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Every once in a while I get the itch to buy a vehicle I don't need. I usually pay too much, drive them too little, then sell them when I get bored. For the last couple years I've been fighting the urge for a vintage convertible truck. Something like a Scout, or a Bronco, or a Blazer.

Well, recently an ad popped up for a 2WD Blazer on my local Craigslist, and I went to check it out. I probably don't need to tell you what happened when I drove it. It's in my garage now, and my wife is no longer speaking to me.

Can anyone help me decode the VIN? I don't completely trust the previous owner's information, although he claims he got it from the original owner.

I'm sure I'll have more questions soon. I don't have any major plans for it, I just want to have fun driving it this summer and take care of whatever pops up.