Potential Blazer owner questions

[notsolo]

IMO body is about 90% of the value of these trucks. (Torsion boxes under behind the rocker panel supports the body with the top off) The drive train can be updated. Main factors for a family hauler safety, roll bar, or cage. This is not a cheap hobby, Most parts are available. Check out this build, big boxes in front of the wheel wells post #4-photo #3 are most important, these hold the door gaps also.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=631802

[Kell]

Originally Posted by notsolo

IMO body is about 90% of the value of these trucks. (Torsion boxes under behind the rocker panel supports the body with the top off) The drive train can be updated. Main factors for a family hauler safety, roll bar, or cage. This is not a cheap hobby, Most parts are available. Check out this build, big boxes in front of the wheel wells post #4-photo #3 are most important, these hold the door gaps also.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=631802

Thanks for the info, I'm familiar with trucks, not the blazer so this helps. I noticed that in front of the rear wheels (inside the wheelwell) it had those new pieces shown in the pic linked to, I did not notice if the whole "box" was replaced though since I did not know to look for that. I noticed it had new rear leafs, new body mount bushings, stuff like that. Doors had proper gap, and like I said, floors and rockers appeared to be professionally installed most likely. Nothing scary like the stuff I usually look at (you have no idea, or maybe you do) I am going to guess they replaced those boxes as well but it is an hour away to go check. Is that a deal breaker if they have been replaced, or something that would drastically lower the price?

I just like this blazer, no interest in a suburban, nothing personal. And to re-emphasize, it's not a requirement that it tow heavy loads. Just a fun daily driver would be fine, but being able to get it on the highway would eventually be needed.

[notsolo]

Only an hour away! waste some time and make sure you get the best possible truck for the money. Plenty of talented people who have rebuilt these trucks if the door gaps are good and the torsion boxes are good, should be a quality truck to own. Get your flash lite or head lite and go check it out...Good luck.