WTD: 69-72 Blazer Buyer's Guide / Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Duffy · 03-26-2004, 10:09 PM

Okay, I have owned 10 71-72 trucks covering plain janes to loaded, 2wd to 4x4's, long and short. I have never owned a Blazer however, and find myself in need of one, now that I have two children. Does anyone have a good list of things to be aware of that are particular to Blazer's and Jimmy's? Any advice or help would be appreciated. I know all of the usual issues for trucks but which ones apply to Blazers? Anyone have a link or two for FAQ's?

Thanks.....
Duffy

*Gee_Emm* · 03-27-2004, 12:57 AM

Most important is the windshield frame, they rust out. Rocker boxes used to be an issue but now they are reproed. Cracked hatches are a problem but they are also now reproed although still expensive. Getting a solid hardtop would be a good idea because they aren't reproduced. So bascially check the normal areas that rust in trucks and check out the windsheild frame REAL good. The rest can be easily repaired. I don't know much about 4X4 running gear.

03-26-2004, 10:09 PM	#1
Duffy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 121	WTD: 69-72 Blazer Buyer's Guide / Help Okay, I have owned 10 71-72 trucks covering plain janes to loaded, 2wd to 4x4's, long and short. I have never owned a Blazer however, and find myself in need of one, now that I have two children. Does anyone have a good list of things to be aware of that are particular to Blazer's and Jimmy's? Any advice or help would be appreciated. I know all of the usual issues for trucks but which ones apply to Blazers? Anyone have a link or two for FAQ's? Thanks..... Duffy __________________ '72 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper

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03-27-2004, 12:57 AM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Most important is the windshield frame, they rust out. Rocker boxes used to be an issue but now they are reproed. Cracked hatches are a problem but they are also now reproed although still expensive. Getting a solid hardtop would be a good idea because they aren't reproduced. So bascially check the normal areas that rust in trucks and check out the windsheild frame REAL good. The rest can be easily repaired. I don't know much about 4X4 running gear.



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