Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

herb101 · 09-24-2007, 08:38 PM

Crossroads time on the old project pile....

I need to clear out the used car lot that my house has become and I'm getting stuck on the choice between the 71 K5 and the 51 Willys Wagon. I'm looking for some thoughts and opinions that may help swing my vote.

As a little background, and to give you some idea of where I'm coming from and left with regarding vehicle purposes, the project pile stacks like so:

1) 1971 K5 Blazer, 35's & 6" lift, 350/350/205, D44/12 bolt w/ 3.73s
2) 1951 Willys Wagon, 33's and some lift, 283/SM420/D18+Warn OD, D44 w/ARB's front & rear w/ 5.38s
3) 1987 Jeep Wrangler, 35's on SOA + 1" body, AMC401/T5/NP231, D30/D35 w/3.55s
4) 1975 Jeep CJ5, 33's 2" lift + 3" body, 4.2l/T18/D20, D44 front and rear w/4.27s
5) 1973 Scout II, 30's at stock height, 345/727/D20, D44 front and rear (not sure of ratios)
6) 2003 Jeep Wrangler - stock 4.0L/auto (wife's driver)
7) 1997 Ford F150 2WD, 33's on 3" lift, 4.6L/auto (son's driver)
8) 1947 Chevy C3100 5 window shortbed (don't ask about drivetrain...)
9) 1966 Ford Mustang coupe, 250 inline 6 with 4 speed
10) 1990 Ford Mustang LX convertible 5.0/auto (my daily driver)
11) 2002 Ford Lightning SVT 5.4 supercharged (long term project-drag truck)

Most of these can be seen at my photobucket account at http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/herb101/, if the picture affect the decision.

Simple and short list of 'givens' - the Lightning, Fox Mustang, 03 Jeep and 5-window are keepers. The Scout is going, as is the CJ5, the 97 F150 and the 66 coupe. The 401 is going separate and the 87 Wrangler is getting a 4.0L inline six with factory MPI fuel injection for my son.

I want to keep both the K5 and the Willys, but I really can't - in fact, I should sell them both.

They both will require about the same amount of body, paint and interior work to get them to 'final' condition. I have a full TPI set-up that will work with either and I have a 700R that is slated for the Blazer.

Anyway, maybe a poll is the easiest way to help me decide - vote & tell my why, if you would.

Thanks for your time and thoughts,
Herb

Edit - here's a photo of each to make it easier:

LonghornJeff · 09-24-2007, 09:54 PM

sell the blazer to a board member and keep the willys......that way you can
keep track of the blazer...

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-24-2007, 11:04 PM

bouncytruck · 09-24-2007, 11:08 PM

Exactly what I was thinking. Here's a thread of a board member down south looking for one - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=258416

desertrat · 09-25-2007, 12:38 AM

I voted to keep the willys, but if you want to get ride of it I'll take it.

I can definetly relate with having to many projects.

Jerry Jones · 09-25-2007, 01:09 AM

I voted to keep the Blazer.

For style, drivability and parts availability.

Dont get me wrong, I had a '59 willys truck, and I sure wish I still had it.

Certainly a tough decision.

earl87gta · 09-25-2007, 02:36 AM

I think I would keep the Willys its just something you dont see any more. And its a truck my wife wouold drive.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-25-2007, 01:29 PM

Please don't tell my K5 and K20 I voted for you to keep the Willys! That is a very nice looking Willys - not alot of either of those vehicles left but alot less Willys IMO so it gets my vote.

elmo · 09-26-2007, 10:07 AM

Herb101...I am trying to figure out the same thing right now!!! Keep the Blazer or buy my uncles 1946 Chevy pickup. I didn't use the Blazer that much this year and hard to justify keeping around....not that I would use a 1946 much more.

Thanks for the info awhile back about the soft top! Worked and looks great for a Bestop.
Picture was taken the first day it was on and looks a lot better now.

