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cochino12 · 06-04-2004, 09:54 AM

Ok I think this is a smokin deal but I really really dont need this thing. I have a friend with an '84 (I think) 1 ton with 454 that he will let go for $700. The truck is a 3 spd + granny gear the motor has about 70-80k mi on it and runs great. The body and interior are pretty well shot but I figured I could take the zz4 out of my truck and rebuild the 454 and take the axles and put them in the blazer. For $700 is it worth the money?

Grim Reaper · 06-04-2004, 10:05 AM

454's really don't like RPM. You might actually be happier with the zz4 and that 3.73.

My 88 burb with 3.73 and 31 inch tall tires is not happy at 70 but I don't have OD. Now It will pull like a MF all day at 63mph (2500rpm) and be happy about it. Might get away with it since you have OD but I can tell you one thing...that 700 isn't long for the world behind a 454.

That 465 would probably get a easy $200. It's going to be a fixed yoke I bet.

383drvr · 06-04-2004, 11:27 AM

I say keep enjoying your ZZ4. I dont think you'd care for the extra weight of the big block.

AirMale · 06-04-2004, 02:26 PM

Big blocks rule

ocbaud · 06-04-2004, 03:19 PM

if i could have afforded it, i would have built a nice big block

if my dad would ever consider it, i would trade him engines and take his mostly stock 427. man, i would spend tons of money on it, but it would be SUPER fast

*1FaastC10* · 06-04-2004, 04:37 PM

no offense or anything man, but are you F@##% nuts! why is that thing not in your driveway yet? 454, 465, probably a 205, 14FF, and a D60. that's a K5ers wet dream right there! i paid $800 for my 60, a 465/205, and a clutch setup. the rest of the truck was wasted, so it will be going to scrap. if you havent spoken for it already, do so soon!

The Dude · 06-05-2004, 03:46 AM

buy it. thats a hell of a deal, the axles alone are well worth the 700, plus a good running 454 tranny and transfer case? i would be all over it!

chevythunder · 06-07-2004, 10:01 PM

i got a 454 in my truck. and i love it. i have to agree on the engine not liking rpms though. i wish i had an OD

Russell · 06-07-2004, 10:19 PM

Cochino!!

Why arn't you over there bringing that truck home right now?!

cochino12 · 06-07-2004, 10:28 PM

I figured it was a pretty good deal but there are some things that I have to take care of first. I need a place to put this ugly truck and then find the time and someone to help swap everthing in the K5. The HOA out here would have a fit and I'm already on theyre $Hi# list. Everything should pretty much bolt into the K5 with the exception of having to get some new drive shafts right? The Blazer is just a DD so I really dont need 1 ton axles but once I get my 35"s I'll need to regear anyway so I figure it might be worth it.

Russell · 06-07-2004, 10:33 PM

Buy it, and put a car cover on it or somethin...

That deal is simply too good to pass up, you'd get the money back just for sellin that D60!

Devil'S Ride · 06-07-2004, 10:45 PM

Go for it, thats a helluva deal....and besides, depending on the gear ratio in that front pumpkin, I might be willing to work somethin out with you for trades, cause I will be needing a new front axle to deal with my tire size, and if you are running 35's my axle would suit your needs!

But yeah, jump on it for sure!!

79BIG10 · 06-07-2004, 11:07 PM

I'd take it and just rebuild the 454 for that truck. Keep the ZZ4 in your truck.

1969 GMC · 06-07-2004, 11:38 PM

holy crap...that would be a steal if it was a 2wd...and its a 4wd???

even if you dont want to swap the stuff over, buy the truck, part it out, and make yourself a couple grand.

*1FaastC10* · 06-07-2004, 11:46 PM

you're lucky you didnt post this on CK5, your PM box would've been flooded with "where's it at" PMs.

cochino12 · 06-08-2004, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

you're lucky you didnt post this on CK5, your PM box would've been flooded with "where's it at" PMs.

thats funny I was just thinking the same thing. I called the guy and hopefully I will be able to pick it up soon. I'll keep everyone posted

cochino12 · 06-08-2004, 02:03 AM

Oh man I just thought of something.... When I buy this I cant tell the G/F about it, that would mean I would have my '01 explorer, '83 K5, '85c10, a 1 ton 4wd, and my new '02 yamaha v star. I think she will kick my a$$ if she found out, hhmmm I hope she doesnt find out ha ha

rich-white · 06-08-2004, 08:50 PM

Bring it home smoke wrench the axles trans motor transfer case wsate the rest of the truck. She wouldn't be the wiser. I have to do this quite a bit.

75chevy · 06-09-2004, 04:35 PM

Don't do it! Just give me his number and I'll tell him for you. :p

cochino12 · 06-09-2004, 05:16 PM

Ok the guy called me back and changed his mind, now he wants $1k and wont budge on the price. Still sounds like I will do it but I'm a little hesitant to try and part out a vehicle at my house.

How big of a deal is it to switch the blazer to the 1 ton stuff?

