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redz 1970 K5 · 07-25-2005, 04:12 PM

95 F150 SC 4x4 Eddie Bauer w/87,000 miles, tow, all power, 351 w/auto, color matched shell, GOOD service records, beautiful interior and good exterior... I will post pics soon, I will be picking it up in a few hours. Paying cash, got him down to $7,100- it's fair market value is $7,800. Good truck, no loan payments, I am pretty excited.

Oh, and before you say anything, I have had 2 mid 90's Chevy 4x4s (94 and 96), and have not had any luck with them- especially regarding the front suspension and drivetrain- cv's, bjs's tie rods, front axle actuator, etc.

So, since I was looking for a mid 90's 4x4 Ext Cab, and my track record with Chevy's is poor, a Ford was the only choice for me this time.

Keep an eye, I will show you pics soon.

jhow66 · 07-25-2005, 04:46 PM

A What??

redz 1970 K5 · 07-25-2005, 04:55 PM

I am not a die hard Ford or Chevy guy... I have had both throughout the years, so I am not biased one way or another and have had good and bad experiences with each. I just pick what I want and/or what works best for me. This time it so happens to be a Ford.

jhow66 · 07-25-2005, 05:02 PM

Ok ok everybody is entitled to "one" mistake.

redz 1970 K5 · 07-25-2005, 05:14 PM

Have your fun... Actually, I needed a new truck before I start at FU this fall.

*Medicanman71* · 07-25-2005, 06:33 PM

i woulda got a dodge in that case.... but then i guess ever1 will day thur trannys suck

bouncytruck · 07-25-2005, 06:46 PM

Sounds like you got a good deal. I like the F150 SuperCrews. Post some pictures when you get a chance.

redz 1970 K5 · 07-25-2005, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medicanman71

but then i guess ever1 will day thur trannys suck

Can you translate that? I lost my decoder ring.

71jimmy · 07-25-2005, 11:22 PM

I'm with you Redz 1970 K5, I like all different kinds of vehicles, it's what you do with them that counts. Sounds like a great buy, good luck with it.

redz 1970 K5 · 07-25-2005, 11:29 PM

Here's some pics gents-

Anyone that says this isn't a steal for $7,100 needs to get a new monitor or clean their glasses. Or clean their monitors and get new glasses. Or both. You get the idea. Regardless of the badges on the side, this is gonna be my ride for a while. Thanks for the support guys.

Jdog44 · 07-26-2005, 12:08 AM

Hope that works out for you. But your last ride was a lot cooler lol

krue · 07-26-2005, 12:44 AM

You can polish a furd, but all you have is a shiney furd.

Good luck with it, but a blazer is so much COOLER!

Alexis · 07-26-2005, 01:02 AM

LOL decoder ring.

DUDE! Nice truck!

blazerparts · 07-26-2005, 10:22 AM

he'll be back.

Jimmy72custom · 07-26-2005, 11:11 AM

I have very good friends that own Fords, ( excuse the language) and I don't hold it against them. Good luck.

bouncytruck · 07-26-2005, 12:50 PM

I've owned a few Fords. Our other car is an 04 Explorer. I really like the new F150 crew cabs. There are some nice lifted ones around town.

Don't be a stranger just because you sold the K5. Are you in Cali or SLC now?

redz 1970 K5 · 07-26-2005, 03:51 PM

I am officially settled in SLC now, thanks for asking.

I won't be a stranger. I am a lot smarter now in regards to these old trucks. If I could walk away from one lesson, it's never to take over someone elses project. Next time, I am starting from scratch. I am going to find grandpa's old truck, never had a single thing bolted to it, and bone stock. Buying other's projects can be very problematic and frustrating as I have found out. Everyone has their own way of doing things, and more people cut corners then those that do not. I would rather deal with replacing rusted panels then figuring out why someone destroyed the wiring harness, and why the LH blinker never worked and troubleshooting a ghost short.

