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72 CustomCamper · 11-03-2003, 01:51 AM

A buddy's brother found a pair of Blazers for sale. My friend wants one and I'm thinking of buying the other. All we know for shure is it's a 71, non ac, 350 w/ granny low 4spd. body looks rough, but not shure how the under structure looks yet. Still can't beat the price for a running 4x4....

Chuck

**Canadian694x4** · 11-03-2003, 01:59 AM

I say get if the price is right...

cableguy0 · 11-03-2003, 02:01 AM

if the price is right go for it otherwise you will be kicking yourself in the @ss 6 months down the road for not buying it trust me been there done that now if i see something i know is a deal and have the cash i buy it no regrets

72 CustomCamper · 11-03-2003, 02:37 AM

The owner only wants 800 for the pair. The one my buddy wants has a good body but needs some engine work. The one I want looks to have a trashed exterior but only needs a tune up. I thought if nothing else, take the running gear and put under my 2x pick up...

Chuck

72 CustomCamper · 11-03-2003, 02:41 AM

Shot of the one I'm interested in

72 CustomCamper · 11-03-2003, 02:42 AM

other side

72 CustomCamper · 11-03-2003, 02:48 AM

the one my buddy wants

72 CustomCamper · 11-03-2003, 02:48 AM

last shot

cableguy0 · 11-03-2003, 02:56 AM

go get them tomorrow there are lots of good parts on both of those vehicles or talk your buddy into letting you have both and swap the motors and have a good runner while you restore the other one

bpmcgee · 11-03-2003, 10:03 AM

Ow!

As much as I love Blazers, that one is pretty ratty!

Before you jump in, check with our friendly vendors and make sure you can get all the sheetmetal you'd need to put it back together. Most pieces ARE available, but some are strangely absent.

Brian

junkyardjohn · 11-03-2003, 10:30 AM

HOLY SH!T MAN...... THAT IS ONE RUSTY BLAZER. I REALLY REALLY LIKE BLAZERS BUT JUST FROM LOOKING AT THE PICTURE, I WOULDN'T EVEN CONSIDER A RESTORATION. I'M SURE THERES ALOT OF GOOD PARTS ON IT, & LIKE YOU SAY, MAYBE YOU'LL JUST PULL THE RUNNING GEAR (JUST MAKE SURE IT'S SALVAGABLE. ) I LIVED IN MICHIGAN FOR 35 YEARS, & ONCE HAD A STARTER RUST OUT ON A FORD WORK VAN, SO A SUPER RUSTY DRIVETRAIN CAN BE A REAL PITA TO WORK ON. THE PRICE SEEMS RIGHT, & MAYBE YOU CAN SELL ENOUGH PARTS OFF OF IT TO GET THE DRIVETRAIN FOR FREE. GOOD LUCK WITH IT JOHN

(I JUST LOOKED AT THOSE PIC.S AGAIN ... PUT THAT POOR BLAZER BODY OUT OF IT'S MISERY)

72 CustomCamper · 11-04-2003, 01:21 AM

Yeah the primered one is probably too far gone to restore. I'll find out for sure how bad it is Wednesday. If the body is too far gone I'm going to put the drive train under my pick up...

Chuck

lukecp · 11-04-2003, 01:30 AM

I say $800 for the pair looks like a OK deal....the green one dosen't look too bad at all

JayDubBlazer · 11-04-2003, 01:40 AM

buy em and give them a good home.

O'l Buck · 11-04-2003, 01:58 AM

I'm thinkin' Rock Crawler!!!!!!!

1969 GMC · 11-04-2003, 02:11 AM

i agree with Ol Buck...forget the drivetrain swap, because you would have to cut something to fit...either the blazer frame or the trucks' bed. i have heard it is easier to swap an entire 4x4 frame to a 2wd body, than 4wd components to a 2wd frame.

just patch the body together as best you can, air down the tires, and go push some trees over and rockcrawl. then when the body is trash sell the drivetrain to make up the purchase price.

72 CustomCamper · 11-08-2003, 01:37 AM

Well I bought the Blazer. Already picked out a name too. Rusty. After looking him over he's not in that bade of shape. Needs front cab supports and rocker boxes but the rest is all cosmetic. I'll try to get a few more shots up tomorrow...

Chuck

**Canadian694x4** · 11-08-2003, 02:26 AM

Kool...keep us posted with progress pics...

