does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

duceducenine · 01-12-2009, 01:15 PM

just picked up another 2wd blazer and im about to lower it
but i was wondering if the bolt in c-notch would decrease
the resell value or be frowned upon buy would be buyers?
what are the thoughts?

see ten · 01-12-2009, 05:19 PM

Could go either way. There's always a purist somewhere that feels that you shouldn't modify anything right down to the spring clamps on the engine. On the other hand a lot of people buy 2wd blazers because they want to go low. Do the job right and it shouldn't hurt the value. Pull a hack job and sure, the value is going down the toilet.

You can always save the pieces that you cut out of the frame...tell anyone that states the notch is a dealbreaker that they can weld the pieces back in!

71jimmy · 01-12-2009, 05:30 PM

you dog!!!!

good score, I was eyeing her but don't have the funds. Love the six banger with the auto.

Are you going to put a small block into her? And if you don't mind telling us, what did you pay for her?

You can pm me if you want to keep that private.

Good luck with her and keep us updated.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-12-2009, 06:20 PM

Technically if you wanted to go ultra low you should have
bought a 4wd since they can get lower w/ a crossmember
swap up front than a 2wd can. But since you didn't my ?
would be how low are you wanting to go? You can go 5"
springs in the rear with No notch, any lower it's Sawzall.

BTW - Congrats on your score, she looks pretty solid

EDIT: Oh yea, I have a c-notch, but I'm Not going to do it.

duceducenine · 01-13-2009, 12:04 PM

id like to go as low as my truck
just wasnt sure of value of a c-notch
would a bolt in be more appealing than
a home built one?
heres my c10 pics and my other c5
both bagged with notch

**raggedjim** · 01-13-2009, 02:19 PM

Actually, you can go 6" in the rear with no c-notch... I've never had a problem with it.

I like your trucks, looks like you know what you are doing..

Rg

70rs/ss · 01-13-2009, 04:53 PM

Boy that's nice want to trade for a 72 2wd with a little rust, i won't charge you anything for the rust, just straight across!? I'd say either way you could find a buyer, some will be cool with it if done right others won't but a guy looking for one layed out and done, wouldn't look at a stocker either so you may turn off some but it will work for others as well?! Mind sharing the price, i like to see what kind of deals are out there, and i'd roll it as it, if it was me, l6 and auto, too sweet!!

**lolife99** · 01-13-2009, 09:45 PM

I say notch it. Put 4 adults in there with 6" rear springs,... and you'll wish you had a notch.
If I wanted to drive a 2wd at stock height,... I would have just bought a 4x4. The 2wd's are meant to be lowered.

PROJECTT72 · 01-13-2009, 11:13 PM

wow thats a nice blazer you beat me to it saw that on craigslist a couple of weeks ago want to sell it

jkade · 01-14-2009, 09:00 PM

Chop it up is what I say but I have already ruined a OG 2wd blazer.

5150 · 01-18-2009, 01:28 PM

I love your black C5, it's sweet

dieselarmy13 · 01-18-2009, 02:15 PM

I don't have any opinion on the notch affecting value, but I just wanted to say I love all of your trucks.

sick69 · 01-18-2009, 02:51 PM

As it has already been said,,,,Do it right and it shouldn't hurt the value in the least. Even a home built notch would be ok if it is done correctly and looks good.

I've seen a couple bolt in notches that were hacked in and look like a toddler did it,,,,,thats what hurts value.

Just my thoughts,
Frank

CG · 01-18-2009, 04:28 PM

Og?

hotrodhomi · 01-20-2009, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Og?

og= original

duceducenine · 01-18-2009, 08:40 PM

thanks for all the insights im still not sure about the notch
but if i bag the front i'll notch the back......
heres a few more from my stable......

hotrodhomi · 01-20-2009, 01:31 AM

Here is my original 2wd with a c notch. The rear will not get any lower than this with out cutting the floor. I say cut it up and while your at it hack up the floor. I wish mine was lower.

01-12-2009, 01:15 PM	#1
duceducenine Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: el sobrante CA 94803 Posts: 284	does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? just picked up another 2wd blazer and im about to lower it but i was wondering if the bolt in c-notch would decrease the resell value or be frowned upon buy would be buyers? what are the thoughts? Last edited by duceducenine; 12-31-2010 at 01:43 PM.

