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niceguy678us · 08-11-2008, 11:00 PM

Buying a 72 north carolina blazer.

haus · 08-11-2008, 11:17 PM

sorry i can't help. but you might try posting in the general discussion forum, it'll get more traffic. hopefully, it's an honest situation and it works itself out. good luck.

Jtrux · 08-12-2008, 12:08 AM

Let me get this straight, you starting giving someone your money to pay for a blazer you hadn't seen and to someone you hadn't met???

I hate to be an ass but you're asking for trouble with that. If I was going to rip someone off i'd come off as nice and friendly as possible too, then take their money.

I'm not asking you how much your payments were or anything but I hope they weren't much cuz you might be out that money now.

niceguy678us · 08-12-2008, 12:17 AM

I bought my Lexus this way, as well as my new bike. I and other people buy vehicles over the internet every day. It's easy to just say your a fool as soon as something goes wrong, (hindsight is 20-20....etc.). For the most part these types of deals don't go bad, but then there's always a few bad apples in every basket.

70rs/ss · 08-12-2008, 01:29 PM

I have bought and sold on ebay a lot, but payments long distance is risky, but as you said it is easy to say that now. The best thing to do is call the PD in NC with the contact info and see if they will do a contact. With the economy as it is this guy could have fallen on hard times, but no excuse for dropping off the face of the earth. Call the local PD and go from there, any proof you have been sending him $$$$, cancelled checks, etc?? You may not need it, but prepare for the worst and pray for the best. Good Luck!! There are members within that vacinity, but I'd guess a PD/sheriff is the best idea in case this guy is down on his luck, as he may not appreciate people showing up looking for $$$ or a vehicle.

niceguy678us · 08-12-2008, 07:08 PM

Blazer is mine.

tdkosta · 08-12-2008, 07:22 PM

I'm glad it looks like it is going to work out for you.

Luvlegs · 08-13-2008, 10:00 AM

Whew! I finally found out where it was - it's about 3 hours or better, east of me... maybe a bit more. Sure glad it's starting to mesh for you... it'd be hunting season before I get that far east this year.

**raggedjim** · 08-13-2008, 10:04 AM

I would NEVER conduct business that way! You have no recourse if you do get ripped.

I've bought vehicles of the internet also, but this is the damnedest thing I've ever heard...

Good luck, Rg

***Liz*** · 08-13-2008, 03:39 PM

glad you got up with him, but I have to agree with rg... also next time post in the regional areas. you will get more replies

niceguy678us · 08-13-2008, 08:52 PM

Negotiating pickup when I get time off work.

toomanytoyz · 08-13-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by niceguy678us

I think I might need someone's help if you live within driving distence of Eure, or Getesville North Carolina. I have been making payments to a gentleman there for a 72 Blazer. I have/had three of his contact numbers so I could check in every month (home, work, cell). I called his work, he doesn't work there anymore, I called his home, it's disconnected, I called his cell, it goes straight to voicemail (left a few polite and friendly messages). It's been two days and I haven't heard back yet so I'm starting to get a little worried, not saying I've ben jacked yet, but getting worried. Someone's gotta help me please.

You were the one worried or you would'nt have made this Post, If you are so Trusting you should have waited a Little longer........

I have made numerous Vehicle Purchase's over the net & Have finally learned my Lesson , I Will Never make another Purchase sight unseen.............

Glad all went well for You.............

Rick

Jtrux · 08-13-2008, 09:51 PM

Here's my thing. I know you insist that the guy is credible and that's your business but if I were to purchase a vehicle over the internet it would be worth it for me to pay the few hundred bucks for a plane ticket to go 1: see the vehicle in person and 2: meet the person i'm about to fork over cash to.

Another thing is this. Lately (well for a while now actually) another forum member has had pictures of his blazer taken and used on Ebay and now craigslist to lure poor unsuspecting suckers in and make them believe they are buying a blazer when in fact all they are doing is sending money to a guy who probably has never owned a blazer in his life but has plenty of pics posted online to persuade others he does. When you made your post I immeadiately thought of that and figured you got ripped by him or someone like him.

So should you be weary of buying vehicles online from people you don't know??? YES.

I'm not attacking you or putting you down, just saying that fraudulent car sales do happen and it's been occuring alot lately with the one blazer I mentioned above so that's why I thought you had got ripped off.

**raggedjim** · 08-14-2008, 09:55 AM

I have good rapport with most the guys on here, some of them I've been talking to for years. But I wouldn't trust them with my money or my beer cooler!

I'm glad it's worked out for you, but it is risky whether you want to admit it or not...

