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Dchamber · 06-21-2018, 01:46 PM

I picked up my 72 Blazer and a 72 C10 back in November in trade for some transmission work on a pickup. Previous owner already had the interior redone. Didn't have to mess with any of that. Had previously bought a 2001 Tahoe at auction for $600. Figured it would be a great donor. Anyway the Blazer is up and running with a few things that still need some attention. Here are some photos and info on it.

Dchamber · 06-21-2018, 01:56 PM

I used Doug Thorley THY-322Y headers for a 66 truck, Advanced adapters 4l60e to 205, Reworked the harness myself, Griffin radiator, Dirty Dingo high mount a/c compressor bracket, Randy Ellis battery mount, Put the ecm in the ammo box, LED tail lights and the custom 7" headlights from LMC

chevyguy_72 · 06-21-2018, 06:08 PM

Nice... sounds like my build almost exactly... even the same headers... you have more pics of the battery mount?

Dchamber · 06-21-2018, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyguy_72

Nice... sounds like my build almost exactly... even the same headers... you have more pics of the battery mount?

The mount has several holes to use to bolt it down. I used a piece of angle iron and ground a moon into it to contour to the fender. Sort of a pain to get in and out but I think it looks cool and a solid hold down.

chevyguy_72 · 06-22-2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dchamber

The mount has several holes to use to bolt it down. I used a piece of angle iron and ground a moon into it to contour to the fender. Sort of a pain to get in and out but I think it looks cool and a solid hold down.

Nice... looks good... I have a oem driver side box im planning on using but want to keep my options open in case things dont fit well

tmontg01 · 06-23-2018, 10:43 AM

I plan on doing this to my 72 towards the end of the year. Still trying to decide to go with and LQ9 or LS2. What transmission are you running?

67Steven · 06-23-2018, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tmontg01

I plan on doing this to my 72 towards the end of the year. Still trying to decide to go with and LQ9 or LS2. What transmission are you running?

He has it here:

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Originally Posted by Dchamber

I used Doug Thorley THY-322Y headers for a 66 truck, Advanced adapters 4l60e to 205,

hemi43 · 06-23-2018, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tmontg01

I plan on doing this to my 72 towards the end of the year. Still trying to decide to go with and LQ9 or LS2. What transmission are you running?

Don't rule out the LM7, especially with the price of fuel going up.

06-21-2018, 01:46 PM	#1
Dchamber Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Safford AZ Posts: 34	My 72 K5 LS Swap I picked up my 72 Blazer and a 72 C10 back in November in trade for some transmission work on a pickup. Previous owner already had the interior redone. Didn't have to mess with any of that. Had previously bought a 2001 Tahoe at auction for $600. Figured it would be a great donor. Anyway the Blazer is up and running with a few things that still need some attention. Here are some photos and info on it. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy c20 1969 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy K5, LS Swap 1972 Chevy C10 1985 Jeep Cherokee SBC, sm465, np205 with 1 tons 2012 Jeep JK

06-21-2018, 01:56 PM	#2
Dchamber Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Safford AZ Posts: 34	Re: My 72 K5 LS Swap I used Doug Thorley THY-322Y headers for a 66 truck, Advanced adapters 4l60e to 205, Reworked the harness myself, Griffin radiator, Dirty Dingo high mount a/c compressor bracket, Randy Ellis battery mount, Put the ecm in the ammo box, LED tail lights and the custom 7" headlights from LMC Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy c20 1969 Chevy K20 1972 Chevy K5, LS Swap 1972 Chevy C10 1985 Jeep Cherokee SBC, sm465, np205 with 1 tons 2012 Jeep JK

06-21-2018, 06:08 PM	#3
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 956	Re: My 72 K5 LS Swap Nice... sounds like my build almost exactly... even the same headers... you have more pics of the battery mount? __________________ Current Rides: Vintage Evil - 72 Chevy C10 (Always a work in progress) Vintage Evil Build Thread EvilK5 - 71 K5 Blazer Evil Twin - 2006 Suzuki M109R EvilDmax- 2018 GMC 2500 Denali Duramax

06-23-2018, 10:43 AM	#6
tmontg01 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 391	Re: My 72 K5 LS Swap I plan on doing this to my 72 towards the end of the year. Still trying to decide to go with and LQ9 or LS2. What transmission are you running? __________________ 1968 C10 SWB 400SBC with VN327 20's 1972 K5 Blazer 383SBC 2011 Cadillac CTSV



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