I just bought this...so why am I nervous? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

5150 · 07-14-2005, 09:32 PM

I just won this auction on ebay. I've never purchased anything this large on there without seeing it first. My truck I saw on ebay, but the guy didn't get what he wanted for it so I bought after the fact. I just got off the phone with the seller and he seems pretty cool about it. When the bid went through I was kind of shaking.

I was on the other line with my wife and she said she was too.

Going to try to go pick it up on Sunday.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4561268430

cdowns · 07-14-2005, 09:49 PM

if you won a bid with a no reserve auction and the guy won't sell it to you it doesn't say much about his character. i'd complain to ebay i sure as crap wouldn't buy it from him

krue · 07-14-2005, 10:08 PM

Looks like a good deal.

5150 · 07-14-2005, 10:19 PM

cdowns-I guess I got you confused. The seller of this "Trazer" is cool with it. There was no reserve so he told me he would have liked to get more for it but he knows that's the way it goes. I was talking about my truck(see at the bottom) that I saw on ebay and the guy didn't get what he wanted for it. I contacted him after the auction and made him an offer and bought the truck.

I guess I could always make it back into a blazer?

cdowns · 07-14-2005, 10:51 PM

it's not too hard to confuse me!!! that sounds alot better good luck with it then!!

Roberty · 07-14-2005, 11:09 PM

You're like me - I'd be nervous too if I was buying a truck sight unseen from Indiana or anywhere else up north with the salted roads in the wintertime.

Just kidding. Hope it works out good for you bro'.

classicchev · 07-14-2005, 11:26 PM

Shaking with excitement I hope. Looks like a good deal, just remember not everything is perfect, I dont think many of us could afford a perfect truck, plus we would be so pariniod to drive it. Good luck with your purchase, I ve bought 2 project sight unseen, one was 9000.oo, that was taking a chance, but I ended up with the deal.

Post better pics when you pic it up, Later

Rokcrln · 07-14-2005, 11:43 PM

Well for out here in California that is a great deal even if the blazer is half as good as it looks. Have fun with it.

Kevin

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-15-2005, 12:20 AM

Looks and sounds like you got a pretty good deal it may need some work but what truck don't... I think I would turn it back into a blazer though jmo..

5150 · 07-15-2005, 01:07 AM

I was thinking the same thing, but I have no body work skills whatsoever so I wouldn't know how to.

BraveDave · 07-16-2005, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow69

I was thinking the same thing, but I have no body work skills......

"Everybody knows chicks only dig guys with great skills!"

69 Short Fleet · 07-15-2005, 01:07 AM

Nice looking truck Yellow! I think you did fine by the sound of things. Doug

5150 · 07-15-2005, 01:23 AM

Is there any guys on the route up there just in case I have any problems driving her back? I'll be driving 65 to Kokomo, IN

3quartertime · 07-15-2005, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow69

Is there any guys on the route up there just in case I have any problems driving her back? I'll be driving 65 to Kokomo, IN

If you have any problems in the Indy area let me know. Pm me for my cell...

Looks like a great buy!!! Sorry to see it leave the state.

GMan69 · 07-15-2005, 11:43 PM

Bryan,
That's mighty fine. Congrats. BTW, we'll be back in Nashville on the 28th or 29th of this month. DCI show at MTSU is the 29th. Same night as the cruise in at Stones River.

pritch · 07-16-2005, 12:26 AM

My friend built something very similar to that, except out of a '76 or so Blazer. It never was as nice as yours, though. It was just a beater/work truck.

About 20 years ago, I built a shorty, a '67 small-window cab and a step-side bed on a '70 blazer frame. It was a lot of fun, but I never did have enough money to finish it right and then my wife wrecked it. I didn't think I had a picture of it, but I recently found one, I need to have it scanned so I can post it.

I think you'll have a nice, fun truck there.

tomatocity · 07-15-2005, 03:26 AM

Very nice at an excellent price. You will be in 7th heaven soon, after the buyer remorse fades.
Get a fan shroud and a different fan with clutch. Get rid of the flex fan. I think it is missing the vacuum pod. Make sure the vacuum source for your power brakes is not shared. Looks like you have a tach dash, Cool! Take it in the dirt before you start cleaning it. Nice wheels and bumpers. The carrb is probably a very reliable Edelbrock 1406. Heck bring it to California and sell it for $4500. Enjoy.

