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67cst · 07-13-2004, 07:52 PM

what would you guys perfer if you had a choice but could only have one, i 71-72 k5 blazer or a 68 shortbox fleetside gmc 4x4? ive got an eye on both right now, i know forsure the 68 could be mine and when i get the money for it,the owner said he would hang onto it, and isnt adverstising or anything, the k5 is out in a guys back yard, been there for as long as i can remember but i havent enquired about it yet, so who knows if i could even get it but just say i could, im not sure what would be a better 4x4, if i got the gmc id swap the front clip with a 67-68 chevy clip..its a hard choice, that blazer would rock in the summer though with the removable top! help me decide guys

thanks, Derek

1970blazin · 07-13-2004, 08:47 PM

BLAZER'S ROCK!!!

Someday the kids can ride too!! I know, I know your only 21, but you can keep her forever!! The wife won't have a thing to say about that! I love mine!!
Diane
P.S. Happy late birthday!! Did you tie one on?!? :p

obsesive23 · 07-13-2004, 08:50 PM

My vote, You go topless!!

**PICKMUP** · 07-13-2004, 09:10 PM

Go for that Blazer...and by the way, where did you say that 68 SWB 4x4 was located?

*Gee_Emm* · 07-13-2004, 10:10 PM

Blazer hands down, everyone and there dog have pickups :p

406_SBC · 07-13-2004, 10:36 PM

So Derek what yah say, If you go with and buy the Blazer you wanna let me in on that shortbox fleetside?

Bill72BB · 07-14-2004, 12:27 AM

Derek: I would go for the 68 sb Fleetside .
I think 406_SBC told everyone to tell you to get the Blazer so he could get the pickup .

71chevydude · 07-14-2004, 12:39 AM

go with the blazer definitely

67cst · 07-14-2004, 12:57 AM

blazer eh? i dont even know if its forsale, maybe this weekend i should go ask the owner about it...hmmmm

thanks for the ideas guys

Pilgrim · 07-14-2004, 06:08 AM

Go for the blazer and put a 68 front clip on it. Where is the GMC...

krue · 07-14-2004, 06:12 AM

I'd go for the Blazer. Whatcha got against GMC anyways!?

67cst · 07-14-2004, 09:22 AM

hey im not telling anyone where the gmc is quiet yet! lol

1969 GMC · 07-14-2004, 11:34 AM

i'd go for the gmc, i know how much you've talked about it....but if the K5 was f/s, that would be a tough choice.

**CPNE** · 07-14-2004, 11:46 AM

A 68 GMC 4x4 SWB has got to be a low production item and in and of itself somewhat of a rarity. Unless it's completely thrashed, changing it's identity to a Chevy would be unfortunate.

For that reason alone, get the Blazer.

2wdBlazer · 07-14-2004, 01:02 PM

Get the Blazer. If you are into the pick-up look, get a half-top. You'd still have the versitility of convertible.

Big J · 07-14-2004, 01:31 PM

Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Yep definitely the Blazer. You could just break down and buy both, lol.

vtblazer · 07-14-2004, 03:16 PM

I'd say find out what you really have for choices, is the blazer really for sale?
Also, if it's been out sitting in the field, what condition might it be in?
I know none of this is what your post asked but just some thoughts.
If you buy the blazer, it has a bit shorter wheel base if your going to wheel it.
And you can take the top off...a very cool way to ride!
If you buy the GMC...CPNE makes a good point, it's a nice truck. Maybe you could get it for a good price and sell it to somebody that's been searching for a nice old stock GMC shorty step

Take the profits and build your blazer!

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-14-2004, 03:43 PM

BLAZERS ROCK PERIOD .!.!.

67cst · 07-14-2004, 06:57 PM

yeah, i agree that those gmc's are rare, i think andy told me the production number a while back, it was something like 1550 made that year, ill go bug the blazer owner this weekend and see if its forsale, but if i did end up with that gmc it would be hard not to swap for the chevy front end, they are so damn nice!

thanks diane, yes i did tie one on, or who knows how many, it was an awesome weekend, wakefest was in town, its the pro wake board tour, the best part of the weekend was the reef bikini contest, my buddy got some good pics but his comp is haggard and he cant get them to upload of his camera so ill have to wait for those, i cant wait to post them when i can though, overall it was a good bday but me and 3 buddies did get fined for drinking in public...we were at wakefest and the beers were 5 bucks a shot so we got our own and drank in the parking lot, the damn cops snuck up on bikes and busted us! lol oh well it wasnt a big deal

Derek

**Canadian694x4** · 07-14-2004, 07:10 PM

I personally would be very torn as to what to get...a 68 GMC shortbox 4x4 is a rare thing (especially if it's Canadian too i.e. Think Gee Emm's Jimmy 1 of 112!). A Blazer is definitely a cool find too...I can only think of how cool it is to drive one with the top off...I would prolly find some way to get both...if it's in the $$$ tho...

Kurt L · 07-14-2004, 07:42 PM

i'm with the rest of them, BLAZERS rock,so get the blazer.i had a 75 blazer with the top off and it was COOL to be able to ride like that.[75 k5 11'' of lift 18-44's on 14'' wheels.

fleetside72 · 07-14-2004, 07:49 PM

Well i'd have to say the Blazer,,,Chevrolet Blood runs through my body(especially the older Chev's)...

