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orangek5 · 10-08-2009, 08:50 PM

Not mine>>>>>>YET"I wish"

How much will it go for$?
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bouncytruck · 10-08-2009, 09:03 PM

It looks like a toy in those pictures. Someone put a lot of work into it, although I still don't understand making a blazer in to a pickup.

jcfoote60 · 10-08-2009, 09:07 PM

I agree, to me it looks stupid. Guess someone with a flair for different would like it but to me if only they or a select few admire it or think it's cool, it's like the idiot stick who has an eclipse with a stock car and bumble bee muffler on it, no one is impressed but them.

jkade · 10-08-2009, 09:18 PM

Would have looked a lot better with the top chopped.

vtblazer · 10-09-2009, 05:29 AM

Some how the dimensions don't look right in the this pic, did they shorten it maybe?

Doesn't look right to me, fenders look 'off' too.

Chevyman63 · 10-09-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Some how the dimensions don't look right in the this pic, did they shorten it maybe?

Doesn't look right to me, fenders look 'off' too.

I'm glad you said (or wrote) something about that because I thought it was just me.

Blazer1970 · 10-09-2009, 06:07 AM

The bottoms of the fenderwells are cut to allow for more tire clearance. I can't see that thing bringing the big bucks.

**jamie72** · 10-09-2009, 03:54 PM

what kind of front bumper is that??

litebulblsc · 10-09-2009, 07:01 PM

That bed side has to be shortened.

72BlckButy · 10-09-2009, 07:03 PM

I was thinking photoshop... definitely not my cup of tea.

Long Roof · 10-09-2009, 09:14 PM

Looks like a camaro front bumper. Hmmmm doesn't look bad. I also thought the proportions were off. My guess is that the rear wheel well (arch) has been enlarged.

OARNGESI · 10-10-2009, 05:00 AM

Is the back tire bigger

**68jewel** · 10-10-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

It looks like a toy in those pictures.

X2....especially the first pic. Hahahahah!!

ABLAZN · 10-10-2009, 09:04 AM

I'm wondering if they "bobbed" the rear. It looks like the rear of the bed may be narrower then behind the cab. Sort of like there is an angle from front to rear. I could just my eyes though.

Cap'n Hook · 10-10-2009, 09:56 PM

That truck went for $40,700 today! I can't believe it! My Jimmy is worth $20K then! Lot #615

vtblazer · 10-11-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Cap'n Hook

That truck went for $40,700 today! I can't believe it! My Jimmy is worth $20K then! Lot #615

Dunno, sounds high to me...must be some sort of bidding fever going on, just don't see 40K in that one.

What's so special about it?

Premium builder? Custom mods?

Chevyman63 · 10-11-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cap'n Hook

That truck went for $40,700 today! I can't believe it! My Jimmy is worth $20K then! Lot #615

No Sh!t!!

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Dunno, sounds high to me...must be some sort of bidding fever going on, just don't see 40K in that one.

What's so special about it?

Premium builder? Custom mods?

Good questions...it just doesn't make sense to me.

Big J · 10-11-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Good questions...it just doesn't make sense to me.

Makes perfect sense.... Its not a Ford

**Tom Vogel** · 10-11-2009, 10:18 AM

Try and build it for 40K. hah

Seriously though guys... if you tried to build it for that, youd be shy 20 grand. Also, the people who go to buy at these things have money, and dont want to wait or get their hands dirty.

Chevyman63 · 10-11-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Makes perfect sense.... Its not a Ford

True!

vtblazer · 10-11-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Try and build it for 40K.

Easily built for 40K, where's the expense in it?

bouncytruck · 10-11-2009, 01:01 PM

Wow! I was thinking that it might go for as high as $25K with the typical bidder frenzy. I can't believe it went for over $40K.

ABLAZN · 10-11-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Easily built for 40K, where's the expense in it?

