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SnS C10 · 11-03-2009, 04:51 PM

well i have a 92 gmc sierra shortbed stepside. 350 with 700r4, shift kit, centerlines, great daily driver cold a/c,pw,pl. all around great shape.

This guy wants to trade me for his 1981 chevy blazer factory 2wd. 305 v8, th350, daily driver pw, pl. everything works its ready to go. i want to do it but my sierra is such a reliable daily driver that i guess im afraid to do it. although the blazer would be much more comfortable for m wife and 6 month old son. what do you guys think? would you trade or no straight up?

here are pics of my gmc and the blazer

SnS C10 · 11-03-2009, 04:53 PM

pictures of the blazer

SnS C10 · 11-03-2009, 04:55 PM

couple more

63deluxfleet · 11-03-2009, 05:00 PM

i would do it. those are very hard to come by and if you regret it, it would not be hard to find one of those sierras they are a dime a dozen

68Timber · 11-03-2009, 05:13 PM

Damn. Factory tachometer... Go for it.

ECU PIRATE · 11-03-2009, 05:13 PM

I would definitely do it. I just picked a 77' 2wd Blazer over the weekend and someone already made me an offer to buy it as is............................ I wish my wife felt the same way about it

SnS C10 · 11-03-2009, 05:22 PM

how much would you guys think it is worth in its present looking condition?

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-03-2009, 05:24 PM

I'm guessing about $2,500 in it's present state. I say go for it.

68Timber · 11-03-2009, 05:31 PM

Around here, either would be a 3 to 4K truck. Your pickup is very nice and well taken care of, but like someone else said, there's plenty of them around right now.

That Blazer looks solid, with some questionable changes. Nothing that couldn't be changed up to your tastes, but you'll spend money to make it as clean and nice as yours. It's definitely not as nice as what you have. But it's rare.

Also, you're going to lose power and mpg going from a 350/TH700R4 to a 305/TH350.

I'd still do it.

shrtbx · 11-03-2009, 05:31 PM

Your truck is very clean...I would make the trade though. Be cool for the wife and kid

**old Rusty C10** · 11-03-2009, 05:38 PM

im gonna say keep your truck.. IMHO its nicer and newer and looks better taken care of.. plus im a pickup guy... I would however raise it a bit lol

Rogue_Sentinel · 11-03-2009, 05:51 PM

i would go 4 the blazer.

Pyrotechnic · 11-03-2009, 05:51 PM

Nothing against the Blazer, but I think your truck is nicer. Better engine, better transmission, better interior, better paint, and better wheels too. I feel like you would be getting the lesser end of the deal.

I would keep the truck and see if he wants to sell the Blazer.

Also, if you are wanting a family hauler check out a used S10 Blazer.

JohnC · 11-03-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

Nothing against the Blazer, but I think your truck is nicer. Better engine, better transmission, better interior, better paint, and better wheels too. I feel like you would be getting the lesser end of the deal.

I would keep the truck and see if he wants to sell the Blazer.

Also, if you are wanting a family hauler check out a used S10 Blazer.

SnS C10 · 11-03-2009, 06:07 PM

lol already had a 99 s10 blazer and we got rid of it before anything else broke on it. with that money i bought a 79 blazer. then this 81 came along and i know they are valuable and i love the old trucks but i think i agree with a few because i think im going to keep my shortbed. i will just hold out longer and continue to make my 79 what i want and when i have the cash i will buy another just because well it seems that i never have enough old cars/trucks. thanks guys who knows though maybe the wife will just tell me to do it!!!! wouldnt that be great....

cadpwrd · 11-03-2009, 06:25 PM

It's just my $.02...I think that Blazer is fugly. Mismatched dash cap, speaker holes cut into the doors, the cheesy seats...ugh. Sure, it has potential, but your pickup is a good lookin ride. Those centerlines look nice. Pick up an extra vehicle for the family stuff.

Primered_69 · 11-03-2009, 05:51 PM

With the son, i would go with the Blazer because of seat belt placement in relation to dash.

Plus, it allows room for you to take on or two of his friends to a cruise night or lake later on.

I love the look of your truck but I wish I had more room in my project now that my daughter has turned 6.

68Timber · 11-03-2009, 05:56 PM

Honestly, I really don't like anything he did to the Blazer. But it is solid. With the correct rally wheels, grille, some lower moulding, paint the rockers/half cab/top white - it'd be one sweet looking daily driver.

3r!c84 · 11-03-2009, 06:57 PM

no its a sbc not a ford motor.

*JCampbell* · 11-03-2009, 07:32 PM

Good call. I love squares, but that Blazer is busted, Holmes.

I'd pass, too. I've learned my lesson in regards to buying trucks with "potential". Your stepside is way clean.

