Help me make up my mind please

[bigblazerboy]

i would roll in this truck i saw the other day.
have you seen any blazers near you? there are 2 near my dads house and one out in the country im trying to get. but im staying 4wd and lifting it.

[VA72C10]

I'd roll in that 68 too...probably drop it and put some nice rims on it and enjoy the heck out of it. One thing I am going to add is I have to do suspension one way or another. A PO Hacked the front spring and heated the rear and the shocks are bad as well of course so it's basically unsafe to drive it now. I picked up drop a-arms and lowering springs and lowered shocks from Charlie (70K52WD) yesterday for a GREAT deal so I am leaning towards that now.

You guys are talking some sense into me and I appreciate all the opinions...that's one reason I love this board so much!

[VA72C10]

I am going to paint it up though. I got an Excellent deal on body work and paint and already have the paint and supplies w/out a receipt so I'm not throwing that money away. Like I said...600 more and it goes from an unassembled primered truck to a painted truck.

It really is all about the prospective buyer...I won't be changing much from stock (actually undoing many of the changes) so with the TT ST's being a "nostalgic" style wheel even in the 20" I think it will be marketed more towards the static drop crowd. Plus, as many as I hear on here afraid of bagged suspensions, I can't afford to lose a sale over that.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Forget what i said before...You need to keep your LB, and be patient. Save money, and buy what you want. I feel bad for people in the position to have to sell there pride and joy, but those kinda deals come up all the time. Most here, including myself, would love to have a shop truck as nice as what you already have. You have it almost done the way you like...Keep and finish that truck...I understand your desire for a Blazer, but don't throw your hard earned money away. SAVE MONEY UP. Look at "Merlot" for instance. That would have been a good foundation for a low buck truck with plenty of room to add all your ideas. Or, do the hardest, but the best thing. Save 10-20-30k and buy the baddest there is. You'll be happier that way. Keep truck, save money...We'll go ridin around in my truck to get your ya ya's. A pizza will set you behind the wheel.

I'm looking forward to taking a ride in your blazer w/ the top off. I'll buy the pizza, but you can drive...I wouldn't want to scratch your pride and joy.

[bigblazerboy]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I'd roll in that 68 too...probably drop it and put some nice rims on it and enjoy the heck out of it. One thing I am going to ad is I have to do suspension one way or another. A PO Hacked the front spring and heated the rear and the shocks are bad as well of course so it's basically unsafe to drive it now. I picked up drop a-arms and lowering springs and lowered shocks from Charlie (70K52WD) yesterday for a GREAT deal so I am leaning towards that now.

You guys are talking some sense into me and I appreciate all the opinions...that's one reason I love this board so much!

yea it would be nice lowered on bags. im really looking for a 4wd blazer but that truck would be cool too. theres also a 69 lwb step side a street over from me and a 68 i think at these apartments near me. i still cant decide between a blazer or truck, and lifted 4x4 or a bagged 2wd.

[bad421]

I would rock that 68 also, where is it at? But, back on topic, if it were me I would go the cheapest way out to make the truck sellable. Don't give away all the fancy stuff you have for it, keep it to sell or use in the future, Its going to be hard to sell a truck like that for that kind off money with the way things are so why use the good stuff? But, I'd plan on a loss because very rarely do you ever get what you got into a project, just part of the hobby. good luck with whatever you decide.

[bigblazerboy]

Originally Posted by bad421

I would rock that 68 also, where is it at? .

its down a road off of patterson ave. down the street from my dads house