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**PICKMUP** · 11-05-2005, 12:15 AM

No TL bezels is probably correct. Notice the door panels---cheap model with no extras. Dash has idiot lights, I think that is OK on cheapie. Who knows on 72 tops. Single should be on top-of-line models so you can remove top bolts from the top when there are side panels...But I have a cheap 72 with no panels and it came with a single top, no trim, utility buckets and no TL bezels.
I still would question the 29K without more detail...and after all, "condition is more important than mileage".

72BLAZERDUDE · 11-05-2005, 02:08 AM

Shouldn't be any rear bezels on a non CST model. Maybe its me but for some reason the steering wheel looks wrong. Almost looks like a newer four spoke model. Seems kind of strange to have a Blazer with that few options and have chrome bumpers. Just to many suspicious looking things not to be a rebuild and not a aspecially great one. If you read his description close it really doesn't sound like he knows alot about Blazers. Also my CST has a double wall top so you could probably get either top.

vtblazer · 11-05-2005, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

after all, "condition is more important than mileage".

That right there says it all!

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-05-2005, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

That right there says it all!

I agree totally w/ that one, who cares about mileage

*72CSTC5* · 11-05-2005, 09:24 AM

Well it may have the mileage that he posted as correct to the vehicle but no where does he mention that the vehicle is all stock and unrestored. Also does anyone know if the steering columns came that dark blue color like the one in the pics. Like mentioned before, aftermarket wheels and tires, wrong console, wrong steering wheel, aftermarket carpet. Definitely some things have been done but the body and paint "look" to be original. My opinion.

69TowRig · 11-05-2005, 11:48 PM

Did anyone else notice the Ebay Item Description box?

Doors - 4 doors or more ????
Interior - Tan ????
Exterior - Tan ????

Me thinks that it might be a great deal for someone just wanting a cheap Blazer, but it's not garnering any brownie points for an "original" truck.

Pop's72 · 11-06-2005, 05:02 AM

I agree with the fact that condition is king. It still pisses me off though that this guy has a couple of the other auctions that have old vehicles with "low" miles.

Buyer beware is correct...

Skruffy · 11-06-2005, 12:36 PM

I don't know for absolute certain, but I believe the company selling it is a subsidiary of a big car dealer in the Chicago area http://www.billjacobs.com/

As such, I believe there is a good chance it's legit.

There could be any number of reasons for the things people are taking issue with. There were consoles with cup holders in front of the little jump seat, the carpet could have been added, etc. Nothing I've seen screams it was restored, but who know? Maybe someone will E-mail them and ask?

Like I said, I don't know, but when I went in a dealership last week there was a 75 (I think) Impala convertible on the showroom floor. These things hapen.

smokekiki · 11-07-2005, 10:43 AM

As far as the carpet goes,being low end it probably didn't have any carpet.The carpet in now dosen't look like the oem material.Bezels were optional,the door handle is off one tooth.As far as 29k goes,it is very possible.My brother-in-law has a 1954 plymouth Belvedere convertible with 39k on it.

bouncytruck · 11-07-2005, 12:03 PM

The low miles is definately possible. There is a Jimmy for sale south of Seattle with only 30K on it. They have been trying to sell it for awhile without luck. They are asking $10K, but their latest ad said the first offer over $9K takes it.

*Medicanman71* · 11-07-2005, 12:46 PM

What makes all you guys think the odometer hasnt rolled and started over again on said vehichles?

Skruffy · 11-07-2005, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Medicanman71

What makes all you guys think the odometer hasnt rolled and started over again on said vehichles?

Because it happens, I've seen it in my own family. My grandpa bought an 85 Buick Electra new in 85 and hardly ever drove it. He kept it inside, started it and moved it once a week and sold it in 2000 with less than 5000 miles on it.

Now he has a loaded early 90s Suburban that has less than 10K on it.

It doesn't happen every day, but it happens.

jakeslim · 11-07-2005, 11:41 PM

Sorry, just don't buy this being a 29k truck. Too many call outs that make ya wonder. If anything, why would the gauges be wrong?! NO one has posted a defense about that. And also the console is wrong.
I can agree with carpet, bezels..ok, but the gauges on a 29k truck? Also, any reputable classic car dealer would post pics of the motor. At least any dealer that knows anything about classics

.....and they mispelled "power breaks"...haha

Pop's72 · 11-08-2005, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakeslim

.....and they mispelled "power breaks"...haha

At work I take "power breaks" all the time!!

blaserman · 11-10-2005, 02:43 AM

I have E-Mailed them about it last week with a list of questions and have not yet received a replay. Now I'm pretty sure it is not for real.

**special-K** · 11-12-2005, 11:56 PM

I`m just wundering if it came with the honest seller option.They don`t state it is unknown if odo has rolled.In fact,they use the 29,000mi.as a selling point.I think alot could have been added.Especially when it was a base model.But,the paint on the kick panels if worse than the exterior.It`s been at least re-painted,if not restored.

vtblazer · 11-13-2005, 07:04 AM

Auction is over.

Only reached 8K, go figure.

Was/is still a nice blazer.

