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07-13-2009, 11:41 PM | #1 |
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This is a long story, need opinions.
Ok, here's the deal. I have been on this board for over a year and a half now and are faced with a huge dilemma. Several months ago I sold my 84 SWB for good money and decided to start a 2wd blazer project, mid 80's style. I bought an 88 model 4wd k5 for $2500 and began the transformation. That project ran out of gas when I found a 96 2 door 2 wheel drive tahoe. I have always wanted a 2dohoe and this one was pretty clean. It needed a new interior, but that was cool because I can do that kind of stuff. Anyway, I managed to part out the K5 and make my money back. So the hoe project began and I finished it in about 2 months. Complete new interior and new 4/6 drop with 20" centerline archer wheels. As a frequent visitor to this board i always kepth the itch to have another square body, 67-72 or 73-87 works for me, it doesnt really matter. I decided to put the tahoe up for sale and have had some decent offers. (10-12.5k) I was asking 14k. I was seriously considering the 12.5k offer when a gentlemen approached me about trading a 67 chevy truck and 72 2wd converted blazer (the blazers have always gave me wood. I know TMI) and a whole pile of parts. The guy said he has all of these new parts for projects that he wanted to start but quite frankly didnt have the time. He has a beautiful nine month old daughter and he wants to spend time with her and the family. I can sympathize as I have a little girl myself. He said he wanted a 2wdhoe and he would trade me all of this stuff for mine. This all sounds crazy and he knows what he has and he knows he is taking a substantial loss money wise. He is not an idiot by any means. He said he wants a good clean custom driver he can get in and go. My dilemma is should i trade and start a new project? I know the answer really depends on me and the amount of time and money i can dedicate to a project. This will probably be a 1-2 year build and pretty sure I can pull it off. I guess what I am really asking is do you think the value is there for all of the parts listed below. I am certain the answer is yes, but would like to hear some input from you guys.
BTW. I have met him and went to his house and saw a bunch of this stuff in person and he is one hell of a nice guy. Here is a partial parts list and pics of the vehicles involved. He has a lot of stuff not mentioned. Heck, we exchanged a bunch of emails and every other one he was adding stuff. I am going to have to print it out and reconcile the list just so when/if we do the deal i can get everything. My 2 door hoe Parts list and truck and blazer pics. The blazer does not look like the pics. It has had the firewall cut out and has not been replaced yet. plus some of the rusted panels have been cut out. 67 short and wide 70 model cab clean truck ran and drove when parked needed rotors and pads and exhaust 72 K5 roller good tub and floors and window frame new door skins Performa Built 4L65e 700RWHP rated new in box LS6 engine new wrapped in plastic New 243 Aluminum Heads New ARP Head Bolts and Engine Bolt Kit New Custom Ground Camshaft New LS6 Intake 20,000 Mile Fuel Injectors New Coil Packs Everything to put motor and tranny together with exception of Torque Converter Accessory Brackets for LS1 Wiring Harness and Computer for LS1 LS1 motor mounts for 67-72 All front end parts ball joint and things All rubbers for core support New radiator for K5 New cab mounts for K5 New firewall New core support not installed New inner fenders not installed New outer fenders not installed New bolts for the front end not installed New LED taillights not installed New Inner and outer rockers not installed Rocker boxes not installed Floor supports not installed Front and rear pillar parts not installed Rocker support panels not installed Original Blazer Bucket Seats with New Covers New Blazer Center Console Seat covers front and rear in plastic not installed New Complete wiring harness not installed New Tilt steering column not installed Complete 73-87 front cross member C notch kit New Roll Pan Headlight bezel Trim ring clips Trim Rings New Billet gauge holder New Bonspeed Vegas roulette wheel gauges 22 inch Lorinser Wheels Digital Air Ride Controller Re7 bags Front and Rear 3/8 Valves (qty 4) Chrome dual Viar 380 pumps Extra set of door skins Complete rubber kit for K5 New Dash Pad for K5 Extreme drop member for rear One off custom brakes for 5x5 C6 ZO6 by Kore 3 New Complete Interior for Truck (Carpet and Door Panels) Complete exhaust from C6 Z06 Complete Dash and Wiring from Z-28 Camaro 2 WD Trailing Arm Setup |
07-13-2009, 11:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
the Blazer has got some rot, but if you like the journey of building a project, then it's a perfect candidate. Hopefully the 2wd conversion wasn't a butcher shop job. As for that parts list, WOW!!!!! That 67 cleaned up, slammed with the wheels on it, 73-87 crossmember and that LS6 would be SWEET!!! I'd make that baby a Pro Touring beast and never look back!!!
btw, I LOVE 2wd Blazers, any year, and job well done on the '96. It'd be a tough decision (hence your post) but I too love the 67-72's and the square bodies. If it makes you feel better, I sold my pimped out '92 xcab C1500 to finance my '69 build, so I've been there bro. HTH...
