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Old 03-05-2016, 10:56 PM   #101
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Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas

Well I guess I am looking for opinions on if I should put a new vortec l31 350 in or a used 5.3 LS that I have. I am trying to do this on a budget. I am riding the fence going ethier way. Any opinions on this from you guys.
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Old 03-31-2016, 09:50 PM   #102
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Any decisions on the motor?
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Old 03-31-2016, 10:02 PM   #103
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Well I got me another 350 from my father in laws blazer that he's doing. I took his original 350 and put it in mine for now. He's doing the ls swap in his right now. So I am letting him do all the work on his now. Then I will probably do the ls swap on my during the winter. I got the motor swapped last weekend and have been driving it the last few days. Just need to get a few other small things done. Factory bumper guards and tach dash installed, new carpet and hopefully new seat covers are in next week.
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Old 04-01-2016, 12:10 AM   #104
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Well I got me another 350 from my father in laws blazer that he's doing. I took his original 350 and put it in mine for now. He's doing the ls swap in his right now. So I am letting him do all the work on his now. Then I will probably do the ls swap on my during the winter. I got the motor swapped last weekend and have been driving it the last few days. Just need to get a few other small things done. Factory bumper guards and tach dash installed, new carpet and hopefully new seat covers are in next week.
Would love to see the install of the LS. I've been thinking hard about a LS swap into my K5. The 5.3 LS would be my choice on a budget.

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Old 04-01-2016, 02:54 AM   #105
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Nice find and good progress. Is there a reason for adding base mirrors to this beyond having them in hand? As a Promo Package Highlander Blazer the DF2 Camper Mirrors were the only mirrors offered on it.

If another SBC is also a consideration, how about a 383 or 406? This would keep it very original looking but with a boost in performance.
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Old 04-01-2016, 08:30 PM   #106
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Nice find and good progress. Is there a reason for adding base mirrors to this beyond having them in hand? As a Promo Package Highlander Blazer the DF2 Camper Mirrors were the only mirrors offered on it.

If another SBC is also a consideration, how about a 383 or 406? This would keep it very original looking but with a boost in performance.
I tried talking him into putting camper mirrors back on it!!!
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Old 04-01-2016, 09:37 PM   #107
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Lol @ Maddoxdb. I would consider buying a set of the camper mirrors. I tried to buy some from Maddoxdb. But the biggest reason right now is my garage is so packed with vehicles the camper mirrors maybe a hindrance on getting it in the garage. I would like to find a set to put on just to get rid of all the holes in the doors from the original mirrors.
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Old 04-01-2016, 10:11 PM   #108
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Do any of you guys have original woodgrain tailgate band for my blazer?
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Lol @ Maddoxdb. I would consider buying a set of the camper mirrors...I would like to find a set to put on just to get rid of all the holes in the doors from the original mirrors.
So we just need to find you set of campers for you to buy and install then?

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Do any of you guys have original woodgrain tailgate band for my blazer?
Need to post a WTB in the classifieds, actually do it for both the band and the DF2 camper mirrors! :-)
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Old 06-03-2016, 01:52 PM   #110
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Well boys, kinda hit a home run today. Found some good parts. Factory skid plate, tow hooks, woodgrain tailgate banners, and several disc brake steel wheels.
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Old 06-03-2016, 02:19 PM   #112
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Got my highlander seat covers on and buckets in. New carpet in and sound deadner.
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Old 06-03-2016, 02:26 PM   #113
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Well boys, kinda hit a home run today. Found some good parts. Factory skid plate, tow hooks, woodgrain tailgate banners, and several disc brake steel wheels.
Jason , that's more than a home run , that there is a grand slam , good pieces there congrats
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Old 06-03-2016, 02:41 PM   #114
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Thanks, I am suppose to pickup some more stuff in a week or two.
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Show off!!! Haha I need to come see you so you can take me to this honey hole!!!
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Old 06-03-2016, 08:58 PM   #116
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Lol @ Maddoxdb. I don't find many of these honey holes like this very often.
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Old 06-03-2016, 09:22 PM   #117
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Re: 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer Patina Texas

Seats look great Jason - nice haul of parts! Any spare 15x8 wheels? More pics!
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Old 06-03-2016, 09:47 PM   #118
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All the rims I got were 15x6 4 nub disc brake 6 lug wheels. I got 10 rims this run, he's got 4 more that I need to go get when he gets them ready. I will get some more pics.
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Seats came out awesome!
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Old 07-04-2016, 05:11 PM   #120
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Well, not much progress lately. Debating and wanting to take top off and ad extra rear
Roll bar loop. Just driving it.

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Looking good!!
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Jason looks great - can't wait to see the top off pics
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Old 07-06-2016, 09:31 PM   #123
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Me to, I want to get rear roll bar hoop installed first before i take top off
So I know I have it mounted right with top on.
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