My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 09-19-2013, 09:29 PM

Finally got a few things tweaked on the 72 Blazer I recently grabbed - an Orange Co., Flint built, CA emissions med olive/saddle 72 CST w A/C, single wall top, th350, posi. Added a tilt column, tach/clock cluster, aux battery tray/harness, under dash lights, and steelies.... 13 years since my last K5 and glad to be back in one!!

Will get better pics up of the steelies.....

**DeadheadNM** · 09-19-2013, 09:32 PM

year of manufacture plate added - dealer option locking gas cap...

**DeadheadNM** · 09-19-2013, 09:41 PM

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AHowe88 · 09-19-2013, 11:31 PM

Looks great! How many miles? Any other plans?
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Slinger60 · 09-19-2013, 11:40 PM

Sweet looking blazer. Love the look of the steel rims

**DeadheadNM** · 09-20-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AHowe88

Looks great! How many miles? Any other plans?
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Under 1k on the motor/tranny - not sure the body. It's a real dog off the line so may add 3.73 gears to help move the 33" tires. Other than that, drive and enjoy!

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Originally Posted by Slinger60

Sweet looking blazer. Love the look of the steel rims

Thanks - I'll post up some better shots of the steelies when I can swing some time for a photo shoot. I like the rallies too but the steelies a bit better.

bouncytruck · 09-20-2013, 12:29 AM

Very nice blazer. Love the steelies!

asolde · 09-20-2013, 08:10 AM

Very nice Blazer,looks clean,staight and solid!

jaros44sr · 09-20-2013, 08:38 AM

Very nice work....cant say i dislike the ralleyes, but the steelies bring something else out in the truck. Guess its the color, brings the truck together. Nice detail work on the engine.

Didnt know they made a locking gas cap for our trucks....welldone

**Yukon Jack** · 09-20-2013, 10:26 AM

What a beauty!

cleszkie · 09-20-2013, 01:29 PM

That thing is a freakin gem. The white steelies look perfect. way better than the rallyes.

How much lift is on that Blazer? It looks good with the 33's.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-20-2013, 04:43 PM

Thanks all! Got lucky with one that's clean and solid. I can't wait to remove the top but that may have to wait until the spring. It's coming with me to Montana next month and may have to stay put in the garage over the winter.

It's has a PO installed 4" lift - down the road I'd like to drop it to a 2-2.5" lift.

Pete

RLTW375 · 09-21-2013, 05:45 AM

Wow that thing looks like it's right off the line!
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MrGraySay · 09-21-2013, 06:27 AM

Looks great, Pete! Cheers!!!
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**Tom Vogel** · 09-21-2013, 10:29 AM

You need one more of those caps for your spare! Too cool.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-22-2013, 01:23 PM

LOL! Yeah, the spare looks bare as there 'aint no cap there....my caps are packed - will get one on once settled up in Montana. The truck is a real dog off the line but will cruise at 80 mph no problem. It's such a dog that I have to be careful pulling out into traffic. Is this the effect that 33" tires have with a (what I assume is) a 3.07 rear?

tjsblazer · 09-22-2013, 09:48 PM

Hey are those 33 inch tires, 10.5 or 12.5 wide? Truck looks great!!
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**DeadheadNM** · 09-23-2013, 01:00 AM

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Hey are those 33 inch tires, 10.5 or 12.5 wide? Truck looks great!!
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Thanks Jeff! 10.5 I believe - my K20 has 12.5" on 33" for a 16.5 wheel. Would prefer to have the 10.5 on my K20 also but BFG no longer makes anything other than a 12.5" for a 16.5 wheel...

cleszkie · 09-23-2013, 03:18 PM

DeadheadNM -

33" tire with 3.07 highway gears will definitely take the get and go out of your Blazer. I run 4.10/4.11 gears with 35" tires and have good acceleration from stop and decent highway cruising ability. I did add a Gear Vendors overdrive to bring the RPMs down a bit more on the highway. With 33" tires, 3.56 ratio might be your best bet, as 4.10 will be too much. I belive the manual equipped Blazers came with 3.56 ratio right out of the box.

Chulisohombre · 09-23-2013, 07:34 PM

Personally I'd go 3.73 with 33s. I run 4.10 with 35s and its just perfect. Real nice gem you got there. I bought mine in Cali but it was gutted. Still ain't much better. Wish I would have spent a little more time and cash and found a cleaner more put together one like yours.
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**DeadheadNM** · 09-23-2013, 09:48 PM

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DeadheadNM -

33" tire with 3.07 highway gears will definitely take the get and go out of your Blazer. I run 4.10/4.11 gears with 35" tires and have good acceleration from stop and decent highway cruising ability. I did add a Gear Vendors overdrive to bring the RPMs down a bit more on the highway. With 33" tires, 3.56 ratio might be your best bet, as 4.10 will be too much. I belive the manual equipped Blazers came with 3.56 ratio right out of the box.