Rg

niceguy678us · 11-02-2008, 08:13 AM

I made it home last night with her. Whew that was a long drive.

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Husker · 11-02-2008, 09:27 AM

Nice Lookin Truck. Glad it all worked out.
Ron

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-02-2008, 09:29 AM

BLUE THUNDER · 11-02-2008, 10:12 AM

Nice ride, how much did you pick it up for? Glad to see things worked out for you. Later.

bouncytruck · 11-02-2008, 11:17 AM

Wow, great truck. Looks like a nice solid, unmolested survivor.

niceguy678us · 11-02-2008, 12:25 PM

Yeah all original. Came with the manufacturers warranty pamphlet with the original buyer's/owner's signature and info on it. You should see the list of stuff on the sticker in the glove box. Anyways There is little to no rust on the actual tub which is what I've been looking for. $7,000.00

RED72blazer · 11-02-2008, 04:54 PM

sweet gun rack...

Jtrux · 11-02-2008, 06:00 PM

Does it say special promotional pkg on the SPID (sticker inside the glovebox door). I think it's a highlander. If it is, I can only think of one other blazer on here that is.

vtblazer · 11-03-2008, 08:29 AM

Definitely a nice score, what are the plans for it?

...I say drive it!

**Yukon Jack** · 11-03-2008, 12:01 PM

Looks like a great K5 - enjoy it!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-03-2008, 12:02 PM

Very nice old blazer that looks like it has survived well.

08-11-2008, 11:00 PM	#1
niceguy678us Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lake Charles Louisiana Posts: 147	North Carolina emergency Buying a 72 north carolina blazer. __________________ 1970 Datsun 240Z 1972 K5 Blazer Highlander 1972 Chevelle 1959 Apache 3100 SWB Fleetside 2006 VTX 1800f Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=highlander Last edited by niceguy678us; 11-04-2008 at 05:43 PM. Reason: non relavent information

08-11-2008, 11:17 PM	#2
haus MMMM Ramen! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 118	Re: North Carolina emergency sorry i can't help. but you might try posting in the general discussion forum, it'll get more traffic. hopefully, it's an honest situation and it works itself out. good luck. __________________ Tim - 1970 chevy blazer

08-12-2008, 12:08 AM	#3
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: North Carolina emergency Let me get this straight, you starting giving someone your money to pay for a blazer you hadn't seen and to someone you hadn't met??? I hate to be an ass but you're asking for trouble with that. If I was going to rip someone off i'd come off as nice and friendly as possible too, then take their money. I'm not asking you how much your payments were or anything but I hope they weren't much cuz you might be out that money now. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-12-2008, 12:17 AM	#4
niceguy678us Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lake Charles Louisiana Posts: 147	Re: North Carolina emergency I bought my Lexus this way, as well as my new bike. I and other people buy vehicles over the internet every day. It's easy to just say your a fool as soon as something goes wrong, (hindsight is 20-20....etc.). For the most part these types of deals don't go bad, but then there's always a few bad apples in every basket. __________________ 1970 Datsun 240Z 1972 K5 Blazer Highlander 1972 Chevelle 1959 Apache 3100 SWB Fleetside 2006 VTX 1800f Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=highlander

08-12-2008, 01:29 PM	#5
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: North Carolina emergency I have bought and sold on ebay a lot, but payments long distance is risky, but as you said it is easy to say that now. The best thing to do is call the PD in NC with the contact info and see if they will do a contact. With the economy as it is this guy could have fallen on hard times, but no excuse for dropping off the face of the earth. Call the local PD and go from there, any proof you have been sending him $$$$, cancelled checks, etc?? You may not need it, but prepare for the worst and pray for the best. Good Luck!! There are members within that vacinity, but I'd guess a PD/sheriff is the best idea in case this guy is down on his luck, as he may not appreciate people showing up looking for $$$ or a vehicle.

08-12-2008, 07:08 PM	#6
niceguy678us Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lake Charles Louisiana Posts: 147	Re: North Carolina emergency Blazer is mine. __________________ 1970 Datsun 240Z 1972 K5 Blazer Highlander 1972 Chevelle 1959 Apache 3100 SWB Fleetside 2006 VTX 1800f Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=highlander Last edited by niceguy678us; 11-04-2008 at 05:44 PM.

08-12-2008, 07:22 PM	#7
tdkosta Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 781	Re: North Carolina emergency I'm glad it looks like it is going to work out for you.

08-13-2008, 10:00 AM	#8
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: North Carolina emergency Whew! I finally found out where it was - it's about 3 hours or better, east of me... maybe a bit more. Sure glad it's starting to mesh for you... it'd be hunting season before I get that far east this year. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew! Last edited by Luvlegs; 08-13-2008 at 12:43 PM.

