1990 K5 Blazer or 1993 K5 Blazer?

[iluvmy72]

A friend of mine wants me to ask this question since he doesn't have any internet. He would like to build a 4WD setup and he has 2 options. He can get a 1990 K5 2 door Blazer for free that has no engine and tranny but has already been lifted and comes with new off rod tires. The other is a 1993 K5 2 door Blazer which has a good transmission 700r4 but has a blown 305. The cost of this will be 350 bucks. He said he likes the body look of the newer one better but he really doesn't care considering he's going to beat the hell out of it. I told him in that case the older one might be better because the body on the 1993 comes lower and that there is much much more glass on the 1993. And the 1990 has a solid axle(debatable due to some people liking the IFS). That and the fact that it comes with tires, lift, and it's FREE. But he already knows my reasoning. He wants others and asked me to post this. So if anyone would like to offer up their opinions, he'd be more than happy to hear them. He want pros and cons on both. And he said the A/C will not be hooked up on either.