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**raggedjim** · 06-15-2016, 09:05 PM

It's the brass floats that fail on the sending units, when I changed mine I put in a plastic float instead of the brass one. I think it was one for a jeep...

I think it was this one... https://www.summitracing.com/parts/o...p4waAp8t8P8HAQ

Nice blazer, enjoy the process.

Rg

**DeadheadNM** · 06-16-2016, 02:47 AM

Just noticed the AC vac pod is mounted with the bracket used for 4x4 applications. Maybe 2wd K5s received this also?

**davestrucks** · 06-16-2016, 11:07 PM

My 72 2wd has that bracket also. Now I know there another one out there.

**68bowtie** · 06-17-2016, 12:11 AM

wow nice blazer.

**72 Super** · 06-25-2016, 01:54 PM

Brian, that's a nice one!

Ray

Tuff Gong · 06-27-2016, 01:47 PM

Thank you all for the comments. I have been wanting a blazer for awhile now and I feel good that the search is over. The truck spent it's entire life in Colorado until I had it shipped here to Phoenix. I bought it based on pictures only (probably should have asked for more, lol). It has more rust and other issues then I would have hoped for but it will be a great learning experience for me. My previous trucks were either turn key or needed little work. I will post pictures as I go.

Tuff Gong · 06-27-2016, 10:37 PM

Pulled the gas tank, broke the "u" bolt that mounts the tank and found some rust. If anyone has a replacement bolt let me know, I will buy it. I couldn't find it in the catalogs.

Tuff Gong · 06-27-2016, 10:38 PM

rust

**raggedjim** · 06-30-2016, 09:02 PM

Not really that bad, believe me, I've seen worse...

Rg

**lks dcvn** · 07-01-2016, 07:04 AM

**IronCanine** · 07-01-2016, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

Pulled the gas tank, broke the "u" bolt that mounts the tank and found some rust. If anyone has a replacement bolt let me know, I will buy it. I couldn't find it in the catalogs.

The U-bolt is not that hard to reproduce your self. That's what we did...and several here on the board have done. Here's an example:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7501411

...awesome Blazer BTW...amazingly complete.

Tuff Gong · 07-03-2016, 12:46 PM

I got a U bolt for member A1971Blazer. It was in great shape and he even blasted and primed it for me. Also got my new tank and had the original filler neck put on it as recommended. Still need to replace a few of the fuel lines. There are three lines that run to one common tube which is adjacent to the gas filler. Are these for venting? My metal lines are completely rusted and I am thinking about bypassing them with rubber. Anyone see this as a problem?

Tuff Gong · 07-03-2016, 12:48 PM

Going to tackle the body mounts soon as most of them are in bad shape of totally missing.

**lks dcvn** · 07-03-2016, 03:41 PM

Yes - the 3 lines are for venting.

Just did the body mounts on my project - they took me a LONG time since they were all rusted solid and the bolts broke. Spraying mine with PB Blaster or Kroil wouldn't have helped since they all snapped when I twisted them.

Keep track of the shims and put them back in the same spots when you replace the mounts. You may need to shim more in some spots to help with opening/closing the doors.

Tuff Gong · 07-03-2016, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Yes - the 3 lines are for venting.

Just did the body mounts on my project - they took me a LONG time since they were all rusted solid and the bolts broke. Spraying mine with PB Blaster or Kroil wouldn't have helped since they all snapped when I twisted them.

Keep track of the shims and put them back in the same spots when you replace the mounts. You may need to shim more in some spots to help with opening/closing the doors.

OK, good advice. I will track the shims. My doors open and close great at the moment. Hopefully the new mounts don't mess that up. So am I safe just running rubber hose for the vent tubes?

**lks dcvn** · 07-03-2016, 07:11 PM

if you can salvage what is there - I would use those. Rubber lines would be fine since they are a blend of rubber and metal throughout the system.

The venting/charcoal filter isn't required and was only present on late 71 and 72

Do you have a charcoal canister near the battery in the engine bay?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=631087

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569115

Tuff Gong · 07-11-2016, 04:29 PM

So I removed all the body mount bolts and ordered new poly mounts. I have read that you can jack up one side, replace the mounts and then move to the other side. Is this the preferred method? Do you have to remove the front clip? I have never done anything like this before so any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

dirish · 07-11-2016, 04:41 PM

Loving this, I am gonna tackle some of the same stuff soon.
Definitely gonna watch closely. Grear start!

Tuff Gong · 07-11-2016, 05:33 PM

Pics

**lks dcvn** · 07-11-2016, 06:59 PM

Doing one side at a time is the preferred way to keep the body somewhat aligned. No need to remove front clip to replace everything. Nice job - it's not an easy task, but the results are worth it.

Tuff Gong · 07-11-2016, 07:10 PM

OK got it. Do the core support / front mounts need to be removed? The poly kit I got was for a 4WD and I believe the core support mounts are incorrect for a 2WD so I wasn't going to replace them.

**BIG ORANGE** · 07-14-2016, 09:45 PM

Congrats Brian, looks like a great find. They are diffently some differences in the blazers versus the truck.....
Keep us posted....

Tuff Gong · 08-06-2016, 11:28 PM

Finally made some decent progress. Totally finished installing the new mounts, gas tank, fuel pump and reinstalled the interior but stripped the driver side seatbelt bolt

. After that she fired right up and ran pretty darn good. I was a little nervous because it had been sitting for 3 years, but all was good and I drove it to the tire shop to replace the 23 year old tires. For what ever reason I had to use spacers to install the tires. Maybe it was the powder coating or the wrong wheels, I don't know. Here are a few pics.

dirish · 08-07-2016, 07:24 AM

I love this Blazer! Very nice! Great progress.

jjzepplin · 08-07-2016, 08:28 AM

Looks nice!
What spacers and where?

