any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**yote1234** · 04-18-2012, 03:36 PM

im in arizona and considering buying this truck. the blazer shows 61,000 original ? miles and not 161,000. the present owner belives it to be all original miles. it sure looks good! now, the present owner states he had a new crate motor installed because the valve guides were bad causing it to smoke. and it was better to replace the engine than a valve job. talking to the owner i feel he is very honest! but he can not guarentee it has 61,000. can anyone recomend a dealer for inspection? or anyone here do an inspection for me? would pay for your time... heres the ad. please give me your opinion.. thx,dave

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/One-K...item2a1c59956b

79shortbed · 04-18-2012, 04:20 PM

I'm in Tuscaloosa, which is pretty close to B-ham. I'm no dealer by any means, but I could possibly go check this bad boy out for you. PM me with info and what not, I can take some pictures too.

RandyP · 04-18-2012, 05:29 PM

How do you know it is not 161k or 261k? With there not being a 6 digit odometer in it there is no way to really know.

Used to be my best trick when selling a car/truck, replace the brake pedal pad and the emergency pedal pad and make it look extremely low mileage. Then they went and ruined it by putting in odometers that showed the 100k and up.

68Timber · 04-18-2012, 06:23 PM

Looks like its not available anymore.

76k10 · 04-18-2012, 09:23 PM

I am in Tuscaloosa too.

79shortbed · 04-19-2012, 01:20 AM

What's up!? UA student?

**yote1234** · 04-19-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

im in arizona and considering buying this truck. the blazer shows 61,000 original ? miles and not 161,000. the present owner belives it to be all original miles. it sure looks good! now, the present owner states he had a new crate motor installed because the valve guides were bad causing it to smoke. and it was better to replace the engine than a valve job. talking to the owner i feel he is very honest! but he can not guarentee it has 61,000. can anyone recomend a dealer for inspection? or anyone here do an inspection for me? would pay for your time... heres the ad. please give me your opinion.. thx,dave

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/One-K...item2a1c59956b

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Originally Posted by 79shortbed

I'm in Tuscaloosa, which is pretty close to B-ham. I'm no dealer by any means, but I could possibly go check this bad boy out for you. PM me with info and what not, I can take some pictures too.

thanx for offer but its not needed. i have lots of pics.. again. thanx for offer...

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Originally Posted by RandyP

How do you know it is not 161k or 261k? With there not being a 6 digit odometer in it there is no way to really know.

it could be 161,000 but its realy clean,and not enough ware and tare for that many miles..?

Used to be my best trick when selling a car/truck, replace the brake pedal pad and the emergency pedal pad and make it look extremely low mileage. Then they went and ruined it by putting in odometers that showed the 100k and up.

again... you could be right. but its realy clean.. original paint and all..

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

Looks like its not available anymore.

he removed it as i did tell him id take it.

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Originally Posted by 76k10

I am in Tuscaloosa too.

thanx, but had a dealer look at it.

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Originally Posted by 79shortbed

What's up!? UA student?

??? not sure i understand..?

76k10 · 04-19-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 79shortbed

What's up!? UA student?

Yes. About to graduate.

79shortbed · 04-19-2012, 12:44 PM

Sorry Yote. My last comment was directed towards 76k10, not you.
76k, pm and maybe we can talk car stuff sometime?

**yote1234** · 04-21-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 76k10

Yes. About to graduate.

all right! congrats !!!!!

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Originally Posted by 79shortbed

Sorry Yote. My last comment was directed towards 76k10, not you.
76k, pm and maybe we can talk car stuff sometime?

ahhh. i see.

74 stepside · 04-22-2012, 02:38 AM

You dont see trucks that clean unless they are restored. Highly doubt it has 100k or 200k miles on it. Its just a clean low mileage blazer. Other than the front bumber being tweeked, its in awesome shape.

**N2TRUX** · 04-22-2012, 10:47 AM

I do think its a VERY clean Blazer, but there are things that make me question the validity of the mileage. The seats appear to have been recovered which leads me to question the mileage

IB4BAMA · 04-22-2012, 11:48 AM

I live within 40 miles and would be glad to give it a peek. I also have a 1987 Silverado with 72.000 all original. The bumpers will tell you a lot, mine are clean but you can see the age in them. In fact all the trim should be some what dull. Also should show some wear on the brake pedal. PM me if I can help.

Tim

**yote1234** · 04-23-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 74 stepside

You dont see trucks that clean unless they are restored. Highly doubt it has 100k or 200k miles on it. Its just a clean low mileage blazer. Other than the front bumber being tweeked, its in awesome shape.

yea. im guessing its orig miles.. but if not its still the cleanest all original one i've seen. thx..

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I do think its a VERY clean Blazer, but there are things that make me question the validity of the mileage. The seats appear to have been recovered which leads me to question the mileage

interesting. why do you think the seats had been recovered? looks orig to me?. thx,dave

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Originally Posted by IB4BAMA

I live within 40 miles and would be glad to give it a peek. I also have a 1987 Silverado with 72.000 all original. The bumpers will tell you a lot, mine are clean but you can see the age in them. In fact all the trim should be some what dull. Also should show some wear on the brake pedal. PM me if I can help.