Jason915 · 07-26-2005, 04:32 PM

I am a 67-72 Chevy/GMC guy when it comes to old pick ups because I really enjoy mine. But I also like some old Ford trucks like the Hi-Boys. But when it comes to late model stuff I will not buy a GM product or a Dodge I will stick to a Ford. Nice truck I know you'll like it allot it should make a nice comfortable dependable daily driver for you.

vtblazer · 07-27-2005, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XR650RKing

Why is this posted here? Trying to stir up something I imagine b/c you knew what sort of response you were going to get.

There are Ford forums where they will be glad to let you post your pics and will act like they are your friends.

Show me the Blazers!
JT

PS I hope you got the "Heated Tailgate" option.

Here are the previous threads about the chevy blazer he owned (twice)
and the major work/time/energy/cash he had invested in it.
Read up, he did some cool stuff.

http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=163498

http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=164023

http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=165477

redz 1970 K5 · 07-27-2005, 09:10 AM

Thanks VT!

71jimmy · 07-27-2005, 11:31 AM

Hey XR650RKING - redz 1970 K5 has been with us for a long time, through thick and thin and shared the build up of his K5. He has lots of friends here, and we are all interested in what happens to him. He was just "sharing". We are sorry he had to let his K5 go but happy for him he found a nice looking vehicle for a DD. Don't be so quick on the draw.

redz 1970 K5 · 07-27-2005, 07:26 PM

Just talked to the new Blazer owner... He has already put a custom interior in and 40" tires on 20" RIMS! I will try and get some pics for you guys- I still have to meet him to give him the title. Guy must have really deep pockets or something.

blazerparts · 07-28-2005, 10:18 AM

well, if he has deep pockets, he bought the right blazer, eh?

redz 1970 K5 · 07-28-2005, 09:30 PM

You said it mister... Course, he's just polishing a turd right now. He sees a cool truck on 20s, I still see a truck that needs some help. Eventually it will catch up with him. Course, he will probably just have it framed off and not even get his hands dirty.

Suits me just fine... I forgot what cold AC and a nice quiet ride was like!

my69camaro1 · 08-04-2005, 09:23 PM

Very nice, I have to say ford is the way to go for a newer truck. We have a 95 F250 PowerStroke, a 96 F250 351, my 00 F250 V10, and are planning on a newer F250-350 Powerstroke. All of the trucks are used on our farm and have never let us down. I think they are built for more ruff work than a newer chevy. Don't get me wrong the chevy's are nice, we are die hard suburban fans. But the burbans don't take near the abuse.

07-25-2005, 04:12 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Bought a new truck already... Hey, I work fast... 95 F150 SC 4x4 Eddie Bauer w/87,000 miles, tow, all power, 351 w/auto, color matched shell, GOOD service records, beautiful interior and good exterior... I will post pics soon, I will be picking it up in a few hours. Paying cash, got him down to $7,100- it's fair market value is $7,800. Good truck, no loan payments, I am pretty excited. Oh, and before you say anything, I have had 2 mid 90's Chevy 4x4s (94 and 96), and have not had any luck with them- especially regarding the front suspension and drivetrain- cv's, bjs's tie rods, front axle actuator, etc. So, since I was looking for a mid 90's 4x4 Ext Cab, and my track record with Chevy's is poor, a Ford was the only choice for me this time. Keep an eye, I will show you pics soon. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

07-25-2005, 04:46 PM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	A What?? __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

07-25-2005, 04:55 PM	#3
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	I am not a die hard Ford or Chevy guy... I have had both throughout the years, so I am not biased one way or another and have had good and bad experiences with each. I just pick what I want and/or what works best for me. This time it so happens to be a Ford. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more Last edited by redz 1970 K5; 07-25-2005 at 04:55 PM.

07-25-2005, 05:02 PM	#4
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Ok ok everybody is entitled to "one" mistake. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

07-25-2005, 05:14 PM	#5
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Have your fun... Actually, I needed a new truck before I start at FU this fall. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more Last edited by redz 1970 K5; 07-25-2005 at 05:15 PM.