Like Pyro said, you'd definately be getting the lesser end of the deal on that one.

big10ratrod77 · 11-03-2009, 07:40 PM

in 77 chevy went to the light blue engine
how i know my buddys got a 76 chevy with an orange 350 and my 77 is blue

check out the valve cover it is blue

flamingbig10 · 11-03-2009, 08:07 PM

keep the 1500

SnS C10 · 11-04-2009, 11:56 AM

i have some very bad and frustrating news:

driving home from my league softball game last night i give it about 3/4 throttle right when i hit second gear and boom!!!! loud thud. truck continue to drive in 3 and 4 gear then i get to a light and stop. i let of the brake to go and there is a terrible vibration under the truck and it wont move, just keeps revving. i push it to a gas station and the only gear that works is reverse. reverse works for about 20 seconds then it starts to rev again. if i shut the engine off and turn on about a minute later i have reverse again and so on. so, i drove home in reverse with my dad behind me, only a few blocks. smelled the tranny fluid which was just added 3 weeks ago, it is the color of engine oil and smells slightly burnt. almost 100 percent certain i need a new transmission.

Wonder if the guy with the blazer will still trade....

Rogue_Sentinel · 11-04-2009, 01:43 PM

blazer is calling you

SBTork · 11-04-2009, 01:56 PM

That sucks to hear about your truck's transmission issues, that stuff sucks. If your wife has a ride or you can borrow one from a friend, take your stock trans out, find a good local trans shop and have them rebuild it. It's usually cheaper than a junkyard one and most good places will warranty one they rebuild. I've been keeping up with your blazer build and im sure you could take the trans out and put it back in no problem, that and a $500-$700 and you'll have your truck on the road quick.

Keep your truck!

11-03-2009, 04:51 PM	#1
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	what would you guys do? well i have a 92 gmc sierra shortbed stepside. 350 with 700r4, shift kit, centerlines, great daily driver cold a/c,pw,pl. all around great shape. This guy wants to trade me for his 1981 chevy blazer factory 2wd. 305 v8, th350, daily driver pw, pl. everything works its ready to go. i want to do it but my sierra is such a reliable daily driver that i guess im afraid to do it. although the blazer would be much more comfortable for m wife and 6 month old son. what do you guys think? would you trade or no straight up? here are pics of my gmc and the blazer Attached Images

11-03-2009, 04:53 PM	#2
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: what would you guys do? pictures of the blazer Attached Images

11-03-2009, 04:55 PM	#3
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: what would you guys do? couple more Attached Images

11-03-2009, 05:00 PM	#4
63deluxfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dinuba, ca Posts: 623	Re: what would you guys do? i would do it. those are very hard to come by and if you regret it, it would not be hard to find one of those sierras they are a dime a dozen __________________ A girl phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home. -Rodney Dangerfield .......THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS..... Last edited by 63deluxfleet; 11-03-2009 at 05:00 PM.

11-03-2009, 05:13 PM	#5
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: what would you guys do? Damn. Factory tachometer... Go for it.

11-03-2009, 05:13 PM	#6
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: what would you guys do? I would definitely do it. I just picked a 77' 2wd Blazer over the weekend and someone already made me an offer to buy it as is............................ I wish my wife felt the same way about it __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold) Last edited by ECU PIRATE; 11-03-2009 at 05:14 PM.

11-03-2009, 05:22 PM	#7
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: what would you guys do? how much would you guys think it is worth in its present looking condition?

11-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#8
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: what would you guys do? I'm guessing about $2,500 in it's present state. I say go for it. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy. Last edited by Scootin 81 C20; 11-03-2009 at 05:25 PM.

11-03-2009, 05:31 PM	#9
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: what would you guys do? Around here, either would be a 3 to 4K truck. Your pickup is very nice and well taken care of, but like someone else said, there's plenty of them around right now. That Blazer looks solid, with some questionable changes. Nothing that couldn't be changed up to your tastes, but you'll spend money to make it as clean and nice as yours. It's definitely not as nice as what you have. But it's rare. Also, you're going to lose power and mpg going from a 350/TH700R4 to a 305/TH350. I'd still do it. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

11-03-2009, 05:31 PM	#10
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	Re: what would you guys do? Your truck is very clean...I would make the trade though. Be cool for the wife and kid

11-03-2009, 05:38 PM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,319	Re: what would you guys do? im gonna say keep your truck.. IMHO its nicer and newer and looks better taken care of.. plus im a pickup guy... I would however raise it a bit lol __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-03-2009, 05:51 PM	#12
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	Re: what would you guys do? i would go 4 the blazer. __________________ "Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final." Hunter S THompson