07-13-2004, 07:52 PM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	what would you choose? what would you guys perfer if you had a choice but could only have one, i 71-72 k5 blazer or a 68 shortbox fleetside gmc 4x4? ive got an eye on both right now, i know forsure the 68 could be mine and when i get the money for it,the owner said he would hang onto it, and isnt adverstising or anything, the k5 is out in a guys back yard, been there for as long as i can remember but i havent enquired about it yet, so who knows if i could even get it but just say i could, im not sure what would be a better 4x4, if i got the gmc id swap the front clip with a 67-68 chevy clip..its a hard choice, that blazer would rock in the summer though with the removable top! help me decide guys thanks, Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-13-2004, 08:47 PM	#2
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	BLAZER'S ROCK!!! Someday the kids can ride too!! I know, I know your only 21, but you can keep her forever!! The wife won't have a thing to say about that! I love mine!! Diane P.S. Happy late birthday!! Did you tie one on?!? :p __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale Last edited by 1970blazin; 07-13-2004 at 08:50 PM.

07-13-2004, 08:50 PM	#3
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	My vote, You go topless!! __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

07-13-2004, 09:10 PM	#4
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Go for that Blazer...and by the way, where did you say that 68 SWB 4x4 was located? __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

07-13-2004, 10:36 PM	#6
406_SBC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kelowna,B.C,Canada Posts: 150	So Derek what yah say, If you go with and buy the Blazer you wanna let me in on that shortbox fleetside? __________________ " Oh you didn't hear did you. You hear I got a shotgun pulled on my ass? Swear to God."- O'bannion

07-13-2004, 10:10 PM	#5
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Blazer hands down, everyone and there dog have pickups :p

07-14-2004, 12:27 AM	#7
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Derek: I would go for the 68 sb Fleetside . I think 406_SBC told everyone to tell you to get the Blazer so he could get the pickup . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

07-14-2004, 12:39 AM	#8
71chevydude Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Russellville, AR Posts: 15	go with the blazer definitely

07-14-2004, 12:57 AM	#9
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	blazer eh? i dont even know if its forsale, maybe this weekend i should go ask the owner about it...hmmmm thanks for the ideas guys __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-14-2004, 06:08 AM	#10
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Go for the blazer and put a 68 front clip on it. Where is the GMC... __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special Last edited by Pilgrim; 07-14-2004 at 06:14 AM. Reason: speling

07-14-2004, 06:12 AM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I'd go for the Blazer. Whatcha got against GMC anyways!? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-14-2004, 09:22 AM	#12
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	hey im not telling anyone where the gmc is quiet yet! lol __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-14-2004, 11:34 AM	#13
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i'd go for the gmc, i know how much you've talked about it....but if the K5 was f/s, that would be a tough choice. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

07-14-2004, 11:46 AM	#14
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	A 68 GMC 4x4 SWB has got to be a low production item and in and of itself somewhat of a rarity. Unless it's completely thrashed, changing it's identity to a Chevy would be unfortunate. For that reason alone, get the Blazer. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-14-2004, 01:02 PM	#15
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Get the Blazer. If you are into the pick-up look, get a half-top. You'd still have the versitility of convertible. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.



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07-14-2004, 01:31 PM	#16
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Blazer, Yep definitely the Blazer. You could just break down and buy both, lol. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

07-14-2004, 03:16 PM	#17
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Choices... I'd say find out what you really have for choices, is the blazer really for sale? Also, if it's been out sitting in the field, what condition might it be in? I know none of this is what your post asked but just some thoughts. If you buy the blazer, it has a bit shorter wheel base if your going to wheel it. And you can take the top off...a very cool way to ride! If you buy the GMC...CPNE makes a good point, it's a nice truck. Maybe you could get it for a good price and sell it to somebody that's been searching for a nice old stock GMC shorty step Take the profits and build your blazer!

07-14-2004, 03:43 PM	#18
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	BLAZERS ROCK PERIOD .!.!. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-14-2004, 06:57 PM	#19
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	yeah, i agree that those gmc's are rare, i think andy told me the production number a while back, it was something like 1550 made that year, ill go bug the blazer owner this weekend and see if its forsale, but if i did end up with that gmc it would be hard not to swap for the chevy front end, they are so damn nice! thanks diane, yes i did tie one on, or who knows how many, it was an awesome weekend, wakefest was in town, its the pro wake board tour, the best part of the weekend was the reef bikini contest, my buddy got some good pics but his comp is haggard and he cant get them to upload of his camera so ill have to wait for those, i cant wait to post them when i can though, overall it was a good bday but me and 3 buddies did get fined for drinking in public...we were at wakefest and the beers were 5 bucks a shot so we got our own and drank in the parking lot, the damn cops snuck up on bikes and busted us! lol oh well it wasnt a big deal Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

07-14-2004, 07:10 PM	#20
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	I personally would be very torn as to what to get...a 68 GMC shortbox 4x4 is a rare thing (especially if it's Canadian too i.e. Think Gee Emm's Jimmy 1 of 112!). A Blazer is definitely a cool find too...I can only think of how cool it is to drive one with the top off...I would prolly find some way to get both...if it's in the $$$ tho... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

07-14-2004, 07:42 PM	#21
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	i'm with the rest of them, BLAZERS rock,so get the blazer.i had a 75 blazer with the top off and it was COOL to be able to ride like that.[75 k5 11'' of lift 18-44's on 14'' wheels.

07-14-2004, 07:49 PM	#22
fleetside72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cadott Wis,54727 Posts: 193	which one.. Well i'd have to say the Blazer,,,Chevrolet Blood runs through my body(especially the older Chev's)...

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