Until this last week, I would have thought the same thing. You have to remember that not everyone does there own work. If you have to pay someone to get it done, the price adds up quickly. I dropped by a local shop that has turned into a custom hot rod shop. They get $75 an hour, with some of their paint jobs running $25,000 or more. So, with the cab being installed and the box shortened, it might have cost more then we think. The other thing is that we don't know what the interior is like. It may be some high end custom job also. I agree with you though, even with having someone do the work, the rest of the Blazer is not that special. The motor is a plain SBC and the rest of the drive train being stock type parts. Certainly not a $40,000 rig to me either.

vtblazer · 10-11-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ABLAZN

Until this last week, I would have thought the same thing. You have to remember that not everyone does there own work. If you have to pay someone to get it done, the price adds up quickly. I dropped by a local shop that has turned into a custom hot rod shop. They get $75 an hour, with some of their paint jobs running $25,000 or more. So, with the cab being installed and the box shortened, it might have cost more then we think. The other thing is that we don't know what the interior is like. It may be some high end custom job also. I agree with you though, even with having someone do the work, the rest of the Blazer is not that special. The motor is a plain SBC and the rest of the drive train being stock type parts. Certainly not a $40,000 rig to me either.

I agree, I should of put it "easily built for 40K doing the work yourself"

It it what it is and all our blazer just got a shot in the right direction.

NTR72GMC · 10-12-2009, 02:53 PM

Reminds me of this one.

10-08-2009, 08:50 PM	#1
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday Not mine>>>>>>YET"I wish" How much will it go for$? __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

10-08-2009, 09:03 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday It looks like a toy in those pictures. Someone put a lot of work into it, although I still don't understand making a blazer in to a pickup. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-08-2009, 09:07 PM	#3
jcfoote60 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 263	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday I agree, to me it looks stupid. Guess someone with a flair for different would like it but to me if only they or a select few admire it or think it's cool, it's like the idiot stick who has an eclipse with a stock car and bumble bee muffler on it, no one is impressed but them.

10-08-2009, 09:18 PM	#4
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday Would have looked a lot better with the top chopped.

10-09-2009, 05:29 AM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday Some how the dimensions don't look right in the this pic, did they shorten it maybe? Doesn't look right to me, fenders look 'off' too. Last edited by vtblazer; 10-09-2009 at 05:31 AM.

10-09-2009, 06:07 AM	#7
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday The bottoms of the fenderwells are cut to allow for more tire clearance. I can't see that thing bringing the big bucks. __________________ Tim

10-09-2009, 03:54 PM	#8
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday what kind of front bumper is that?? __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

10-09-2009, 07:01 PM	#9
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 525	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday That bed side has to be shortened.

10-09-2009, 07:03 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday I was thinking photoshop... definitely not my cup of tea. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-09-2009, 09:14 PM	#11
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday Looks like a camaro front bumper. Hmmmm doesn't look bad. I also thought the proportions were off. My guess is that the rear wheel well (arch) has been enlarged. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

10-10-2009, 05:00 AM	#12
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday Is the back tire bigger __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

10-10-2009, 09:04 AM	#14
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday I'm wondering if they "bobbed" the rear. It looks like the rear of the bed may be narrower then behind the cab. Sort of like there is an angle from front to rear. I could just my eyes though. __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

10-10-2009, 09:56 PM	#15
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday That truck went for $40,700 today! I can't believe it! My Jimmy is worth $20K then! Lot #615 __________________ Jason

10-11-2009, 10:18 AM	#19
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday Try and build it for 40K. hah Seriously though guys... if you tried to build it for that, youd be shy 20 grand. Also, the people who go to buy at these things have money, and dont want to wait or get their hands dirty.

10-11-2009, 01:01 PM	#22
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday Wow! I was thinking that it might go for as high as $25K with the typical bidder frenzy. I can't believe it went for over $40K. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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10-12-2009, 02:53 PM	#25
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: One to watch for on Barrett Jackson Saturday Reminds me of this one.

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