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72 Blazer | 23 | 15.44% | |
71 Blazer | 26 | 17.45% | |
68 Suburban | 21 | 14.09% | |
70 SWB "Shop Truck" | 70 | 46.98% | |
Dude you're crazy! Save your $$ & finish your other projects.. | 9 | 6.04% | |
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11-18-2008, 10:33 AM | #51 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
I think the 69 would be the best if your looking for a "beater"..... But if you're going to be carrying the family around then it might not fit the bill....
Another option for you since you have the itch to turn some wrenches: I know where a nice burb is that could use a 5 lug swap, some discs, and a set of bags...... Just a thought for ya... |
11-18-2008, 11:20 AM | #52 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
I voted for the shop truck until I found out about the "family of 4" get the 72 blazer. The ac will keep momma happy and you have plenty of room for the kids in the rear and enough room to add a dvd player and screens for the kids to watch while driving back down south.
Besides you already have a burb and a truck, Might aswell go for the hattrick and have all three Just my thoughts Frank
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11-18-2008, 04:23 PM | #54 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
My opinion. Burb first. Nice classy parts hauler, less likely to have things stolen out of the back. You need something to "tinker" with, not another project. I think the others will turn in to projects. THen when you finish your other burb, sell this one to a deserving member (hint hint). Yo will get your money back easily and have a nice hauler in the mean time.
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11-18-2008, 04:27 PM | #55 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
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11-18-2008, 05:30 PM | #56 |
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11-18-2008, 06:33 PM | #57 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
I dunno about rational but I know if the kids stay occupied during a road trip then momma stays happy during the road trip which means after the road trip you get to play with the toys more cause you kept momma happy during the road trip,,,,,,,Did that make any sense? Sounded good when I thought it,,,,,
If don't want to go the rational route,,,, there are 4 in the family and four vehicles,,,,,,,,, Frank
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11-18-2008, 07:48 PM | #58 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
Buy the '71 blazer and cut it up. Make it 2wd.
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11-24-2008, 09:51 AM | #59 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
Any updates on this????
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11-24-2008, 10:00 AM | #60 |
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11-24-2008, 03:23 PM | #61 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
Hart Rod... pm sent
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11-24-2008, 03:42 PM | #62 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
I would go with the 72 blazer because you already own a truck and a suburban.
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11-24-2008, 03:48 PM | #63 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
Shorty- it's got "Character"
and yes; the wife wants to choke you Last edited by jb4short; 11-24-2008 at 03:49 PM. |
11-24-2008, 06:19 PM | #64 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
Sorry for leaving everyone hanging, I've been busy with work and I have family in for Thanksgiving. I'm leaning heavily towards the 72Blazer, but it will be after Turkey day before I figure something out. I've got some more pictures that I will post this evening.
72BlckBty - PM sent.
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11-24-2008, 08:15 PM | #65 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
Nice Trucks, My Pic 72 Blazer
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11-24-2008, 08:54 PM | #66 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
just fly to wichita nad buy both my LWb GMC and my 71 4x4 burb for a mere $6000. drive the truck back towing the burb. problem solved
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11-24-2008, 09:07 PM | #67 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
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11-25-2008, 10:39 AM | #68 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
More pictures....
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11-25-2008, 10:42 AM | #69 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
and more pics
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11-25-2008, 11:15 AM | #70 | |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
I think it comes down to the two blazers -- you've already got a burb and the family won't fit comfortably in the otherwise-sweet shop truck -- and I voted for the non-AC '71. It's beautiful. The thing about the '72 is that it seems like the PO was maybe kind of...eccentric (I'm thinking in particular about the homemade hood ornament ). And if you're like me, you hardly ever like all the "improvements" made by a PO (like, say, the fire-hazzard air cleaner).
Now, if you're gonna keep this "driver," I think you gotta go with the '71. If this is something you're gonna resell in a year or so; if this is just something to get you by until you get back to FL, then I'd say go with the '72 and spend less $. Who knows what the economy will be like in another year, and you'd stand to lose less with a smaller investment on the front end. But if this is gonna be a long-term addition to the fleet, I think you'd be happier dropping bigger coin on the cleaner, more original rig. Just my $.02 -- You can probably tell, but I'm stuck at home sick with WAY too much time on my hands. Good luck, man.
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11-25-2008, 01:47 PM | #71 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
Eight track player.....Cool
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11-25-2008, 07:46 PM | #72 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
I'll make it easy for you. Buy the 72 blazer, drive it to get your fix until you get ready to reclaim your others. I'm in OKC, you will drive right past me on I-40. Keep the blazer going, and when you go get your others, I'll buy the blazer from you. I'll meet you on I-40.
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11-25-2008, 09:07 PM | #73 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
Hi Rob. I would go with the 71 Blazer - the 4 speed version is a lot better driver than the auto in my book and it looks like the body is in better condition - anytime you can avoid rust and body work, do that. As for AC, it will be nice in the Southeast - BUT - the aftermarket add-on AC units work a lot better - much less complicated/troublesome and more efficient and better cooling (esp in a Blazer) and less heating up of engine system - than the factory AC units. Just get a good 4 core rad when you install it.
I would not drive a lightweight shorty - as you can see by my fleet - does not seem secure or feel like a real truck. I hope you get the 71 - you will like it. BTW - where can I see that ramp truck with sleeper in Alb.? I have a nice low mileage 72 MoHome that I would like to convert to a hauler, and the one you mentioned may teach me something. Paul
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11-26-2008, 03:43 PM | #74 |
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Re: Need help picking a daily driver......
Rob, thanks for the pics! I want to pm you about a few things, but I will have to wait until I have a little more time tonight or tomorrow.
Thanks for everything and good luck with the decision!
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06-19-2009, 11:05 AM | #75 |
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I took the long way around it, but this is what I ended up with:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=344786 68 SWB, 383 stroker, vortech supercharger, built TH400, 3.08 posi, 15.5 Hoosier radials....
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