What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lks dcvn** · 12-15-2008, 04:02 PM

So I found a guy somewhat near me who is looking to trade a 72 Blazer with rust for a 72 LWB C/20 with rust...

My truck has rust on the floors, cab supports and the rockers...poorly done work by one of the POs along the way...it has a 350/350 and runs great - just use it to haul brush and parts every now and again...I didn't pay much for it - but it works great for what I use it for. It does not have A/C or a tach at the present time.

The Blazer is a CST with A/C, tach, front bumper guards, tilt (I think), and has (allegedly) a rebuilt motor in it. The windshield frame is toast, but for what I use the beater for - it wouldn't be that big of a problem for me...waiting to hear about the rocker support boxes.

It would be nice to have a 4x4 to use in the winter here...but at the expense of more rusting on it...

Nothing is set in stone - Blazer pix are attached...pix of the beater coming in the next post...

I have inquired to another board member to see if he can check it out for me when he has a moment - he lives closer than I do...waiting to hear back about it.

Curious to hear your comments...

**lks dcvn** · 12-15-2008, 04:04 PM

1972 Beater Pix

Jtrux · 12-15-2008, 04:09 PM

Looks like a tilt to me, all tilt columns are black and that blazer seems pretty well optioned so it wouldn't surprise me. I say go for it. You can never have too many blazers. If you don't know how to do body work, this one would be good practice.

tractor1963 · 12-15-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Looks like a tilt to me, all tilt columns are black and that blazer seems pretty well optioned so it wouldn't surprise me. I say go for it. You can never have too many blazers. If you don't know how to do body work, this one would be good practice.

X2,you can always get a small trailer to haul parts and stuff in.

70rs/ss · 12-15-2008, 04:43 PM

Blazer is better than a truck all day long! It has the hickey roof rack on it too! BTW is it a single walled top?? I'd do it, but part the Blazer as rust is a scary thing here in AZ! The tach, tilt, etc, etc is worth while though for sure!!

bouncytruck · 12-15-2008, 04:51 PM

Make the trade and get a small trailer.

krue · 12-15-2008, 05:05 PM

EyeH8the24 · 12-15-2008, 05:06 PM

around here lwb trucks are very easy to come by in decent condition...blazers and jimmys are rare here ..so i say trade !

Chevyman63 · 12-15-2008, 06:03 PM

I say "Trade"...but I'm a Blazer guy.

And like already stated above, there are more lwb trucks out there than Blazers, especially with those options.

Long Roof · 12-15-2008, 06:12 PM

I'd trade for the goodies. As long as it runs as well as your truck I dont see how you can go wrong.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-15-2008, 06:29 PM

I say trade, but I am Blazer poor and need a truck

mdunn · 12-15-2008, 10:12 PM

Yeah, go for it! I just received those pictures the other day by e-mail. I live in Marysville, OH which is about 40 minutes from where this is at. The inside bed floor and stuff looked pretty solid in the pictures. Like everyone said, you can find a LWB truck anytime. Looks like most of the parts are still on this one. Good luck!

**lks dcvn** · 12-17-2008, 10:52 AM

Looks like I will be moving forward with a trade - I will have to wait until after the holidays to do the swap though...(time and weather).

I may have to travel down there to see it first hand - my GF has family right around it - so we can plan a trip...and I can go play hooky for a bit and have a look see.

I will keep you all posted.

Thanks for the opinions guys. Have a good holiday season!

ColoradoK5 · 12-17-2008, 12:23 PM

Hope it works out 4 you! Have a Merry Christmas!

Chevyman63 · 12-17-2008, 01:37 PM

Good luck with the trade...hope everything goes well.

I hope you and your family have a good Holiday season as well.

**lks dcvn** · 01-18-2009, 04:37 PM

Update - went and checked it out this weekend and got some more pix...

Windshield frame is definitely gone...I forgot to get a picture of it.

Comes with:
Stock 6 lug rally wheels (no tires)
Swing Away Tire Carrier that was removed
Stock 350 that was pulled due to leaking oil - including A/C compressor and bracketry

Positives:
Tilt
Tach
A/C
Buckets
CST Package
Chrome 205 stick
Uncut Dash
4x4 works well (we tested it on his property and the neighboring railroad tracks)
SPID label intact and lists all the correct options
Skid Plate
Support Boxes were solid - which makes me wonder about the doors sticking

Negatives:
Brakes were weak - I said I need them working to trade - since mine work
Rusty Floors
Rusty Rockers
Rusty Windshield Frame
Doors Stick when opening/closing
Single Wall Top Hatch is crap - top side window was broken
Tailgate is rusted through

Here are the pix - there will be a few posts...

