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**402Bowtie** · 02-10-2022, 04:19 PM

Just bought this Blazer and found the sealant behind vin tag to be a bit strange. I believe the rivets and paint are original. Was this a Blazer thing, or are there any guesses why they used sealant in the corners on this one?

71meangreenc10 · 02-10-2022, 05:50 PM

Don't recall seeing this on my 72 Blazer and the VIN tag was removed at the DMV when I had the frame replaced and a new VIN done by the state. I would say that it was done on purpose. Hope I am wrong on that assumption. Did you check the frame to see if it matches?

Smitty

**DeadheadNM** · 02-10-2022, 05:55 PM

My Flint assembled K20 had similar findings - looked like extruded tooth paste. That's OEM. Let's see more pictures of the new Blazer please.

**402Bowtie** · 02-10-2022, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

My Flint assembled K20 had similar findings - looked like extruded tooth paste. That's OEM. Let's see more pictures of the new Blazer please.

It's not much to look at

but I'll get some pictures up soon!

**DeadheadNM** · 02-10-2022, 05:58 PM

Cool beans. Forgot to add, I'm not sure what that material is but it's akin to whatever was used on the seat belt to floor bolts. Maybe a bedding compound like what was used for windshields?

**litebulblsc** · 02-12-2022, 11:56 AM

Are the rivets pulled tight to the vin plate?

**Tom Vogel** · 02-13-2022, 09:34 PM

My Jimmy's didn't her anything like that. Original paint when I got it.

hemi43 · 02-14-2022, 10:38 AM

Here's mine, original paint 1970.

Since we are on the topic of VIN plates, has anyone ever noticed that the GVW for 69-70 is only 5000 lbs, yet 71-72 is 5850 lbs?
Where did they pull the other 850lbs?
This might not seem like a big deal, but it is. My truck empty weighs around 4800lbs, and I'm 220lbs. You do the math on this.
How were these trucks even legal?
GVW (gross vehicle weight) is the maximum the truck can weigh including fuel, load and passengers.

02-10-2022, 04:19 PM	#1
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,721	Sealant around vin tag Just bought this Blazer and found the sealant behind vin tag to be a bit strange. I believe the rivets and paint are original. Was this a Blazer thing, or are there any guesses why they used sealant in the corners on this one? Attached Images __________________ Link to Parts I am Selling Build Date Thread: GMC, 68-71 Chevy, 72 Chevy

02-10-2022, 05:50 PM	#2
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Sealant around vin tag Don't recall seeing this on my 72 Blazer and the VIN tag was removed at the DMV when I had the frame replaced and a new VIN done by the state. I would say that it was done on purpose. Hope I am wrong on that assumption. Did you check the frame to see if it matches? Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

02-10-2022, 05:55 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,297	Re: Sealant around vin tag My Flint assembled K20 had similar findings - looked like extruded tooth paste. That's OEM. Let's see more pictures of the new Blazer please. __________________ 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

02-10-2022, 05:58 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,297	Re: Sealant around vin tag Cool beans. Forgot to add, I'm not sure what that material is but it's akin to whatever was used on the seat belt to floor bolts. Maybe a bedding compound like what was used for windshields? __________________ 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

02-12-2022, 11:56 AM	#6
litebulblsc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 498	Re: Sealant around vin tag Are the rivets pulled tight to the vin plate?

02-13-2022, 09:34 PM	#7
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Sealant around vin tag My Jimmy's didn't her anything like that. Original paint when I got it.

02-14-2022, 10:38 AM	#8
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,500	Re: Sealant around vin tag Here's mine, original paint 1970. Since we are on the topic of VIN plates, has anyone ever noticed that the GVW for 69-70 is only 5000 lbs, yet 71-72 is 5850 lbs? Where did they pull the other 850lbs? This might not seem like a big deal, but it is. My truck empty weighs around 4800lbs, and I'm 220lbs. You do the math on this. How were these trucks even legal? GVW (gross vehicle weight) is the maximum the truck can weigh including fuel, load and passengers. Attached Images Last edited by hemi43; 02-14-2022 at 10:44 AM.



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