11-03-2003, 01:51 AM	#1
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Thinking of buying a Blazer A buddy's brother found a pair of Blazers for sale. My friend wants one and I'm thinking of buying the other. All we know for shure is it's a 71, non ac, 350 w/ granny low 4spd. body looks rough, but not shure how the under structure looks yet. Still can't beat the price for a running 4x4.... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

11-03-2003, 01:59 AM	#2
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	I say get if the price is right... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

11-03-2003, 02:01 AM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	if the price is right go for it otherwise you will be kicking yourself in the @ss 6 months down the road for not buying it trust me been there done that now if i see something i know is a deal and have the cash i buy it no regrets __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-03-2003, 02:37 AM	#4
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	The owner only wants 800 for the pair. The one my buddy wants has a good body but needs some engine work. The one I want looks to have a trashed exterior but only needs a tune up. I thought if nothing else, take the running gear and put under my 2x pick up... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

11-03-2003, 02:41 AM	#5
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Shot of the one I'm interested in Attached Images __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!" Last edited by 72 CustomCamper; 11-03-2003 at 02:44 AM.

11-03-2003, 02:42 AM	#6
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	other side Attached Images __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

11-03-2003, 02:48 AM	#7
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	the one my buddy wants Attached Images __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

11-03-2003, 02:48 AM	#8
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	last shot Attached Images __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

11-03-2003, 02:56 AM	#9
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	go get them tomorrow there are lots of good parts on both of those vehicles or talk your buddy into letting you have both and swap the motors and have a good runner while you restore the other one __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-03-2003, 10:03 AM	#10
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Ow! As much as I love Blazers, that one is pretty ratty! Before you jump in, check with our friendly vendors and make sure you can get all the sheetmetal you'd need to put it back together. Most pieces ARE available, but some are strangely absent. Brian

11-03-2003, 10:30 AM	#11
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	HOLY SH!T MAN...... THAT IS ONE RUSTY BLAZER. I REALLY REALLY LIKE BLAZERS BUT JUST FROM LOOKING AT THE PICTURE, I WOULDN'T EVEN CONSIDER A RESTORATION. I'M SURE THERES ALOT OF GOOD PARTS ON IT, & LIKE YOU SAY, MAYBE YOU'LL JUST PULL THE RUNNING GEAR (JUST MAKE SURE IT'S SALVAGABLE. ) I LIVED IN MICHIGAN FOR 35 YEARS, & ONCE HAD A STARTER RUST OUT ON A FORD WORK VAN, SO A SUPER RUSTY DRIVETRAIN CAN BE A REAL PITA TO WORK ON. THE PRICE SEEMS RIGHT, & MAYBE YOU CAN SELL ENOUGH PARTS OFF OF IT TO GET THE DRIVETRAIN FOR FREE. GOOD LUCK WITH IT JOHN (I JUST LOOKED AT THOSE PIC.S AGAIN ... PUT THAT POOR BLAZER BODY OUT OF IT'S MISERY) __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 11-03-2003 at 11:06 AM.

11-04-2003, 01:21 AM	#12
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Yeah the primered one is probably too far gone to restore. I'll find out for sure how bad it is Wednesday. If the body is too far gone I'm going to put the drive train under my pick up... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

11-04-2003, 01:30 AM	#13
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I say $800 for the pair looks like a OK deal....the green one dosen't look too bad at all __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-04-2003, 01:40 AM	#14
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	buy em and give them a good home. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-04-2003, 01:58 AM	#15
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I'm thinkin' Rock Crawler!!!!!!! __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska



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11-04-2003, 02:11 AM	#16
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i agree with Ol Buck...forget the drivetrain swap, because you would have to cut something to fit...either the blazer frame or the trucks' bed. i have heard it is easier to swap an entire 4x4 frame to a 2wd body, than 4wd components to a 2wd frame. just patch the body together as best you can, air down the tires, and go push some trees over and rockcrawl. then when the body is trash sell the drivetrain to make up the purchase price. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

11-08-2003, 01:37 AM	#17
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	UPDATE Well I bought the Blazer. Already picked out a name too. Rusty. After looking him over he's not in that bade of shape. Needs front cab supports and rocker boxes but the rest is all cosmetic. I'll try to get a few more shots up tomorrow... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

11-08-2003, 02:26 AM	#18
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Kool...keep us posted with progress pics... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

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