Anybody have any more questions I should ask or do you see anything else I should look into on the Blazer?

It is 75% confirmed that I will be trading - just need him to fix the brakes so I can drive it once it is in Toledo. He will be coming up to Toledo to check out my C20 and we will go from there.

The trade won't occur until Spring though - he drives the Blazer up to me and then drives the 3/4 ton home. That is the tentative plan as of today.

**lks dcvn** · 01-18-2009, 04:38 PM

more pix...

**lks dcvn** · 01-18-2009, 04:40 PM

last of the pix

BLUE THUNDER · 01-18-2009, 05:09 PM

Dude I hope you get it. It does have a lot of options.

**lks dcvn** · 01-19-2009, 02:50 PM

Thx for the offer of side glass - I will keep you posted.

72Levi · 01-19-2009, 09:34 PM

I say get it, Blazers are less common than trucks.

teeitup · 01-19-2009, 09:51 PM

I'd say trade for sure, the blazer rust isn' that bad except for the windshield frame. That would be the only bad part I see. The lower rust in rockers and floorboards and lower front part of rear quarters would be easy to fix up. With the rockers boxes being as good of shape as they are, its weird the windshield frame rusted so bad. TRADE!!!!!!!!!!!

I just looked again, I'm not sure if those are the original buckets, they look like 73-80 high back buckets.

glimmertwin01 · 01-21-2009, 10:26 PM

Id trade , but then I have a 70 k5 beater already in a lil better sape but it is a plain jane.... and a 67 K20 LWB long beds are nice! coes the c20 have coils in the rear or the ellusive Leafs? the leafs are my preference...

TRADE TRADE TREADE!!!!!!

**lks dcvn** · 01-28-2009, 04:17 PM

Coils in the back of the c/20

I went back to check the pix - and I didn't get a good shot of the seats - you might be right Randy - I am hoping you are wrong - but you may be right.

70rs/ss · 01-28-2009, 05:55 PM

Heck ya, for living it's life in the salt, that thing is pretty nice!! I'd do it for sure!!

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12-15-2008, 04:02 PM	#1
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? So I found a guy somewhat near me who is looking to trade a 72 Blazer with rust for a 72 LWB C/20 with rust... My truck has rust on the floors, cab supports and the rockers...poorly done work by one of the POs along the way...it has a 350/350 and runs great - just use it to haul brush and parts every now and again...I didn't pay much for it - but it works great for what I use it for. It does not have A/C or a tach at the present time. The Blazer is a CST with A/C, tach, front bumper guards, tilt (I think), and has (allegedly) a rebuilt motor in it. The windshield frame is toast, but for what I use the beater for - it wouldn't be that big of a problem for me...waiting to hear about the rocker support boxes. It would be nice to have a 4x4 to use in the winter here...but at the expense of more rusting on it... Nothing is set in stone - Blazer pix are attached...pix of the beater coming in the next post... I have inquired to another board member to see if he can check it out for me when he has a moment - he lives closer than I do...waiting to hear back about it. Curious to hear your comments... Attached Images

12-15-2008, 04:04 PM	#2
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? 1972 Beater Pix Attached Images

12-15-2008, 04:09 PM	#3
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Looks like a tilt to me, all tilt columns are black and that blazer seems pretty well optioned so it wouldn't surprise me. I say go for it. You can never have too many blazers. If you don't know how to do body work, this one would be good practice. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

12-15-2008, 04:43 PM	#5
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Blazer is better than a truck all day long! It has the hickey roof rack on it too! BTW is it a single walled top?? I'd do it, but part the Blazer as rust is a scary thing here in AZ! The tach, tilt, etc, etc is worth while though for sure!!

12-15-2008, 04:51 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Make the trade and get a small trailer. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-15-2008, 05:05 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? __________________ "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"

12-15-2008, 05:06 PM	#8
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? around here lwb trucks are very easy to come by in decent condition...blazers and jimmys are rare here ..so i say trade !

