Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lks dcvn** · 02-01-2010, 02:28 PM

Saw this auction on Ebay...states no rust.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...fCarsQ5fTrucks

Soooo I take a look at the pix - anybody see anything missing here - probably from the aux tanks...

Nice truck though.

1949gmc · 02-01-2010, 03:58 PM

I'd say, all in all, not a bad looking little truck. Pretty easy to put the torsion boxes back in and someone would have a themselves a decent K5. Wonder what his reserve is...

bubba35741 · 02-01-2010, 09:16 PM

Very nice Blazer imho..... I bought mine with Aux. tanks and it was solid as a rock. Replaced the boxes and removed the tanks and have never looked back. The boxes being cut seem to scare some but is it any worse than having them there but rusted? I think a solid truck with them removed is stronger than one with them but rusted boxes, rockers etc. Plus you can see what is behind them with them removed!! The truck listed is also a nice color and I would buy it and not think twice.....Bubba

vtblazer · 02-02-2010, 08:05 AM

Certainly looks good, really clean in all the right places.

Somebody on here needs to 'buy it & drive it'

I'm guessing his reserve is at least 10K though...

The add sounds like a salesman to me.

John H. · 02-03-2010, 10:00 AM

This is an hour from my house and I have never seen it listed on craigslist before. Seems like I have seen this posted on the board with the boxes cut out. I have sent him a few questions. Seems there is overspray on the dented section on the rear lower qtr and the inside of the passenger side has a dent in an area someone took their shoulder to force the door open? Maybe the alignment is off from the torsion box missing? I am out of town on business and can not look at it until this weekend.

litebulblsc · 02-03-2010, 11:00 AM

I think someone needs to buy it and do some rust stopping, before that surface rust turns it into just another one of are rust cursed Blazers.

JimmyFloyd · 02-03-2010, 11:57 AM

If only this was closer. No mention of the aux tanks being available with it though.

Livrat · 02-04-2010, 02:39 AM

I'll agree it does look real solid in the rust department.. but it is a "plain jane" the poor thing does not have a single straight panel on it!! and a hole in the top.. the missing rocker boxes are no real big deal but I am somewhat leary as the poster lists it as having original paint and if you look closely you can see overspray on the K5 emblems and painted over dents and scratches..

bouncytruck · 02-04-2010, 02:22 PM

John, I believe this is the one I sent you the email about. It was on CL for a few hours for a low price and then the listing was pulled. I'd guess the seller got so many inquiries they pull the listing and looked up the value. I thought the listing on CL said it was right by you in Sammamish.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-04-2010, 03:30 PM

I would be leary of this one. It does look to be rust free, but it looks like it has been hammered pretty hard. Like Livrat says, there isn't a strait panel on it, not even the gas cap.

Anyone who would say that it is thought to be original paint is plain hiding the fact that it has been repainted, using the words "believed to be" as a disclaimer. You can't do the kind of dammage to a truck that this one has without scratching the paint. I am not trying to trash the truck, because I believe it is a good contendor for restoration, however it is not what he is trying to make it out to be by a long shot. I would seriously wonder what was under the "believed to be original paint" that isn't showing. WES

69GMCor70Chevy · 02-04-2010, 03:35 PM

If this is a "1 family owned" vehicle there should be no guessing on whether or not it was repainted.....

bouncytruck · 02-04-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

I would be leary of this one. It does look to be rust free, but it looks like it has been hammered pretty hard. Like Livrat says, there isn't a strait panel on it, not even the gas cap.

Anyone who would say that it is thought to be original paint is plain hiding the fact that it has been repainted, using the words "believed to be" as a disclaimer. You can't do the kind of dammage to a truck that this one has without scratching the paint. I am not trying to trash the truck, because I believe it is a good contendor for restoration, however it is not what he is trying to make it out to be by a long shot. I would seriously wonder what was under the "believed to be original paint" that isn't showing. WES

Good points WES. The white overspray on the turn signal lenses is an indicator of some repainting.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-04-2010, 04:28 PM

Yep, and look at both bumpers they are bent, especialy the rear one, but both have been pushed and pulled on hard. WES

John H. · 02-04-2010, 06:54 PM

I am trying to figure out what the heater hose is on the drivers side. It is T'd and goes to the drivers side. Maybe a rear reddot boat heater?

Chris, I remember know. I thought it looked familiar...

bouncytruck · 02-04-2010, 08:02 PM

The heater hose in mine has a "T" with a recirculator/heater to keep the engine warm in the winter, but the hoses don't head back to the firewall.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-04-2010, 08:33 PM

Doesn't look like a "T" to me. It looks like a piece of copper pipe used because the lower hose was cut too short. WES

John H. · 02-05-2010, 10:53 AM

I left him a message about the overspray and dents. Here is the response. I would like to own it at the price now. I still think it would be easier to add options to a rust free example, but as Livrat and I have discussed, there are some nice rigs out there under $10K.

"not every panel but there are dents.history as far as? where are you seeing the over spray so i can check it out? selling for my friends and they have owned it for about 5 years but its been in the family since 1972"

I think I will still be looking for a while.....Also, need to get the 72 Jimmy done with my brother in law so no projects for me.

