 2x wall then Flint switched to single wall.

Another 72 · 08-31-2017, 10:54 PM

Good to know. I removed the caged nuts - most of them were falling out or severely rusted anyway. I think I had to drill some holes for the doublewall, but maybe I just expanded the holes.

Another 72 · 09-03-2017, 12:39 AM

No wrenching today, but I did purchase a good, clean OEM grill and OEM hood, as well as some Goodmark inner fenders. Monday morning I'm picking up OEM fenders and OEM core support. Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning - depending on family plans - I hope to dismantle my 1972 front end sheetmetal. Or maybe I' should finish bending, flaring, and installing the rear brake lines, bleeding the brakes, sealing the rear diff, adding gear oil, and driving around the neighborhood (no bumpers).

Decisions, decisions!

08-31-2017, 10:32 PM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,337	Re: Another 72 Build Thread All 72s had provisions for both single (caged nuts) and double wall (holes) tops. If your blazer was a St Louis build its very likely it had a double wall top: early Flint built K5s had 2x wall then Flint switched to single wall. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-31-2017, 10:54 PM	#2
Another 72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Woodbridge Virginia Posts: 81	Re: Another 72 Build Thread Good to know. I removed the caged nuts - most of them were falling out or severely rusted anyway. I think I had to drill some holes for the doublewall, but maybe I just expanded the holes. __________________ Rob "1967 Wanna Be" 1972 K5 Blazer

09-03-2017, 12:39 AM	#3
Another 72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Woodbridge Virginia Posts: 81	Re: Another 72 Build Thread No wrenching today, but I did purchase a good, clean OEM grill and OEM hood, as well as some Goodmark inner fenders. Monday morning I'm picking up OEM fenders and OEM core support. Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning - depending on family plans - I hope to dismantle my 1972 front end sheetmetal. Or maybe I' should finish bending, flaring, and installing the rear brake lines, bleeding the brakes, sealing the rear diff, adding gear oil, and driving around the neighborhood (no bumpers). Decisions, decisions! __________________ Rob "1967 Wanna Be" 1972 K5 Blazer



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