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superflydude · 08-29-2008, 07:59 PM

I need a new hard top and a roll bar for my blazer, so i started looking around but this is all that i can find in my area. (Connecticut) but I'm not sure if i want to buy a whole blazer, they want 1200 for it but its pretty beat up. I was thinking about parting it out but not sure if its worth it. Its got a 350, and it ran but has some sort of 3 speed floor tranny. The seats aren't stock and I have no idea what they are from.... The top isn't even that nice its got some nicks and i'll need to replace the rear hatch with the one I have... What do you guys think?

superflydude · 08-29-2008, 08:02 PM

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superflydude · 08-29-2008, 08:03 PM

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bouncytruck · 08-29-2008, 09:10 PM

not worth $1,200 in my opinion. I'd keep looking.

Jtrux · 08-29-2008, 10:40 PM

800 I'd say yes, not 1200. There is one down the street from me in the same shape for 500, just don't have the room or time or it would be mine right now.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-30-2008, 09:10 AM

That is one rough K5 and from the pics I'm sure it is rougher than it looks on the surface. IMO that thing isn't worth even $500.

msgross · 08-30-2008, 09:24 AM

There's one on the Lancaster,PA craigslist for less than $900 and it looks better than that... no title though Don't know if it's still available but I can check it out for you if interested...It's about 20 min from my house.

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/pts/761823029.html

BLUE THUNDER · 08-30-2008, 11:32 AM

Def not $1,200. Show up w/$700.00 cash. If he goes for it, take what you need and part it out. I bet you could make money on the deal. Later, Mario

**6t727t2** · 08-30-2008, 11:52 AM

Superflydude, I have single wall or double wall tops $150 each less rear hatch, in NJ. PM for more info if interested. Thanks, Harry

superflydude · 08-30-2008, 04:20 PM

Hey thanks for the info, I just spoke with the guy on the phone and he's going to send me some more pictures. I might try to go take a look at it next week. I appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by msgross

There's one on the Lancaster,PA craigslist for less than $900 and it looks better than that... no title though Don't know if it's still available but I can check it out for you if interested...It's about 20 min from my house.

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/pts/761823029.html

msgross · 08-30-2008, 07:33 PM

No problem, let me know if you want to to peak at it before you drive down. When I asked him the price he said "make me an offer"... I said what's your ballpark and he stated around $900...

I bet with the title issues you could get it for $700 or less...

truckster · 08-31-2008, 09:07 PM

I wouldn't buy it for more than what the parts you want are worth to you. It looks pretty rough and I doubt there are enough salvageable parts to make it worth trying to part out.

haus · 09-01-2008, 01:01 AM

I know I'm asking a bit late, but is that a set of soft top brackets in the back? First post, fourth pic.

superflydude · 09-01-2008, 05:26 AM

Yeah they are, it had a soft top with it.

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Originally Posted by haus

I know I'm asking a bit late, but is that a set of soft top brackets in the back? First post, fourth pic.

haus · 09-01-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by superflydude

Yeah they are, it had a soft top with it.

You probably already have your mind made up on this blazer, but if the soft top is in good shape, you might get someone to trade you a good hard top for that alone. Do you know the soft top manufacturer? Might be worth asking the guy what he wants for it - if he would sell it seperate. It'd be a nice item to have....

70rs/ss · 09-02-2008, 03:12 PM

Man, I don't want to sound snootty but that thing is rough, I know, I live in AZ and everyone hates me for that, but i wouldn't even look at that thing here, because the bolts, etc would be rusted. You'd kill yourself getting pieces off of it. My running driving and almost rust free Blazer has been for sale at $4k and no one even looks at it, I know it isn't $1200, but $2800 more and you'd have a nice driver or great sytart for a full resto and no real rust to deal with ??

vtblazer · 09-03-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by superflydude

I need a new hard top and a roll bar for my blazer

Have those parts here if your interested and more.

Located in central VT.

superflydude · 09-03-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Have those parts here if your interested and more.

Located in central VT.

Whats your prices? Any pics? Send me a PM. Thanks.

08-29-2008, 07:59 PM	#1
superflydude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brewster NY Posts: 29	Not sure if I should buy this blazer... I need a new hard top and a roll bar for my blazer, so i started looking around but this is all that i can find in my area. (Connecticut) but I'm not sure if i want to buy a whole blazer, they want 1200 for it but its pretty beat up. I was thinking about parting it out but not sure if its worth it. Its got a 350, and it ran but has some sort of 3 speed floor tranny. The seats aren't stock and I have no idea what they are from.... The top isn't even that nice its got some nicks and i'll need to replace the rear hatch with the one I have... What do you guys think? Attached Images __________________ "Who needs rocker boxes..."

08-29-2008, 08:02 PM	#2
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08-29-2008, 09:10 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Not sure if I should buy this blazer... not worth $1,200 in my opinion. I'd keep looking. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-29-2008, 10:40 PM	#5
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Not sure if I should buy this blazer... 800 I'd say yes, not 1200. There is one down the street from me in the same shape for 500, just don't have the room or time or it would be mine right now. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-30-2008, 09:10 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Not sure if I should buy this blazer... That is one rough K5 and from the pics I'm sure it is rougher than it looks on the surface. IMO that thing isn't worth even $500. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-30-2008, 09:24 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Not sure if I should buy this blazer... There's one on the Lancaster,PA craigslist for less than $900 and it looks better than that... no title though Don't know if it's still available but I can check it out for you if interested...It's about 20 min from my house. http://lancaster.craigslist.org/pts/761823029.html __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-30-2008, 11:32 AM	#8
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Not sure if I should buy this blazer... Def not $1,200. Show up w/$700.00 cash. If he goes for it, take what you need and part it out. I bet you could make money on the deal. Later, Mario

08-30-2008, 11:52 AM	#9
6t727t2 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 6,458	Re: Not sure if I should buy this blazer... Superflydude, I have single wall or double wall tops $150 each less rear hatch, in NJ. PM for more info if interested. Thanks, Harry

08-30-2008, 07:33 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Not sure if I should buy this blazer... No problem, let me know if you want to to peak at it before you drive down. When I asked him the price he said "make me an offer"... I said what's your ballpark and he stated around $900... I bet with the title issues you could get it for $700 or less... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-31-2008, 09:07 PM	#12
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,981	Re: Not sure if I should buy this blazer... I wouldn't buy it for more than what the parts you want are worth to you. It looks pretty rough and I doubt there are enough salvageable parts to make it worth trying to part out.

09-01-2008, 01:01 AM	#13
haus MMMM Ramen! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 118	Re: Not sure if I should buy this blazer... I know I'm asking a bit late, but is that a set of soft top brackets in the back? First post, fourth pic. __________________ Tim - 1970 chevy blazer

09-02-2008, 03:12 PM	#16
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Not sure if I should buy this blazer... Man, I don't want to sound snootty but that thing is rough, I know, I live in AZ and everyone hates me for that, but i wouldn't even look at that thing here, because the bolts, etc would be rusted. You'd kill yourself getting pieces off of it. My running driving and almost rust free Blazer has been for sale at $4k and no one even looks at it, I know it isn't $1200, but $2800 more and you'd have a nice driver or great sytart for a full resto and no real rust to deal with ?? Last edited by 70rs/ss; 09-02-2008 at 03:13 PM.



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