11-03-2009, 05:51 PM	#13
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: what would you guys do? Nothing against the Blazer, but I think your truck is nicer. Better engine, better transmission, better interior, better paint, and better wheels too. I feel like you would be getting the lesser end of the deal. I would keep the truck and see if he wants to sell the Blazer. Also, if you are wanting a family hauler check out a used S10 Blazer. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

11-03-2009, 06:07 PM	#15
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: what would you guys do? lol already had a 99 s10 blazer and we got rid of it before anything else broke on it. with that money i bought a 79 blazer. then this 81 came along and i know they are valuable and i love the old trucks but i think i agree with a few because i think im going to keep my shortbed. i will just hold out longer and continue to make my 79 what i want and when i have the cash i will buy another just because well it seems that i never have enough old cars/trucks. thanks guys who knows though maybe the wife will just tell me to do it!!!! wouldnt that be great....

11-03-2009, 06:25 PM	#16
cadpwrd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fredonia NY Posts: 65	Re: what would you guys do? It's just my $.02...I think that Blazer is fugly. Mismatched dash cap, speaker holes cut into the doors, the cheesy seats...ugh. Sure, it has potential, but your pickup is a good lookin ride. Those centerlines look nice. Pick up an extra vehicle for the family stuff.



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11-03-2009, 05:51 PM	#17
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: what would you guys do? With the son, i would go with the Blazer because of seat belt placement in relation to dash. Plus, it allows room for you to take on or two of his friends to a cruise night or lake later on. I love the look of your truck but I wish I had more room in my project now that my daughter has turned 6. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

11-03-2009, 05:56 PM	#18
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: what would you guys do? Honestly, I really don't like anything he did to the Blazer. But it is solid. With the correct rally wheels, grille, some lower moulding, paint the rockers/half cab/top white - it'd be one sweet looking daily driver. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

11-03-2009, 06:57 PM	#19
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: what would you guys do? no its a sbc not a ford motor. __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-03-2009, 07:32 PM	#20
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: what would you guys do? Good call. I *love* squares, but that Blazer is busted, Holmes. I'd pass, too. I've learned my lesson in regards to buying trucks with "potential". Your stepside is way clean. Like Pyro said, you'd definately be getting the lesser end of the deal on that one. Last edited by JCampbell; 11-03-2009 at 07:37 PM.

11-03-2009, 07:40 PM	#21
big10ratrod77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: hillborough nc Posts: 410	Re: what would you guys do? in 77 chevy went to the light blue engine how i know my buddys got a 76 chevy with an orange 350 and my 77 is blue check out the valve cover it is blue __________________ 77 chevy BIG 10 350/sm465/12bolt w 3.73 bout 240 horse power NO power steerin 79 chevy 1/2 ton 250/three on the tree/3.08s soon to get built 250/floor shift conversion/3.08s 81 mercedes 300d 25 MPG 77 chevy BIG DOOLEY 454/sm-465/14 bolt 4.10s "fully loaded" 73 plymouth duster 225 slant six/230 3 speed/8 1/4 trying to acheve 300 horse six http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3135091 '77 chevy trucks. built to stay tough. life is short build a hot rod

11-03-2009, 08:07 PM	#22
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: what would you guys do? keep the 1500 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

11-04-2009, 11:56 AM	#23
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: what would you guys do? i have some very bad and frustrating news: driving home from my league softball game last night i give it about 3/4 throttle right when i hit second gear and boom!!!! loud thud. truck continue to drive in 3 and 4 gear then i get to a light and stop. i let of the brake to go and there is a terrible vibration under the truck and it wont move, just keeps revving. i push it to a gas station and the only gear that works is reverse. reverse works for about 20 seconds then it starts to rev again. if i shut the engine off and turn on about a minute later i have reverse again and so on. so, i drove home in reverse with my dad behind me, only a few blocks. smelled the tranny fluid which was just added 3 weeks ago, it is the color of engine oil and smells slightly burnt. almost 100 percent certain i need a new transmission. Wonder if the guy with the blazer will still trade....

11-04-2009, 01:43 PM	#24
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	Re: what would you guys do? blazer is calling you __________________ "Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final." Hunter S THompson

11-04-2009, 01:56 PM	#25
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: what would you guys do? That sucks to hear about your truck's transmission issues, that stuff sucks. If your wife has a ride or you can borrow one from a friend, take your stock trans out, find a good local trans shop and have them rebuild it. It's usually cheaper than a junkyard one and most good places will warranty one they rebuild. I've been keeping up with your blazer build and im sure you could take the trans out and put it back in no problem, that and a $500-$700 and you'll have your truck on the road quick. Keep your truck! __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD..... Last edited by SBTork; 11-04-2009 at 01:57 PM.

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