Restored 72 Blazer (Clifford) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gambler150 · 01-05-2005, 12:34 AM

First thread, Just wanted to share some pics of my Blazer. It was completed about two months ago, and have not had a chance to put alot of miles on it. The color is spit fire red, which actualy changes from orange to burnt orange under different light. There were some minor changes but most noticeable are the side lamp bezels and the wheels. The only factory options installed were the A/C and the radio, Other changes include; switch to 350, ceramic coated headers, holley carb,minor engine chrome, and hidden reese hitch. Having a problem deciding on mirrors. Open for suggestions.??? Really enjoy the site and all the other members pictures.

BobbyK · 01-05-2005, 12:38 AM

Damn man...that's one tight Blazer!
Excellant job!
Your gonna have to post ALOT MORE pic's of that thing!!!!!!!!!

saulgoode · 01-05-2005, 12:39 AM

Wow what a clean blazer. I love it. Have any pics of before you started to work on it. Since you have chrome bumpers I would go with the small square chrome ones. And welcome to the board from TExas.

Saulgoode

npbra · 01-05-2005, 01:14 AM

With a truck as nice as yours, I would most definately go with the small chrome factory mirrors. I have them on both of my trucks and they look just right for the body design, and the fact that you kept the truck pretty much stock looking.

bagged72blaz · 01-05-2005, 01:41 AM

Wow that's just awsome. I second the factory 72 small style deluxe mirriors.

Thats really nice. What do you plan for the bed?

teamharvey · 01-05-2005, 01:55 AM

Very , very nice ! I also agree on the small mirrors, I have them and they look pretty good.

slamd58 · 01-05-2005, 02:31 AM

Wanna Sell it

That is what I am looking for! Very nice, I vote for the small mirrors as well! More pics of interior (closeups) please

71RestoRod · 01-05-2005, 04:28 AM

Wow, that's really nice. Go with the '70 - '72 factory chrome mirrors.

vtblazer · 01-05-2005, 07:51 AM

Nice blazer.
Now give us some dirt along with the pics.

meaning 'details' on your build.
Welcome to the board always good to have another K5.

NuBomb · 01-05-2005, 10:05 AM

If his Blazer had a name it would be Betty ---- BettyNiiiiiccceee!!!!

smokekiki · 01-05-2005, 10:28 AM

VERY NICE! I would go with the small factory mirrors.The only thing I would change is the air cleaner.Not busting on it,but I was always told not to use that style because there isn't any kind of fire containment in case of a backfire.Would hate to see the paint blister.Not sure if it is true or not,but I aint takeing any chances.Welcome to the board!

teeitup · 01-05-2005, 11:08 AM

Sweet looking ride you have, nice job!!!!!!!!

orangeuavol · 01-05-2005, 12:34 PM

Beautiful! I agree with vtblazer, more pics and details! I agree with everyone else on the mirrors.

**special-K** · 01-05-2005, 12:40 PM

Welcome!Yeah,Sport mirrors.Keep it factoryish.I say ish because I like the wheels.And,if I may,mlght I suggest the chrome tailgate letters for dessert?

meathead95 · 01-05-2005, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by smokekiki

VERY NICE! I would go with the small factory mirrors.The only thing I would change is the air cleaner.Not busting on it,but I was always told not to use that style because there isn't any kind of fire containment in case of a backfire.Would hate to see the paint blister.Not sure if it is true or not,but I aint takeing any chances.Welcome to the board!

i agree totally this was my first thought when i saw the pics i have seen the elements catch on fire before anyway BEAUTIFUL BLAZER and welcome from nashville

71swb4x4 · 01-05-2005, 01:51 PM

Nice Blazer. More pictures

I agree with the sport mirrors, they would look great.

**CPNE** · 01-05-2005, 02:24 PM

Tastefully done but where's the back seat? As for mirrors, I'd go with the OE below eyeline mirrors in chrome. Those small OE sport mirrors are worth a darn for seeing behind you. Since you have a hitch this may be important. Dare to be different

*72CSTC5* · 01-05-2005, 03:26 PM

Nice Blazer. Welcome to the board.

71jimmy · 01-05-2005, 04:12 PM

Sweet!!!!! Go sport mirrors. More details on the build and what she looked like before you started. Welcome from N. CA.

Timmyd · 01-05-2005, 04:23 PM

Very Nice!!!! Love the engine compartment!!
Welcome from Wisconsin!

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-05-2005, 05:36 PM

NICE, WELCOME 2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

**Canadian694x4** · 01-05-2005, 06:34 PM

Welcome To The Board From The Great White North! Wicked Blazer! Either Sport Mirrors or the Below Eyeline Mirrors will look superb!

Rod · 01-05-2005, 11:37 PM

Sweet looking unit...welcome to the 67-72 boards.

East End K5 · 01-05-2005, 11:48 PM

Dude/sweet you've done good so far, don't let us mess it up for you, LOL. I like original.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-06-2005, 12:48 PM

Very awesome!!!!!! Take good care of it.

