Need help picking a daily driver...... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Hart_Rod** · 11-14-2008, 10:25 PM

.....I haven't had a "beater" to drive for over a year now and both of my projects (69 burb and 67 SWB 4 Door CrewCab) are in FLorida. I'm going stir crazy with nothing old to drive or tinker with. I've found 4 locally and I'm trying to figure which one I should buy. Here's the choices:

1. 72 Blazer (4x4, CST, 350, auto, a/c, minimal rust, needs some work)
2. 71 Blazer (4x4, 350, 4spd, no rust, ready to go)
3. 68 Suburban (4x4, 327, 4spd, no rust, no power steering)
4. 70 SWB CST (350, 4spd, front disc, 5 lug, lowered, "shop truck")

What are your opinions on what each one is worth? I think the guy that owns them has them priced right.

big_al_71 · 11-14-2008, 10:29 PM

Without picts it is kind of hard to choose but going with my instinct
I would choose #4 the shop truck.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-14-2008, 10:29 PM

72 Blazer pics

**Hart_Rod** · 11-14-2008, 10:29 PM

71 Blazer pics

**Hart_Rod** · 11-14-2008, 10:29 PM

68 Burb pics

**Hart_Rod** · 11-14-2008, 10:30 PM

70 SWB pics

nds1968 · 11-14-2008, 10:32 PM

72 Blazer, It has AC!

LuckyHenriksen · 11-14-2008, 10:42 PM

The blazer looks badass

thirdstreettito · 11-14-2008, 10:43 PM

GET THE SHORTY! It looks the best, plus 4x4's have high gears so they have worse mileage. Just my $.02

Longhorn Man · 11-14-2008, 10:48 PM

4X4's have LOW gears... not high. Besides, tire diameter can make up for the lower gears.

I am biased.... I'd say get the burb!
That 71 blazer looks pretty nice.... but the burb looks like more of a real nice truck, rather than a 'beater'.

Longhorn Man · 11-14-2008, 10:49 PM

BTW... the wife doesn't look enthused!

Stoney · 11-14-2008, 10:51 PM

Any big price difference?

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-14-2008, 10:53 PM

They all look better than what I was expecting! LOL I voted for the 70swb before I saw the pics. But after viewing the pics I would have a hard time choosing from the burb and the A/C Blazer.

vectorit · 11-14-2008, 10:54 PM

I voted for the Burb! IMO the burb is better... But, I too am biased as well.
They look awesome though! Where the heck did you find these in one spot for sale???

Webrigs · 11-14-2008, 10:55 PM

Add in my $.02 for a total of $.04; GET THE SHORTY! What a cool truck! I'd buy it in a minute if it were closer...provided you passed on it.

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

GET THE SHORTY! It looks the best, plus 4x4's have high gears so they have worse mileage. Just my $.02

thirdstreettito · 11-14-2008, 10:56 PM

I never remember what high and low gears are. I get em confused.

So,

4:10 = LOW
3:08 = HIGH

???

**Hart_Rod** · 11-14-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

BTW... the wife doesn't look enthused!

You're pretty perceptive Andy......

. The fact that I already have a burb is the only thing pushing me away from the 68.

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Originally Posted by Stoney

Any big price difference?

$5K
$10k
$10K
$4.5K

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

They all look better than what I was expecting! LOL I voted for the 70swb before I saw the pics. But after viewing the pics I would have a hard time choosing from the burb and the A/C Blazer.

That's were I was kinda leaning also......

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Originally Posted by vectorit

I voted for the Burb! IMO the burb is better... But, I too am biased as well.
They look awesome though! Where the heck did you find these in one spot for sale???

Just found it a couple weeks ago. The guy has about 15 different trucks including a cool 70 ramp truck with a sleeper on it....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Webrigs

Add in my $.02 for a total of $.04; GET THE SHORTY! What a cool truck! I'd buy it in a minute if it were closer...provided you passed on it.

I'll let you know as soon as I make up my mind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I never remember what high and low gears are. I get em confused.

So,

4:10 = LOW
3:08 = HIGH

???

