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Yamaha74 · 09-22-2005, 04:21 PM

I found a 1972 Chrevy Blazer that has been sitting in someones yard for a while not to far from where I live. So, yesterday I decided to stop and see if it was for sale. The guy said yes, but someone had came by and put a $250 deposit for it over a month ago and hasn't came back. He told me he would sell it for $1500 as it sits. It is a 4x4 with a 350 engine and a 4 speed maual transmission. It has a lot of rust, but he said it runs good. The battery was dead so he was going to jump it for me but I couldn't stay no longer. I am going to try and go back tonight and here it run and maybe get some pictures. He is the second owner and he used it as a hunting vehicle. I told the guy since he already had a $250 deposit he could sell it to me for $1,250 and he agreed.

I don't know much about these year vehicles because I was more interested in the 1973 - 1987 year trucks. But after browsing through forums on this site and looking at pictures of your guys's trucks I think I am interested in getting a 1967 - 1972 to restore.

You guys will probably understand some of the stuff this guy was telling me. He said that the motor had 375 hp when it was brand new. Is this true? He was telling me it had this much hp because it was some type of work truck and they only came in orange or green. I forget the technical name he was calling it. This one is green.

What else should I be looking for or asking this guy about this truck?

Yamaha74 · 09-22-2005, 04:33 PM

Sorry guys I posted this in the wrong board. I reposted in the 69-72 blazer board.

Longhorn Man · 09-22-2005, 11:33 PM

the 375 horse was a big block...and if not mistaken, it woulda been in a chevelle.
Work trucks came in what ever color you wanted... green or orange only... never heard this one. Go with what you can see. The price don't sound too awfull bad, assuming it is a good runner and dependable. Extensive rust will be a pain...esp on a blazer.

masterbeavis · 09-23-2005, 01:01 AM

Heh, the guy who left the deposit will not be a happy camper.

What is the rule of thumb on deposits? How long do you sit on the truck before you pocket the money? Are you obligated to return the money? Id imagine, legally, if you dont have a recipt, you aint gettin jack back, but jus wonderin.

Yamaha74 · 09-23-2005, 07:44 AM

The guy that is selling the truck told the guy he as 30 days to come and give him the rest of the money and it has been over 30 days. I don't know if there was paperwork involved or not.

**special-K** · 09-23-2005, 08:11 AM

He got the work truck color thing mixed-up.Those are "Fleet" colors that can only be ordered by fleet accounts where there are multiple vehicles ordered.Of course,dealers can order fleet colors if they want.Omaha Orange,Woodland Green,School Bus Yellow(or whatever they call it),Red,tan,and Frost White are available,whether in the model year offerings or not.It doesn`t sound like you should put alot of stock in his info.Use your judgement.Look at the floor,rear quarters(in & out),sills,and w/s frame.

Joe67 · 09-23-2005, 09:05 AM

Regarding a deposit, I'd set a timeframe.
A month is too long IMO - it's fair game

375hp 396 engines were available in a few passenger cars. But if he says 350 w/375 horse he's got some facts wrong

Good luck with the truck

krue · 09-23-2005, 09:22 AM

If it's worth it to you buy it. As far as the deposit goes that's between the seller and the other guy.

panhandler62 · 09-23-2005, 10:21 AM

There is such a thing as a 350/375 but it never came in a truck and isn't likely to be found in one unless someone has a wrecked Corvette/SS Nova/COPA Camaro and no sense of what a numbers matching motor is worth to someone restoring a car that came with one.

Here is one for sale (complete with car) http://www.cars-on-line.com/17828.html

panhandler62 · 09-23-2005, 10:25 AM

oops .. my bad ...

That one is aftermarket, not the real deal. lol

**raggedjim** · 09-23-2005, 11:00 AM

Since you're asking for advice, I'll give you my take on this.

I had rather buy a blazer with NO rust and no drive train than buy one with rust that runs good... The body work on these, if done properly, will run up some serious time and $$$...

I have learned my lesson the hard way, engines are easy to find, and are usually a small piece of the price of a restoration... repairing a rusty tub can be done, but you'll need lots of time, money, buddies, cusswords, mig wire and gas, and beer...

Good luck, Rg

Longhorn Man · 09-23-2005, 11:07 AM

You also failed to mention your whereabouts.. if you are in LA, then I wouldn't give 100 bucks for that thing.. if you are in Illinois, saddly enough, it would get top dollar.

Joe67 · 09-23-2005, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panhandler62

There is such a thing as a 350/375 but it never came in a truck and isn't likely to be found in one unless someone has a wrecked Corvette/SS Nova/COPA Camaro and no sense of what a numbers matching motor is worth to someone restoring a car that came with one.

