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Old 12-20-2010, 05:27 PM
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What year blazer would be best if I wanted...
1) As few electronics as possible
2) Manual hubs
3) Solid frame that makes it easy to add recovery points
4) Manual or non-override trans.
5) Manual t-case
6) carb, not injected

Thanks, im a NEWB so i don't know enough to make a wise choice without help (except for going with chevy over a *shudder* ford)



Ooh yeah, and full size plz.
 

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Old 12-20-2010, 05:31 PM
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1970's K5, would be your best bet.
 
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Pretty simple, as stated above. Early '70s prior to '75.
 
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Old 12-20-2010, 08:34 PM
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thanks guys
 
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Old 12-21-2010, 01:01 AM
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Agreed, 70-75 k5 blazer.
 
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Old 12-21-2010, 05:42 PM
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Defintly go with the full size:91 and prior! My sister has an 89 bought new and while its ugly now...still has tons of power-decent gas mileage (3:08 rear)and is still the most reliable unit in her fleet! 138000 on it and still runs strong! I attaiained 23 mpg on one trip 2 years ago from NH to SC-Who can complain with a 350 under the hood? The M motors aren't the best,but they are reliable!
 
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One of my very first vehicles was a 1972 K5 chevy blazer . And man was it sweet , my dad owned it first and handed it down to me . Full convertable , and all four tires would spin and throw the mud straight up . I miss that ride more than i can say .
 
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Originally Posted by atvwarrior
One of my very first vehicles was a 1972 K5 chevy blazer . And man was it sweet , my dad owned it first and handed it down to me . Full convertable , and all four tires would spin and throw the mud straight up . I miss that ride more than i can say .
My dad used to have a K5 with the fully removable top. I'd love to get one some day, that thing was a lot of fun.
 
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Yeah, I always wanted to get a K5 4x4 to go mudding in.
 
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Originally Posted by matt92
1970's K5, would be your best bet.

actually, you can go right up to '86 before you get into the EFI versions.

even still, my 1st 'Burb was a '90, and i never really had any issues with the truck in the 3+ years i had it.


other than the rust that is!
 


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