Which year K5 Blazers are the hardest to find? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**67sss** · 06-15-2003, 12:32 PM

My best friend in Wyoming called me and found a '68 Blazer with
low miles and $15,000(YES that's thousand) worth of receipts, and the guy wants less than 1/2 that amount. Are 68's a little harder to find than the later years or what? No pics yet, thought I'd test the waters before I asked him for some pics.Thanks for any info......

oh yea, it's a 4 x 4

**breeh** · 06-15-2003, 12:37 PM

No such thing as a '68 Blazer. Somebody must have changed the front clip.

**67sss** · 06-15-2003, 12:38 PM

Well is that a good/bad thing?

*Gee_Emm* · 06-15-2003, 01:42 PM

Depends if it is a 69-72 and they are just calling it a 68, or maybe they did change the clip, which if they did it might look a little odd.

bpmcgee · 06-15-2003, 03:33 PM

67sss,

$7500 is a little high for an old blazer in really good condition. If you find one that needs some work, I'd expect to pay in the $5-6000 range.

You'll have to check the VIN to see what year the truck really is. 69 is the first year they made Blazers, and they sold very few of them that year. After that, they got much more popular.

When _I_ went looking, I knew I wanted a 71 or a 72 because they were the first year to have front wheel disk brakes. Some people have said that discs were an option in '70, but I can't confirm that.

CST models with their upgraded interior package are generally worth more today. As are 2wd versions, because of their relative rarity.

About changing the front clip -- I would take off $500 for trying to con you into thinking it was a '68.

Brian

**breeh** · 06-15-2003, 03:34 PM

I think they look cool when they have been retrofitted with a '67-8 front clip. As far as collector value though, it still is not original and original is what brings the big $$.

70 Jimmy · 06-15-2003, 10:13 PM

My 70 Jimmy 4x4 came with discs up front. GMC was always the "luxury truck" though. BTW, I'm changing my hood to a 68. I like it.

*Gee_Emm* · 06-15-2003, 10:37 PM

Was it on the option sheet? I have never heard of discs on 70's b4

**67sss** · 06-15-2003, 10:55 PM

Thanks for all the input,I'll see if I can get some pics and maybe the correct year info. and then see if this is a NICE or VERY NICE
blazer and go from there.

GO MARINERS__

1971 Cheyenne · 06-15-2003, 11:04 PM

Yeah i'd agree with the others, find out if the person really thinks it's a '68. Probably would show how much they really know... Definately get some pics though and i'm sure these guys can tell you more abotu the value

GO MARINERS! Beat the Braves 2-1!!!! Pretty good game too, was gonna go see it, but the tickets were sold out..

bouncytruck · 06-16-2003, 01:44 PM

Here is a link that list the specs & differences between the all the years of the Blazers. (http://coloradok5.com/specs.shtml) '69 is the hardest to find, but it doesn't really mean that they are more desireable or worth more. I have seen many fully restored/customized blazers selling for upwords of $15K. I paid $4 for mine (in the seattle area) and that seems to be a mid price point for a nice, but needs some work Blazer in the area. You can see what a '69 looks like in the link in my signature. If the front clip has been changed, I would look it over to see if it was done because the truck was in a wreck. Check the frame, check the rocker boxes, check the windshield frame...

**oldiron** · 06-16-2003, 02:29 PM

Hey bouncy, I saw a 69 or 70 sitting for sale in front of the Bothell high school this weekend. It was from Az. You might want to look at it.

bouncytruck · 06-16-2003, 02:47 PM

What color was it? I know that there is a Jimmy for sale in Bothell. It is listed on collectorcartader.com but it has a blown engine... I might have to take the long way home tonight....

darrel_s · 06-16-2003, 03:29 PM

15K is a little high. If its fully restored it could very well be worth it, but if its just cleaned up and not 100% original they're asking way too much. Even a Blazer in great condition is going to have some rust in the usual places. I don't know about how the 68 front clip would affect value either. I paid 3000 for my 71 and it was in great shape and drivable, but it still had rusted through rockers and rocker boxes.

Longhorn Man · 06-16-2003, 03:38 PM

70Jimmy...I would like to see your option sheet. I have never seen any proof of optional discs on any GM truck. everything i have seen says 70 and older, drum. 71 and newer, disc.