01-05-2005, 12:34 AM	#1
gambler150 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 4	Restored 72 Blazer (Clifford) First thread, Just wanted to share some pics of my Blazer. It was completed about two months ago, and have not had a chance to put alot of miles on it. The color is spit fire red, which actualy changes from orange to burnt orange under different light. There were some minor changes but most noticeable are the side lamp bezels and the wheels. The only factory options installed were the A/C and the radio, Other changes include; switch to 350, ceramic coated headers, holley carb,minor engine chrome, and hidden reese hitch. Having a problem deciding on mirrors. Open for suggestions.??? Really enjoy the site and all the other members pictures. Attached Images

01-05-2005, 12:38 AM	#2
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,769	Damn man...that's one tight Blazer! Excellant job! Your gonna have to post ALOT MORE pic's of that thing!!!!!!!!! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

01-05-2005, 01:41 AM	#5
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	Wow that's just awsome. I second the factory 72 small style deluxe mirriors. Thats really nice. What do you plan for the bed? __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

01-05-2005, 01:55 AM	#6
teamharvey Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Turlock, Ca Posts: 579	Very , very nice ! I also agree on the small mirrors, I have them and they look pretty good. __________________ 71 Custom 20 Deluxe..soon to be SWB 1/2 ton 1 incredible wife 2 great kids

01-05-2005, 02:31 AM	#7
slamd58 <- Determination Pays Off Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 77	Wanna Sell it That is what I am looking for! Very nice, I vote for the small mirrors as well! More pics of interior (closeups) please __________________ 1958 Chevy Pickup 350/350, PS, PB, Tilt, A/C, 4 wheels Discs, 17" Wheels. Full Leather Interior - SOLD 1972 CST Blazer 454/400, A/C, 4" lift, 35's, Double wall top

01-05-2005, 12:39 AM	#3
saulgoode Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 388	Wow what a clean blazer. I love it. Have any pics of before you started to work on it. Since you have chrome bumpers I would go with the small square chrome ones. And welcome to the board from TExas. Saulgoode

01-05-2005, 01:14 AM	#4
npbra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 26	With a truck as nice as yours, I would most definately go with the small chrome factory mirrors. I have them on both of my trucks and they look just right for the body design, and the fact that you kept the truck pretty much stock looking.

01-05-2005, 04:28 AM	#8
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 494	Wow, that's really nice. Go with the '70 - '72 factory chrome mirrors.

01-05-2005, 07:51 AM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Nice blazer. Now give us some dirt along with the pics. meaning 'details' on your build. Welcome to the board always good to have another K5.

01-05-2005, 10:05 AM	#10
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	If his Blazer had a name it would be Betty ---- BettyNiiiiiccceee!!!! __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

01-05-2005, 10:28 AM	#11
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	VERY NICE! I would go with the small factory mirrors.The only thing I would change is the air cleaner.Not busting on it,but I was always told not to use that style because there isn't any kind of fire containment in case of a backfire.Would hate to see the paint blister.Not sure if it is true or not,but I aint takeing any chances.Welcome to the board! __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-05-2005, 11:08 AM	#12
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Sweet looking ride you have, nice job!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-05-2005, 12:34 PM	#13
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 725	Beautiful! I agree with vtblazer, more pics and details! I agree with everyone else on the mirrors. __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

01-05-2005, 12:40 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Welcome!Yeah,Sport mirrors.Keep it factoryish.I say ish because I like the wheels.And,if I may,mlght I suggest the chrome tailgate letters for dessert? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-05-2005, 01:51 PM	#16
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Nice Blazer. More pictures I agree with the sport mirrors, they would look great. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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01-05-2005, 02:24 PM	#17
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Tastefully done but where's the back seat? As for mirrors, I'd go with the OE below eyeline mirrors in chrome. Those small OE sport mirrors are worth a darn for seeing behind you. Since you have a hitch this may be important. Dare to be different __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

01-05-2005, 03:26 PM	#18
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Nice Blazer. Welcome to the board.

01-05-2005, 04:12 PM	#19
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Sweet!!!!! Go sport mirrors. More details on the build and what she looked like before you started. Welcome from N. CA. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

01-05-2005, 04:23 PM	#20
Timmyd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Posts: 15	Very Nice!!!! Love the engine compartment!! Welcome from Wisconsin! __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1973 Chevy K1500 2003 Harley Sportster It Is Better To Be Dead and Cool Then Alive and Uncool!!

01-05-2005, 05:36 PM	#21
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	NICE, WELCOME 2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-05-2005, 06:34 PM	#22
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Welcome To The Board From The Great White North! Wicked Blazer! Either Sport Mirrors or the Below Eyeline Mirrors will look superb! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

01-05-2005, 11:37 PM	#23
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Sweet looking unit...welcome to the 67-72 boards. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

01-05-2005, 11:48 PM	#24
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Dude/sweet you've done good so far, don't let us mess it up for you, LOL. I like original. __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

01-06-2005, 12:48 PM	#25
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Very awesome!!!!!! Take good care of it. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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