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bubba35741 · 09-29-2009, 09:11 PM

I ask in another thread about a blazer I am looking at several hours away with saddle tanks and got some good info. The owner says it is a 100% original (outside repainted) low mileage western truck with NO rust. I have more photos now and would like for yall to tell me what you think? I have been around trucks of this era but never seen a blazer up close. Guy seems very honest and I love this truck....so would like an opinion from someone without stars in his eyes!

Thanks

**Thealien** · 09-29-2009, 09:16 PM

Looks nice but pics like that can be soo decieving!

Need to check the floors by the kick panel, rockers, front and rear pillars, windshield frame, and rocker boxes.

From the pics it looks nice but as many of us have found out even seeing these in person you can miss things.

How much is he asking?

packers05 · 09-29-2009, 09:24 PM

Rust free no way I can see that in the bad pics, I would question this persons judgement!!! Plan on some metal replacement ,none of it is easy on a blazer and everything you fix must be done right and stuctually sound or you will know the first time the top is off!! I say look at all of the rust repair on this forum and you will get an idea of what to look for and not all of it is easy to spot, like windshield frame a and b pillars and the like. dont pay too much for a starting point unless she has a lot going for it(not much rust).

bubba35741 · 09-29-2009, 09:44 PM

Started out at 15,000 OBO. Here is the outside.

budder71 · 09-29-2009, 10:25 PM

if the truck is close to what the owner says it is he is not far off... how many miles are on the Blazer ?

budder71 · 09-29-2009, 10:29 PM

If the miles are low and it is in very good mechanical/running condition I say it is a steal/deal at $10 to $12,000.00.... I bought a 71 GMC JIMMY in Alabama with 53K actual miles with close to the same bells/whistles and it did have some minor rust in the usual areas for $9500.00...

bubba35741 · 09-29-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by budder71

if the truck is close to what the owner says it is he is not far off... how many miles are on the Blazer ?

Shows around 66,000. Owner says not sure if original but thanks so. He has receipts since early 80's. He says every thing works and runs and drives good and has been always garaged. Very original even has OEM radio that works. The SPID shows the Highland package and all other options. The seats look like new and I would think they would be hard to find. I can probably buy for $12,000. Saddle tanks are a problem. Torsion boxes removed. Current owner has never drove with out top and has owned since 1991.

**Thealien** · 09-29-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bubba35741

Shows around 66,000. Owner says not sure if original but thanks so. He has receipts since early 80's. He says every thing works and runs and drives good and has been always garaged. Very original even has OEM radio that works. The SPID shows the Highland package and all other options. The seats look like new and I would think they would be hard to find. I can probably buy for $12,000. Saddle tanks are a problem. Torsion boxes removed. Current owner has never drove with out top and has owned since 1991.

WHY? Serious red flag right here for the money he is asking?

bubba35741 · 09-29-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Thealien

WHY? Serious red flag right here for the money he is asking?

Sorry but I don't know how to link....See the thread from today "Need opinions". Saddle tanks were the rage in the 70's....

Critter · 09-29-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bubba35741

Saddle tanks are a problem. Torsion boxes removed. Current owner has never drove with out top and has owned since 1991.

THAT IS VERY SCARY TO ME! If you don't have any torsion boxes, you would NEVER be able to remove the top.

I do have a soft spot in my heart for Highlanders, so that is cool, but the torsion boxes are big issue to me. Just my $0.02

truckster · 09-29-2009, 11:25 PM

First of all, I don't believe there's a Blazer anywhere without rust unless it's been repaired. Mine spent all of its life in bone-dry Arizona and it still has a small amount of rust. From what I can see in the poor-quality pics I would say it has some considerable rust.

I would say figure out what you're willing to pay to own the Blazer including what it's likely to cost to fix the rust, and then you can use the board to to help you figure out what it's likely to cost you once you see how bad the rust actually is.

bubba35741 · 09-29-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

First of all, I don't believe there's a Blazer anywhere without rust unless it's been repaired. Mine spent all of its life in bone-dry Arizona and it still has a small amount of rust. From what I can see in the poor-quality pics I would say it has some considerable rust.

I would say figure out what you're willing to pay to own the Blazer including what it's likely to cost to fix the rust, and then you can use the board to to help you figure out what it's likely to cost you once you see how bad the rust actually is.

Fair enough guys....I have worked on my share of regular trucks in this body style but no blazers. I am from down south and if you can't see the ground through the floors you are doing good. I thought rockers were an option.