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07-13-2009, 11:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
you my friend have been presented with an awesome deal....If you have the skill what are you waiting for...good luck
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07-14-2009, 12:47 AM | #4 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
with the parts that are included you can't lose...that is if you are willing to take on the project and have the time and skill. The way I look at it you see tahoes every day, if you build the blazer or the truck you will have something different that still has all the modern day benifits of EFI and most of the parts are new to boot. Go for it!
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07-14-2009, 06:03 AM | #5 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
Go for it you were wanting to sell the tahoe anyways
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07-14-2009, 07:29 AM | #6 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
Just what I figured. You guys are all as crazy as me.
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07-14-2009, 07:47 AM | #7 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
sounds like an awsome deal i would go for it
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07-14-2009, 10:56 AM | #8 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
Sounds like a good trade.
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07-14-2009, 11:08 AM | #9 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
I wouldn't have left his house after looking at all that stuff, I'd be scared that he'd change his mind if he slept on it....
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07-14-2009, 11:40 AM | #10 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
go for it
sweet hoe
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07-14-2009, 01:53 PM | #11 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
DO IT NOW! (Arnold Schwarzenegger voice) Sounds like apretty awesome deal!
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07-14-2009, 02:19 PM | #12 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
Like said already...WTF were you thinkin' leavin that house without two new projects?? LOL!
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07-14-2009, 02:56 PM | #13 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
WOW, what are you aiting for, that engine alone is worth over half that. if it were me i would not have even thout 1 second for that. i would have done it by now, just like a teenage kid getting his first kiss, all horned up and rearing to go. DO IT!
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07-14-2009, 05:13 PM | #14 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
did you swap yet?
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07-14-2009, 06:16 PM | #15 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
The deal is in the making. The blazer is currently located about 2hrs south of him now at a friend of his' body shop. he went to pick it up today but ran into some complications. Most of the stuff is 2hrs north of me. I am pretty sure I am going to have to rent a uhaul to transports the parts. there is a lot of them. he leaves to go offshore this sunday, so we are trying to get everything done between then and now. I havent seen the truck in person yet, so not sure which one I will build. I have this thing for blazers, but we will see.
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07-14-2009, 07:29 PM | #16 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
Man, that is one smoking deal!
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08-25-2009, 06:49 PM | #17 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
The deal is 95% done. I really feel like I got a smoking deal. The guy I was dealing with is super cool to boot. I have taken possession of everything except the Blazer and I will pick it up on Thursday. It looks like they have started some of the cancer treatment and replaced a few panels. This ought to be a pretty nice project when I am done. I am still undecided if I am going to sell the 67 but will probably do so as I am more interested in the Blazer. Here are a few pics of my recently acquired loot.
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08-25-2009, 10:16 PM | #18 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
WOW!!!!!
what a score.
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08-26-2009, 12:11 AM | #19 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
I'd say you did good. Anything you don't use you can sell. Very nice trade and we're lookin' forward watching your progress on your build.
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08-26-2009, 12:39 AM | #20 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
looks like you have a corvette to match all the parts that were robbed from a corvette (background of first pic in post #17). Great score, now get to work so we can see how it turns out!
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08-26-2009, 01:40 AM | #21 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
Well maybe you can build the rare Corvette Option Blazer!
I am jealous!
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08-26-2009, 02:31 AM | #22 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
I'd trade it almost in heart beat. And I LOVE his gauges.
I've seen your truck on CL. I dig it. |
08-26-2009, 08:36 AM | #23 |
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Re: This is a long story, need opinions.
It should be pretty nice when I finish. I wasnt really looking for a project, but it would have been hard to pass this up. It wont be a fast build, but it will be built right!
A continuation of this thread will be over in the Blazer section after I take possession of the Blazer. I went and looked at it yesterday and a portion of the work has been done. |
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