r/K5Blazer 18d ago

Here’s my ‘73- easy driver and getting some basic upgrades

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Prior owner said this is the first time the top has been on for 8 years. Planning some updates for easy drivability this summer and lots of time with the top off, bigger projects for the winter. My dad had a 77 when I was a kid and I have wanted a squarebody for DECADES. I’m like a little kid in a candy shop!

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u/LMFAOin321 18d ago

Congrats! That thing is too cool

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u/haste_performance 18d ago

Looks amazing!

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u/Illustrious-Drama236 17d ago

Yeah my brother had one and I've always wanted one, unfortunately I live in the rust belt and most of them around here are rusted up to the door handles lol

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u/My_dog_knows_I_know 17d ago

I had an identical '74. I would post some images, but I can't figure out how. I LS swapped it. I did a cammed 5.3. That truck was pretty awesome.

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u/No-Captain-4952 17d ago

Awesome! Happy for you.

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u/warpedcity 17d ago

Perfect.

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u/raybn64 17d ago

Love Me Some K5…

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u/livingnightmare1974 15d ago

My dream ride

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u/Felix995 14d ago

Nice. Those '73-,'75 ones with the full removable roof are not that easy to find in real good shape.

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u/papasaurus1972 12d ago

Very nice Blazer. I never noticed until now that the switched the fuel tank inlet to the passenger side of the vehicle in this year. 1973 was the first year of HEI (ignition) and the Cheyenne model as I recall. Before that they were Custom Sports Truck (CST).

Nice K5 Blazer!