I think the truck looks pretty solid but it is not very close so I wanted other opinions. I like them original and down here people like to.....well ...customize them. Thanks......

vtblazer · 09-30-2009, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bubba35741

The owner says it is a 100% original (outside repainted) low mileage western truck with NO rust.

He may think he's being honest but truth is, he's also trying to sell you his blazer.

Once you pull off the top, those doors aren't going to close right ever again.

Chevyman63 · 09-30-2009, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

He may think he's being honest but truth is, he's also trying to sell you his blazer.

Once you pull off the top, those doors aren't going to close right ever again.

I agree, and why would someone remove the rocker/torsion boxes unless they were rusted out? I guess that's one way to advertise no rust...just cut it out.
But it does look very nice, just be careful and look it over good.

bubba35741 · 09-30-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I agree, and why would someone remove the rocker/torsion boxes unless they were rusted out? I guess that's one way to advertise no rust...just cut it out.
But it does look very nice, just be careful and look it over good.

Your advice has really helped me. Just to take up for the current owner here is the pictures from the other post as to why they were removed.

**Thealien** · 09-30-2009, 07:54 AM

Removing the boxes for gas tanks killed that truck!!

IMHO it is a $7-9000 truck because of it.

**lks dcvn** · 09-30-2009, 07:55 AM

I wouldn't buy anything for that much that had structural pieces removed (like the rocker/torsion boxes) -

That is one the first things I check - 2nd is the windshield frame

Does he still have the boxes since he removed them? You could always have them welded back in - but that will cost some $ on top of the purchase price.

vtblazer · 09-30-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I agree, and why would someone remove the rocker/torsion boxes unless they were rusted out? I guess that's one way to advertise no rust...just cut it out.

Judging by the rest of the blazer, there's no way the torsion boxes were rusted away.

They were removed in order to make room for the saddle tanks, stupid thing to do but whoever owned it at the time decided (or just didn't know any better) to opt for the ability to carry more fuel.

Should be fine if the top is left intact, super nice blazer IMO.

I'd work on the asking price a bit though...

**Yukon Jack** · 09-30-2009, 09:44 AM

Time to either find a boardmember who can go do a detailed inspection for you, or hit the highway and inspect yourself. Looks awful nice to me, the pics don't scare me but do show the need for a good inspection. Torsion boxes being removed can be remedied and as mentioned, that can help with the price issue as they are very important to have. Good luck.

**Thealien** · 09-30-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Time to either find a boardmember who can go do a detailed inspection for you, or hit the highway and inspect yourself. Looks awful nice to me, the pics don't scare me but do show the need for a good inspection. Torsion boxes being removed can be remedied and as mentioned, that can help with the price issue as they are very important to have. Good luck.

Said better than I could!! I agree 100%

vtblazer · 09-30-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Torsion boxes being removed can be remedied

Exactly!

For the right price I'd be happy to buy it, then pull the tanks, replace the torsion boxes and be the proud new owner of a really sweet high optioned blazer.

**Thealien** · 09-30-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Exactly!

For the right price I'd be happy to buy it, then pull the tanks, replace the torsion boxes and be the proud new owner of a really sweet high optioned blazer.

What that "right price" is, that is the question!! I am sure the buyer and seller have varying opinions!

Chevyman63 · 09-30-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Judging by the rest of the blazer, there's no way the torsion boxes were rusted away.

They were removed in order to make room for the saddle tanks, stupid thing to do but whoever owned it at the time decided (or just didn't know any better) to opt for the ability to carry more fuel.

Should be fine if the top is left intact, super nice blazer IMO.

I'd work on the asking price a bit though...

I thought it was kind of weird that they would be rusted out, but until I saw the pics, had no clue why someone would cut them out. That's just plain crazy.

IMO

fun in dirt · 09-30-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Time to either find a boardmember who can go do a detailed inspection for you, or hit the highway and inspect yourself. Looks awful nice to me, the pics don't scare me but do show the need for a good inspection. Torsion boxes being removed can be remedied and as mentioned, that can help with the price issue as they are very important to have. Good luck.