CHEVYE · 07-15-2005, 08:28 AM

hey Bryan, if you bump into any problems from bowling green down just call me on my cell. i gotta get over to your house and see this thing for myself,(hmm hmm take it out for a spin

). i checked this morning to see if you bid on it or not. it looks like you got a sweet deal.

Putter · 07-15-2005, 08:34 AM

I was digging around the E-bay a couple days ago and saw that thing. I thought it was pretty cool & almost made a thread about it in the parts page. I think a 'unibody' tazer would just be fun to have as a conversation starter.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-15-2005, 09:09 AM

"The truck does have some minor work needing to be done. It does have some rot in it, has some cracking of bondo." & "kokomo, IN." Are those your reasons for being nervous? Hope it works out well for you, you still got it for a good price and it looks cool!

A few 72's · 07-15-2005, 10:46 AM

Looks like I may have to make a trip to Nashville to check it out also.
May check this post of Tim's, some of these members may be on the way.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=163829

OldSkool71 · 07-15-2005, 12:05 PM

I know exactly what you mean. I just bought this 1 owner 72 Cheyenne Super SWB off ebay and am a little nervous as well. I have never bought a vehicle without putting my eyes on hands on it. I talked with the guy, seems way cool too. I am having a vehicle inspection done as well since it is in GA and im in CA. I hoping for the best for both of us. Looks like you have yourself a cool ride, enjoy.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-15-2005, 05:45 PM

Hey Brian, that's

, guess your glad you didn't buy my Hond@

Couple of questions for ya,

1. You have to drive it to my cookout, or if you must bring your stepside,
tow it behind the trazer and bring them both.

2. If you deceide to go back to a blazer from a trazer, I want that custom
made half top thingamabobber for GQ

Blue_71 · 07-16-2005, 02:33 AM

im off exit 53 on i-65 if ya need anything, ill pm you my cell number

5150 · 07-16-2005, 07:57 AM

George,

I'll make sure I get to Murfreesboro on the 29th. I'll try to drive this thing down.

Bryan

07-14-2005, 09:32 PM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	I just bought this...so why am I nervous? I just won this auction on ebay. I've never purchased anything this large on there without seeing it first. My truck I saw on ebay, but the guy didn't get what he wanted for it so I bought after the fact. I just got off the phone with the seller and he seems pretty cool about it. When the bid went through I was kind of shaking. I was on the other line with my wife and she said she was too. Going to try to go pick it up on Sunday. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4561268430 __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-14-2005, 09:49 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	if you won a bid with a no reserve auction and the guy won't sell it to you it doesn't say much about his character. i'd complain to ebay i sure as crap wouldn't buy it from him __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-14-2005, 10:08 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looks like a good deal. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-14-2005, 10:19 PM	#4
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	cdowns-I guess I got you confused. The seller of this "Trazer" is cool with it. There was no reserve so he told me he would have liked to get more for it but he knows that's the way it goes. I was talking about my truck(see at the bottom) that I saw on ebay and the guy didn't get what he wanted for it. I contacted him after the auction and made him an offer and bought the truck. I guess I could always make it back into a blazer? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-14-2005, 10:51 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	it's not too hard to confuse me!!! that sounds alot better good luck with it then!! __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-14-2005, 11:09 PM	#6
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	You're like me - I'd be nervous too if I was buying a truck sight unseen from Indiana or anywhere else up north with the salted roads in the wintertime. Just kidding. Hope it works out good for you bro'. __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

07-14-2005, 11:26 PM	#7
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Shaking with excitement I hope. Looks like a good deal, just remember not everything is perfect, I dont think many of us could afford a perfect truck, plus we would be so pariniod to drive it. Good luck with your purchase, I ve bought 2 project sight unseen, one was 9000.oo, that was taking a chance, but I ended up with the deal. Post better pics when you pic it up, Later __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter Last edited by classicchev; 07-14-2005 at 11:27 PM.

