waddya think of this deal

[wildwood]

Found this Blazer in the local paper. $7500 CAD = $5640 USD. Truck looks to be in fine shape. Has orig engine. Owner claims it's very near original condition although he said he had the paint touched up. Let me know what you guys think. The add:

1972 CHEVROLET BLAZER 4X4, 350ci, auto, Rally rims, new: starter, U joint, front drive shaft. Imported from Oregon, excellent condition, $7,500.

[Huck]

If it is truly original---little or no bondo----solid body, it's a bargin I would jump on in a minute. Check the inner rocker boxes, the firewall, the windshield frame, the rear floor and the rear quarters for rust damage/repair. Also check that the door to rear quarter alignment is nice and straight. If this all checks out, I would jump on the deal----if you don't want it, let me know and I will jump on it!!

[bouncytruck]

Definately a bargain if it is in the shape described. I paid considerably more than that for my near original '72.

[Gee_Emm]

How are the Blazer quantitys out in Alberta? I haven't seen any more then a dozen different 69-72 Blazers or Jimmys here and you very rarely see them for sale here.

[wildwood]

There are a few 67-72 Blazers for sale in AB right now. This one is the nicest and also the closest (in Calary)

[skid]

I picked up my Blazer in Pincher Creek (AB) for 5200. Body looked good from the outside, but the edges of the floor panels are rusted on both sides. I also had to replace the rear axles because of axial slop, all new ball joints, tie rods, steering gear and pump. I did quite a few other things like upgrade brakes, stereo, etc., but that was optional. Other than that, it drives like a champ!

I've put 6000 miles on in the past year and the surprising thing is that even with the engine at 102,000 miles, it doesn't use any oil between 3000 mile oil changes. Those early 350 blocks must have a lot of nickel in them to prevent the bores from wearing. I just get a little puff of blue after sitting overnight from the valve guides leaking.

I've seen quite a few 67-72 trucks driving around, but only a very few Blazers, and none in the past year besides mine. Maybe I'll see you around.

I'd say buy it! If you see an olive green with white roof stock looking Blazer around Calgary, it's me!

[wildwood]

I have seen you around. That's a real nice blazer. You may have seen my 4x4 around town. Yes, I know we never did bring home the cup but it sure was fun cruising the red mile up until game 7.