Well i agree with this too.
Where is the truck?
Maybe someone here lives close to the seller & can go look for you & take more detailed pic of that area.

pound41 · 10-02-2009, 01:10 PM

Your Alabama location threw me off. I thought about going and looking at that blazer but the saddle tanks and their openings in the 1/4 panels made me not. I am a high school football coach so time is very short for me these days. But I own a 70 and 71 blazer and have owned a few 72's so I know them very well. If I could find the time I would look it over for you. Sterling is about 40 min to 1hr for me depending on how far out. Also I would go in the 12k range. There was a beautiful blazer in Fredricksburg that was on Craigslist with that one. It wasn't as original I don't think. But very comparable to VTs old Green Blazer and it was 11k -12k on ebay and he was asking 14k

09-29-2009, 09:11 PM	#1
bubba35741 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ryland Alabama Posts: 97	More photos, need advice.... I ask in another thread about a blazer I am looking at several hours away with saddle tanks and got some good info. The owner says it is a 100% original (outside repainted) low mileage western truck with NO rust. I have more photos now and would like for yall to tell me what you think? I have been around trucks of this era but never seen a blazer up close. Guy seems very honest and I love this truck....so would like an opinion from someone without stars in his eyes! Thanks

09-29-2009, 09:16 PM	#2
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: More photos, need advice.... Looks nice but pics like that can be soo decieving! Need to check the floors by the kick panel, rockers, front and rear pillars, windshield frame, and rocker boxes. From the pics it looks nice but as many of us have found out even seeing these in person you can miss things. How much is he asking?

09-29-2009, 09:24 PM	#3
packers05 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minonk illinois Posts: 224	Re: More photos, need advice.... Rust free no way I can see that in the bad pics, I would question this persons judgement!!! Plan on some metal replacement ,none of it is easy on a blazer and everything you fix must be done right and stuctually sound or you will know the first time the top is off!! I say look at all of the rust repair on this forum and you will get an idea of what to look for and not all of it is easy to spot, like windshield frame a and b pillars and the like. dont pay too much for a starting point unless she has a lot going for it(not much rust).

09-29-2009, 09:44 PM	#4
bubba35741 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ryland Alabama Posts: 97	Re: More photos, need advice.... Started out at 15,000 OBO. Here is the outside.

09-29-2009, 10:25 PM	#5
budder71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 697	Re: More photos, need advice.... if the truck is close to what the owner says it is he is not far off... how many miles are on the Blazer ?

09-29-2009, 10:29 PM	#6
budder71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Posts: 697	Re: More photos, need advice.... If the miles are low and it is in very good mechanical/running condition I say it is a steal/deal at $10 to $12,000.00.... I bought a 71 GMC JIMMY in Alabama with 53K actual miles with close to the same bells/whistles and it did have some minor rust in the usual areas for $9500.00...

09-29-2009, 11:25 PM	#11
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,981	Re: More photos, need advice.... First of all, I don't believe there's a Blazer anywhere without rust unless it's been repaired. Mine spent all of its life in bone-dry Arizona and it still has a small amount of rust. From what I can see in the poor-quality pics I would say it has some considerable rust. I would say figure out what you're willing to pay to own the Blazer including what it's likely to cost to fix the rust, and then you can use the board to to help you figure out what it's likely to cost you once you see how bad the rust actually is.

09-30-2009, 07:54 AM	#16
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,135	Re: More photos, need advice.... Removing the boxes for gas tanks killed that truck!! IMHO it is a $7-9000 truck because of it.

09-30-2009, 07:55 AM	#17
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: More photos, need advice.... I wouldn't buy anything for that much that had structural pieces removed (like the rocker/torsion boxes) - That is one the first things I check - 2nd is the windshield frame Does he still have the boxes since he removed them? You could always have them welded back in - but that will cost some $ on top of the purchase price.

09-30-2009, 09:44 AM	#19
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: More photos, need advice.... Time to either find a boardmember who can go do a detailed inspection for you, or hit the highway and inspect yourself. Looks awful nice to me, the pics don't scare me but do show the need for a good inspection. Torsion boxes being removed can be remedied and as mentioned, that can help with the price issue as they are very important to have. Good luck. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-02-2009, 01:10 PM	#25
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: More photos, need advice.... Your Alabama location threw me off. I thought about going and looking at that blazer but the saddle tanks and their openings in the 1/4 panels made me not. I am a high school football coach so time is very short for me these days. But I own a 70 and 71 blazer and have owned a few 72's so I know them very well. If I could find the time I would look it over for you. Sterling is about 40 min to 1hr for me depending on how far out. Also I would go in the 12k range. There was a beautiful blazer in Fredricksburg that was on Craigslist with that one. It wasn't as original I don't think. But very comparable to VTs old Green Blazer and it was 11k -12k on ebay and he was asking 14k



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