06-04-2004, 09:54 AM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Help me decide to buy, or not Ok I think this is a smokin deal but I really really dont need this thing. I have a friend with an '84 (I think) 1 ton with 454 that he will let go for $700. The truck is a 3 spd + granny gear the motor has about 70-80k mi on it and runs great. The body and interior are pretty well shot but I figured I could take the zz4 out of my truck and rebuild the 454 and take the axles and put them in the blazer. For $700 is it worth the money? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

06-04-2004, 10:05 AM	#2
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	454's really don't like RPM. You might actually be happier with the zz4 and that 3.73. My 88 burb with 3.73 and 31 inch tall tires is not happy at 70 but I don't have OD. Now It will pull like a MF all day at 63mph (2500rpm) and be happy about it. Might get away with it since you have OD but I can tell you one thing...that 700 isn't long for the world behind a 454. That 465 would probably get a easy $200. It's going to be a fixed yoke I bet. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

06-04-2004, 02:26 PM	#4
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Big blocks rule __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

06-07-2004, 10:19 PM	#9
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Cochino!! Why arn't you over there bringing that truck home right now?! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-07-2004, 10:28 PM	#10
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	I figured it was a pretty good deal but there are some things that I have to take care of first. I need a place to put this ugly truck and then find the time and someone to help swap everthing in the K5. The HOA out here would have a fit and I'm already on theyre $Hi# list. Everything should pretty much bolt into the K5 with the exception of having to get some new drive shafts right? The Blazer is just a DD so I really dont need 1 ton axles but once I get my 35"s I'll need to regear anyway so I figure it might be worth it. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

06-04-2004, 11:27 AM	#3
383drvr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 308	I say keep enjoying your ZZ4. I dont think you'd care for the extra weight of the big block.

06-04-2004, 03:19 PM	#5
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	if i could have afforded it, i would have built a nice big block if my dad would ever consider it, i would trade him engines and take his mostly stock 427. man, i would spend tons of money on it, but it would be SUPER fast

06-04-2004, 04:37 PM	#6
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	no offense or anything man, but are you F@##% nuts! why is that thing not in your driveway yet? 454, 465, probably a 205, 14FF, and a D60. that's a K5ers wet dream right there! i paid $800 for my 60, a 465/205, and a clutch setup. the rest of the truck was wasted, so it will be going to scrap. if you havent spoken for it already, do so soon!

06-05-2004, 03:46 AM	#7
The Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: glendale/tucson Posts: 199	buy it. thats a hell of a deal, the axles alone are well worth the 700, plus a good running 454 tranny and transfer case? i would be all over it!

06-07-2004, 10:01 PM	#8
chevythunder Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: chesapeake va. Posts: 29	i got a 454 in my truck. and i love it. i have to agree on the engine not liking rpms though. i wish i had an OD

06-07-2004, 10:33 PM	#11
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Buy it, and put a car cover on it or somethin... That deal is simply too good to pass up, you'd get the money back just for sellin that D60! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

06-07-2004, 10:45 PM	#12
Devil'S Ride Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Grants PassOregon Posts: 335	Go for it, thats a helluva deal....and besides, depending on the gear ratio in that front pumpkin, I might be willing to work somethin out with you for trades, cause I will be needing a new front axle to deal with my tire size, and if you are running 35's my axle would suit your needs! But yeah, jump on it for sure!! __________________ The Devil 1983 ONE TON 454/400/208 11" of lift on 44's

06-07-2004, 11:07 PM	#13
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I'd take it and just rebuild the 454 for that truck. Keep the ZZ4 in your truck. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

06-07-2004, 11:38 PM	#14
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	holy crap...that would be a steal if it was a 2wd...and its a 4wd??? even if you dont want to swap the stuff over, buy the truck, part it out, and make yourself a couple grand. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

06-07-2004, 11:46 PM	#15
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	you're lucky you didnt post this on CK5, your PM box would've been flooded with "where's it at" PMs.



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06-08-2004, 02:03 AM	#17
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Oh man I just thought of something.... When I buy this I cant tell the G/F about it, that would mean I would have my '01 explorer, '83 K5, '85c10, a 1 ton 4wd, and my new '02 yamaha v star. I think she will kick my a$$ if she found out, hhmmm I hope she doesnt find out ha ha __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

06-08-2004, 08:50 PM	#18
rich-white Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: st. Louis Missouri Posts: 414	Bring it home smoke wrench the axles trans motor transfer case wsate the rest of the truck. She wouldn't be the wiser. I have to do this quite a bit.

06-09-2004, 04:35 PM	#19
75chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ABQ, NM Posts: 1	Don't do it! Just give me his number and I'll tell him for you. :p __________________ '75 Chevy Stepside 2wd 350/TH350

06-09-2004, 05:16 PM	#20
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Ok the guy called me back and changed his mind, now he wants $1k and wont budge on the price. Still sounds like I will do it but I'm a little hesitant to try and part out a vehicle at my house. How big of a deal is it to switch the blazer to the 1 ton stuff? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

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