Here is one for sale (complete with car) http://www.cars-on-line.com/17828.html

Except the LT5 Corvette ZR1, I don't remember a Vette with a 350/375HP.
That Nova has a crate motor, I don't think Chevy produced a 350/375HP prior to the ZR1?

**tnblazerk5** · 09-23-2005, 12:23 PM

wasnt there was a 375 horse 327 motor in old corvettes

Joe67 · 09-23-2005, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnblazerk5

wasnt there was a 375 horse 327 motor in old corvettes

1964 and 1965 did, the rare L84 fuelies

panhandler62 · 09-23-2005, 03:15 PM

Nevermind me .. posting from work and devoted less than half a brain to that one.. :P

panhandler62 · 09-23-2005, 03:17 PM

BTW -- I agree about rust.

It is a lot easier to come up with a good engine and tranny than it is to fix extensive rust, especially in a Blazer. At least us PU guys can go Frankenstein and mix and match sections of the body to take care of soem of that. With a Blazer you can't just go get a new bed. lol

69 Short Fleet · 09-23-2005, 04:38 PM

I don't remember a 375 hp 350 for our trucks. I think what happens in alot of cases is a previous owner will unknowingly give you inacurate info based on what they were told by other previous owners. For instance, When I bought my truck the owner said yep its a 6 bolt heavy half and the glovebox option said it had the heavy duty suspension so we assumed it WAS a heavy half and I didn't know that this was completely wrong as GM did not make a heavy half from 67-72. Doug

86swb · 09-23-2005, 08:24 PM

Maby the guy who put the $250.00 down on it talked to someone and decided it would be too costly to do all the body work and decided to find one with a better body on it with little or no rust. When you put money down like that to hold something for you, you do not get it back. After 30 days-heck no.

4x4Poet · 09-24-2005, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedjim

...I had rather buy a blazer with NO rust and no drive train than buy one with rust that runs good... The body work on these, if done properly, will run up some serious time and $$$...

I have learned my lesson the hard way, engines are easy to find, and are usually a small piece of the price of a restoration... repairing a rusty tub can be done, but you'll need lots of time, money, buddies, cusswords, mig wire and gas, and beer....

Ain't that the ragged truth!

(Sorry. Couldn't resist the apropos pun.

)

**raggedjim** · 09-25-2005, 09:03 PM

If you saw what my floor panels look like right now you would realize how appropriate it is...

I'm about halfway through the passengers side, I'll have to take some pics...

Rg

Scrubby · 09-25-2005, 10:41 PM

For $1250 I would buy it, take the top off it, and drive the crap out of it regardless of rust. These blazers are fun, and rust just adds some character. I'm not sure I am ever going to fix the rust on my '72. It's too much fun to drive to park it for very long and fix it.

09-22-2005, 04:21 PM	#1
Yamaha74 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 56	Interesting find.... I found a 1972 Chrevy Blazer that has been sitting in someones yard for a while not to far from where I live. So, yesterday I decided to stop and see if it was for sale. The guy said yes, but someone had came by and put a $250 deposit for it over a month ago and hasn't came back. He told me he would sell it for $1500 as it sits. It is a 4x4 with a 350 engine and a 4 speed maual transmission. It has a lot of rust, but he said it runs good. The battery was dead so he was going to jump it for me but I couldn't stay no longer. I am going to try and go back tonight and here it run and maybe get some pictures. He is the second owner and he used it as a hunting vehicle. I told the guy since he already had a $250 deposit he could sell it to me for $1,250 and he agreed. I don't know much about these year vehicles because I was more interested in the 1973 - 1987 year trucks. But after browsing through forums on this site and looking at pictures of your guys's trucks I think I am interested in getting a 1967 - 1972 to restore. You guys will probably understand some of the stuff this guy was telling me. He said that the motor had 375 hp when it was brand new. Is this true? He was telling me it had this much hp because it was some type of work truck and they only came in orange or green. I forget the technical name he was calling it. This one is green. What else should I be looking for or asking this guy about this truck?

09-23-2005, 01:01 AM	#4
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Heh, the guy who left the deposit will not be a happy camper. What is the rule of thumb on deposits? How long do you sit on the truck before you pocket the money? Are you obligated to return the money? Id imagine, legally, if you dont have a recipt, you aint gettin jack back, but jus wonderin. __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. The Man's Prayer: "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess."

