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b4c21 · 04-10-2013, 11:50 AM

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site and this 1st generation blazer thing. I'm still looking for my first one to purchase. I am in kind of a predicament. There are two options..... One is the frame and underneath is basically all brand new and rebuilt, the other the whole body and interior is brand new, but everything is not in bad shape but could probably use some work. From those who have built/rebuilt yours what would be a better smarter purchase? The new frame and undercarriage, or a body and interior that's relatively gone through? If they are the same price which one would put me ahead?

Thanks, hope to hear some responses!

IwantaK5 · 04-10-2013, 12:14 PM

Hello. I would go for clean frame and underneath. If the work was done right and it looks good. It is far more of a pain to take the body off and clean, paint, and rebuild all of the underneath than it is to detail and put an interior together. 1st gens don't really have much of an interior anyways. Just get the one that looks the cleanest and most rust free out of the two.

69-72 · 04-10-2013, 12:37 PM

Which ever one has the least amount of rust on the body.

Or just buy both and combine them

**70cst** · 04-10-2013, 12:42 PM

Hey b4c21 ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

That's a tough question to answer.

If the body is solid and interior is in good shape...on the one with the frame that has been gone through I would go that route.

jaros44sr · 04-10-2013, 02:49 PM

jmho, but, i would stay as far away from rust as possible.....costly and dirty

Welcome to the boards, got pics of them

2003 silverado · 04-10-2013, 07:51 PM

Ditto being in the northeast stay away from rust,its like cancer you dont know what you have until you dig in. love to see pics.Also JUST BUY BOTH (LOL)

Jdubs71 · 04-11-2013, 12:56 AM

What is this stuff you refer to as rust????

sorry I had to. Plenty of rust buckets out here. I think its a toss up between the two. If the running gear includes motor tranny t-case axles and suspension rebuilt or replaced then you might have something. Just make sure the frame looks straight and not covered up with paint. If the body on that one is rusted out I agree with the others its not worth messing with it could be more costly in the end.
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*RED 1970* · 04-11-2013, 11:44 AM

Body and paint work is very expensive. As a beginner or even an experienced mechanic you cannot learn to do this on a budget. Interior can also be very expensive to do.

Working on the undercarriage is relatively easy and cheap compared to paint. At the most you'll have to replace:

Axles, ball joints, drive lines, transmission, transfer case, brakes, engine, bushings, shocks, springs, steering linkage... If everything looks good you can always tackle those projects one at a time too. My 70 looked good on the outside, good on the inside and three years later I'm plunking away on the drivetrain. rebuilt D44 with disc brakes already in, NP205 on the bench being rebuilt, planned replacement of the TH350... one thing at a tie and I still enjoy it.

04-10-2013, 11:50 AM	#1
b4c21 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Amarillo,TX Posts: 1	New to site and blazers.......question Hi everyone, I'm new to the site and this 1st generation blazer thing. I'm still looking for my first one to purchase. I am in kind of a predicament. There are two options..... One is the frame and underneath is basically all brand new and rebuilt, the other the whole body and interior is brand new, but everything is not in bad shape but could probably use some work. From those who have built/rebuilt yours what would be a better smarter purchase? The new frame and undercarriage, or a body and interior that's relatively gone through? If they are the same price which one would put me ahead? Thanks, hope to hear some responses!

04-10-2013, 12:14 PM	#2
IwantaK5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Palm Beach Florida Posts: 80	Re: New to site and blazers.......question Hello. I would go for clean frame and underneath. If the work was done right and it looks good. It is far more of a pain to take the body off and clean, paint, and rebuild all of the underneath than it is to detail and put an interior together. 1st gens don't really have much of an interior anyways. Just get the one that looks the cleanest and most rust free out of the two.

04-10-2013, 12:37 PM	#3
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: New to site and blazers.......question Which ever one has the least amount of rust on the body. Or just buy both and combine them __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

04-10-2013, 12:42 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: New to site and blazers.......question Hey b4c21 ... to the forums and from Ohio. That's a tough question to answer. If the body is solid and interior is in good shape...on the one with the frame that has been gone through I would go that route. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-10-2013, 02:49 PM	#5
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,457	Re: New to site and blazers.......question jmho, but, i would stay as far away from rust as possible.....costly and dirty Welcome to the boards, got pics of them __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-10-2013, 07:51 PM	#6
2003 silverado Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Chester Pa Posts: 965	Re: New to site and blazers.......question Ditto being in the northeast stay away from rust,its like cancer you dont know what you have until you dig in. love to see pics.Also JUST BUY BOTH (LOL) __________________ !972 K5 Blazer,Highlander,A/C a twin to the one I Had 1972 K/5 Blazer CST Highlander 15YR project 2003 Silverado Crew 2500HD (Daily driver) 1997 Ford focus (Beater) 2003 ford Taurus (student) 2014 Ford Fusion HYB (wife) 2003 Jetta ( Student)

04-11-2013, 12:56 AM	#7
Jdubs71 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sanger, CA Posts: 415	Re: New to site and blazers.......question What is this stuff you refer to as rust???? sorry I had to. Plenty of rust buckets out here. I think its a toss up between the two. If the running gear includes motor tranny t-case axles and suspension rebuilt or replaced then you might have something. Just make sure the frame looks straight and not covered up with paint. If the body on that one is rusted out I agree with the others its not worth messing with it could be more costly in the end. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 K5, AC/Tilt, 4" lift 33" tires 5.3L/4L60E/NP 205 (Under Construction) 05 Dodge 2500 4x4 5.9 Cummins (Daily driver) "Common sense is not so common" My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555879

04-11-2013, 11:44 AM	#8
RED 1970 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 89	Re: New to site and blazers.......question Body and paint work is very expensive. As a beginner or even an experienced mechanic you cannot learn to do this on a budget. Interior can also be very expensive to do. Working on the undercarriage is relatively easy and cheap compared to paint. At the most you'll have to replace: Axles, ball joints, drive lines, transmission, transfer case, brakes, engine, bushings, shocks, springs, steering linkage... If everything looks good you can always tackle those projects one at a time too. My 70 looked good on the outside, good on the inside and three years later I'm plunking away on the drivetrain. rebuilt D44 with disc brakes already in, NP205 on the bench being rebuilt, planned replacement of the TH350... one thing at a tie and I still enjoy it.



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