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*Medicanman71* · 04-24-2006, 11:33 AM

I'd never drop the kind of money these people are for something like this - with BODY LIFT (3 inches!) ... c'mon... look at those bumpers... that's a shame

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...QQcmdZViewItem

Lookin lame IMO, esp when you think about all the work that went into it.

to who ever wins

bouncytruck · 04-24-2006, 12:25 PM

I would think that they would invest the small amount extra to adjust the bumpers. Hopefully who ever buys it will fix it...

It is a pretty truck though...

Putter · 04-24-2006, 12:37 PM

Let me start with...it looks better than my truck....
Now, I keep going back to where they say COMPLETE FRAME OFF RESTORED...and NO MONEY WAS SPARED...
But the door panels are covered in Wal-Mart carpet, and one is even missing the door handle/window crank.
Add to that the make-shift heater-core delete plate.
Also, the dash is cut for CD player....but it is a "RESTORED" truck?
If they had left out the word 'restored', I would be fine with it.....say 'frame off project' or similar....but not restoration.

But again, it is a FINE truck....I'd drive it!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-24-2006, 05:35 PM

I would park that blazer in my driveway any day of the week...

makovai · 04-24-2006, 05:54 PM

Sorry guys but you can pick any of these rigs apart at 35+ yrs old. That IMO is one of, if not the sweetest blazers I've seen.

My rear bumper looks the same. Big gap between the body and the bumper. I think it looks bad as well and i will fix it someday, but its not gonna make or brake a nice looking rig. My front bumper is better however it's far from stock.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-24-2006, 07:00 PM

All I need is paint, and some wider tires and I can kick it's ass

vtblazer · 04-24-2006, 07:27 PM

Usually pretty easy to pick e-bay vehicles apart, is it fair? NO
Is it fun? Well, kinda...

Wouldn't pass inspection in this state either.

Other evident issue would be drivability.
8"s of lift without cross over steering with 38's must be rather scary.
Say it with me...'death wobble'

Lots of great work went into this truck but as a 'package', the work should continue to completion.

Show truck or not, if you can't drive it/enjoy it, what's the purpose?

Just M/O.

MikeS · 04-24-2006, 09:12 PM

I wouldn't mind seeing it sitting in my driveway but there's still a lot of work to do to make it a really awesome truck.

72armyswbtruck · 04-24-2006, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeS

I wouldn't mind seeing it sitting in my driveway but there's still a lot of work to do to make it a really awesome truck.

I wouldn't kick it out of my drive way

Pop's72 · 04-24-2006, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Usually pretty easy to pick e-bay vehicles apart, is it fair? NO
Is it fun? Well, kinda...

I totally agree... Some of the posts I enjoy the most are the ones where we pick apart vehicles. I find these posts to be educational (at times), help figure a vehicles value to potential bidders (at times), and are just fun (most of the time).

Note: I say this as a person that purchased his rig off ebay.

smokekiki · 04-25-2006, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Usually pretty easy to pick e-bay vehicles apart, is it fair? NO
Is it fun? Well, kinda...

Wouldn't pass inspection in this state either.

Should not pass in Pa either.If you notice he says only driven to shows.It has a Pa plate,but no pa inspection sticker.Lift is to high,tires are to wide,must have mud flaps.

blaserman · 04-25-2006, 02:13 AM

Frame off resto?? Did some cheating, gastank 3/4 painted, rust on top of rear, couple of other spots on the frame that is missing some paint. Would not be a bad buy but not what they want.

_Dick_ · 04-24-2006, 10:20 PM

There always seems to be two prices .One price the day your selling the other the day your buying

just what i have seen over the years

Smiles

makovai · 04-25-2006, 10:31 AM

ok ok....i will admit there is a scratch on the paint on the rear axle....what a hunk.

Sorry guys i can find things wrong as well, but i still think it's one of the nicest rides i've seen

1Ton · 04-25-2006, 11:36 AM

I like this truck alot it is close to what I hope to build someday. I know it has been together for awhile. How long I dont know. It was complete 4 yrs ago at the Bloomsburg Jamboree. Which is when the flames were put on it. I agree it needs some upgrades but if bought at the right price those upgrades would be feasable.

*Medicanman71* · 04-25-2006, 08:26 PM

I'd loose the rear blocks for some springs, fix the bumpers, and possibly do the crossover steering VT said. Yea, i guess like most of you i wouldnt mind it in my driveway either - but i wouldnt mind having a truck like that that would drive nicely either.

k-nuts · 04-25-2006, 10:46 PM

Does it stop? Start? It'll pass here!
It's been a while since I had a Blazer (until the recent Jimmy purchase) but I had body lifts on my last three blazers. And they didn't make a bumper relocationg kit. Maybe they do now. My 02 HD has a three inch body lift and they come with the bumper relocators and the lift lips to hide the gaps on the sides. That's another thing I hated about the body lift on the blazer. But Its an inexpensive way to get a little bigger tire on there, I don't knock it. Especially with the suspension prices for newer vehicles!

