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1973-91 Blazer and Jimmy History
TRUCK HISTORY / IDENTIFICATION
1973 Redesigned models featured curved side glass and an optional hardtop.
A conventional tailgate was offered on open utility versions; hardtop
versions included a rear gate with a manual roll-up window. A conventional
4WD system was available with 6 cylinder or manual transmission models;
full-time 4WD was available on models with a V8 or automatic transmission.
Chevrolet trim levels were Custom and Cheyenne. GMC trim levels were
Custom and Sierra. 250ci 6 cylinder was standard.
1974 Factory installed padded roll bar and swing-out spare tire carrier were
standard. Steel belted radials were optional.
1975 Parklights received clear lenses. Sliding side windows were available on
hardtop models. Custom deluxe trim was standard on Chevrolet, High
Sierra package offered on GMC models. 400ci V8 engine was available.
1976 New steel half-cab roof design with integrated roll bar and full size doors.
Soft-ride suspension was standard.
1977 Optional factory soft-top. Exterior decor package was offered. Inside
hood latch release and intermittent wipers. 305ci V8 was available.
1978 New standard front bucket seats and removable folding rear seat. Floor
was recessed behind front seat for more rear legroom. Seat belt design
was improved. Power windows and locks were added.
1979 Integral headlight/parklight. Concealed fuel filler door. Greater use of
corrosion resistant steel. Last year for 400ci engine.
1980 Silverado package was available. Sierra Classic trim package replaced
High Sierra. Full-time 4WD dropped. Radial tires were standard.
1981 Hood and front fenders were restyled for improved aerodynamics. Models
lost up to 263 pounds through lighter glass, bumpers and body panels.
Parklights moved to bumper. Tinted glass standard for all windows. On
4WD models, front quad shocks and automatic front locking hubs that
worked at speeds up to 25 mph were available. Electronic Spark Control
was introduced on the 305ci engine.
1982 Hardtop was only model available. 6.2L 379ci diesel available only on
4WD models. 700R4 4-speed automatic with overdrive introduced.
1983 Parklights moved from the front bumper to the grille. The horizontal
center bar on the grille was painted body color on Chevrolet models.
2WD was no longer available. 305ci became standard engine.
1984 Anti-chip coating was added to lower fenders and body area. Parking
brake system improved.
1985 Hardtop was available color matched to body color. Chevy grilles
received wider horizontal center bar. Windshield wiper system was
revised. Clutch operation changed to hydraulic.
1986 New front bucket seats with reclining seatbacks were standard.
Serpentine belt system added to gas engines.
1987 Gas engines were available with throttle body electronic fuel injection,
allowing better fuel economy, reduced emissions and more power.
1988 350ci standard; only other engine available was 6.2L Diesel. New
fixed antenna and trip odometer were added. Pulse wiper control was
improved.
1989 Scottsdale trim replaced Custom Deluxe. SLX and SLE replaced Sierra
and Sierra Classic. Combination lap/shoulder belts added.
1990 Rear wheel anti-lock brakes standard.
1991 350ci received fuel injection and reliability improvements.
How to Identify Your Transmission
TH350 TH400 TH700R4
Modulator Location Modulator Location
Square Pan with
16 Bolts
No Modulator
TH350, TH400 and TH700R4 Transmissions can be identified by
the location or absence of the Modulator and by the shape of the
transmission pan.
• TH350 - Modulator is located at the back of the transmission case.
• TH400 - Modulator is located on the side of the transmission case.
• TH700R4 - Has no modulator.
How to Identify a DANA-SPICER Axle
Date Bill of
Material #
Model Number
All Spicer axles are identified with a manufacturing date and Bill of
Material Number stamped on the right or left hand tube. The axle
model number will be cast into one of the webs as shown, or it can
be on the nose.
The Bill of Material Number will always contain six digits followed by
a dash number. Bill of Material Numbers are listed where necessary
for axle identification. When a Bill of Material Number is listed, it
means the item will only fit axles stamped with that Bill of Material
Number, e.g., 610320-1.
Abbreviations
To help make your ordering easier, here is a list of the terms and abbreviations used throughout this catalog.
-T Ships Truck Freight
-Z Remanufactured
-R Remanufactured No Core
3 SPD 3 Speed Manual Transmission
4 SPD 4 Speed Manual Transmission
4BBL 4 Barrel Carburetor
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
6V 6 Volt
12V 12 Volt
A.I.R. Air Injection Reactor
A/C OR AC Air Conditioning
A/R As Required
ASSY Assembly
AT Automatic Transmission
AUTO Automatic Transmission
BBL Carburetor Barrel
CID Cubic Inch Displacement
COL Column
COMPL Complete
CYL Cylinder
FR Front
FRNT Front
HD Heavy Duty
HP Horse Power
KIT Multiple Pieces
LB Pound
LH Left Hand (Driver's)
LWR Lower
MT Manual Transmission
OD Outer Diameter
OE Original Equipment Manufacturer
PC Piece
PNL Panel
PS Power Steering
PWR Power
REMAN Remanufactured
REPRO Reproduction
REQD Required
RH Right Hand (Passenger)
RR Rear
SECT Section
SET Complete Truck Set
SPD Speed
SPK Spoke
SS Stainless Steel
STL Steel
STNLSS Stainless Steel
STD Standard
SUPRT Support
TRANS Transmission
W/ With
W/O Without
WNDW Window
Color Suffixes
-BL Black
-BG Burgundy
-BN Brown
-GN Green
-GR Gray
-LL Blue
-OW Off White (Parchment)
-RD Red
-SD Saddle
-WH White
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