Something like that,

. The 68 has 3.73's with a 33" tire. 72 had 3.73's with 30 inch tire. The 72 is the most optioned of all of them and has unique paint color. I was originally going to get the truck, but with 4 in the family I think I need more room.

jrdv · 11-14-2008, 11:19 PM

I would personally choose the 71 blazer. I like the four speed. It has a good original look and seems to need very little work, of course after seeing your other build threads, I doubt you could resist a few personal changes!

Second choice would be the 72 blazer. Air conditioning is always good, plus the wife would probably like the automatic better!

Third would be the pickup.

Fourth would be the burb. It would feel bad when it see's your other burb and I don't think you would want that!

Good luck on making a choice.

john

ps-----what is in the middle of the hood on the 72 blazer?

**Hart_Rod** · 11-14-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrdv

I would personally choose the 71 blazer. I like the four speed. It has a good original look and seems to need very little work, of course after seeing your other build threads, I doubt you could resist a few personal changes!

Second choice would be the 72 blazer. Air conditioning is always good, plus the wife would probably like the automatic better!

Third would be the pickup.

Fourth would be the burb. It would feel bad when it see's your other burb and I don't think you would want that!

Good luck on making a choice.

john

ps-----what is in the middle of the hood on the 72 blazer?

A Ram head hood ornament off of a dodge truck with a spear through it.......

. The original owner has all kinds of crazy things of this blazer..... homemade alarm, hood lock, 3 gas tanks, 8 track play (it works and has a Marty Robins tape in it!

).......

Bus Ted Knuckle · 11-14-2008, 11:31 PM

B-L-A-Z-E-R

I'd love to have one myself!

jrdv · 11-14-2008, 11:36 PM

Marty Robbins is a plus!!

I've got a 72 blazer with air conditioning. I never use it because I leave the top off all the time. Either one of the blazers would be a good choice.
Choose the 72 if you want to personalize it. Choose the 71 if you want to leave it the same.

The shop truck---well, you can always build one next time.

Suburban--I'm just not a fan of the 67-68's. I like the air grabbin hood on the 69-72's.

john

PanelDeland · 11-14-2008, 11:37 PM

I would do the 72.Mainly because it has air and your family will not be happy in the truck in I'll-be-a-tirkey without air.And as we all know "If momma ain't happy ain't nobody happy!"

**Hart_Rod** · 11-14-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bus Ted Knuckle

B-L-A-Z-E-R

I'd love to have one myself!

I think that makes the most sense, more room than the truck and I already have a Burb.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrdv

Marty Robbins is a plus!!

I've got a 72 blazer with air conditioning. I never use it because I leave the top off all the time. Either one of the blazers would be a good choice.
Choose the 72 if you want to personalize it. Choose the 71 if you want to leave it the same.

The shop truck---well, you can always build one next time.

Suburban--I'm just not a fan of the 67-68's. I like the air grabbin hood on the 69-72's.

john

Like this one:

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I would do the 72.Mainly because it has air and your family will not be happy in the truck in I'll-be-a-tirkey without air.And as we all know "If momma ain't happy ain't nobody happy!"

We'll only be here until next summer, but will probably be moving back to the south, so the A/C is a plus.

dieselarmy13 · 11-14-2008, 11:57 PM

The four speed Blaze is sweet, but the auto one has shag on the dash, so I'd have to go with that. IF your lookin for a nice daily beater though, that little SWB would be your best bet. I use mine as a daily, at least until the ice hits, and I have a blast with it. And I wouldn't touch that one. It's perfect.

Senator350 · 11-15-2008, 12:00 AM

i've never felt more alone...

but that suburban is the mutt's nuts

View Poll Results: Which "Daily Driver" should I buy?
72 Blazer	23	15.44%
71 Blazer	26	17.45%
68 Suburban	21	14.09%
70 SWB "Shop Truck"	70	46.98%
Dude you're crazy! Save your $$ & finish your other projects..	9	6.04%
Voters: 149. You may not vote on this poll

11-14-2008, 10:25 PM	#1
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Need help picking a daily driver...... .....I haven't had a "beater" to drive for over a year now and both of my projects (69 burb and 67 SWB 4 Door CrewCab) are in FLorida. I'm going stir crazy with nothing old to drive or tinker with. I've found 4 locally and I'm trying to figure which one I should buy. Here's the choices: 1. 72 Blazer (4x4, CST, 350, auto, a/c, minimal rust, needs some work) 2. 71 Blazer (4x4, 350, 4spd, no rust, ready to go) 3. 68 Suburban (4x4, 327, 4spd, no rust, no power steering) 4. 70 SWB CST (350, 4spd, front disc, 5 lug, lowered, "shop truck") What are your opinions on what each one is worth? I think the guy that owns them has them priced right. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 11-14-2008 at 10:53 PM.

