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BabyBlue · 05-15-2005, 10:00 PM

I don't know what I want to do. With my dad building his 72' 2wd blazer (BTW I updated that thread) and seeing all of these other 2wd 70-72 Blazers and Jimmys running around I think I'm about to go mad. I'm only 18, and have a 78' stepside which is one of the two trucks I have dreamed about owning since I was younger and I have a downpayment on the blazer, and still have some change in the bank from working.....Latley I have been going so crazy about getting one of these blazers I have been thinking about just liquidating my inventory (1 Truck) and buying one, whether it be from my friend or looking around for one. I have grown up with my dad owning at least 7 71' or 72' pickups/blazers during my childhood and at least 50 in his years of driving, the most recent being his 72 swb and his now current 72 blazer. I have always liked that vintage of truck and always wanted on for myself just haven't ever been in a position money wise to own one and really since about a year ago I have been and I guess I never realized it.

Heres the deal.....since I want one of these so bad, is it wrong to sell my stepside even though I have only owned it for about a month to a month and a half? I know 3 people that would give there left nut to own it and have the money to do so and I'm definately not worried about keeping or retreiving my downpayment from the 79' blazer because I know if I don't buy it from Chris he will probably keep it till his grave. I love this brown stepside but I never really thought it was one of those vehicles I was going to have forever, and since I have had offers on it and have been in a position to buy a 2wd blazer of this vintage I was just wondering if I should.

Sorry for writing something so long but I really wanted to get this off my chest and get some opinions....I'm probably going to do this regardless but I think I might need a little push.

For the trouble heres some pics of the White Blazer

71swb4x4 · 05-15-2005, 10:03 PM

What Blazer do you have a down payment on? The white one, or some other one?
No matter...I think you need a 69-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy

bouncytruck · 05-15-2005, 10:10 PM

I think you sould buy that white blazer and give it to me! That is a nice looking ride! There are a lot of guys who would love to have a nice 2wd Blazer like that, including me. If you don't get it, let me know who's selling it!

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-15-2005, 10:48 PM

I Think You Should Tell Me Where It Is And Buy A 73-87 Bodystyle Since Your A Genxr

BabyBlue · 05-15-2005, 11:16 PM

lol if you guys want to pay 14k for the white one it's fine by me and I'm sure my friend would appeciate it too, I was wanting to buy either his white 2wd, his orange 2wd with the blower or a red one that he knows about (350, car 4spd, sotck height,half cab and tonneau)

71jimmy · 05-16-2005, 02:40 AM

DECISIONS, DECISIONS:

If only I was still living under DADs roof not paying rent, food, etc. I'd buy all three!!!!!!!!!

You sound like my son.........

BabyBlue · 05-19-2005, 12:38 AM

That white blazer might be going up for sale really soon.....I believe the price has change a little as well. I believe it'll be in the 12,000 range. I'm currently still trying to track down the red 2wd I mentioned.

vtblazer · 05-19-2005, 07:11 AM

Aside from having what is becoming a very popular 'rad' ride with the 69-72 2wd blazer/Jimmy's, you could think of it as an investment. (I know, boring)

Your already there anyway, 'cause look at who you just asked for input about buying one.

Being way into trucks at your age (a good thing) this certainly won't be the last time you ask the... "should I buy it" or "should I sell it" question.

Bottom line? Do the 1st gen!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-22-2005, 02:41 PM

Get the early fever every hot rodder needs to have the honor of having a first gen blazer... Let us know what you decide,but that white one is sweet azz hell.

**special-K** · 05-25-2005, 07:54 AM

This reminds me:I had a sweet`78 shorty that was loaded,clean,and FAST(warmed-over 454).But it wasn`t a`72.Everything was fine`til I would see a 67-72.I had a`71 K/30 and this was my street machine.Well,the masonry contractor on the job was begging me to sell him my`78(I had to drive it to work one day while doing work on the Napco).I located a`71 Blazer,had to have it!He bought the`78(I made money)and I got the Blazer.It was good timing all around.Especially since I had just started dating my wife and she had two kids.I wish I coulda keep that`78,too.

72BLAZERDUDE · 05-25-2005, 09:28 AM

I think this is a no brainer.Let me buy it so I can have two 2wd Blazers One person cannot have to many.

Get the Blazer. My opinion might be a little skewed towards the one side.