**1971K54X4** · 09-26-2007, 11:01 AM

I voted to keep the K5. I just like it better I guess.

herb101 · 09-26-2007, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmo

Herb101...I am trying to figure out the same thing right now!!! Keep the Blazer or buy my uncles 1946 Chevy pickup. I didn't use the Blazer that much this year and hard to justify keeping around....not that I would use a 1946 much more.

Thanks for the info awhile back about the soft top! Worked and looks great for a Bestop.
Picture was taken the first day it was on and looks a lot better now.

Awesome looking ride! Glad I could be of some help - Lord knows I've pulled out more than my fair share of good info from this board. It's nice to give back at least a little.

I have a real soft spot for those old trucks. That's kinda my problem - I have too many soft spots!

Herb

the_goat · 09-26-2007, 04:03 PM

I voted for the Blazer. I guess it's because I have wanted one ever since I turned 16. I think it would be a very nice truck with the TPI and a 700r4.

Big J · 09-26-2007, 05:48 PM

You forgot to put in an option to keep them both...... Both are keepers....... Don't do it, find a way......

herb101 · 09-26-2007, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

You forgot to put in an option to keep them both...... Both are keepers....... Don't do it, find a way......

You can actually select both options in the poll - unfortunately....I can't.

Herb

BLUE THUNDER · 09-26-2007, 09:49 PM

Keep the blazer for sure. Especially since there's about 5 or six of us from S.A. on the forum. I also have a 65 willys gladiator and a 72 cst. The gladiator is gonna go up on craigslist in the next couple of weeks, but the blazer is staying with me. Later, Mario

Jtrux · 09-27-2007, 04:45 PM

I hate to say it but i'd vote willy's too. But that's only if I absolutely had to choose. I saw the other vehicles you have, why not dump the scout??

herb101 · 09-27-2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtrux

I hate to say it but i'd vote willy's too. But that's only if I absolutely had to choose. I saw the other vehicles you have, why not dump the scout??

The scout is going. Of the 11 I have, I am trying to get down to 6:

Lightning - (SPEED - me)
03 Jeep (driver - wife)
87 Jeep (driver - son)
90 LX (driver - me)
47 5 window (just too damn cool to sell - lost a 50 5 window once already)

and the K5 or the Willys for the off-road fun/sometime driver

Herb

Jtrux · 09-27-2007, 09:58 PM

PM me with a price for the scout, i've got a buddy whose been looking for one.

Huck · 09-28-2007, 08:00 AM

Keep the K5 and sell me the Willys~~~.Huck

View Poll Results: Which would you keep?
1971 K5 Blazer	17	45.95%
1951 Willys Wagon	21	56.76%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

09-24-2007, 08:38 PM	#1
herb101 Used Register Join Date: May 2005 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 379	Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) Crossroads time on the old project pile.... I need to clear out the used car lot that my house has become and I'm getting stuck on the choice between the 71 K5 and the 51 Willys Wagon. I'm looking for some thoughts and opinions that may help swing my vote. As a little background, and to give you some idea of where I'm coming from and left with regarding vehicle purposes, the project pile stacks like so: 1) 1971 K5 Blazer, 35's & 6" lift, 350/350/205, D44/12 bolt w/ 3.73s 2) 1951 Willys Wagon, 33's and some lift, 283/SM420/D18+Warn OD, D44 w/ARB's front & rear w/ 5.38s 3) 1987 Jeep Wrangler, 35's on SOA + 1" body, AMC401/T5/NP231, D30/D35 w/3.55s 4) 1975 Jeep CJ5, 33's 2" lift + 3" body, 4.2l/T18/D20, D44 front and rear w/4.27s 5) 1973 Scout II, 30's at stock height, 345/727/D20, D44 front and rear (not sure of ratios) 6) 2003 Jeep Wrangler - stock 4.0L/auto (wife's driver) 7) 1997 Ford F150 2WD, 33's on 3" lift, 4.6L/auto (son's driver) 8) 1947 Chevy C3100 5 window shortbed (don't ask about drivetrain...) 9) 1966 Ford Mustang coupe, 250 inline 6 with 4 speed 10) 1990 Ford Mustang LX convertible 5.0/auto (my daily driver) 11) 2002 Ford Lightning SVT 5.4 supercharged (long term project-drag truck) Most of these can be seen at my photobucket account at http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f388/herb101/, if the picture affect the decision. Simple and short list of 'givens' - the Lightning, Fox Mustang, 03 Jeep and 5-window are keepers. The Scout is going, as is the CJ5, the 97 F150 and the 66 coupe. The 401 is going separate and the 87 Wrangler is getting a 4.0L inline six with factory MPI fuel injection for my son. I want to keep both the K5 and the Willys, but I really can't - in fact, I should sell them both. They both will require about the same amount of body, paint and interior work to get them to 'final' condition. I have a full TPI set-up that will work with either and I have a 700R that is slated for the Blazer. Anyway, maybe a poll is the easiest way to help me decide - vote & tell my why, if you would. Thanks for your time and thoughts, Herb Edit - here's a photo of each to make it easier: Last edited by herb101; 09-24-2007 at 09:20 PM. Reason: Added Pics

