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Title: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Mike Phillips on July 21, 2023, 01:09:01 PM
1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=39490.0)


Happy to say, I'm  the proud new owner of a classic 1978 K5 Blazer.  Purchased out of Arizona.  Supposed to be rust-free.  Looks good, fingers crossed.  This isn't a super duper high-end build or anything like that, just appears to be a nice survivor.  My wife Stacy and I are going to add our own custom touches and it will be my daily driver.  I only live about 5-6 miles to work, so no stress as I get to know the engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Right now we're working on getting it shipped from Arizona to Stuart, Florida.  A long-time friend of mine that buys and sells a lot of streetrods has listed our shipping request to a shipping transport website of some sort so now we're just waiting.

Here's a few pictures, I've never owned one this new.  Normally I prefer the full convertible pre-1976 models but it rains like clockwork here in Stuart, (warm sunny rain), and as I'm getting older, trying to avoid too much sun on the top of my melon.

(https://themikephillipsforum.com/media/1978blazerbb001-jpg.2122/full)

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Is there a place I can get help deciphering the VIN code?


-Mike











Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Shifty on July 21, 2023, 02:08:01 PM
I looked long and had at that ad....congrats Mike!  Enjoy it!  8)
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Mike Phillips on July 21, 2023, 02:14:43 PM
Quote from: Shifty on July 21, 2023, 02:08:01 PM

I looked long and had at that ad....congrats Mike!

Enjoy it!  8)


A good friend of mine checked it from top to bottom - appears to be as advertised.  Can't wait to get it shipped here.


:)
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Shifty on July 21, 2023, 03:50:37 PM
I was a little wary because it had a fairly low (for what it is) asking price...I'm glad it checked out, and cheers to you!
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: VileZambonie on July 21, 2023, 04:09:37 PM
Looks like the great start of a new toy! Congrats. VIN is easy to decipher. You can PM it to me if you want
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Mike Phillips on July 21, 2023, 04:24:19 PM
Quote from: Shifty on July 21, 2023, 03:50:37 PM

I was a little wary because it had a fairly low (for what it is) asking price...I'm glad it checked out, and cheers to you!


Agree.

Fingers are crossed.


-Mike
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Mike Phillips on July 21, 2023, 04:26:39 PM
Quote from: VileZambonie on July 21, 2023, 04:09:37 PM
Looks like the great start of a new toy! Congrats.

VIN is easy to decipher. You can PM it to me if you want


Thank you sir!

VIN is sent!


Mike
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Mike Phillips on July 22, 2023, 06:52:03 AM
Shout out to say thanks to VileZambonie for deciphering the VIN on my new Blazer.

Question?

Assuming this Blazer still has the stock engine, transmission and  transfercase, would this be,





Mike
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: VileZambonie on July 22, 2023, 12:13:14 PM
Can't really say without seeing more pictures...
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: JohnnyPopper on July 24, 2023, 09:19:13 PM
Congrats! Great find!

Notice the hood is aftermarket. Lots of them rusted in the front flat panel between the outer skin and inner structural steel.

Did she check out for rust in other places?
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Mike Phillips on July 25, 2023, 08:34:43 AM
Quote from: JohnnyPopper on July 24, 2023, 09:19:13 PM
Congrats! Great find!

Notice the hood is aftermarket. Lots of them rusted in the front flat panel between the outer skin and inner structural steel.

Did she check out for rust in other places?

My long-time friend Ted checked her out 9 ways to Sunday and says she looks clean as in no  rust.

She was loaded onto a car hauler last night in Arizona, now headed to Florida.  Supposed to be here Thursday or Friday.

(https://themikephillipsforum.com/media/1978blazerbb008-jpg.2141/full)



Mike
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: fitz on July 26, 2023, 08:33:15 AM
Mike,
The truck looks great.
Glad to see you back on the forum.
 
Fitz
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: JohnnyPopper on July 26, 2023, 08:54:33 PM
What a great pic!

Another Square coming home!

Pls keep us up to date on your progress.
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: macr0w on July 29, 2023, 07:18:46 PM
Nice Blazer.
Have fun with it.  8)
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Mike Phillips on July 31, 2023, 06:27:50 PM
***Update***


The 1978 Sports Utility Vehicle arrived last night from Arizona.

(https://themikephillipsforum.com/media/1978blazerbb009-jpg.2164/full)

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Mike
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: VileZambonie on August 01, 2023, 06:08:41 AM
Looks like it's ready for a ride!  8)
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Shifty on August 01, 2023, 11:32:49 AM
That sucker is beautiful!   :D
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: fitz on August 01, 2023, 07:31:07 PM
Looks like you found a great 1.
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Captkaos on August 10, 2023, 10:29:32 AM
Nice Blazer!  BTW the main site has a VIN Decoder on it here: http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/VIN.htm
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: macr0w on August 29, 2023, 06:17:36 AM
Yeah that thing looks nice.
I can't wait to see what you do with it.  8)
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Mike Phillips on August 29, 2023, 06:52:48 AM
Sad to say - haven’t done a thing to the Blazer since she was unloaded from the car hauler.  Too busy working on other people’s cars and bringing up a new detailing content studio.

Going to try to wash her this weekend and maybe remove all the old window tinting film.


Ugh…
Title: Re: 1978 K5 Blazer - New-to-me
Post by: Shifty on August 29, 2023, 10:17:00 AM
Hurry up Mike!  We want pics!  ;)