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Green Monster · 06-28-2007, 10:13 PM

I bought my '72 Blazer with a 350ci crate motor already installed. It has a black block, heads, intake, and valve covers. I suppose the original color was orange, not black. How much of it was orange? Does anyone have any photos of an original motor with the correct colors in a '72 Blazer? Please post.

The engine needs some TLC. Runs STRONG, but looks a little dirty. Oh yeah, what's the deal with the white numbers "767" on the firewall?

HuggerCST · 06-28-2007, 10:53 PM

This probably won't help much, but it's the only one that I have handy of my engine.

bouncytruck · 06-28-2007, 11:16 PM

There are pics of my engine in the link in my signature.

The valve covers, manifold, heads, block and waterpump were all orange. The brackets for the AC, PS and alt were black, as well as the pullies.

1969k10stepside · 06-28-2007, 11:18 PM

The motors I have seen...Orange on the block,oil pan,timing chain cover,harmonic ballancer,heads,valve covers,intake,all the fuel lines..Carb wasnt orange.Just about all orange minus carb,and air cleaner.The rubber hoses were black and the brackets were black.

vtblazer · 06-29-2007, 06:26 AM

Stock set up in my 70 swb 4x4. (same as a Blazer would be)

Tough to see under all the 'stuff' but those are pics of an unmolested engine compartment for ya.

OLD SKOOL K5 · 06-29-2007, 03:55 PM

Hope this helps!!

bouncytruck · 06-29-2007, 04:55 PM

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vtblazer · 06-29-2007, 06:53 PM

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Can't blame him...

OLD SKOOL K5 · 06-29-2007, 11:46 PM

bouncytruck · 06-30-2007, 12:01 AM

I'm just jealous.

Your truck is othe finest restoration I've seen.

Green Monster · 06-30-2007, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OLD SKOOL K5

Hope this helps!!

Wow! Those are some great photos. Thanks for the pictures guys. Post more if you have any more. How about some underneath shots.

Great work Old Skool K/5. That seals the deal for me. The picture you posted goes to show you that you don't need chrome and bling to have an awesome looking engine.

The pictures are a great help since I'm working on restoring my Blazer to original condition, with the exception of the lift kit, tires, and wheels.

Two questions:
1 Does anyone know what "767" on the passenger side of the firewall means?
2. I have four screws going through my driver side fender splash shield. What would have been mounted there.

OLD SKOOL K5 · 06-30-2007, 02:11 PM

Hey Thanks Bouncytruck, I appreciate that! While I was trying to find mine a year ago, I always drool over your fresh ride!

OLD SKOOL K5 · 06-30-2007, 02:16 PM

I hope those pictures helped you decide to bring your engine bay back to stock Green Monster, since you are starting with such a sweet ride!

lookingtobuy · 06-30-2007, 06:43 PM

Hey Green Monster

Heres some original engine pics, matching number engine on protecto plate,I dont think its ever been out or modified.

65-72 chevytoys · 07-01-2007, 12:02 PM

These are not mine I saved them from another members post for my own reference because I had the same question before. I hope this helps.

Green Monster · 07-02-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lookingtobuy

Hey Green Monster

Heres some original engine pics, matching number engine on protecto plate,I dont think its ever been out or modified.

Are the heads painted orange?

lookingtobuy · 07-02-2007, 07:55 PM

Good evening GM

I guess i shoulda cleaned her up a bit before taking the pics

Everything is painted orange, from the intake to the pan, again I'm not
positive if the engine was ever out, but by the way things look I doubt it : )

I 've gotta do valve cover gaskets and a brake job this week

70gmcjimmy · 07-02-2007, 08:45 PM

I'm sure there has been enuff info for you, but I thought maybe I'd show this too since it is where I'm at.
This one is out of my Jimmy. Never been messed with except Mom had intake and valve cover gaskets put in it in the mid 90's. Obviously I haven't molested it yet either since its main color is grease/grime.

Later---DAC

chevys2die4 · 07-05-2007, 08:58 PM

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Green Monster · 07-08-2007, 11:23 AM

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Here's before and after ..should have the rest finished this week endAttachment 280261

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That looks nice. Did you take the fenders and hood off just to clean up the engine compartment?

chevys2die4 · 07-09-2007, 05:15 PM

yes, It's hard to reach and get to everything with fenders hood on and not that big a deal to take off, You know how it is...just 2 more bolts and I can take taht off..etc....

EFI70Blazer · 07-09-2007, 06:41 PM

Here is a pic of my Dad's 72 Blazer. Basically untouched other than painting the valve covers and installing new gaskets. Has dealer installed air.

Here is mine, mostly stock other than intake and air cleaner. Just cleaned up and new gaskets.

I still need to clean up the rest of the engine bay, but will probably do that when the body comes off the frame. Just driving it for now. Will be going to my TPI setup when it gets rebuilt.

