McQueen K5 on BAT

[54blackhornet]

If only I had the funds.

[jumpsoffrock]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-k5-blazer-38/

[Getter-Done]

It has 45 comments right now.

Some of them are off the Wall.

[72c20customcamper]

Real nice truck . But I don’t get the idea that just because a vehicle was owned by someone famous it’s worth more.

[Richard]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Real nice truck . But I don’t get the idea that just because a vehicle was owned by someone famous it’s worth more.

People pay thousands for purses and such because they have a name on them. No different IMO.

[1970cstblazer]

I believe it's the first Blazer to make the BAT Premium ranks.

This 1970 Blazer, provenance excluded from this conversation, has a lot of interesting details which could be a cause of concern:

• rear axle brake lines and rear drum backing plates are 1971 style. 1970 did not have the coiled armor and the brake hose orientation is different
• rear seat material pattern is 1971/72
• passengers seat lap belt retractor location is 1971/72, as is the passengers seat latch location
• rear interior bedside trim and rear floor carpet strips are MIA
• carpeted rear wheel tubs
• 1971/72 OSRV mirrors
• what's up with that fuel neck?
• The rear gravel shields are mounted way too inboard
• rear backup lenses 1971/72 design
• painted transfer case lever
• Missing 1970 only TCS relay mounted to the firewall. No holes are present.
• It has been converted to cable actuated throttle. 1970 used the crappy rod throttle.

Obviously, this rig has been taken apart at least once, and redone. Not a lot of 1970 Blazer still there.


https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=526126

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Richard

People pay thousands for purses and such because they have a name on them. No different IMO.

People pay more for a Cadillac than a Chevy too but to say they are the same just the name is different is disingenuous at best

. But if you put this truck next to an any other restored Blazer they look drive and feel exactly the same .

I bought an Avanti from Sydney Poitier he had a house in Pleasantville NY. Car was no different than any other Avanti . It’s all hype in my opinion just like actors stating their opinions in politics it’s irrelevant. People idolizing them makes no sense to me .

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

I believe it's the first Blazer to make the BAT Premium ranks.

This 1970 Blazer, provenance excluded from this conversation, has a lot of interesting details which could be a cause of concern:

• rear axle brake lines and rear drum backing plates are 1971 style. 1970 did not have the coiled armor and the brake hose orientation is different
• rear seat material pattern is 1971/72
• passengers seat lap belt retractor location is 1971/72, as is the passengers seat latch location
• rear interior bedside trim and rear floor carpet strips are MIA
• carpeted rear wheel tubs
• 1971/72 OSRV mirrors
• what's up with that fuel neck?
• The rear gravel shields are mounted way too inboard
• rear backup lenses 1971/72 design
• painted transfer case lever
• Missing 1970 only TCS relay mounted to the firewall. No holes are present.
• It has been converted to cable actuated throttle. 1970 used the crappy rod throttle.

Obviously, this rig has been taken apart at least once, and redone. Not a lot of 1970 Blazer still there.


https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=526126

Glad you brought the old thread up about the member that owned / Owns this currently?

They changed to a Jimmy grill for more lights because it was a chase/tow rig for his baja team.
I thought this was an interesting change.
Most would just put KC lights on a Push bar.

[54blackhornet]

Do you think the Mona Lisa would be so admired without Leonardo’s name on it ?

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Do you think the Mona Lisa would be so admired without Leonardo’s name on it ?

Yes . And to compare a work of timeless art to a truck is a stretch at best

I’m not being an ass but the whole star owned thing making it worth more is lost on me.

[Jason Banks]

1970CSTBlazer thanks for posting. I was looking at the pictures and picked up on a couple of those things.

I kind of get the star power inflating the price, but not for me.

Here's the link that you posted again, in case people missed it - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=526126

Seems gas filler was the same back then?

[1970cstblazer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Dp7cGxW9J0&t=1s

[Chevys4life]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Yes . And to compare a work of timeless art to a truck is a stretch at best

I’m not being an ass but the whole star owned thing making it worth more is lost on me.

The owned by a star thing is only bragging rights in my book. It sure doesn't make it worth more!!!!1