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Onalaska Blazer · 01-05-2016, 05:00 PM

Hello again people, let's get the laughter over with.

I just picked up a new parts truck, it's a 1971 K5 Blazer, 350/350 Auto 4x4 PS, PB, CST all Original. except for wheels and radio. Body is very rusted but I bout it for parts.
4x4 with factory front anti sway bar.

Wanted to have parts. spent $600

What ya think. ??

BuildinA68 · 01-05-2016, 05:31 PM

I will be the first to say that thing is sweet.....picked one up my self for the running gear, but no roll bar and no back seat.

dubds10 · 01-05-2016, 06:12 PM

I have no words haha Poor K5

Looks like it should be buried already lol

tristan · 01-05-2016, 08:11 PM

Jeepers, it's a Highlander!

**dozerbill72** · 01-05-2016, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dubds10

I have no words haha Poor K5

Looks like it should be buried already lol

"Buried already" shoot here in Indiana that thing is as nice as they come. I would love to find parts trucks that nice.

**too much stuff** · 01-05-2016, 09:44 PM

How rusty is it? What part of texas are you in? Going to sell the tub? I can show you rusty......

dubds10 · 01-05-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dozerbill72

"Buried already" shoot here in Indiana that thing is as nice as they come. I would love to find parts trucks that nice.

Around here I think that would've been scrapped a long time ago lol For being in Texas that looks pretty bad though unless it's from near the ocean or salt state.

Ta12sec · 01-05-2016, 10:57 PM

Looks nicer then my 90% restored one I bought was...

YBNORML · 01-05-2016, 11:02 PM

Looks rough, but I've seen far worse trucks brought back from the dead. For $600 thats a steal.

tjsblazer · 01-05-2016, 11:45 PM

Nice score. FYI, as far as I am aware factory sway bars weren't offered until the square body trucks although lots of people add them to this generation with a few mods.
Post a picture of the spid for interest sake.

68panelman · 01-06-2016, 09:17 AM

Great parts truck!, $600? Wowsers!!

ls1nova71 · 01-06-2016, 11:16 AM

I doubt that front sway bar is factory from this truck, like tjsblazer said, it's probably from a '73-up truck. Also, if it's a '71, I don't think its a highlander, but just has the back seat out of one because they didn't make them until '72. But for $600, you got a great deal, way more in parts than that!

hemi43 · 01-06-2016, 01:49 PM

Being Canadian, I'm more interested if there's any beer left in that case !!

bluek5 · 01-06-2016, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onalaska Blazer

Hello again people, let's get the laughter over with.

I just picked up a new parts truck, it's a 1971 K5 Blazer, 350/350 Auto 4x4 PS, PB, CST all Original. except for wheels and radio. Body is very rusted but I bout it for parts.
4x4 with factory front anti sway bar.

Wanted to have parts. spent $600

What ya think. ??

You did alright. I just spent $600 on one and drove 220 miles to get it.

tjsblazer · 01-06-2016, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluek5

You did alright. I just spent $600 on one and drove 220 miles to get it.

I'm jealous you guys find these $600 parts rigs. Up north here

they are too much $ or long gone to dust.

Hey Paul. What size are those Steelies ?

bluek5 · 01-06-2016, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjsblazer

I'm jealous you guys find these $600 parts rigs. Up north here

they are too much $ or long gone to dust.

Hey Paul. What size are those Steelies ?

They are 8 lug 16.5 x 8.25

Onalaska Blazer · 01-07-2016, 08:33 PM

Put some shoes on it so neighbors would not complain. I like the stock ride height.
I will remove the lift from my build to look like this.

**1rippen6** · 01-07-2016, 10:20 PM

Just so you know when you are finished with your build the truck guys will buy the front seat channel under the floor board. A sawzall and 15 minutes and you will make 60 to 80 depending on condition. PM me if you need more info.

Bigdav160 · 01-09-2016, 08:23 PM

The front seats appear to be second gen Camaro. They sell pretty easy.

joea307 · 01-10-2016, 08:01 PM

I paid $1,000 for my 72,they guy I bought if from thought it was a parts rig,initally I thought it might also.

01-05-2016, 05:00 PM	#1
Onalaska Blazer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Onalaska Texas Posts: 59	Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer Hello again people, let's get the laughter over with. I just picked up a new parts truck, it's a 1971 K5 Blazer, 350/350 Auto 4x4 PS, PB, CST all Original. except for wheels and radio. Body is very rusted but I bout it for parts. 4x4 with factory front anti sway bar. Wanted to have parts. spent $600 What ya think. ?? Attached Images

01-05-2016, 05:31 PM	#2
BuildinA68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Goode, VA Posts: 159	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer I will be the first to say that thing is sweet.....picked one up my self for the running gear, but no roll bar and no back seat. __________________ Ryan

01-05-2016, 06:12 PM	#3
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer I have no words haha Poor K5 Looks like it should be buried already lol __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

01-05-2016, 08:11 PM	#4
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer Jeepers, it's a Highlander!

01-05-2016, 09:44 PM	#6
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,691	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer How rusty is it? What part of texas are you in? Going to sell the tub? I can show you rusty...... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-05-2016, 10:57 PM	#8
Ta12sec Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Miami fl Posts: 150	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer Looks nicer then my 90% restored one I bought was...

01-05-2016, 11:02 PM	#9
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer Looks rough, but I've seen far worse trucks brought back from the dead. For $600 thats a steal. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-05-2016, 11:45 PM	#10
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,521	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer Nice score. FYI, as far as I am aware factory sway bars weren't offered until the square body trucks although lots of people add them to this generation with a few mods. Post a picture of the spid for interest sake. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

01-06-2016, 09:17 AM	#11
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,448	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer Great parts truck!, $600? Wowsers!!

01-06-2016, 11:16 AM	#12
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,117	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer I doubt that front sway bar is factory from this truck, like tjsblazer said, it's probably from a '73-up truck. Also, if it's a '71, I don't think its a highlander, but just has the back seat out of one because they didn't make them until '72. But for $600, you got a great deal, way more in parts than that! __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

01-06-2016, 01:49 PM	#13
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,498	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer Being Canadian, I'm more interested if there's any beer left in that case !!

01-07-2016, 08:33 PM	#17
Onalaska Blazer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Onalaska Texas Posts: 59	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer Put some shoes on it so neighbors would not complain. I like the stock ride height. I will remove the lift from my build to look like this. Attached Images

01-07-2016, 10:20 PM	#18
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer Just so you know when you are finished with your build the truck guys will buy the front seat channel under the floor board. A sawzall and 15 minutes and you will make 60 to 80 depending on condition. PM me if you need more info.

01-09-2016, 08:23 PM	#19
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer The front seats appear to be second gen Camaro. They sell pretty easy. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

01-10-2016, 08:01 PM	#20
joea307 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: denver metro area Posts: 166	Re: Picked up a new Parts truck 71 Blazer I paid $1,000 for my 72,they guy I bought if from thought it was a parts rig,initally I thought it might also. Attached Images __________________ 1972 blazer red (original medium green) 1972 blazer 4spd ,cst, a/c ,single wall top , ochre 1957 chevy 150 2 door post https://www.facebook.com/groups/19691972k5blazerjimmy/



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