72MARIO · 06-16-2003, 04:05 PM

I have seen a 70 Chevy with 6 bolt disk from factory. On the option sheet. I don't know if I will ever seen that guy again tough

06-15-2003, 12:32 PM	#1
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	Which year K5 Blazers are the hardest to find? My best friend in Wyoming called me and found a '68 Blazer with low miles and $15,000(YES that's thousand) worth of receipts, and the guy wants less than 1/2 that amount. Are 68's a little harder to find than the later years or what? No pics yet, thought I'd test the waters before I asked him for some pics.Thanks for any info...... oh yea, it's a 4 x 4

06-15-2003, 12:37 PM	#2
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	No such thing as a '68 Blazer. Somebody must have changed the front clip. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

06-15-2003, 12:38 PM	#3
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	blazer Well is that a good/bad thing?

06-15-2003, 03:34 PM	#6
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	I think they look cool when they have been retrofitted with a '67-8 front clip. As far as collector value though, it still is not original and original is what brings the big $$. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

06-15-2003, 10:13 PM	#7
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	My 70 Jimmy 4x4 came with discs up front. GMC was always the "luxury truck" though. BTW, I'm changing my hood to a 68. I like it. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

06-15-2003, 01:42 PM	#4
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Depends if it is a 69-72 and they are just calling it a 68, or maybe they did change the clip, which if they did it might look a little odd.

06-15-2003, 03:33 PM	#5
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	67sss, $7500 is a little high for an old blazer in really good condition. If you find one that needs some work, I'd expect to pay in the $5-6000 range. You'll have to check the VIN to see what year the truck really is. 69 is the first year they made Blazers, and they sold very few of them that year. After that, they got much more popular. When _I_ went looking, I knew I wanted a 71 or a 72 because they were the first year to have front wheel disk brakes. Some people have said that discs were an option in '70, but I can't confirm that. CST models with their upgraded interior package are generally worth more today. As are 2wd versions, because of their relative rarity. About changing the front clip -- I would take off $500 for trying to con you into thinking it was a '68. Brian

06-15-2003, 10:37 PM	#8
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Was it on the option sheet? I have never heard of discs on 70's b4

06-15-2003, 10:55 PM	#9
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,322	blazer Thanks for all the input,I'll see if I can get some pics and maybe the correct year info. and then see if this is a NICE or VERY NICE blazer and go from there. GO MARINERS__

06-15-2003, 11:04 PM	#10
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Yeah i'd agree with the others, find out if the person really thinks it's a '68. Probably would show how much they really know... Definately get some pics though and i'm sure these guys can tell you more abotu the value GO MARINERS! Beat the Braves 2-1!!!! Pretty good game too, was gonna go see it, but the tickets were sold out.. __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

06-16-2003, 01:44 PM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Here is a link that list the specs & differences between the all the years of the Blazers. (http://coloradok5.com/specs.shtml) '69 is the hardest to find, but it doesn't really mean that they are more desireable or worth more. I have seen many fully restored/customized blazers selling for upwords of $15K. I paid $4 for mine (in the seattle area) and that seems to be a mid price point for a nice, but needs some work Blazer in the area. You can see what a '69 looks like in the link in my signature. If the front clip has been changed, I would look it over to see if it was done because the truck was in a wreck. Check the frame, check the rocker boxes, check the windshield frame... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-16-2003, 02:29 PM	#12
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Hey bouncy, I saw a 69 or 70 sitting for sale in front of the Bothell high school this weekend. It was from Az. You might want to look at it. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

06-16-2003, 02:47 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	What color was it? I know that there is a Jimmy for sale in Bothell. It is listed on collectorcartader.com but it has a blown engine... I might have to take the long way home tonight.... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-16-2003, 03:29 PM	#14
darrel_s Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 212	15K is a little high. If its fully restored it could very well be worth it, but if its just cleaned up and not 100% original they're asking way too much. Even a Blazer in great condition is going to have some rust in the usual places. I don't know about how the 68 front clip would affect value either. I paid 3000 for my 71 and it was in great shape and drivable, but it still had rusted through rockers and rocker boxes.

06-16-2003, 03:38 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	70Jimmy...I would like to see your option sheet. I have never seen any proof of optional discs on any GM truck. everything i have seen says 70 and older, drum. 71 and newer, disc.



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06-16-2003, 04:05 PM	#16
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I have seen a 70 Chevy with 6 bolt disk from factory. On the option sheet. I don't know if I will ever seen that guy again tough __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

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