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**LEEVON** · 02-03-2007, 09:53 PM

I saw an unmolested '72 2wd Blazer yesterday in a gas station and pulled up to talk to the owner. It had serious rust in the rockers, lowers, and lift gate but everything was still there down to the original hubcaps. He said he would entertain an offer but I thought naw, too much rust. As soon as I pulled away I started kicking myself. DOH!!!!!! Maybe I'll see it again.

Rokcrln · 02-03-2007, 10:30 PM

Yep bend over because my size ten is comming at you!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

49studebaker · 02-03-2007, 10:43 PM

That's the cool thing about rust. Someone with out a welder an very little mechanical ability sees rust as a $1000 bodyshop bill. But...if you can weld (I'm not that good at it) and have $80 for patch panels, it ain't nothin but a few weekends in the garage. The rockers, cab corner and kick panel I replaced last winter came out really good. I couldn't have afforded to pay a proffesional to do it though.

65-72 chevytoys · 02-03-2007, 10:48 PM

I waited three years looking for a 2wd, when the opportunity final came I was ready and pounced.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-04-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 65-72 chevytoys

I waited three years looking for a 2wd, when the opportunity final came I was ready and pounced.

I waited right at 10 years, then bought 2 in 10 months

**LEEVON** · 02-04-2007, 09:22 AM

Yeah, I don't know why the rust was even an issue, I mean that's the way we thougt when these trucks were plentiful. I am really kicking myslelf this morning. I guess I just wasn't focused, thinking about moving and some other things. I deserve a good kicking. It was ochre/white with 350/350. I'll be on the lookout, and next time it's mine.

**lolife99** · 02-03-2007, 11:05 PM

GO GET IT! If you decide you don't want it,... I'm sure someone here will take it off your hands.

Bishops Trucks · 02-03-2007, 11:45 PM

Never second guess yourself. Go with your first thought and if it turns out to be wrong, work it out later.

Big Block · 02-04-2007, 02:43 PM

One in the hand is worth two in the bush. And it is my favorite colors. Good luck tracking it down.

2wdBlazer · 02-04-2007, 03:15 PM

Big mistake, Especially in FLORIDA!!! They are nowhere to be found down here.

65-72 chevytoys · 02-04-2007, 09:55 PM

If you see it again grab it.

Pop's72 · 02-06-2007, 04:46 AM

Another one or maybe the same one will appear...

...just be ready for it!

65-72 chevytoys · 02-06-2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Pop's72

Another one or maybe the same one will appear...

...just be ready for it!

I agree if you really want one. Save up and wait for the time to come. Also if you are willing to pay for shipping I have seen about 3 of them on collectorcartrader.com. Anyway, I turned one down about 3 years ago in Lakeland. The guy wanted way too much for a rolling chassis because the tub was swiss cheese. But because it was a 2wd he thought it was a gold mine. Anyway, fast forward three years later I now have the money saved up and I get one that is in much better condition. I was ready when the opprotunity was right. Like they say if you really one want good things come to those who wait.

Huck · 02-06-2007, 09:33 AM

Interesting ---rusty blazer---humm, who would have thought---hehehehe AND a welder will fix it----hummmm. Sometimes it's best to go with your gut as bringing that baby home, finding a place to store it, then considering the work to cut and replace especially when many of the sheet metal parts for blazers are not reproduced---you may have made the right decision!!!.

49studebaker · 02-06-2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck

Interesting ---rusty blazer---humm, who would have thought---hehehehe AND a welder will fix it----hummmm. Sometimes it's best to go with your gut as bringing that baby home, finding a place to store it, then considering the work to cut and replace especially when many of the sheet metal parts for blazers are not reproduced---you may have made the right decision!!!.

Ya, I guess it all comes down to your skill level, the amount of money you have available, or the amount of a challenge you're up to. I'll bet for some, like Rokcrln and others, it's not even a challenge. I realize not all parts are reproduced for Blazers, but even Goodmark doesn't make parts for this.

**Ron 586** · 02-15-2007, 09:34 AM

I like the looks of your truck. Do you have more pictures of it somewhere that I could take a look at.

**special-K** · 02-06-2007, 10:06 AM

Yeah,sometimes we don`t need another (and I can`t spell) conundrom.

02-03-2007, 09:53 PM	#1
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	I should have bought it... I saw an unmolested '72 2wd Blazer yesterday in a gas station and pulled up to talk to the owner. It had serious rust in the rockers, lowers, and lift gate but everything was still there down to the original hubcaps. He said he would entertain an offer but I thought naw, too much rust. As soon as I pulled away I started kicking myself. DOH!!!!!! Maybe I'll see it again. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

02-03-2007, 10:30 PM	#2
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: I should have bought it... Yep bend over because my size ten is comming at you! Kevin LFD Inc.

02-03-2007, 10:43 PM	#3
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: I should have bought it... That's the cool thing about rust. Someone with out a welder an very little mechanical ability sees rust as a $1000 bodyshop bill. But...if you can weld (I'm not that good at it) and have $80 for patch panels, it ain't nothin but a few weekends in the garage. The rockers, cab corner and kick panel I replaced last winter came out really good. I couldn't have afforded to pay a proffesional to do it though. __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

02-03-2007, 10:48 PM	#4
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: I should have bought it... I waited three years looking for a 2wd, when the opportunity final came I was ready and pounced. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

02-04-2007, 09:22 AM	#6
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: I should have bought it... Yeah, I don't know why the rust was even an issue, I mean that's the way we thougt when these trucks were plentiful. I am really kicking myslelf this morning. I guess I just wasn't focused, thinking about moving and some other things. I deserve a good kicking. It was ochre/white with 350/350. I'll be on the lookout, and next time it's mine. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 02-04-2007 at 09:22 AM.

02-03-2007, 11:05 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: I should have bought it... GO GET IT! If you decide you don't want it,... I'm sure someone here will take it off your hands. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-03-2007, 11:45 PM	#8
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: I should have bought it... Never second guess yourself. Go with your first thought and if it turns out to be wrong, work it out later. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

02-04-2007, 02:43 PM	#9
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: I should have bought it... One in the hand is worth two in the bush. And it is my favorite colors. Good luck tracking it down. Last edited by Big Block; 02-04-2007 at 02:46 PM.

02-04-2007, 03:15 PM	#10
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Re: I should have bought it... Big mistake, Especially in FLORIDA!!! They are nowhere to be found down here. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

02-04-2007, 09:55 PM	#11
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: I should have bought it... If you see it again grab it. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

02-06-2007, 04:46 AM	#12
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 667	Re: I should have bought it... Another one or maybe the same one will appear... ...just be ready for it! __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

02-06-2007, 09:33 AM	#14
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: I should have bought it... Interesting ---rusty blazer---humm, who would have thought---hehehehe AND a welder will fix it----hummmm. Sometimes it's best to go with your gut as bringing that baby home, finding a place to store it, then considering the work to cut and replace especially when many of the sheet metal parts for blazers are not reproduced---you may have made the right decision!!!.

02-15-2007, 09:34 AM	#16
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: I should have bought it... I like the looks of your truck. Do you have more pictures of it somewhere that I could take a look at. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

02-06-2007, 10:06 AM	#17
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