09-23-2005, 08:11 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	He got the work truck color thing mixed-up.Those are "Fleet" colors that can only be ordered by fleet accounts where there are multiple vehicles ordered.Of course,dealers can order fleet colors if they want.Omaha Orange,Woodland Green,School Bus Yellow(or whatever they call it),Red,tan,and Frost White are available,whether in the model year offerings or not.It doesn`t sound like you should put alot of stock in his info.Use your judgement.Look at the floor,rear quarters(in & out),sills,and w/s frame. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-23-2005, 09:05 AM	#7
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Regarding a deposit, I'd set a timeframe. A month is too long IMO - it's fair game 375hp 396 engines were available in a few passenger cars. But if he says 350 w/375 horse he's got some facts wrong Good luck with the truck __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

09-23-2005, 09:22 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	If it's worth it to you buy it. As far as the deposit goes that's between the seller and the other guy. __________________ "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"

09-22-2005, 04:33 PM	#2
Yamaha74 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 56	Sorry guys I posted this in the wrong board. I reposted in the 69-72 blazer board.

09-22-2005, 11:33 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	the 375 horse was a big block...and if not mistaken, it woulda been in a chevelle. Work trucks came in what ever color you wanted... green or orange only... never heard this one. Go with what you can see. The price don't sound too awfull bad, assuming it is a good runner and dependable. Extensive rust will be a pain...esp on a blazer.

09-23-2005, 07:44 AM	#5
Yamaha74 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 56	The guy that is selling the truck told the guy he as 30 days to come and give him the rest of the money and it has been over 30 days. I don't know if there was paperwork involved or not.

09-23-2005, 10:21 AM	#9
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	There is such a thing as a 350/375 but it never came in a truck and isn't likely to be found in one unless someone has a wrecked Corvette/SS Nova/COPA Camaro and no sense of what a numbers matching motor is worth to someone restoring a car that came with one. Here is one for sale (complete with car) http://www.cars-on-line.com/17828.html __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 .... Last edited by panhandler62; 09-23-2005 at 10:22 AM.

09-23-2005, 10:25 AM	#10
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	oops .. my bad ... That one is aftermarket, not the real deal. lol __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

09-23-2005, 11:00 AM	#11
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,463	Since you're asking for advice, I'll give you my take on this. I had rather buy a blazer with NO rust and no drive train than buy one with rust that runs good... The body work on these, if done properly, will run up some serious time and $$$... I have learned my lesson the hard way, engines are easy to find, and are usually a small piece of the price of a restoration... repairing a rusty tub can be done, but you'll need lots of time, money, buddies, cusswords, mig wire and gas, and beer... Good luck, 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

09-23-2005, 11:07 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You also failed to mention your whereabouts.. if you are in LA, then I wouldn't give 100 bucks for that thing.. if you are in Illinois, saddly enough, it would get top dollar.

09-23-2005, 12:23 PM	#14
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	wasnt there was a 375 horse 327 motor in old corvettes

09-23-2005, 03:15 PM	#16
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Nevermind me .. posting from work and devoted less than half a brain to that one.. :P __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

09-23-2005, 03:17 PM	#17
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	BTW -- I agree about rust. It is a lot easier to come up with a good engine and tranny than it is to fix extensive rust, especially in a Blazer. At least us PU guys can go Frankenstein and mix and match sections of the body to take care of soem of that. With a Blazer you can't just go get a new bed. lol __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....



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09-23-2005, 04:38 PM	#18
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	I don't remember a 375 hp 350 for our trucks. I think what happens in alot of cases is a previous owner will unknowingly give you inacurate info based on what they were told by other previous owners. For instance, When I bought my truck the owner said yep its a 6 bolt heavy half and the glovebox option said it had the heavy duty suspension so we assumed it WAS a heavy half and I didn't know that this was completely wrong as GM did not make a heavy half from 67-72. Doug

09-23-2005, 08:24 PM	#19
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Maby the guy who put the $250.00 down on it talked to someone and decided it would be too costly to do all the body work and decided to find one with a better body on it with little or no rust. When you put money down like that to hold something for you, you do not get it back. After 30 days-heck no. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

09-25-2005, 09:03 PM	#21
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,463	If you saw what my floor panels look like right now you would realize how appropriate it is... I'm about halfway through the passengers side, I'll have to take some pics... 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

09-25-2005, 10:41 PM	#22
Scrubby Check out GMTrucks.org Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise, Id Posts: 284	For $1250 I would buy it, take the top off it, and drive the crap out of it regardless of rust. These blazers are fun, and rust just adds some character. I'm not sure I am ever going to fix the rust on my '72. It's too much fun to drive to park it for very long and fix it.

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