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02-03-2024, 05:18 PM
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Carpe manana
  
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
 You bet. I suspect that will work just fine. Good luck with remainder of the build.
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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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02-06-2024, 09:03 PM
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Carpe manana
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Tempted to restore the original points distributor and ditch the HEI. 2B3 = 1972 (2) February (B) 3rd (3)
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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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02-06-2024, 09:23 PM
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I'm trying....
 
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Do it!
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1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." |
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02-06-2024, 10:04 PM
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Carpe manana
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Yep. I'm doing it. May build an HEI too. Will post back as things develop.
Here's the shop I have in mind, owner seems like a nice and extremely knowledgeable guy: https://www.advanceddistributors.com/
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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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03-19-2024, 04:28 PM
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Subscribed!!!
Im about to start a K5 build soon.. lots of great info on here.
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03-20-2024, 09:15 AM
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Carpe manana
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Welcome aboard and thanks for the good words. The build continues. Recently, I replaced the HEI with the original points distributor, which I sent for a rebuild and curve. The HEI left me temporarily stranded a few times and rather than disassemble it and replace the pickup coil I decided to can it.
Engine runs and idles better than ever but I’ve yet to do a long drive. Since I used a harness designed for use with an HEI that has no resistance built in the external coil I added has internal resistance. This coil has a slightly larger diameter than an OE example but fit in the OE bracket. The new plug wires are from Lectric Limited are US made and are precut for a 72 4wd application.
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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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05-19-2024, 10:41 AM
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Carpe manana
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
I’ve been able to get some seat time with the rebuilt distributor. This thing has never run better. Easier starts, just purrs at idle, and there’s great throttle response. Super pleased I did the swap. Fresh oil and a new coat of wax - ready for the summer.
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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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05-19-2024, 10:54 AM
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Nice, looking good too.
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05-19-2024, 11:03 AM
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I'm trying....
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Damn that girl is PHOTOGENIC.
Glad the distributor rebuild panned out so well. Following your lead per usual.
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1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." |
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05-19-2024, 05:26 PM
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All stock and staying that way
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
My 1972 Cheyenne responded the same. The MSD didn't cut the mustard. The rebuilt correct points distributor for the win!
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1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress...  1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor...  2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels |
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Today, 10:22 AM
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Carpe manana
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
Thanks for the good words guys. It's as if the Blazer was pouting about the lack of its original distributor. Sort of like that Brady Bunch episode where they took the idol from Hawaii and bad luck followed
The K20 gets along just fine with the HEI or so it seems.
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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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Today, 10:51 AM
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All stock and staying that way
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Re: 1972 Medium Blue Highlander Blazer Resto
To make it clear, I am a fan of HEI systems. My mid-70's Pontiacs have had zero issues with them, especially after a recurve and maintenance to include replacing the pick up coil.
In these '67-'72 trucks, especially K series, I do not like them. The engine sits close to the firewall, and the larger diameter of the HEI distributor is not favorable. Also, the stock centrifugal/vacuum advance timing calibrations are for smog era low CR and wussy cams. Of course, these are easily addressed. As with the points system, quality old stock parts are crucial. Most of the new parts available today are of much lower quality than OEM Delco Remy.
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1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels |
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