Chevy K5 Blazer

When I was 16 years old I met a guy named David Murphy. David and I both worked at the same place in our mutual home town. I'd watched David from a distance over the previous couple of years or so as he very cooly cruised around town in his red and white Chevy K5 Blazer; his cute little blond headed girl friend all snuggled up next to him like girlfriends used to do in the 1970's. David was a stout young lad who played on our local high school football team when I was in Jr. High. He was well liked: suffice to say David was one of the good guys. I didn't know it at the time, but my taste in vehicles was probably influenced by watching David drive around town in his K5.

Fast forward 38 years and I find myself nearly all grown up-at least according to my wife. For the past 12 years I've driven a Chevy Tahoe that I purchased new in 2002. The odometer now reads 267,000 and change and it still runs like a top on the original engine and transmission. After some under carriage work by Christian Brothers Automotive about a year ago, it also rides like it's nearly new. Prior to the '02, I owned a 1999 GMC Yukon (the same vehicle only with a GMC emblem) and before that a 1997 Chevy Tahoe. I've liked all these rigs substantially and will probably own more as time goes on.

After considering jeep ownership for nearly 40 years, I've decided that I'd really much rather have an  old Chevy K5 Blazer. I have declared myself officially in the market. After doing a bit of research I've been able to determine two things:
1) it's apparently a pretty small market
2) I like the model years 1969-1972.
Up through 1975 the Blazer, had a full-convertible top (like the one in this picture) as compared to the 1976 and newer Blazers which had only a half-convertible top; meaning the top was removable starting a few inches behind the driver/passenger seat. I like the full-convertibel look better but should have a better feel for exactly what I like best once I see a few of these old rigs in person.

I've received a little input on the subject from my cousin "Big D", who heads up the Tulsa Division of the Mid Missouri Volkart Family. His little/big brother "Duster Man" might also have a thought or two on the subject, as might their Dad-my former Uncle. The "Oldest Boy" might have an opinion too, but I think he knows more about females than old cars. I'm not really in the market for a new female, since the one I have still looks like new and runs even better than the day I got her.

Anyway, on the subject of old Chevy Blazers, I'm in no hurry. As a result, I don't plan on running out anytime soon to buy one. Besides, an old car is kind of like a good woman....I better stop there: I'll keep you posted.