07-25-2005, 06:33 PM	#6
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	i woulda got a dodge in that case.... but then i guess ever1 will day thur trannys suck

07-25-2005, 06:46 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Sounds like you got a good deal. I like the F150 SuperCrews. Post some pictures when you get a chance. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-25-2005, 11:22 PM	#9
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	I'm with you Redz 1970 K5, I like all different kinds of vehicles, it's what you do with them that counts. Sounds like a great buy, good luck with it. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

07-25-2005, 11:29 PM	#10
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Here's some pics gents- Anyone that says this isn't a steal for $7,100 needs to get a new monitor or clean their glasses. Or clean their monitors and get new glasses. Or both. You get the idea. Regardless of the badges on the side, this is gonna be my ride for a while. Thanks for the support guys. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

07-26-2005, 12:08 AM	#11
Jdog44 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: AZ Posts: 75	Hope that works out for you. But your last ride was a lot cooler lol __________________ 72 k5 cst

07-26-2005, 12:44 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	You can polish a furd, but all you have is a shiney furd. Good luck with it, but a blazer is so much COOLER! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-26-2005, 01:02 AM	#13
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	LOL decoder ring. DUDE! Nice truck!

07-26-2005, 10:22 AM	#14
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	he'll be back. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

07-26-2005, 11:11 AM	#15
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	I have very good friends that own Fords, ( excuse the language) and I don't hold it against them. Good luck.

07-26-2005, 12:50 PM	#16
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I've owned a few Fords. Our other car is an 04 Explorer. I really like the new F150 crew cabs. There are some nice lifted ones around town. Don't be a stranger just because you sold the K5. Are you in Cali or SLC now? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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07-26-2005, 03:51 PM	#17
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	I am officially settled in SLC now, thanks for asking. I won't be a stranger. I am a lot smarter now in regards to these old trucks. If I could walk away from one lesson, it's never to take over someone elses project. Next time, I am starting from scratch. I am going to find grandpa's old truck, never had a single thing bolted to it, and bone stock. Buying other's projects can be very problematic and frustrating as I have found out. Everyone has their own way of doing things, and more people cut corners then those that do not. I would rather deal with replacing rusted panels then figuring out why someone destroyed the wiring harness, and why the LH blinker never worked and troubleshooting a ghost short. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

07-26-2005, 04:32 PM	#18
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	I am a 67-72 Chevy/GMC guy when it comes to old pick ups because I really enjoy mine. But I also like some old Ford trucks like the Hi-Boys. But when it comes to late model stuff I will not buy a GM product or a Dodge I will stick to a Ford. Nice truck I know you'll like it allot it should make a nice comfortable dependable daily driver for you. __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

07-27-2005, 09:10 AM	#20
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Thanks VT! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

07-27-2005, 11:31 AM	#21
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Hey XR650RKING - redz 1970 K5 has been with us for a long time, through thick and thin and shared the build up of his K5. He has lots of friends here, and we are all interested in what happens to him. He was just "sharing". We are sorry he had to let his K5 go but happy for him he found a nice looking vehicle for a DD. Don't be so quick on the draw. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

07-27-2005, 07:26 PM	#22
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Just talked to the new Blazer owner... He has already put a custom interior in and 40" tires on 20" RIMS! I will try and get some pics for you guys- I still have to meet him to give him the title. Guy must have really deep pockets or something. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

07-28-2005, 10:18 AM	#23
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	well, if he has deep pockets, he bought the right blazer, eh? __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

07-28-2005, 09:30 PM	#24
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	You said it mister... Course, he's just polishing a turd right now. He sees a cool truck on 20s, I still see a truck that needs some help. Eventually it will catch up with him. Course, he will probably just have it framed off and not even get his hands dirty. Suits me just fine... I forgot what cold AC and a nice quiet ride was like! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more Last edited by redz 1970 K5; 07-28-2005 at 09:31 PM.

08-04-2005, 09:23 PM	#25
my69camaro1 Young One Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: La Porte Indiana Posts: 138	Very nice, I have to say ford is the way to go for a newer truck. We have a 95 F250 PowerStroke, a 96 F250 351, my 00 F250 V10, and are planning on a newer F250-350 Powerstroke. All of the trucks are used on our farm and have never let us down. I think they are built for more ruff work than a newer chevy. Don't get me wrong the chevy's are nice, we are die hard suburban fans. But the burbans don't take near the abuse. __________________ 69 R/S Camaro 79 K5 86 M1008 11 P71 Vic 12 Ram 3500 18 Ram 2500

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