Could a first generation Blazer be ordered 2wd

[junkyardjeff]

I picked up a rebuilder and was thinking about making it 2wd so could they have came that way from the factory,would like to make it stock and even thinking about using the Chevy II six and make it a cheap version.  I know the 73 and up could be 2wd but do not ever remember the early ones coming that way.

[keyser]

Yes. Only built 985 2wd in 1970 based on what I’ve seen. 
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=188820

Edited September 11, 2021 by keyser

[mikemodeler]

Had a neighbor years ago who had a 2wd K5 Blazer, 1972 model year IIRC. This was back when the 4wd craze was in full swing and we thought he was nuts but looking back, that thing was COOL!

[Jordan White]

Yeah it looks like 1970 was the first year that 2WD was offered from what I am seeing.

[Oldcarfan27]

Regardless, if you're going to customize it anyway, historical accuracy is a moot point. 

Back in the 90s, shops were converting, then new, 4x4 Blazers into 2wd and then lowering them as per the truck trend at the time.

[junkyardjeff]

I was curious if any were made since I never seen one.

[mikemodeler]

[NOBLNG]

1 hour ago, mikemodeler said:

Slick looking truck!?

[Jon Haigwood]

never mind

Edited September 16, 2021 by Jon Haigwood

[keyser]

1 hour ago, Jon Haigwood said:

Getting mixed answers but I believe the 2wd may be designated a C5 Your results may vary or possibly a C10. The Suburban's used a K10 and C10 those years 

They were C5’s. It’s all in the link I posted 

[Jon Haigwood]

On 9/14/2021 at 7:22 PM, keyser said:

They were C5’s. It’s all in the link I posted 

never mind

Edited September 16, 2021 by Jon Haigwood

[keyser]

Link had production numbers, real owners, and verifiable stuff. Sorry to help. ?
OP asked. Not you. 
C/K is convention btw for that era. Not a universal mystery. ???

Lol. I had just replied to your FE intake thread with a pic. I’ll go delete it, unreliable forum info. Don’t want you angry. 

Edited September 15, 2021 by keyser

[Jon Haigwood]

"never mind

Edited September 16, 2021 by Jon Haigwood

[Jordan White]

16 hours ago, keyser said:

They were C5’s. It’s all in the link I posted 

To be technical, according to GM themselves, they were all K5 Blazers, but also used the C10/K10 designation for the 2WD/4WD.

[keyser]

1 hour ago, Jon Haigwood said:

Didn't mean to ruffle your feathers . Thanks for your input, No need to get "Butt Hurt"

Not butt hurt. Frustrating trying to help people here and often wasted effort. I like to help, I learn sometimes, and I hate wasting time pointlessly. 
Reading some threads in various forums can make you dumber by the minute. Rather it not happen here. 
I’m not upset. I learned to not waste time. 

Edited September 15, 2021 by keyser
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[Jon Haigwood]

 

Happy building 

Edited September 16, 2021 by Jon Haigwood

[Can-Con]

'70 to '72 for sure. Says so in the brochure.

http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/GM Trucks and Vans/1970_Trucks-Vans/1970_Chevrolet_Blazer/1970 Chevy Blazer-02.html

http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/GM Trucks and Vans/1971_Trucks-Vans/1971_Chevrolet_Blazer_Brochure/1971 Chevy Blazer-03.html

mentioned in the "still more" paragraph on the bottom right,

http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/GM Trucks and Vans/1972_Trucks_and_Vans/1972_Chevrolet_Blazer_Brochure/1972 Chevy Blazer-06.html

Edited September 15, 2021 by Can-Con