02-01-2010, 02:28 PM	#1
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts Saw this auction on Ebay...states no rust. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...fCarsQ5fTrucks Soooo I take a look at the pix - anybody see anything missing here - probably from the aux tanks... Nice truck though. Attached Images

02-01-2010, 03:58 PM	#2
1949gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 659	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts I'd say, all in all, not a bad looking little truck. Pretty easy to put the torsion boxes back in and someone would have a themselves a decent K5. Wonder what his reserve is...

02-01-2010, 09:16 PM	#3
bubba35741 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ryland Alabama Posts: 97	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts Very nice Blazer imho..... I bought mine with Aux. tanks and it was solid as a rock. Replaced the boxes and removed the tanks and have never looked back. The boxes being cut seem to scare some but is it any worse than having them there but rusted? I think a solid truck with them removed is stronger than one with them but rusted boxes, rockers etc. Plus you can see what is behind them with them removed!! The truck listed is also a nice color and I would buy it and not think twice.....Bubba

02-02-2010, 08:05 AM	#4
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts Certainly looks good, really clean in all the right places. Somebody on here needs to 'buy it & drive it' I'm guessing his reserve is at least 10K though... The add sounds like a salesman to me.

02-03-2010, 10:00 AM	#5
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts This is an hour from my house and I have never seen it listed on craigslist before. Seems like I have seen this posted on the board with the boxes cut out. I have sent him a few questions. Seems there is overspray on the dented section on the rear lower qtr and the inside of the passenger side has a dent in an area someone took their shoulder to force the door open? Maybe the alignment is off from the torsion box missing? I am out of town on business and can not look at it until this weekend.

02-03-2010, 11:00 AM	#6
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts I think someone needs to buy it and do some rust stopping, before that surface rust turns it into just another one of are rust cursed Blazers.

02-03-2010, 11:57 AM	#7
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts If only this was closer. No mention of the aux tanks being available with it though. __________________ 1970 Blazer 350/SM465/205 SOLD! \| 1998 Z3

02-04-2010, 02:39 AM	#8
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts I'll agree it does look real solid in the rust department.. but it is a "plain jane" the poor thing does not have a single straight panel on it!! and a hole in the top.. the missing rocker boxes are no real big deal but I am somewhat leary as the poster lists it as having original paint and if you look closely you can see overspray on the K5 emblems and painted over dents and scratches..

02-04-2010, 02:22 PM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts John, I believe this is the one I sent you the email about. It was on CL for a few hours for a low price and then the listing was pulled. I'd guess the seller got so many inquiries they pull the listing and looked up the value. I thought the listing on CL said it was right by you in Sammamish. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-04-2010, 03:30 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts I would be leary of this one. It does look to be rust free, but it looks like it has been hammered pretty hard. Like Livrat says, there isn't a strait panel on it, not even the gas cap. Anyone who would say that it is thought to be original paint is plain hiding the fact that it has been repainted, using the words "believed to be" as a disclaimer. You can't do the kind of dammage to a truck that this one has without scratching the paint. I am not trying to trash the truck, because I believe it is a good contendor for restoration, however it is not what he is trying to make it out to be by a long shot. I would seriously wonder what was under the "believed to be original paint" that isn't showing. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-04-2010, 03:35 PM	#11
69GMCor70Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greenwater Lake, SK Posts: 175	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts If this is a "1 family owned" vehicle there should be no guessing on whether or not it was repainted..... __________________ 68 Camaro - 327 Original Red on Red Car 69 GMC LWB - Built 350 a Blast To Drive 69 GMC LWB - "Green Machine" One Family Truck 70 Mercury Marauder - Future Project

02-04-2010, 04:28 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts Yep, and look at both bumpers they are bent, especialy the rear one, but both have been pushed and pulled on hard. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-04-2010, 06:54 PM	#14
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts I am trying to figure out what the heater hose is on the drivers side. It is T'd and goes to the drivers side. Maybe a rear reddot boat heater? Chris, I remember know. I thought it looked familiar...

02-04-2010, 08:02 PM	#15
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts The heater hose in mine has a "T" with a recirculator/heater to keep the engine warm in the winter, but the hoses don't head back to the firewall. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-04-2010, 08:33 PM	#16
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts Doesn't look like a "T" to me. It looks like a piece of copper pipe used because the lower hose was cut too short. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys



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02-05-2010, 10:53 AM	#17
John H. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 2,115	Re: Rust Free Blazer - Whoops - missing parts I left him a message about the overspray and dents. Here is the response. I would like to own it at the price now. I still think it would be easier to add options to a rust free example, but as Livrat and I have discussed, there are some nice rigs out there under $10K. "not every panel but there are dents.history as far as? where are you seeing the over spray so i can check it out? selling for my friends and they have owned it for about 5 years but its been in the family since 1972" I think I will still be looking for a while.....Also, need to get the 72 Jimmy done with my brother in law so no projects for me.

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