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Personally I'd go 3.73 with 33s. I run 4.10 with 35s and its just perfect. Real nice gem you got there. I bought mine in Cali but it was gutted. Still ain't much better. Wish I would have spent a little more time and cash and found a cleaner more put together one like yours.
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That's all helpful and appreciated.....gear swap is next on the list then. Thanks for the compliment. Pete

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-24-2013, 12:23 AM

Nice Blazer Pete, I like the steelies and caps the best. I had ralleys on my old Blazer but wanted steelies and caps. I can't believe your moving to snow country, I hope you like it.
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**72ironmike** · 09-24-2013, 06:01 AM

Pete, That is sweet ! I got Blazer fever now.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-24-2013, 08:15 PM

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Nice Blazer Pete, I like the steelies and caps the best. I had ralleys on my old Blazer but wanted steelies and caps. I can't believe your moving to snow country, I hope you like it.
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Thanks! I'm kinda shocked myself but what the heck - it's worth a try and I've contacted several board members up there so should be some decent folks to talk shop with.

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Pete, That is sweet ! I got Blazer fever now.

Rumor (started by me) has it that you are now a member of the K5 club....hope to see some pics soon and congrats!!

sdailey · 09-24-2013, 08:36 PM

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Pete, That is sweet ! I got Blazer fever now.

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09-19-2013, 09:29 PM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,286	My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Finally got a few things tweaked on the 72 Blazer I recently grabbed - an Orange Co., Flint built, CA emissions med olive/saddle 72 CST w A/C, single wall top, th350, posi. Added a tilt column, tach/clock cluster, aux battery tray/harness, under dash lights, and steelies.... 13 years since my last K5 and glad to be back in one!! Will get better pics up of the steelies..... Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by DeadheadNM; 09-20-2013 at 12:24 AM.

09-19-2013, 09:32 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,286	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies year of manufacture plate added - dealer option locking gas cap... Attached Images __________________ 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

09-19-2013, 09:41 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,286	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies ... Attached Images __________________ 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

09-19-2013, 11:31 PM	#4
AHowe88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Metrowest, MA Posts: 254	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Looks great! How many miles? Any other plans? Posted via Mobile Device

09-19-2013, 11:40 PM	#5
Slinger60 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redding Ca. Posts: 207	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Sweet looking blazer. Love the look of the steel rims __________________ 1969 C10 LWB GMC. 1970 K5 Blazer 1971 K10 Burb Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=529970 Shawn

09-20-2013, 12:29 AM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Very nice blazer. Love the steelies! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-20-2013, 08:10 AM	#8
asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Very nice Blazer,looks clean,staight and solid!

09-20-2013, 08:38 AM	#9
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Very nice work....cant say i dislike the ralleyes, but the steelies bring something else out in the truck. Guess its the color, brings the truck together. Nice detail work on the engine. Didnt know they made a locking gas cap for our trucks....welldone __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-20-2013, 10:26 AM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies What a beauty! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-20-2013, 01:29 PM	#11
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies That thing is a freakin gem. The white steelies look perfect. way better than the rallyes. How much lift is on that Blazer? It looks good with the 33's.

09-20-2013, 04:43 PM	#12
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,286	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Thanks all! Got lucky with one that's clean and solid. I can't wait to remove the top but that may have to wait until the spring. It's coming with me to Montana next month and may have to stay put in the garage over the winter. It's has a PO installed 4" lift - down the road I'd like to drop it to a 2-2.5" lift. Pete __________________ 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

09-21-2013, 05:45 AM	#13
RLTW375 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tri-Cities, WA Posts: 95	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Wow that thing looks like it's right off the line! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 CST Blazer 4x4 (Revival in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430968

09-21-2013, 06:27 AM	#14
MrGraySay Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 60	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Looks great, Pete! Cheers!!! Posted via Mobile Device

09-21-2013, 10:29 AM	#15
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies You need one more of those caps for your spare! Too cool.

09-22-2013, 01:23 PM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,286	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies LOL! Yeah, the spare looks bare as there 'aint no cap there....my caps are packed - will get one on once settled up in Montana. The truck is a real dog off the line but will cruise at 80 mph no problem. It's such a dog that I have to be careful pulling out into traffic. Is this the effect that 33" tires have with a (what I assume is) a 3.07 rear? Attached Images __________________ 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



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09-22-2013, 09:48 PM	#17
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,520	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Hey are those 33 inch tires, 10.5 or 12.5 wide? Truck looks great!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

09-23-2013, 03:18 PM	#19
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies DeadheadNM - 33" tire with 3.07 highway gears will definitely take the get and go out of your Blazer. I run 4.10/4.11 gears with 35" tires and have good acceleration from stop and decent highway cruising ability. I did add a Gear Vendors overdrive to bring the RPMs down a bit more on the highway. With 33" tires, 3.56 ratio might be your best bet, as 4.10 will be too much. I belive the manual equipped Blazers came with 3.56 ratio right out of the box.

09-23-2013, 07:34 PM	#20
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Personally I'd go 3.73 with 33s. I run 4.10 with 35s and its just perfect. Real nice gem you got there. I bought mine in Cali but it was gutted. Still ain't much better. Wish I would have spent a little more time and cash and found a cleaner more put together one like yours. Posted via Mobile Device

09-24-2013, 12:23 AM	#22
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Nice Blazer Pete, I like the steelies and caps the best. I had ralleys on my old Blazer but wanted steelies and caps. I can't believe your moving to snow country, I hope you like it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-24-2013, 06:01 AM	#23
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,057	Re: My "new" 72 CST K5 w/w out steelies Pete, That is sweet ! I got Blazer fever now.

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