06-28-2007, 10:13 PM	#1
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers I bought my '72 Blazer with a 350ci crate motor already installed. It has a black block, heads, intake, and valve covers. I suppose the original color was orange, not black. How much of it was orange? Does anyone have any photos of an original motor with the correct colors in a '72 Blazer? Please post. The engine needs some TLC. Runs STRONG, but looks a little dirty. Oh yeah, what's the deal with the white numbers "767" on the firewall? __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Last edited by Green Monster; 06-28-2007 at 10:18 PM.

06-28-2007, 10:53 PM	#2
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers This probably won't help much, but it's the only one that I have handy of my engine. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

06-28-2007, 11:16 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers There are pics of my engine in the link in my signature. The valve covers, manifold, heads, block and waterpump were all orange. The brackets for the AC, PS and alt were black, as well as the pullies. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 06-29-2007 at 01:42 PM. Reason: added images

06-28-2007, 11:18 PM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers The motors I have seen...Orange on the block,oil pan,timing chain cover,harmonic ballancer,heads,valve covers,intake,all the fuel lines..Carb wasnt orange.Just about all orange minus carb,and air cleaner.The rubber hoses were black and the brackets were black. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 06-28-2007 at 11:21 PM.

06-29-2007, 06:26 AM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers Stock set up in my 70 swb 4x4. (same as a Blazer would be) Tough to see under all the 'stuff' but those are pics of an unmolested engine compartment for ya. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 06-29-2007 at 06:27 AM.

06-29-2007, 03:55 PM	#6
OLD SKOOL K5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura, Southern California Posts: 67	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers Hope this helps!! Attached Images

06-29-2007, 04:55 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers .. Attached Images __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-29-2007, 11:46 PM	#9
OLD SKOOL K5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura, Southern California Posts: 67	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers

06-30-2007, 12:01 AM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers I'm just jealous. Your truck is othe finest restoration I've seen. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-30-2007, 02:11 PM	#12
OLD SKOOL K5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura, Southern California Posts: 67	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers Hey Thanks Bouncytruck, I appreciate that! While I was trying to find mine a year ago, I always drool over your fresh ride!

06-30-2007, 02:16 PM	#13
OLD SKOOL K5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura, Southern California Posts: 67	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers I hope those pictures helped you decide to bring your engine bay back to stock Green Monster, since you are starting with such a sweet ride!

06-30-2007, 06:43 PM	#14
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers Hey Green Monster Heres some original engine pics, matching number engine on protecto plate,I dont think its ever been out or modified. Attached Images

07-01-2007, 12:02 PM	#15
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers These are not mine I saved them from another members post for my own reference because I had the same question before. I hope this helps. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

07-02-2007, 07:55 PM	#17
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers Good evening GM I guess i shoulda cleaned her up a bit before taking the pics Everything is painted orange, from the intake to the pan, again I'm not positive if the engine was ever out, but by the way things look I doubt it : ) I 've gotta do valve cover gaskets and a brake job this week Last edited by lookingtobuy; 07-02-2007 at 07:57 PM.

07-02-2007, 08:45 PM	#18
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers I'm sure there has been enuff info for you, but I thought maybe I'd show this too since it is where I'm at. This one is out of my Jimmy. Never been messed with except Mom had intake and valve cover gaskets put in it in the mid 90's. Obviously I haven't molested it yet either since its main color is grease/grime. Later---DAC Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!



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07-05-2007, 08:58 PM	#19
chevys2die4 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bryan,OH Posts: 157	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers Here's before and after ..should have the rest finished this week end .. __________________ 68 SB 396 72 SB CHEYENNE 402 04 Silverado SS

07-09-2007, 05:15 PM	#21
chevys2die4 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bryan,OH Posts: 157	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers yes, It's hard to reach and get to everything with fenders hood on and not that big a deal to take off, You know how it is...just 2 more bolts and I can take taht off..etc.... __________________ 68 SB 396 72 SB CHEYENNE 402 04 Silverado SS

07-09-2007, 06:41 PM	#22
EFI70Blazer Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 243	Re: Looking for Photos of Stock Engines Blazers Here is a pic of my Dad's 72 Blazer. Basically untouched other than painting the valve covers and installing new gaskets. Has dealer installed air. Here is mine, mostly stock other than intake and air cleaner. Just cleaned up and new gaskets. I still need to clean up the rest of the engine bay, but will probably do that when the body comes off the frame. Just driving it for now. Will be going to my TPI setup when it gets rebuilt. __________________ Mike T. Oregon 70 GMC Jimmy 4x4 70 Camaro LS1 plans in the works 71 RS/SS Camaro numbers matching 86 Chevy Silverado SWB 4x4 (454 merlin heads, 3/4 running gear upgrade, Detroit lockers front and rear) Last edited by EFI70Blazer; 07-09-2007 at 06:55 PM.

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