Tim

i thank you for offering to look. but i have sent him a deposit so it wouldnt mater now. but i would appriciate you opinion after seeing the pics to see what you think.? thx,dave

J Knight · 04-23-2012, 02:59 PM

Since you are buying it I hope you report back on it when you get it, good or bad.

**yote1234** · 04-23-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

Since you are buying it I hope you report back on it when you get it, good or bad.

sure will..... should have it in a few weeks! thx dave

**N2TRUX** · 04-23-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

interesting. why do you think the seats had been recovered? looks orig to me?.

You may be right. I just looked at it agian and realized that its an 88. Earlier seats had a seam around the front edge, but the later years might have eliminated it.

**yote1234** · 04-25-2012, 01:36 PM

thx for all offers and replies! will get it soon, will give report then, thanx again... dave

rdscott3 · 04-26-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by IB4BAMA

I live within 40 miles and would be glad to give it a peek. I also have a 1987 Silverado with 72.000 all original. The bumpers will tell you a lot, mine are clean but you can see the age in them. In fact all the trim should be some what dull. Also should show some wear on the brake pedal. PM me if I can help.

Tim

I live in Thorsby, do I know you?

IB4BAMA · 04-26-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rdscott3

I live in Thorsby, do I know you?

IDK? Maybe. Whats your name?

rdscott3 · 04-26-2012, 09:46 PM

Dale Scott, Im the painter at mckinnon..
Posted via Mobile Device

IB4BAMA · 04-27-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rdscott3

Dale Scott, Im the painter at mckinnon..
Posted via Mobile Device

I injoyed talkin trucks with you. Will keep in touch.

rdscott3 · 04-27-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by IB4BAMA

I injoyed talkin trucks with you. Will keep in touch.

Yeah, glad there more ppl in the area... you should bring your truck to our next cruise-in, every 2nd saturday of the month 5pm by the courthouse... don't cost nothing.. just drive in , park and hang out..

04-18-2012, 03:36 PM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please im in arizona and considering buying this truck. the blazer shows 61,000 original ? miles and not 161,000. the present owner belives it to be all original miles. it sure looks good! now, the present owner states he had a new crate motor installed because the valve guides were bad causing it to smoke. and it was better to replace the engine than a valve job. talking to the owner i feel he is very honest! but he can not guarentee it has 61,000. can anyone recomend a dealer for inspection? or anyone here do an inspection for me? would pay for your time... heres the ad. please give me your opinion.. thx,dave http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/One-K...item2a1c59956b __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

04-18-2012, 04:20 PM	#2
79shortbed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Troy, AL Posts: 189	Re: any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please I'm in Tuscaloosa, which is pretty close to B-ham. I'm no dealer by any means, but I could possibly go check this bad boy out for you. PM me with info and what not, I can take some pictures too. __________________ 1979 Custom Deluxe C10 SWB Fleetside Help encourage me in my build. LS 5.3 swap in progress!

04-18-2012, 05:29 PM	#3
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please How do you know it is not 161k or 261k? With there not being a 6 digit odometer in it there is no way to really know. Used to be my best trick when selling a car/truck, replace the brake pedal pad and the emergency pedal pad and make it look extremely low mileage. Then they went and ruined it by putting in odometers that showed the 100k and up. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-18-2012, 06:23 PM	#4
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please Looks like its not available anymore. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

04-18-2012, 09:23 PM	#5
76k10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 131	Re: any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please I am in Tuscaloosa too.

04-19-2012, 01:20 AM	#6
79shortbed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Troy, AL Posts: 189	Re: any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please What's up!? UA student? __________________ 1979 Custom Deluxe C10 SWB Fleetside Help encourage me in my build. LS 5.3 swap in progress!

04-19-2012, 12:44 PM	#9
79shortbed Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Troy, AL Posts: 189	Re: any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please Sorry Yote. My last comment was directed towards 76k10, not you. 76k, pm and maybe we can talk car stuff sometime? __________________ 1979 Custom Deluxe C10 SWB Fleetside Help encourage me in my build. LS 5.3 swap in progress!

04-22-2012, 02:38 AM	#11
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please You dont see trucks that clean unless they are restored. Highly doubt it has 100k or 200k miles on it. Its just a clean low mileage blazer. Other than the front bumber being tweeked, its in awesome shape.

04-22-2012, 10:47 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please I do think its a VERY clean Blazer, but there are things that make me question the validity of the mileage. The seats appear to have been recovered which leads me to question the mileage __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-22-2012, 11:48 AM	#13
IB4BAMA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Thorsby, AL Posts: 15	Re: any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please I live within 40 miles and would be glad to give it a peek. I also have a 1987 Silverado with 72.000 all original. The bumpers will tell you a lot, mine are clean but you can see the age in them. In fact all the trim should be some what dull. Also should show some wear on the brake pedal. PM me if I can help. Tim __________________ I use heavy strings, tune low, play hard and floor it. Floor it, That's technical talk. ~ Stevie Ray Vaughan ~

04-23-2012, 02:59 PM	#15
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please Since you are buying it I hope you report back on it when you get it, good or bad. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

04-25-2012, 01:36 PM	#18
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please thx for all offers and replies! will get it soon, will give report then, thanx again... dave __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

04-26-2012, 09:46 PM	#21
rdscott3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Thorsby, AL Posts: 20	Re: any one near birimingham alabama for inspection? opinions please Dale Scott, Im the painter at mckinnon.. Posted via Mobile Device



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