01-12-2009, 05:19 PM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? Could go either way. There's always a purist somewhere that feels that you shouldn't modify anything right down to the spring clamps on the engine. On the other hand a lot of people buy 2wd blazers because they want to go low. Do the job right and it shouldn't hurt the value. Pull a hack job and sure, the value is going down the toilet. You can always save the pieces that you cut out of the frame...tell anyone that states the notch is a dealbreaker that they can weld the pieces back in!

01-12-2009, 05:30 PM	#3
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? you dog!!!! good score, I was eyeing her but don't have the funds. Love the six banger with the auto. Are you going to put a small block into her? And if you don't mind telling us, what did you pay for her? You can pm me if you want to keep that private. Good luck with her and keep us updated. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

01-12-2009, 06:20 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? Technically if you wanted to go ultra low you should have bought a 4wd since they can get lower w/ a crossmember swap up front than a 2wd can. But since you didn't my ? would be how low are you wanting to go? You can go 5" springs in the rear with No notch, any lower it's Sawzall. BTW - Congrats on your score, she looks pretty solid EDIT: Oh yea, I have a c-notch, but I'm Not going to do it. __________________ 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 Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 01-12-2009 at 06:21 PM.

01-13-2009, 12:04 PM	#5
duceducenine Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: el sobrante CA 94803 Posts: 284	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? id like to go as low as my truck just wasnt sure of value of a c-notch would a bolt in be more appealing than a home built one? heres my c10 pics and my other c5 both bagged with notch Last edited by duceducenine; 12-31-2010 at 01:43 PM.

01-13-2009, 02:19 PM	#6
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,570	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? Actually, you can go 6" in the rear with no c-notch... I've never had a problem with it. I like your trucks, looks like you know what you are doing.. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Last edited by raggedjim; 01-13-2009 at 02:21 PM.

01-13-2009, 04:53 PM	#7
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? Boy that's nice want to trade for a 72 2wd with a little rust, i won't charge you anything for the rust, just straight across!? I'd say either way you could find a buyer, some will be cool with it if done right others won't but a guy looking for one layed out and done, wouldn't look at a stocker either so you may turn off some but it will work for others as well?! Mind sharing the price, i like to see what kind of deals are out there, and i'd roll it as it, if it was me, l6 and auto, too sweet!!

01-13-2009, 09:45 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? I say notch it. Put 4 adults in there with 6" rear springs,... and you'll wish you had a notch. If I wanted to drive a 2wd at stock height,... I would have just bought a 4x4. The 2wd's are meant to be lowered. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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PROJECTT72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FRESNO CALIFORNIA Posts: 69	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? wow thats a nice blazer you beat me to it saw that on craigslist a couple of weeks ago want to sell it

01-14-2009, 09:00 PM	#10
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? Chop it up is what I say but I have already ruined a OG 2wd blazer.

01-18-2009, 01:28 PM	#11
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? I love your black C5, it's sweet __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

01-18-2009, 02:15 PM	#12
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? I don't have any opinion on the notch affecting value, but I just wanted to say I love all of your trucks. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

01-18-2009, 02:51 PM	#13
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? As it has already been said,,,,Do it right and it shouldn't hurt the value in the least. Even a home built notch would be ok if it is done correctly and looks good. I've seen a couple bolt in notches that were hacked in and look like a toddler did it,,,,,thats what hurts value. Just my thoughts, Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

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duceducenine Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: el sobrante CA 94803 Posts: 284	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? thanks for all the insights im still not sure about the notch but if i bag the front i'll notch the back...... heres a few more from my stable...... Last edited by duceducenine; 12-31-2010 at 01:43 PM.



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01-20-2009, 01:31 AM	#17
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: does c-notch on O.G. 2wd 72 lower the value? Here is my original 2wd with a c notch. The rear will not get any lower than this with out cutting the floor. I say cut it up and while your at it hack up the floor. I wish mine was lower. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht Last edited by hotrodhomi; 01-20-2009 at 01:31 AM.

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