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My son came home the other night and said that we can pick up a military surplus K5 Blazer 2500 with a 6.2 diesel. We were thinking it would be a real neat vehicle and something we would bring to Flint. Would you guys get involved? It is pretty cheap and solid
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My son said it was a 3/4 ton Blazer
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that would be a very unique vehicle. a blazer with 3/4 running gear.
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That is what we thought, the desiel stuff alone is pretty cool
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1954 Belair Sport Coupe
1960 2 door Impala Hardtop 348/340HP 4spd
1962 2 door Impala Hardtop 409/409 4spd
1962 2 Door Biscayne Sedan 327/250 Auto
1977 Monza Mirage 305 4 Speed
1988 Celebrity Wagon
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the 6.2 was available from 82 to 93 in GM full size trucks
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From some info that I have-
It is noted that the Army Tank Automotive Command had recently placed an order for 23,000 diesel powered Blazers.
Fender badges I.D the trucks as being the K-5 series.
This is from 1984
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This vehicle was aquired by the National ParK Service from the Army, it needs trany work so they are going to scrap it. He said it is solid and is in unrestored condition. I thought it would be a great truck to get running and a real conversation at Flint. It is wearing the camo paint and has all the brackets for what ever all over the vehicle. Think about the tow vehicle that would make
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1954 Belair Sport Coupe
1960 2 door Impala Hardtop 348/340HP 4spd
1962 2 door Impala Hardtop 409/409 4spd
1962 2 Door Biscayne Sedan 327/250 Auto
1977 Monza Mirage 305 4 Speed
1988 Celebrity Wagon
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our company bought several of the 3/4 ton fulltime 4x4 suburbans with the 6.2 diesels. (dumb stunt!) when the engines went out we had them converted to 350 and 454 gas engines. replacement engines became scarce, because so many of them went bad with cowboying drivers and many miles on the Interstates rather than dirt roads.
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The 6.2 diesel wasn't the worst engine but did have some problems. It was wonderful compared to the 5.7.
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Remember the GMC Toroflow V6 four stroke diesel engine?
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There are referered to as CUCV vehicles or the M1009. There a lots of them out there on Goverment Surplus web sights. Also for parts try www.boyceequipment.com you have to call for most stuff and availabilty they have just about everything. Google search M1009 CUCV and you'll find lots of info. Have fun they are neat vehicles!
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My son came home the other night and said that we can pick up a military surplus K5 Blazer 2500 with a 6.2 diesel. We were thinking it would be a real neat vehicle and something we would bring to Flint. Would you guys get involved? It is pretty cheap and solid
John So John, whatever happened about all this? I'd much rather see your 62 in Flint. Maybe tow it with the Blazer?????
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