12-15-2008, 06:03 PM	#9
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? I say "Trade"...but I'm a Blazer guy. And like already stated above, there are more lwb trucks out there than Blazers, especially with those options. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

12-15-2008, 06:12 PM	#10
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? I'd trade for the goodies. As long as it runs as well as your truck I dont see how you can go wrong. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

12-15-2008, 06:29 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? I say trade, but I am Blazer poor and need a truck __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-15-2008, 10:12 PM	#12
mdunn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 119	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Yeah, go for it! I just received those pictures the other day by e-mail. I live in Marysville, OH which is about 40 minutes from where this is at. The inside bed floor and stuff looked pretty solid in the pictures. Like everyone said, you can find a LWB truck anytime. Looks like most of the parts are still on this one. Good luck!

12-17-2008, 10:52 AM	#13
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Looks like I will be moving forward with a trade - I will have to wait until after the holidays to do the swap though...(time and weather). I may have to travel down there to see it first hand - my GF has family right around it - so we can plan a trip...and I can go play hooky for a bit and have a look see. I will keep you all posted. Thanks for the opinions guys. Have a good holiday season!

12-17-2008, 12:23 PM	#14
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Hope it works out 4 you! Have a Merry Christmas!

12-17-2008, 01:37 PM	#15
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Good luck with the trade...hope everything goes well. I hope you and your family have a good Holiday season as well. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09



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01-18-2009, 04:37 PM	#16
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Update - went and checked it out this weekend and got some more pix... Windshield frame is definitely gone...I forgot to get a picture of it. Comes with: Stock 6 lug rally wheels (no tires) Swing Away Tire Carrier that was removed Stock 350 that was pulled due to leaking oil - including A/C compressor and bracketry Positives: Tilt Tach A/C Buckets CST Package Chrome 205 stick Uncut Dash 4x4 works well (we tested it on his property and the neighboring railroad tracks) SPID label intact and lists all the correct options Skid Plate Support Boxes were solid - which makes me wonder about the doors sticking Negatives: Brakes were weak - I said I need them working to trade - since mine work Rusty Floors Rusty Rockers Rusty Windshield Frame Doors Stick when opening/closing Single Wall Top Hatch is crap - top side window was broken Tailgate is rusted through Here are the pix - there will be a few posts... Anybody have any more questions I should ask or do you see anything else I should look into on the Blazer? It is 75% confirmed that I will be trading - just need him to fix the brakes so I can drive it once it is in Toledo. He will be coming up to Toledo to check out my C20 and we will go from there. The trade won't occur until Spring though - he drives the Blazer up to me and then drives the 3/4 ton home. That is the tentative plan as of today. Attached Images

01-18-2009, 04:38 PM	#17
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? more pix... Attached Images

01-18-2009, 04:40 PM	#18
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? last of the pix Attached Images

01-18-2009, 05:09 PM	#19
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Dude I hope you get it. It does have a lot of options.

01-19-2009, 02:50 PM	#20
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Thx for the offer of side glass - I will keep you posted.

01-19-2009, 09:34 PM	#21
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? I say get it, Blazers are less common than trucks. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-19-2009, 09:51 PM	#22
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? I'd say trade for sure, the blazer rust isn' that bad except for the windshield frame. That would be the only bad part I see. The lower rust in rockers and floorboards and lower front part of rear quarters would be easy to fix up. With the rockers boxes being as good of shape as they are, its weird the windshield frame rusted so bad. TRADE!!!!!!!!!!! I just looked again, I'm not sure if those are the original buckets, they look like 73-80 high back buckets. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure" Last edited by teeitup; 01-19-2009 at 09:54 PM.

01-21-2009, 10:26 PM	#23
glimmertwin01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 1,022	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Id trade , but then I have a 70 k5 beater already in a lil better sape but it is a plain jane.... and a 67 K20 LWB long beds are nice! coes the c20 have coils in the rear or the ellusive Leafs? the leafs are my preference... TRADE TRADE TREADE!!!!!! __________________ 67/68 K/20 "The BEAST" 68 K15 V6 LWB. 73 K20 GMC Burb "The Bomber" 74 K/5 74 K20 Custom Deluxe 86 K10 Shorty 92 K2500 Burb 95 K2500 GMC Life is what you make it Live each day like it was your last Old GM Trucks never go out of style

01-28-2009, 04:17 PM	#24
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Coils in the back of the c/20 I went back to check the pix - and I didn't get a good shot of the seats - you might be right Randy - I am hoping you are wrong - but you may be right. Last edited by lks dcvn; 01-28-2009 at 04:18 PM.

01-28-2009, 05:55 PM	#25
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: What would you do - Trade a LWB beater for a rusty Blazer? Heck ya, for living it's life in the salt, that thing is pretty nice!! I'd do it for sure!!

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