05-15-2005, 10:00 PM	#1
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Curse or Heritage??? I don't know what I want to do. With my dad building his 72' 2wd blazer (BTW I updated that thread) and seeing all of these other 2wd 70-72 Blazers and Jimmys running around I think I'm about to go mad. I'm only 18, and have a 78' stepside which is one of the two trucks I have dreamed about owning since I was younger and I have a downpayment on the blazer, and still have some change in the bank from working.....Latley I have been going so crazy about getting one of these blazers I have been thinking about just liquidating my inventory (1 Truck) and buying one, whether it be from my friend or looking around for one. I have grown up with my dad owning at least 7 71' or 72' pickups/blazers during my childhood and at least 50 in his years of driving, the most recent being his 72 swb and his now current 72 blazer. I have always liked that vintage of truck and always wanted on for myself just haven't ever been in a position money wise to own one and really since about a year ago I have been and I guess I never realized it. Heres the deal.....since I want one of these so bad, is it wrong to sell my stepside even though I have only owned it for about a month to a month and a half? I know 3 people that would give there left nut to own it and have the money to do so and I'm definately not worried about keeping or retreiving my downpayment from the 79' blazer because I know if I don't buy it from Chris he will probably keep it till his grave. I love this brown stepside but I never really thought it was one of those vehicles I was going to have forever, and since I have had offers on it and have been in a position to buy a 2wd blazer of this vintage I was just wondering if I should. Sorry for writing something so long but I really wanted to get this off my chest and get some opinions....I'm probably going to do this regardless but I think I might need a little push. For the trouble heres some pics of the White Blazer __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

05-15-2005, 10:03 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	What Blazer do you have a down payment on? The white one, or some other one? No matter...I think you need a 69-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-15-2005, 10:10 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I think you sould buy that white blazer and give it to me! That is a nice looking ride! There are a lot of guys who would love to have a nice 2wd Blazer like that, including me. If you don't get it, let me know who's selling it! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-15-2005, 10:48 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	I Think You Should Tell Me Where It Is And Buy A 73-87 Bodystyle Since Your A Genxr __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-15-2005, 11:16 PM	#5
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	lol if you guys want to pay 14k for the white one it's fine by me and I'm sure my friend would appeciate it too, I was wanting to buy either his white 2wd, his orange 2wd with the blower or a red one that he knows about (350, car 4spd, sotck height,half cab and tonneau) __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

05-16-2005, 02:40 AM	#6
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	DECISIONS, DECISIONS: If only I was still living under DADs roof not paying rent, food, etc. I'd buy all three!!!!!!!!! You sound like my son......... __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

05-19-2005, 12:38 AM	#7
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	That white blazer might be going up for sale really soon.....I believe the price has change a little as well. I believe it'll be in the 12,000 range. I'm currently still trying to track down the red 2wd I mentioned. __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

05-19-2005, 07:11 AM	#8
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Aside from having what is becoming a very popular 'rad' ride with the 69-72 2wd blazer/Jimmy's, you could think of it as an investment. (I know, boring) Your already there anyway, 'cause look at who you just asked for input about buying one. Being way into trucks at your age (a good thing) this certainly won't be the last time you ask the... "should I buy it" or "should I sell it" question. Bottom line? Do the 1st gen!

05-22-2005, 02:41 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Get the early fever every hot rodder needs to have the honor of having a first gen blazer... Let us know what you decide,but that white one is sweet azz hell. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-25-2005, 07:54 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	This reminds me:I had a sweet`78 shorty that was loaded,clean,and FAST(warmed-over 454).But it wasn`t a`72.Everything was fine`til I would see a 67-72.I had a`71 K/30 and this was my street machine.Well,the masonry contractor on the job was begging me to sell him my`78(I had to drive it to work one day while doing work on the Napco).I located a`71 Blazer,had to have it!He bought the`78(I made money)and I got the Blazer.It was good timing all around.Especially since I had just started dating my wife and she had two kids.I wish I coulda keep that`78,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-25-2005, 09:28 AM	#11
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	I think this is a no brainer.Let me buy it so I can have two 2wd Blazers One person cannot have to many. Get the Blazer. My opinion might be a little skewed towards the one side. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA Last edited by 72BLAZERDUDE; 05-25-2005 at 09:29 AM.

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