11-14-2008, 10:29 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... Without picts it is kind of hard to choose but going with my instinct I would choose #4 the shop truck. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-14-2008, 10:29 PM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... 72 Blazer pics Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 11-14-2008 at 10:32 PM.

11-14-2008, 10:29 PM	#5
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... 68 Burb pics Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 11-14-2008 at 10:36 PM.

11-14-2008, 10:30 PM	#6
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... 70 SWB pics Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 11-14-2008 at 10:38 PM.

11-14-2008, 10:32 PM	#7
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... 72 Blazer, It has AC!

11-14-2008, 10:42 PM	#8
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... The blazer looks badass __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-14-2008, 10:43 PM	#9
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... GET THE SHORTY! It looks the best, plus 4x4's have high gears so they have worse mileage. Just my $.02 __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-14-2008, 10:48 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... 4X4's have LOW gears... not high. Besides, tire diameter can make up for the lower gears. I am biased.... I'd say get the burb! That 71 blazer looks pretty nice.... but the burb looks like more of a real nice truck, rather than a 'beater'.

11-14-2008, 10:49 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... BTW... the wife doesn't look enthused!

11-14-2008, 10:51 PM	#12
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11-14-2008, 10:53 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... They all look better than what I was expecting! LOL I voted for the 70swb before I saw the pics. But after viewing the pics I would have a hard time choosing from the burb and the A/C Blazer.

11-14-2008, 10:54 PM	#14
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... I voted for the Burb! IMO the burb is better... But, I too am biased as well. They look awesome though! Where the heck did you find these in one spot for sale??? __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-14-2008, 10:56 PM	#16
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... I never remember what high and low gears are. I get em confused. So, 4:10 = LOW 3:08 = HIGH ??? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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11-14-2008, 11:19 PM	#18
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... I would personally choose the 71 blazer. I like the four speed. It has a good original look and seems to need very little work, of course after seeing your other build threads, I doubt you could resist a few personal changes! Second choice would be the 72 blazer. Air conditioning is always good, plus the wife would probably like the automatic better! Third would be the pickup. Fourth would be the burb. It would feel bad when it see's your other burb and I don't think you would want that! Good luck on making a choice. john ps-----what is in the middle of the hood on the 72 blazer? __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704 Last edited by jrdv; 11-14-2008 at 11:22 PM.

11-14-2008, 11:31 PM	#20
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... B-L-A-Z-E-R I'd love to have one myself! __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

11-14-2008, 11:36 PM	#21
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... Marty Robbins is a plus!! I've got a 72 blazer with air conditioning. I never use it because I leave the top off all the time. Either one of the blazers would be a good choice. Choose the 72 if you want to personalize it. Choose the 71 if you want to leave it the same. The shop truck---well, you can always build one next time. Suburban--I'm just not a fan of the 67-68's. I like the air grabbin hood on the 69-72's. john __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

11-14-2008, 11:37 PM	#22
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... I would do the 72.Mainly because it has air and your family will not be happy in the truck in I'll-be-a-tirkey without air.And as we all know "If momma ain't happy ain't nobody happy!" __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-14-2008, 11:57 PM	#24
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Need help picking a daily driver...... The four speed Blaze is sweet, but the auto one has shag on the dash, so I'd have to go with that. IF your lookin for a nice daily beater though, that little SWB would be your best bet. I use mine as a daily, at least until the ice hits, and I have a blast with it. And I wouldn't touch that one. It's perfect. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL Last edited by dieselarmy13; 11-14-2008 at 11:58 PM.

11-15-2008, 12:00 AM	#25
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