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jakeslim · 11-04-2005, 12:42 AM

Ebay k5 with 29k miles

I've spotted some things with it that would seriously cast doubt:

1) where is the pic of the engine?!?
2) the door handle(inside) is sitting up a bit...worn(after 29k?)
3) rear light bezels missing.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...67582QQrdZ1#lg

maybe i'm wrong, but VERY hard to believe

krue · 11-04-2005, 01:40 AM

Hard to believe ain't it.

*Medicanman71* · 11-04-2005, 01:43 AM

prob more like 129k

**John Fabris** · 11-04-2005, 01:57 AM

I think it looks pretty good, and just because no picture of a motor, a misaligned door handle (easily fixed), and no bezels from the factory (notice lack of holes for bezel) does not make this a fake.

I would think that you would look at this in person before making any assumptions like this....

Did you make an offer on this and get turned down or something like that?

jakeslim · 11-04-2005, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by John Fabris

Did you make an offer on this and get turned down or something like that?

Nothing wrong with throwing my opinion on this. If you believe that this is the real deal more power to ya. I posted as a discussion point.
IF anyone out there had a 35 year old truck with 29k on it, I'm sure they would understand the importance of showing the engine. The engine, if unadulterated can "tell stories". If the engine has obviously been worked over, question would be why?.
Any other thoughts? Again AS stated in first post, I may be wrong but thought it would be fun to let the "experts" review

671blazer · 11-04-2005, 02:40 AM

i agree i need to see a pic of the engine.doesnt mention what size engine. wonder where i can find that POWER BREAK option.

72 Cheyenne K20 · 11-04-2005, 02:45 AM

Did 69-72 Blazer consoles come with cup holders? I thought they were just seat belts holders.

Blazer1970 · 11-04-2005, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 Cheyenne K20

Did 69-72 Blazer consoles come with cup holders? I thought they were just seat belts holders.

Yup, the console is not original to that Blazer. It looks restored to me.

**special-K** · 11-04-2005, 08:48 AM

Nice low-option Blazer.Vague description for an online sale at that price.Great price if it`s a true low mile survivor.
My only critique from photos:The paint on the exterior looks better than the paint on the kick panel.

vtblazer · 11-04-2005, 09:17 AM

It's not factory A/C either.
(I didn't read the discription so maybe he says that)

Should be a single walled hard top for 72, has a double on it.

Cup holder console is also incorrect. (I know already mentioned)

Didn't know the factory installed/offered wheel well carpet.

IMO, it's been restored.
Looks nice and clean but I'd have to raise the flag on it being an original.

**special-K** · 11-04-2005, 09:40 AM

Yeah,they don`t mention that it is newer add-on air.They don`t say much.I was going to make that call on the wheel-house carpet.
Rule #1 on Ebay:anything goes
Rule #2:buyer beware

jakeslim · 11-04-2005, 10:08 AM

good call out's. I wondered about the cup holders too. A 29k blazer would not have to be restored, period. The only thing i can guess is that perhaps it was a
salvage and was crashed at 29k

If a bad accident, restore would be in order with misc parts and truly it would be a 29k truck

larry may · 11-04-2005, 10:17 AM

An old addage. If it seems to good to be true . Then probably it is not true..02%

**jlmerie** · 11-04-2005, 10:19 AM

Isn't the dash cluster wrong?

bouncytruck · 11-04-2005, 12:24 PM

Looks like a "restoration" job to me. I'd be very leary of that rig.

Scrubby · 11-04-2005, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Should be a single walled hard top for 72, has a double on it.

Why is this? My 72 has what I am sure is the original top and it is double wall. My buddy's 72 has a double wall top also.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-04-2005, 02:00 PM

Looks like BS to me

71jimmy · 11-04-2005, 03:40 PM

Scrubby, your correct. From what I understand, the single wall top was an option only in '72. If the original purchaser didn't opt for the single wall, it would have come with a double wall.

vtblazer · 11-04-2005, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 71jimmy

the single wall top was an option only in '72. If the original purchaser didn't opt for the single wall, it would have come with a double wall.