06-15-2016, 09:05 PM	#26
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,402	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer It's the brass floats that fail on the sending units, when I changed mine I put in a plastic float instead of the brass one. I think it was one for a jeep... I think it was this one... https://www.summitracing.com/parts/o...p4waAp8t8P8HAQ Nice blazer, enjoy the process. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd Last edited by raggedjim; 06-15-2016 at 09:18 PM.

06-16-2016, 02:47 AM	#27
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,312	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer Just noticed the AC vac pod is mounted with the bracket used for 4x4 applications. Maybe 2wd K5s received this also? __________________ 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

06-16-2016, 11:07 PM	#28
davestrucks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northglenn Co Posts: 618	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer My 72 2wd has that bracket also. Now I know there another one out there.

06-17-2016, 12:11 AM	#29
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,498	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer wow nice blazer. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

06-25-2016, 01:54 PM	#30
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,678	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer Brian, that's a nice one! Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

06-27-2016, 01:47 PM	#31
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer Thank you all for the comments. I have been wanting a blazer for awhile now and I feel good that the search is over. The truck spent it's entire life in Colorado until I had it shipped here to Phoenix. I bought it based on pictures only (probably should have asked for more, lol). It has more rust and other issues then I would have hoped for but it will be a great learning experience for me. My previous trucks were either turn key or needed little work. I will post pictures as I go.

06-27-2016, 10:37 PM	#32
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer Pulled the gas tank, broke the "u" bolt that mounts the tank and found some rust. If anyone has a replacement bolt let me know, I will buy it. I couldn't find it in the catalogs. Attached Images

06-27-2016, 10:38 PM	#33
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer rust Attached Images

06-30-2016, 09:02 PM	#34
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,402	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer Not really that bad, believe me, I've seen worse... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

07-01-2016, 07:04 AM	#35
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer

07-03-2016, 12:46 PM	#37
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer I got a U bolt for member A1971Blazer. It was in great shape and he even blasted and primed it for me. Also got my new tank and had the original filler neck put on it as recommended. Still need to replace a few of the fuel lines. There are three lines that run to one common tube which is adjacent to the gas filler. Are these for venting? My metal lines are completely rusted and I am thinking about bypassing them with rubber. Anyone see this as a problem? Attached Images Last edited by Tuff Gong; 07-03-2016 at 04:21 PM.

07-03-2016, 12:48 PM	#38
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer Going to tackle the body mounts soon as most of them are in bad shape of totally missing. Attached Images

07-03-2016, 03:41 PM	#39
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer Yes - the 3 lines are for venting. Just did the body mounts on my project - they took me a LONG time since they were all rusted solid and the bolts broke. Spraying mine with PB Blaster or Kroil wouldn't have helped since they all snapped when I twisted them. Keep track of the shims and put them back in the same spots when you replace the mounts. You may need to shim more in some spots to help with opening/closing the doors. Last edited by lks dcvn; 07-03-2016 at 03:50 PM.

07-03-2016, 07:11 PM	#41
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer if you can salvage what is there - I would use those. Rubber lines would be fine since they are a blend of rubber and metal throughout the system. The venting/charcoal filter isn't required and was only present on late 71 and 72 Do you have a charcoal canister near the battery in the engine bay? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=631087 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569115

07-11-2016, 04:29 PM	#42
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer So I removed all the body mount bolts and ordered new poly mounts. I have read that you can jack up one side, replace the mounts and then move to the other side. Is this the preferred method? Do you have to remove the front clip? I have never done anything like this before so any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.



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07-11-2016, 04:41 PM	#43
dirish Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Heart of Tennessee Posts: 1,120	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer Loving this, I am gonna tackle some of the same stuff soon. Definitely gonna watch closely. Grear start!

07-11-2016, 05:33 PM	#44
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer Pics Attached Images

07-11-2016, 06:59 PM	#45
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer Doing one side at a time is the preferred way to keep the body somewhat aligned. No need to remove front clip to replace everything. Nice job - it's not an easy task, but the results are worth it.

07-11-2016, 07:10 PM	#46
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer OK got it. Do the core support / front mounts need to be removed? The poly kit I got was for a 4WD and I believe the core support mounts are incorrect for a 2WD so I wasn't going to replace them.

07-14-2016, 09:45 PM	#47
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,746	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer Congrats Brian, looks like a great find. They are diffently some differences in the blazers versus the truck..... Keep us posted.... __________________ Things happen for a reason!

08-06-2016, 11:28 PM	#48
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer Finally made some decent progress. Totally finished installing the new mounts, gas tank, fuel pump and reinstalled the interior but stripped the driver side seatbelt bolt . After that she fired right up and ran pretty darn good. I was a little nervous because it had been sitting for 3 years, but all was good and I drove it to the tire shop to replace the 23 year old tires. For what ever reason I had to use spacers to install the tires. Maybe it was the powder coating or the wrong wheels, I don't know. Here are a few pics. Attached Images

08-07-2016, 07:24 AM	#49
dirish Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Heart of Tennessee Posts: 1,120	Re: Sold my 71 Super & bought a 71 2WD CST blazer I love this Blazer! Very nice! Great progress.

08-07-2016, 08:28 AM	#50
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