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grayharville · 11-21-2010, 11:54 PM

Hey yall im going to look at this k-5 tomorow, please tell me what problems to look for, and what you think of the blazer. What might it be worth?
It has a few small problems, it needs- exhaust hooked up (cheap), Power steering pump (i have one) and steering column(cheap)

1984 k-5 350/700r4. motor has been swapped in, originally a 305.

I can tell its had a repaint, it was originally tan.

He said the mild all terrain tires are fairly new, just dirty.

seats look good... ugly... but not worn

the column is busted because of attempted theft, thats also why the door panels are off, they punched the locks. i can get a column for 75 bucks, no biggie.

So, whats it worth? Main reason Im interested is the amount of room this would have over my single cab, and a quick repaint/ refresh would go a whole lot quicker than the frame off resto my SWB needs. what do yall think?

russgt · 11-22-2010, 11:04 AM

If its as clean underneath as it is up top I would guess in the 1,400 to 2,000 range, but obviously get it as cheap as possible because it needs work, is 26 years old, and most like has some issues that arent present yet.

3r!c84 · 11-22-2010, 03:35 PM

I'd like that grill and tail gate band..
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**special-K** · 11-22-2010, 04:30 PM

Is it running?Exhaust not hooked up.Was the motor just put in and never ran?If you can fire it up and drive around and all seems good I'd say about $1,000-$1,500.I bought an '85 Jimmy in that is all original and running for $2,000 this summer for comparison...98,000 miles.

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

I'd like that grill and tail gate band..
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He's looking for opinions on buying it,not parting out someone else's truck

.Besides,do you need a Blazer tailgate band or a pickup?

Davidmichael · 11-22-2010, 04:41 PM

Around here that would be worth about 1k.

grayharville · 11-23-2010, 02:15 AM

well i think I did good, i picked up the blazer for a mere 700 dollars. it needs some tidying up and it has some rust. nothing near as bad as some of the blazers ive seen. i need to replace the door locks and rear tailgate lock. any info on that? ive never messed with a blazer, but this is my 5th 73-87! thanks
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russgt · 11-23-2010, 09:53 AM

You did good, have fun with it

babyJay · 11-23-2010, 11:42 AM

Definitely looks like a good buy for $700. Keep us updated with your progress.

3r!c84 · 11-23-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

.Besides,do you need a Blazer tailgate band or a pickup?

the blazer tailgate band fits over truck tail gates and covers up the handle

Davidmichael · 11-23-2010, 12:55 PM

good score

grayharville · 11-23-2010, 05:30 PM

well my damn starter is giving me all kinds of trouble. it grinds terribly and its the only one ive ever had probs with. its a new starter and still doesnt work right. ima try some shims.

11-21-2010, 11:54 PM	#1
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	thinkin about buyin this k-5... opinions? PICS Hey yall im going to look at this k-5 tomorow, please tell me what problems to look for, and what you think of the blazer. What might it be worth? It has a few small problems, it needs- exhaust hooked up (cheap), Power steering pump (i have one) and steering column(cheap) 1984 k-5 350/700r4. motor has been swapped in, originally a 305. I can tell its had a repaint, it was originally tan. He said the mild all terrain tires are fairly new, just dirty. seats look good... ugly... but not worn the column is busted because of attempted theft, thats also why the door panels are off, they punched the locks. i can get a column for 75 bucks, no biggie. So, whats it worth? Main reason Im interested is the amount of room this would have over my single cab, and a quick repaint/ refresh would go a whole lot quicker than the frame off resto my SWB needs. what do yall think? __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

11-22-2010, 11:04 AM	#2
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: thinkin about buyin this k-5... opinions? PICS If its as clean underneath as it is up top I would guess in the 1,400 to 2,000 range, but obviously get it as cheap as possible because it needs work, is 26 years old, and most like has some issues that arent present yet. __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634 Last edited by russgt; 11-22-2010 at 11:05 AM.

11-22-2010, 03:35 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: thinkin about buyin this k-5... opinions? PICS I'd like that grill and tail gate band.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

11-22-2010, 04:41 PM	#5
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: thinkin about buyin this k-5... opinions? PICS Around here that would be worth about 1k. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

11-23-2010, 02:15 AM	#6
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: thinkin about buyin this k-5... opinions? PICS well i think I did good, i picked up the blazer for a mere 700 dollars. it needs some tidying up and it has some rust. nothing near as bad as some of the blazers ive seen. i need to replace the door locks and rear tailgate lock. any info on that? ive never messed with a blazer, but this is my 5th 73-87! thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

11-23-2010, 09:53 AM	#7
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: thinkin about buyin this k-5... opinions? PICS You did good, have fun with it __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

11-23-2010, 11:42 AM	#8
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: thinkin about buyin this k-5... opinions? PICS Definitely looks like a good buy for $700. Keep us updated with your progress. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

11-23-2010, 12:55 PM	#10
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: thinkin about buyin this k-5... opinions? PICS good score __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

11-23-2010, 05:30 PM	#11
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: thinkin about buyin this k-5... opinions? PICS well my damn starter is giving me all kinds of trouble. it grinds terribly and its the only one ive ever had probs with. its a new starter and still doesnt work right. ima try some shims. __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

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