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jus2qwk · 10-18-2012, 11:27 AM

well I've kinda been looking at blazers recently and I ran across this. I've never had a blazer so I'm not real sure what to look for. it's a 307 3 speed he says all the 4x4 stuff works but the steering is a little loose. I haven't seen it in person or drove it. what I would like to do is put a nice set of wheels and tires and a small lift and get rid of that nasty purple! what do you guys think and what would you pay for one in this condition?

Wasted Income · 10-18-2012, 01:58 PM

IMO...$1000-1500.

But I am picky.

GCncsuHD · 10-18-2012, 02:27 PM

For reference, we just bought a 69 K5, body was in worse shape than that one, had some rust in the floors, but not nearly as bad as that one, came with a hard top, spare door, new fenders and rockers (NOS GM parts), and a new soft top (had been sitting in package for about 10 years though). Non running 350 and th350. We paid $600, the guy was initially asking $1500.

Pics of it
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4.../IMG958143.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4...-29-07_323.jpg

I probably wouldn't go over $1000 unless it ran/drove good, then maybe $1200-$1500.

**hilljob26** · 10-18-2012, 02:47 PM

i paid 1500 for mine and that one is in alot better shape..i had to replace alot of mine,,but they are just not around these neck of the woods,,,if the boxes were good, id buy it,,,

Wasted Income · 10-19-2012, 09:36 AM

I think I found a unicorn....but I only paid $2000 for this a few months ago....

**lks dcvn** · 10-21-2012, 03:22 PM

Unless you want to spend more time fixing it than enjoying it - keep looking.

I just bolted mine back together after fixing all the rust over the past few years.

jus2qwk · 10-23-2012, 09:05 AM

well the search continues.. this thing turned out to be pretty bad the tops was pretty bad and the lift gate was basically in 2 pieces.. then the underside was pretty bad as well. more work then I want to put into one right now but I know where a better one is so I may go ask and see if they wanna sell it.

jus2qwk · 10-23-2012, 09:06 AM

but I did get him down to 1000 bucks which makes it very tempting

briank · 10-23-2012, 09:37 AM

I dont think you can go wrong for a grand
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jus2qwk · 10-23-2012, 09:45 AM

if the top wasnt so bad I think I would get it. plus I think there was a lot of plastic hiding in the body.

2many · 10-27-2012, 09:20 PM

That was my thought - if the rear floor looked that bad, I'd bet that pretty purple paint was hiding a lot of surprises! Keep looking. It'd be worth shipping a solid one across country vs. paying to have the entire body redone. Unless that's all part of the fun for you...

**lks dcvn** · 10-29-2012, 08:36 AM

I would pass and I have done some pretty extensive rust repairs on a blazer.

Buying one that is solid already is wise choice and well worth the money...

10-18-2012, 11:27 AM	#1
jus2qwk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wytheville, Virginia Posts: 591	Should I buy this blazer? well I've kinda been looking at blazers recently and I ran across this. I've never had a blazer so I'm not real sure what to look for. it's a 307 3 speed he says all the 4x4 stuff works but the steering is a little loose. I haven't seen it in person or drove it. what I would like to do is put a nice set of wheels and tires and a small lift and get rid of that nasty purple! what do you guys think and what would you pay for one in this condition? Attached Images __________________ Corey Jones Designs CoreyJonesDesigns on instagram Ole Silver- 1967 stepside http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1103c...chevrolet-c10/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598758

10-18-2012, 01:58 PM	#2
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Should I buy this blazer? IMO...$1000-1500. But I am picky. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

10-18-2012, 02:27 PM	#3
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: Should I buy this blazer? For reference, we just bought a 69 K5, body was in worse shape than that one, had some rust in the floors, but not nearly as bad as that one, came with a hard top, spare door, new fenders and rockers (NOS GM parts), and a new soft top (had been sitting in package for about 10 years though). Non running 350 and th350. We paid $600, the guy was initially asking $1500. Pics of it http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4.../IMG958143.jpg http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f4...-29-07_323.jpg I probably wouldn't go over $1000 unless it ran/drove good, then maybe $1200-$1500. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

10-18-2012, 02:47 PM	#4
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	Re: Should I buy this blazer? i paid 1500 for mine and that one is in alot better shape..i had to replace alot of mine,,but they are just not around these neck of the woods,,,if the boxes were good, id buy it,,, __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

10-19-2012, 09:36 AM	#5
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Should I buy this blazer? I think I found a unicorn....but I only paid $2000 for this a few months ago.... __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

10-21-2012, 03:22 PM	#6
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Should I buy this blazer? Unless you want to spend more time fixing it than enjoying it - keep looking. I just bolted mine back together after fixing all the rust over the past few years.

10-23-2012, 09:05 AM	#7
jus2qwk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wytheville, Virginia Posts: 591	Re: Should I buy this blazer? well the search continues.. this thing turned out to be pretty bad the tops was pretty bad and the lift gate was basically in 2 pieces.. then the underside was pretty bad as well. more work then I want to put into one right now but I know where a better one is so I may go ask and see if they wanna sell it. __________________ Corey Jones Designs CoreyJonesDesigns on instagram Ole Silver- 1967 stepside http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1103c...chevrolet-c10/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598758

10-23-2012, 09:06 AM	#8
jus2qwk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wytheville, Virginia Posts: 591	Re: Should I buy this blazer? but I did get him down to 1000 bucks which makes it very tempting __________________ Corey Jones Designs CoreyJonesDesigns on instagram Ole Silver- 1967 stepside http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1103c...chevrolet-c10/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598758

10-23-2012, 09:37 AM	#9
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Should I buy this blazer? I dont think you can go wrong for a grand Posted via Mobile Device

10-23-2012, 09:45 AM	#10
jus2qwk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wytheville, Virginia Posts: 591	Re: Should I buy this blazer? if the top wasnt so bad I think I would get it. plus I think there was a lot of plastic hiding in the body. __________________ Corey Jones Designs CoreyJonesDesigns on instagram Ole Silver- 1967 stepside http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1103c...chevrolet-c10/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598758

10-27-2012, 09:20 PM	#11
2many Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Jordan, UT Posts: 52	Re: Should I buy this blazer? That was my thought - if the rear floor looked that bad, I'd bet that pretty purple paint was hiding a lot of surprises! Keep looking. It'd be worth shipping a solid one across country vs. paying to have the entire body redone. Unless that's all part of the fun for you...

10-29-2012, 08:36 AM	#12
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Should I buy this blazer? I would pass and I have done some pretty extensive rust repairs on a blazer. Buying one that is solid already is wise choice and well worth the money...



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