08-13-2008, 10:04 AM	#9
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,523	Re: North Carolina emergency I would NEVER conduct business that way! You have no recourse if you do get ripped. I've bought vehicles of the internet also, but this is the damnedest thing I've ever heard... Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743 Last edited by raggedjim; 08-13-2008 at 10:06 AM.

08-13-2008, 03:39 PM	#10
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,780	Re: North Carolina emergency glad you got up with him, but I have to agree with rg... also next time post in the regional areas. you will get more replies

08-13-2008, 08:52 PM	#11
niceguy678us Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lake Charles Louisiana Posts: 147	Re: North Carolina emergency Negotiating pickup when I get time off work. __________________ 1970 Datsun 240Z 1972 K5 Blazer Highlander 1972 Chevelle 1959 Apache 3100 SWB Fleetside 2006 VTX 1800f Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=highlander Last edited by niceguy678us; 11-04-2008 at 05:47 PM.

08-13-2008, 09:51 PM	#13
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: North Carolina emergency Here's my thing. I know you insist that the guy is credible and that's your business but if I were to purchase a vehicle over the internet it would be worth it for me to pay the few hundred bucks for a plane ticket to go 1: see the vehicle in person and 2: meet the person i'm about to fork over cash to. Another thing is this. Lately (well for a while now actually) another forum member has had pictures of his blazer taken and used on Ebay and now craigslist to lure poor unsuspecting suckers in and make them believe they are buying a blazer when in fact all they are doing is sending money to a guy who probably has never owned a blazer in his life but has plenty of pics posted online to persuade others he does. When you made your post I immeadiately thought of that and figured you got ripped by him or someone like him. So should you be weary of buying vehicles online from people you don't know??? YES. I'm not attacking you or putting you down, just saying that fraudulent car sales do happen and it's been occuring alot lately with the one blazer I mentioned above so that's why I thought you had got ripped off. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-14-2008, 09:55 AM	#14
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,523	Re: North Carolina emergency I have good rapport with most the guys on here, some of them I've been talking to for years. But I wouldn't trust them with my money or my beer cooler! I'm glad it's worked out for you, but it is risky whether you want to admit it or not... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

11-02-2008, 08:13 AM	#15
niceguy678us Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lake Charles Louisiana Posts: 147	Re: North Carolina emergency I made it home last night with her. Whew that was a long drive. http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j...e/IMG_0712.jpg http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j...e/IMG_0699.jpg http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j...e/IMG_0697.jpg http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j...e/IMG_0695.jpg __________________ 1970 Datsun 240Z 1972 K5 Blazer Highlander 1972 Chevelle 1959 Apache 3100 SWB Fleetside 2006 VTX 1800f Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=highlander Last edited by niceguy678us; 11-02-2008 at 08:15 AM. Reason: link was not working

11-02-2008, 09:27 AM	#16
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: North Carolina emergency Nice Lookin Truck. Glad it all worked out. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson



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11-02-2008, 09:29 AM	#17
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: North Carolina emergency __________________ 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

11-02-2008, 10:12 AM	#18
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: North Carolina emergency Nice ride, how much did you pick it up for? Glad to see things worked out for you. Later.

11-02-2008, 11:17 AM	#19
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: North Carolina emergency Wow, great truck. Looks like a nice solid, unmolested survivor. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-02-2008, 12:25 PM	#20
niceguy678us Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lake Charles Louisiana Posts: 147	Re: North Carolina emergency Yeah all original. Came with the manufacturers warranty pamphlet with the original buyer's/owner's signature and info on it. You should see the list of stuff on the sticker in the glove box. Anyways There is little to no rust on the actual tub which is what I've been looking for. $7,000.00 __________________ 1970 Datsun 240Z 1972 K5 Blazer Highlander 1972 Chevelle 1959 Apache 3100 SWB Fleetside 2006 VTX 1800f Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=highlander

11-02-2008, 04:54 PM	#21
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: North Carolina emergency sweet gun rack... __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

11-02-2008, 06:00 PM	#22
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: North Carolina emergency Does it say special promotional pkg on the SPID (sticker inside the glovebox door). I think it's a highlander. If it is, I can only think of one other blazer on here that is. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-03-2008, 08:29 AM	#23
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: North Carolina emergency Definitely a nice score, what are the plans for it? ...I say drive it!

11-03-2008, 12:01 PM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: North Carolina emergency Looks like a great K5 - enjoy it! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-03-2008, 12:02 PM	#25
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: North Carolina emergency Very nice old blazer that looks like it has survived well. __________________ 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..

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