09-24-2007, 09:54 PM	#2
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) sell the blazer to a board member and keep the willys......that way you can keep track of the blazer... __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers...

09-24-2007, 11:04 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-24-2007, 11:08 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) Exactly what I was thinking. Here's a thread of a board member down south looking for one - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=258416 __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-25-2007, 12:38 AM	#5
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) I voted to keep the willys, but if you want to get ride of it I'll take it. I can definetly relate with having to many projects.

09-25-2007, 01:09 AM	#6
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) I voted to keep the Blazer. For style, drivability and parts availability. Dont get me wrong, I had a '59 willys truck, and I sure wish I still had it. Certainly a tough decision. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

09-25-2007, 02:36 AM	#7
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) I think I would keep the Willys its just something you dont see any more. And its a truck my wife wouold drive. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

09-25-2007, 01:29 PM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) Please don't tell my K5 and K20 I voted for you to keep the Willys! That is a very nice looking Willys - not alot of either of those vehicles left but alot less Willys IMO so it gets my vote. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-26-2007, 10:07 AM	#9
elmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 53	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) Herb101...I am trying to figure out the same thing right now!!! Keep the Blazer or buy my uncles 1946 Chevy pickup. I didn't use the Blazer that much this year and hard to justify keeping around....not that I would use a 1946 much more. Thanks for the info awhile back about the soft top! Worked and looks great for a Bestop. Picture was taken the first day it was on and looks a lot better now. Attached Images __________________ I like science. Not that boring textbook stuff. I like the kind that makes the neighbors come running out of their houses. Last edited by elmo; 09-26-2007 at 01:34 PM.

09-26-2007, 11:01 AM	#10
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) I voted to keep the K5. I just like it better I guess. __________________ Korey 1955 Bel Air 2 door hardtop 1971 Blazer 4x4 1973 Z-28 Prostreet

09-26-2007, 04:03 PM	#12
the_goat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carlsbad, Ca Posts: 385	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) I voted for the Blazer. I guess it's because I have wanted one ever since I turned 16. I think it would be a very nice truck with the TPI and a 700r4.

09-26-2007, 05:48 PM	#13
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) You forgot to put in an option to keep them both...... Both are keepers....... Don't do it, find a way...... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

09-26-2007, 09:49 PM	#15
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) Keep the blazer for sure. Especially since there's about 5 or six of us from S.A. on the forum. I also have a 65 willys gladiator and a 72 cst. The gladiator is gonna go up on craigslist in the next couple of weeks, but the blazer is staying with me. Later, Mario

09-27-2007, 04:45 PM	#16
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) I hate to say it but i'd vote willy's too. But that's only if I absolutely had to choose. I saw the other vehicles you have, why not dump the scout?? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!



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09-27-2007, 09:58 PM	#18
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) PM me with a price for the scout, i've got a buddy whose been looking for one. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

09-28-2007, 08:00 AM	#19
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Keep the Blazer or......? (long - warning) Keep the K5 and sell me the Willys~~~.Huck

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