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     Blazers from 73 to 87 were the same body style (except that 73-75 had full removable tops)  The first generation Blazer ran from 69-72.    The disc brakes were standard in 71 and 72.  They were an option in 1970. The only problem I know of ( not to say there aren’t more) is the alignment of the firewall/windshield  section.  In an accident or serious offroading, it can be tipped back, causing the doors and rear top to become misaligned. Mine is a bit tweaked.    Lots of  parts ( aftermarket and oem) are available from several sources, and info is available from a few websights and a mailing list I belong to.    Try searching traderonline.com for a Blazer in your area, there are usually 30 – 50 for sale nationwide.  I – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -I am looking for a ‘71 Blazer, but need to know how easy it is to swap parts. I heard that the ‘72 Blazer was the first year to have disc brakes up front, but can they be swapped onto a ‘71 easily?  Are there any major problems with that year of Blazer (ie. electrical, chassis, etc.)?  Thank you Hello There, The nice thing agout the 72 -87 models is that they are real easy to swap the running gear, motors, etc.  The bodies etc, were almost the same.  I have an 83 and I have used parts from 72 all the way to 87…. Just my thought…. Chris

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Hi ! I have a 1970 GMC Jimmy. The body is almost identical with the Blazer. It’s for sale for $3500. It has a 350 with a 350 turbo transmission, 33 inch tires, a hard- and a softtop, a rollbar and is in pretty good shape. If you are interested, mail me back ! Hardy (Oklahoma)

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: The nice thing agout the 72 -87 models is that they are real easy to : swap the running gear, motors, etc.  The bodies etc, were almost the : same.  I have an 83 and I have used parts from 72 all the way to : 87…. Bodies are essentially identical 73-87 (that’s *73*, not *7*.) Mechanicals are often similar (engines & such) but frames, suspension and stuff should be different from 72-back and 73-on. Just to be detail-oriented. — daily 74 Blazer "TankGrrl"         weekender 93 300ZX NA "Ishara" hers 92 Saturn SL2 "Sabrina"     project 65 VW Type III Notchback

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macnabb.,       Good choice, I am a fan of the "67-’72 GM truck catagory. Your question about part swapping is easy, All parts interchange with some extras, If you wanted to change from say, your ‘71 to a ‘67 or’68  hood ,  you need to change fenders and grill, and radiator core support, The insides are basically the same except for some gauge differences (‘68 has generator light, ‘67 doesn’t)  Nothing major that will cause costly conversions. The disk brakes can be changed  back to ‘71 just need to tear down completely to Swap in the spindles and backing plate. Have not heard of any specific defects of that body style other than age and abuse.     Hope I could help out TMAX4X4

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I am looking for a ‘71 Blazer, but need to know how easy it is to swap parts.  I heard that the ‘72 Blazer was the first year to have disc brakes up front, but can they be swapped onto a ‘71 easily?  Are there any major problems with that year of Blazer (ie. electrical, chassis, etc.)?  Thank you

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I am looking for a ‘71 Blazer, but need to know how easy it is to swap parts. I heard that the ‘72 Blazer was the first year to have disc brakes up front, but can they be swapped onto a ‘71 easily?  Are there any major problems with that year of Blazer (ie. electrical, chassis, etc.)?  Thank you

Hello There, The nice thing agout the 72 -87 models is that they are real easy to swap the running gear, motors, etc.  The bodies etc, were almost the same.  I have an 83 and I have used parts from 72 all the way to 87…. Just my thought…. Chris

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