New Guy-1972 Blazer 87k original miles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ddc456** · 10-14-2014, 07:25 PM

well, i've been hanging around here for awhile. Always loved the 67-72 body style but i've been into 70 camaros for the last 8 yrs and finally decided i wanted a blazer. Well this one showed up on CL, 2 owner, 87k original miles, original glove box sticker ect ect. Honestly, it spent most of its life in a barn. Needs a little body work on the drivers side rear qrt, with a dent the size of a football. Outside of that, the only rust, i mean the only rust, is on the drivers side rocker panel. Plan is to; fix the dent, repair the rust, paint, new interior kit, lift it 4 inches, keep the steel wheels but put 33inch mud terrains and haul the kids everywhere in it!!! i will definitely be looking to you guys for help. pics of the progress will be posted and updates coming. My first question is, should i replace the quadrajet? Or should i rebuild it? it's having some issues. Thank you guys in advance!!!

swyfor5 · 10-14-2014, 07:44 PM

Nice find! Welcome aboard!

71swb4x4 · 10-14-2014, 09:48 PM

Nice Blazer!!!
What is the bracket for on the top?

bouncytruck · 10-14-2014, 11:13 PM

Welcome. Nice find.

**landy** · 10-14-2014, 11:37 PM

You'll get a lot of opinions on the q-jet. My '72 Blazer engine is factory with a q-jet which works well. It was rebuilt before I bought it. I also have a '71 GMC with 350 and aftermarket Holley carb, which doesn't work so well.

Depending on what the problem is, rebulding the q-jet may be easier since you won't need to change or modify the throttle linkage and choke, etc. Do a search on here for q-jets, and you'll get some good info, and recommendations for carb rebuilders, etc.

Nice Blazer, BTW!

Lokin4AReason · 10-15-2014, 08:42 AM

nice score ... and welcome to the forum

jjzepplin · 10-15-2014, 08:50 AM

Welcome
I would just rebuild the Q jet.
I am a Holley guy But I know them inside out.
If yours is original just rebuild. They are good carbs and have an awesome throaty sound when you floor it.
Nice looking Blazer BTW.

**Tom Vogel** · 10-15-2014, 08:50 AM

http://www.customcarbs.com/index.php...le-carburetors
Use these guys, and you will thank me.

tomtuna1978 · 10-15-2014, 05:55 PM

Dude !!! Nice find !!! I bought a 72 just like that a year ago here in Bend but mine is missing the engine and needs a lot more work. ... Pm me and maybe we can trade parts/work !

**ddc456** · 10-15-2014, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomtuna1978

Dude !!! Nice find !!! I bought a 72 just like that a year ago here in Bend but mine is missing the engine and needs a lot more work. ... Pm me and maybe we can trade parts/work !

Nice another Bend guy!! how is yours coming along? on the road yet?

tomtuna1978 · 10-15-2014, 07:01 PM

I have the front end off getting ready for a new engine (5.3l and 4l60) I'm the one off of 15th st and bear creek

**ddc456** · 10-16-2014, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomtuna1978

I have the front end off getting ready for a new engine (5.3l and 4l60) I'm the one off of 15th st and bear creek

hahaha that's funny, i talked to last spring about your blazer when it was for sale. Glad to see you are keeping it! one of these days i'll have to stop by!

tomtuna1978 · 10-16-2014, 11:42 PM

Yea ! ... I decided to keep it because I'm not gonna find another for the price I payed and can't replace it for what it's worth

10-14-2014, 07:25 PM	#1
ddc456 Active Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 163	New Guy-1972 Blazer 87k original miles well, i've been hanging around here for awhile. Always loved the 67-72 body style but i've been into 70 camaros for the last 8 yrs and finally decided i wanted a blazer. Well this one showed up on CL, 2 owner, 87k original miles, original glove box sticker ect ect. Honestly, it spent most of its life in a barn. Needs a little body work on the drivers side rear qrt, with a dent the size of a football. Outside of that, the only rust, i mean the only rust, is on the drivers side rocker panel. Plan is to; fix the dent, repair the rust, paint, new interior kit, lift it 4 inches, keep the steel wheels but put 33inch mud terrains and haul the kids everywhere in it!!! i will definitely be looking to you guys for help. pics of the progress will be posted and updates coming. My first question is, should i replace the quadrajet? Or should i rebuild it? it's having some issues. Thank you guys in advance!!!

10-14-2014, 07:44 PM	#2
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: New Guy-1972 Blazer 87k original miles Nice find! Welcome aboard!

10-14-2014, 09:48 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: New Guy-1972 Blazer 87k original miles Nice Blazer!!! What is the bracket for on the top? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-14-2014, 11:13 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: New Guy-1972 Blazer 87k original miles Welcome. Nice find. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-14-2014, 11:37 PM	#5
landy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: alb, nm Posts: 413	Re: New Guy-1972 Blazer 87k original miles You'll get a lot of opinions on the q-jet. My '72 Blazer engine is factory with a q-jet which works well. It was rebuilt before I bought it. I also have a '71 GMC with 350 and aftermarket Holley carb, which doesn't work so well. Depending on what the problem is, rebulding the q-jet may be easier since you won't need to change or modify the throttle linkage and choke, etc. Do a search on here for q-jets, and you'll get some good info, and recommendations for carb rebuilders, etc. Nice Blazer, BTW!

10-15-2014, 08:42 AM	#6
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: a beer can .. Posts: 925	Re: New Guy-1972 Blazer 87k original miles nice score ... and welcome to the forum __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

10-15-2014, 08:50 AM	#7
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,546	Re: New Guy-1972 Blazer 87k original miles Welcome I would just rebuild the Q jet. I am a Holley guy But I know them inside out. If yours is original just rebuild. They are good carbs and have an awesome throaty sound when you floor it. Nice looking Blazer BTW. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

10-15-2014, 08:50 AM	#8
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: New Guy-1972 Blazer 87k original miles http://www.customcarbs.com/index.php...le-carburetors Use these guys, and you will thank me.

10-15-2014, 05:55 PM	#9
tomtuna1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend,Oregon Posts: 225	Re: New Guy-1972 Blazer 87k original miles Dude !!! Nice find !!! I bought a 72 just like that a year ago here in Bend but mine is missing the engine and needs a lot more work. ... Pm me and maybe we can trade parts/work !

10-15-2014, 07:01 PM	#11
tomtuna1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend,Oregon Posts: 225	Re: New Guy-1972 Blazer 87k original miles I have the front end off getting ready for a new engine (5.3l and 4l60) I'm the one off of 15th st and bear creek

10-16-2014, 11:42 PM	#13
tomtuna1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend,Oregon Posts: 225	Re: New Guy-1972 Blazer 87k original miles Yea ! ... I decided to keep it because I'm not gonna find another for the price I payed and can't replace it for what it's worth



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