1971 Blazer K5 With Rust

[gcm]

If the frame around the windshield is rusted and the posts and most likely the full thing needs to be replaced bit the rest of the blazer is ok with the usual rust how hard is it to get those windshield posts replaced? Is it worth getting a truck like this?

[gcm]

Not sure if the truck is something that can be fixed up the truck runs and the motor is good the gas tank needs to be drained as the had has been sitting for a bit. The motor was tuned up. Before putting it away. So what do you guys think $5000 - $6000 Is it worth it?

[codejitsu]

Seems pretty steep on the price. But, if you have the knowledge and skill to do all the work yourself, it may be worth it to you. I bought 2 (70 and 72) in better shape, each for half that price. But, that was also 10 years ago. Good luck, I hope someone here can be more help than I am. Still looks like a sweet blazer with potential.

[Lieferson]

depends on what you want to do. get it running and driving and have one just to enjoy? or restore? either way i wouldnt pay 5-6 for a rusty non driving rig. just hold out for a better one or get him to cut that price in half

[hemi43]

Unless you can fix it yourself, pass on it even if it was free. If you have to pay someone to fix it PROPERLY, then you will have more into the truck than it's worth.

[GMC-YA68]

Agree with Hemi, you have lots of cans of worms there.

[gcm]

I kinda figured but I really really want a blazer k 5 69 to 72 does anyone know of one for safe for about 5000?

[truckster]

I would definitely pass on that one. I'd rather repair anything mechanical - I'd rather repair EVERYTHING mechanical than try to deal with all that rust.

[6768chevylover]

I'd pass on that one. with the amt of rust on it, your gonna find out its got more to fix then you can see. I understand wanting a blazer but sometimes you gotta pass for the right one. to me its to much for the rust amt. I got mine a yr ago for only 2000 and it was in better shape...

[gcm]

I may go for this 1977 van it's factory black no windows and non were cut in the back. They are becoming rare too but I'll keep an eye out for the better blazer if any of you see one please shoot me a msg I'll look out for them though. What do you guys think of this van?

[hemi43]

Approved !!!

[gcm]

Ya the "A Team" was a good show and that van I want to get is a shorty with non of the back cut out. They are getting rare

[tjsblazer]

Way, way too much rust showing on that Blazer. Be twice as much you can't see yet.
Pity the fool!

Love the A team reference.

[raggedjim]

I like the van!

Good luck, Rg

[gcm]

Thanks for all the advice guys but is there a place on line other then this site where I can find blazers for sale?

Thanks guys

Garen

[lks dcvn]

facebook groups, craigslist, ebay, etc. They are out there. If you want want with less rust, be prepared to ship one from another area. The cost of shipping will save you in body work and patch panels...

[gcm]

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

facebook groups, craigslist, ebay, etc. They are out there. If you want want with less rust, be prepared to ship one from another area. The cost of shipping will save you in body work and patch panels...

Thanks I'll keep an eye out...and thanks to you all great advice I am sure there is a lot of these blazers around in the USA, well more than there are in Canada....i am looking for a CST which I think is the highest trim in those right?

Thanks again

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by gcm

Thanks I'll keep an eye out...and thanks to you all great advice I am sure there is a lot of these blazers around in the USA, well more than there are in Canada....i am looking for a CST which I think is the highest trim in those right?

Thanks again

They're out there. I got mine in Ottawa.

[truckster]

Originally Posted by gcm

Thanks for all the advice guys but is there a place on line other then this site where I can find blazers for sale?

Thanks guys

Garen

If you're willing to ship - www.ksl.com. A lot of cars on there. You can look in the cars section, but there's also a section under the classifieds>auto parts and accessories>non running cars where I'll occasionally see a Blazer pop up. In fact, I just searched and this one came up:

http://www.ksl.com/classifieds/listing/44418408

I don't know anything about it, but at $4500 it's already a way better deal than what you were looking at.

[gcm]

Originally Posted by truckster

If you're willing to ship - www.ksl.com. A lot of cars on there. You can look in the cars section, but there's also a section under the classifieds>auto parts and accessories>non running cars where I'll occasionally see a Blazer pop up. In fact, I just searched and this one came up:

http://www.ksl.com/classifieds/listing/44418408

I don't know anything about it, but at $4500 it's already a way better deal than what you were looking at.

Thanks

[dubds10]

There's a few here in B.C. for sale, just keep checking CL and Kijiji. Is that Yellow one in Alberta? Seems the Alberta guys have had too much oil fumes this past year and all the classics are jacked up for insane pricing. I'd maybe pay $500 for that yellow blazer lol $6000 means the guy is on crack or something.

[gcm]

Originally Posted by dubds10

There's a few here in B.C. for sale, just keep checking CL and Kijiji. Is that Yellow one in Alberta? Seems the Alberta guys have had too much oil fumes this past year and all the classics are jacked up for insane pricing. I'd maybe pay $500 for that yellow blazer lol $6000 means the guy is on crack or something.

It's in Winnipeg

[dubds10]

Originally Posted by gcm

It's in Winnipeg

Then he's on something else for that price lol I have seen some crazy prices in SK/MB from guys, but still lots of cheap classics to be had over there.

[GM man]

I'm of the opinion that $5k-$6k is waaay out of line for that truck, unless it has a brand new LS3 under the hood. All of that rust can be fixed, but it's lots of time and money to do it right. BTW, I found my Jimmy on ebay 10 years ago. Haven't looked for one since then, but if I was, I'd look at as many different places as I could. I don't know of a specific site or place that has a bunch of them or specializes in the Jimmy/Blazers. And also, I like that van too, but it surely you don't it compares to a Blazer or Jimmy.