Cool bit of info, thanks. Didn't know the option part of it.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-04-2005, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Cool bit of info, thanks. Didn't know the option part of it.

c-1072 · 11-04-2005, 06:51 PM

senn that one before on ebay must not of sold

2wdBlazer · 11-04-2005, 09:26 PM

Between my dad and I we have owned quite a few 72 Blazers. All have been double wall. I have only seen 2 single walls ever in person.

Big Block · 11-04-2005, 09:59 PM

I have two 72 Blazers. The 4x4 CST non air has double wall top. The 2wd CST factory air has single wall top. You could get them either way in 72.

jakeslim · 11-04-2005, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Block

I have two 72 Blazers. The 4x4 CST non air has double wall top. The 2wd CST factory air has single wall top. You could get them either way in 72.

but could you get them with 73up center console, 67 guages, after market paint, after market carpet kit and the biggest dealer option "no bezels"

We can only educate everyone and hope it keeps people from getting taken on ebay. Its a nice blazer...maybe...who know if it comes with the "bondo" dealer option available in 72 also.

krue · 11-05-2005, 12:09 AM

I too have two 72 blazers (or what's left of them

) the 6 cyl no air version has a single wall top, the 8 cyl w/air has a double wall top.

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Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! prob more like 129k

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John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! I think it looks pretty good, and just because no picture of a motor, a misaligned door handle (easily fixed), and no bezels from the factory (notice lack of holes for bezel) does not make this a fake. I would think that you would look at this in person before making any assumptions like this.... Did you make an offer on this and get turned down or something like that? __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 11-04-2005 at 01:59 AM.

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671blazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hayward ca Posts: 68	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! i agree i need to see a pic of the engine.doesnt mention what size engine. wonder where i can find that POWER BREAK option. __________________ 72k5 4wd 04 Tahoe 02 Roadstar Warrior 2000 Buick Lesabre on 20's

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72 Cheyenne K20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 554	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! Did 69-72 Blazer consoles come with cup holders? I thought they were just seat belts holders.

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! Nice low-option Blazer.Vague description for an online sale at that price.Great price if it`s a true low mile survivor. My only critique from photos:The paint on the exterior looks better than the paint on the kick panel. __________________ "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 ~

11-04-2005, 12:42 AM	#1
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Come on...no way is this for real! Ebay k5 with 29k miles I've spotted some things with it that would seriously cast doubt: 1) where is the pic of the engine?!? 2) the door handle(inside) is sitting up a bit...worn(after 29k?) 3) rear light bezels missing. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...67582QQrdZ1#lg maybe i'm wrong, but VERY hard to believe __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's, Last edited by jakeslim; 11-04-2005 at 12:43 AM.

11-04-2005, 01:40 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! Hard to believe ain't it. __________________ "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"

11-04-2005, 09:17 AM	#10
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! It's not factory A/C either. (I didn't read the discription so maybe he says that) Should be a single walled hard top for 72, has a double on it. Cup holder console is also incorrect. (I know already mentioned) Didn't know the factory installed/offered wheel well carpet. IMO, it's been restored. Looks nice and clean but I'd have to raise the flag on it being an original. Last edited by vtblazer; 11-04-2005 at 09:25 AM.

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! Yeah,they don`t mention that it is newer add-on air.They don`t say much.I was going to make that call on the wheel-house carpet. Rule #1 on Ebay:anything goes Rule #2:buyer beware __________________ "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 ~

11-04-2005, 10:08 AM	#12
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! good call out's. I wondered about the cup holders too. A 29k blazer would not have to be restored, period. The only thing i can guess is that perhaps it was a salvage and was crashed at 29k If a bad accident, restore would be in order with misc parts and truly it would be a 29k truck __________________ 69 K5 CST stock- 350, 4speed 77 K5 - 383, auto, 6" lift, D60 front, 14b rear, 39" tsl's,

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71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! Scrubby, your correct. From what I understand, the single wall top was an option only in '72. If the original purchaser didn't opt for the single wall, it would have come with a double wall. __________________ '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."



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11-05-2005, 12:09 AM	#25
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Come on...no way is this for real! I too have two 72 blazers (or what's left of them ) the 6 cyl no air version has a single wall top, the 8 cyl w/air has a double wall top. __________________ "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"

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