Jason915 · 04-26-2006, 12:46 PM

Personally body lifts to me are hocky pucks and bumper lowering kits I hate them.

04-24-2006, 11:33 AM	#1
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER I'd never drop the kind of money these people are for something like this - with BODY LIFT (3 inches!) ... c'mon... look at those bumpers... that's a shame http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...QQcmdZViewItem Lookin lame IMO, esp when you think about all the work that went into it. to who ever wins

04-24-2006, 12:25 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER I would think that they would invest the small amount extra to adjust the bumpers. Hopefully who ever buys it will fix it... It is a pretty truck though... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-24-2006, 12:37 PM	#3
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER Let me start with...it looks better than my truck.... Now, I keep going back to where they say COMPLETE FRAME OFF RESTORED...and NO MONEY WAS SPARED... But the door panels are covered in Wal-Mart carpet, and one is even missing the door handle/window crank. Add to that the make-shift heater-core delete plate. Also, the dash is cut for CD player....but it is a "RESTORED" truck? If they had left out the word 'restored', I would be fine with it.....say 'frame off project' or similar....but not restoration. But again, it is a FINE truck....I'd drive it! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-24-2006, 05:35 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER I would park that blazer in my driveway any day of the week... __________________ 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..

04-24-2006, 05:54 PM	#5
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER Sorry guys but you can pick any of these rigs apart at 35+ yrs old. That IMO is one of, if not the sweetest blazers I've seen. My rear bumper looks the same. Big gap between the body and the bumper. I think it looks bad as well and i will fix it someday, but its not gonna make or brake a nice looking rig. My front bumper is better however it's far from stock. __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

04-24-2006, 07:00 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER All I need is paint, and some wider tires and I can kick it's ass __________________ 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

04-24-2006, 07:27 PM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER Usually pretty easy to pick e-bay vehicles apart, is it fair? NO Is it fun? Well, kinda... Wouldn't pass inspection in this state either. Other evident issue would be drivability. 8"s of lift without cross over steering with 38's must be rather scary. Say it with me...'death wobble' Lots of great work went into this truck but as a 'package', the work should continue to completion. Show truck or not, if you can't drive it/enjoy it, what's the purpose? Just M/O.

04-24-2006, 09:12 PM	#8
MikeS Active Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 197	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER I wouldn't mind seeing it sitting in my driveway but there's still a lot of work to do to make it a really awesome truck. __________________ The rides: '72 Blazer 350/4spd/Tuned Port Injection '69 Firebird 400/4 speed 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4/4.7L V8/5 spd/Headers/Jet Chip, etc. Daily Driver 2002 Airborne Zeppelin (roadbike) Titanium frame/Campy Chorus 2004 Filippi Italia S (rowing shell)

04-25-2006, 02:13 AM	#12
blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER Frame off resto?? Did some cheating, gastank 3/4 painted, rust on top of rear, couple of other spots on the frame that is missing some paint. Would not be a bad buy but not what they want. __________________ This is my best friend

04-24-2006, 10:20 PM	#13
_Dick_ PROUD TO BE A MEMBER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 234	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER There always seems to be two prices .One price the day your selling the other the day your buying just what i have seen over the years Smiles

04-25-2006, 10:31 AM	#14
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER ok ok....i will admit there is a scratch on the paint on the rear axle....what a hunk. Sorry guys i can find things wrong as well, but i still think it's one of the nicest rides i've seen __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

04-25-2006, 11:36 AM	#15
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER I like this truck alot it is close to what I hope to build someday. I know it has been together for awhile. How long I dont know. It was complete 4 yrs ago at the Bloomsburg Jamboree. Which is when the flames were put on it. I agree it needs some upgrades but if bought at the right price those upgrades would be feasable. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........ Last edited by 1Ton; 04-25-2006 at 11:36 AM.

04-25-2006, 08:26 PM	#16
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER I'd loose the rear blocks for some springs, fix the bumpers, and possibly do the crossover steering VT said. Yea, i guess like most of you i wouldnt mind it in my driveway either - but i wouldnt mind having a truck like that that would drive nicely either.

04-25-2006, 10:46 PM	#17
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER Does it stop? Start? It'll pass here! It's been a while since I had a Blazer (until the recent Jimmy purchase) but I had body lifts on my last three blazers. And they didn't make a bumper relocationg kit. Maybe they do now. My 02 HD has a three inch body lift and they come with the bumper relocators and the lift lips to hide the gaps on the sides. That's another thing I hated about the body lift on the blazer. But Its an inexpensive way to get a little bigger tire on there, I don't knock it. Especially with the suspension prices for newer vehicles!

04-26-2006, 12:46 PM	#18
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Re: This blazer's been posted, but i'd NEVER Personally body lifts to me are hocky pucks and bumper lowering kits I hate them. __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder



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