Could of done better with a different sales approach. IMO.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-13-2005, 06:50 PM

8K would have been the extreme end of my budget for it, jmho

bpmcgee · 11-15-2005, 11:47 PM

This is a chevy dealer about 3 miles from my house. Anyone interested enough for me to go by and take pics?

BTW, they're a very reputable dealer.

Brian

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-19-2005, 11:54 PM

Id still park it next to mine in the garage.....

11-05-2005, 12:15 AM	#26
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! No TL bezels is probably correct. Notice the door panels---cheap model with no extras. Dash has idiot lights, I think that is OK on cheapie. Who knows on 72 tops. Single should be on top-of-line models so you can remove top bolts from the top when there are side panels...But I have a cheap 72 with no panels and it came with a single top, no trim, utility buckets and no TL bezels. I still would question the 29K without more detail...and after all, "condition is more important than mileage".

11-05-2005, 02:08 AM	#27
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! Shouldn't be any rear bezels on a non CST model. Maybe its me but for some reason the steering wheel looks wrong. Almost looks like a newer four spoke model. Seems kind of strange to have a Blazer with that few options and have chrome bumpers. Just to many suspicious looking things not to be a rebuild and not a aspecially great one. If you read his description close it really doesn't sound like he knows alot about Blazers. Also my CST has a double wall top so you could probably get either top. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

11-05-2005, 09:24 AM	#30
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! Well it may have the mileage that he posted as correct to the vehicle but no where does he mention that the vehicle is all stock and unrestored. Also does anyone know if the steering columns came that dark blue color like the one in the pics. Like mentioned before, aftermarket wheels and tires, wrong console, wrong steering wheel, aftermarket carpet. Definitely some things have been done but the body and paint "look" to be original. My opinion.

11-05-2005, 11:48 PM	#31
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! Did anyone else notice the Ebay Item Description box? Doors - 4 doors or more ???? Interior - Tan ???? Exterior - Tan ???? Me thinks that it might be a great deal for someone just wanting a cheap Blazer, but it's not garnering any brownie points for an "original" truck. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

11-06-2005, 05:02 AM	#32
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 667	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! I agree with the fact that condition is king. It still pisses me off though that this guy has a couple of the other auctions that have old vehicles with "low" miles. Buyer beware is correct...

11-06-2005, 12:36 PM	#33
Skruffy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 187	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! I don't know for absolute certain, but I believe the company selling it is a subsidiary of a big car dealer in the Chicago area http://www.billjacobs.com/ As such, I believe there is a good chance it's legit. There could be any number of reasons for the things people are taking issue with. There were consoles with cup holders in front of the little jump seat, the carpet could have been added, etc. Nothing I've seen screams it was restored, but who know? Maybe someone will E-mail them and ask? Like I said, I don't know, but when I went in a dealership last week there was a 75 (I think) Impala convertible on the showroom floor. These things hapen. Last edited by Skruffy; 11-06-2005 at 12:41 PM.

11-07-2005, 10:43 AM	#34
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! As far as the carpet goes,being low end it probably didn't have any carpet.The carpet in now dosen't look like the oem material.Bezels were optional,the door handle is off one tooth.As far as 29k goes,it is very possible.My brother-in-law has a 1954 plymouth Belvedere convertible with 39k on it. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

11-07-2005, 12:03 PM	#35
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! The low miles is definately possible. There is a Jimmy for sale south of Seattle with only 30K on it. They have been trying to sell it for awhile without luck. They are asking $10K, but their latest ad said the first offer over $9K takes it. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-07-2005, 12:46 PM	#36
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! What makes all you guys think the odometer hasnt rolled and started over again on said vehichles?

11-07-2005, 11:41 PM	#38
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! Sorry, just don't buy this being a 29k truck. Too many call outs that make ya wonder. If anything, why would the gauges be wrong?! NO one has posted a defense about that. And also the console is wrong. I can agree with carpet, bezels..ok, but the gauges on a 29k truck? Also, any reputable classic car dealer would post pics of the motor. At least any dealer that knows anything about classics .....and they mispelled "power breaks"...haha __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's, Last edited by jakeslim; 11-07-2005 at 11:43 PM.

11-10-2005, 02:43 AM	#40
blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! I have E-Mailed them about it last week with a list of questions and have not yet received a replay. Now I'm pretty sure it is not for real. __________________ This is my best friend

11-12-2005, 11:56 PM	#41
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! I`m just wundering if it came with the honest seller option.They don`t state it is unknown if odo has rolled.In fact,they use the 29,000mi.as a selling point.I think alot could have been added.Especially when it was a base model.But,the paint on the kick panels if worse than the exterior.It`s been at least re-painted,if not restored. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-13-2005 at 12:05 AM.

11-13-2005, 07:04 AM	#42
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! Auction is over. Only reached 8K, go figure. Was/is still a nice blazer. Could of done better with a different sales approach. IMO.

11-13-2005, 06:50 PM	#43
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! 8K would have been the extreme end of my budget for it, jmho __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-15-2005, 11:47 PM	#44
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! This is a chevy dealer about 3 miles from my house. Anyone interested enough for me to go by and take pics? BTW, they're a very reputable dealer. Brian



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11-19-2005, 11:54 PM	#45
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