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shelby987 · 12-08-2005, 10:55 AM

ok, just thought I would throw this out there....I have a delima, I come across a good condition 1972 blazer (specifics to follow with pics when I get them, all I know is it was a naval base truck on the west coast). Anyway....I was planning on buying a late model crew cab with 1 ton running gear to put on my 70 3/4t 4x4........where to spend the money....both are actually exactly the same price....do I go for making the daily driver ever more hardcore (and part availability friendly) then part out the crew cab....or do I buy another 67-72 money pit??

**Palf70Step** · 12-08-2005, 11:05 AM

I'd go with fixing what you have then parting out the crew cab.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-08-2005, 11:18 AM

Easier to find another late model 1 ton than finding another 69-72 Blazer.

If you use the 1 ton's parts on the existing 4x4, will you be able to use it to it's full potential - alot of people don't really need the Dana 60 axle - nice to have and awesome for bragging rights - but I'd decide if I actually need that strength.

krue · 12-08-2005, 01:00 PM

Buy the blazer, it's a no brainer!

12-08-2005, 10:55 AM	#1
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	where to waste.....er...spend money? ok, just thought I would throw this out there....I have a delima, I come across a good condition 1972 blazer (specifics to follow with pics when I get them, all I know is it was a naval base truck on the west coast). Anyway....I was planning on buying a late model crew cab with 1 ton running gear to put on my 70 3/4t 4x4........where to spend the money....both are actually exactly the same price....do I go for making the daily driver ever more hardcore (and part availability friendly) then part out the crew cab....or do I buy another 67-72 money pit?? __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

12-08-2005, 11:05 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: where to waste.....er...spend money? I'd go with fixing what you have then parting out the crew cab. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-08-2005, 11:18 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: where to waste.....er...spend money? Easier to find another late model 1 ton than finding another 69-72 Blazer. If you use the 1 ton's parts on the existing 4x4, will you be able to use it to it's full potential - alot of people don't really need the Dana 60 axle - nice to have and awesome for bragging rights - but I'd decide if I actually need that strength. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-08-2005, 01:00 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: where to waste.....er...spend money? Buy the blazer, it's a no brainer! __________________ "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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