07-14-2005, 11:43 PM	#8
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Well for out here in California that is a great deal even if the blazer is half as good as it looks. Have fun with it. Kevin

07-15-2005, 12:20 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Looks and sounds like you got a pretty good deal it may need some work but what truck don't... I think I would turn it back into a blazer though jmo.. Attached Images __________________ 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..

07-15-2005, 01:07 AM	#10
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	I was thinking the same thing, but I have no body work skills whatsoever so I wouldn't know how to. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-15-2005, 01:07 AM	#12
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Nice looking truck Yellow! I think you did fine by the sound of things. Doug

07-15-2005, 01:23 AM	#13
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Is there any guys on the route up there just in case I have any problems driving her back? I'll be driving 65 to Kokomo, IN __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-15-2005, 11:43 PM	#15
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	Bryan, That's mighty fine. Congrats. BTW, we'll be back in Nashville on the 28th or 29th of this month. DCI show at MTSU is the 29th. Same night as the cruise in at Stones River. __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside

07-16-2005, 12:26 AM	#16
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	My friend built something very similar to that, except out of a '76 or so Blazer. It never was as nice as yours, though. It was just a beater/work truck. About 20 years ago, I built a shorty, a '67 small-window cab and a step-side bed on a '70 blazer frame. It was a lot of fun, but I never did have enough money to finish it right and then my wife wrecked it. I didn't think I had a picture of it, but I recently found one, I need to have it scanned so I can post it. I think you'll have a nice, fun truck there. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

07-15-2005, 03:26 AM	#17
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Very nice at an excellent price. You will be in 7th heaven soon, after the buyer remorse fades. Get a fan shroud and a different fan with clutch. Get rid of the flex fan. I think it is missing the vacuum pod. Make sure the vacuum source for your power brakes is not shared. Looks like you have a tach dash, Cool! Take it in the dirt before you start cleaning it. Nice wheels and bumpers. The carrb is probably a very reliable Edelbrock 1406. Heck bring it to California and sell it for $4500. Enjoy. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.



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07-15-2005, 08:28 AM	#18
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	hey Bryan, if you bump into any problems from bowling green down just call me on my cell. i gotta get over to your house and see this thing for myself,(hmm hmm take it out for a spin ). i checked this morning to see if you bid on it or not. it looks like you got a sweet deal. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

07-15-2005, 08:34 AM	#19
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I was digging around the E-bay a couple days ago and saw that thing. I thought it was pretty cool & almost made a thread about it in the parts page. I think a 'unibody' tazer would just be fun to have as a conversation starter. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

07-15-2005, 09:09 AM	#20
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	"The truck does have some minor work needing to be done. It does have some rot in it, has some cracking of bondo." & "kokomo, IN." Are those your reasons for being nervous? Hope it works out well for you, you still got it for a good price and it looks cool! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-15-2005, 10:46 AM	#21
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	Looks like I may have to make a trip to Nashville to check it out also. May check this post of Tim's, some of these members may be on the way. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=163829 __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

07-15-2005, 12:05 PM	#22
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	I know exactly what you mean. I just bought this 1 owner 72 Cheyenne Super SWB off ebay and am a little nervous as well. I have never bought a vehicle without putting my eyes on hands on it. I talked with the guy, seems way cool too. I am having a vehicle inspection done as well since it is in GA and im in CA. I hoping for the best for both of us. Looks like you have yourself a cool ride, enjoy. Attached Images __________________ -Ron- Last edited by OldSkool71; 07-15-2005 at 12:09 PM.

07-15-2005, 05:45 PM	#23
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Hey Brian, that's , guess your glad you didn't buy my Hond@ Couple of questions for ya, 1. You have to drive it to my cookout, or if you must bring your stepside, tow it behind the trazer and bring them both. 2. If you deceide to go back to a blazer from a trazer, I want that custom made half top thingamabobber for GQ __________________ 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

07-16-2005, 07:57 AM	#25
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	George, I'll make sure I get to Murfreesboro on the 29th. I'll try to drive this thing down. Bryan __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

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