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YBSTUK · 03-25-2003, 06:26 PM

got a questions for you all:

i have a friend who tells me he has an old blazer that was his dads, and he want's to get rid of it. at first, he tells me it's a '77, with a v8. well, turns out it's a '72 K5 blazer, with the inline 6, automatic 4wd (obviously, since it's a K5). it suppsosedly runs, but needs a little work on the carb. it's rusty, and it needs a top, but the front clip is in real good shape. i'm just wondering what is it worth as it sits? i'm not sure about mileage. it is green in color. the tires are shot, but hey - it runs, and it's a neat old blazer. any help? please let me know what you think. thank you.

ybstuk

Wabash · 03-25-2003, 06:48 PM

well its really hard to say what its worth from the little amount you told us. like where is the rust?? how bad is it??
some pics would deffinitely help.

hughnews1 · 03-25-2003, 06:54 PM

and What is the location? .. why not under your name ????? thanks

YBSTUK · 03-25-2003, 06:59 PM

the rust is on the doors, and the rear quarters (probably like them all, i assume...). unfortunately, it is buried in a garage full of crap, so i haven't seen the entire vehicle yet, just the front half. he's supposed to pull it out within the next couple of weeks. therefore, i don't have any pics of it. it's located in Dixon, IL (northern IL). he's only looking to get a couple hundred bucks out of it, if that. i'm thinking i could pick it up for $100, then either work on it, and keep it, or sell it and make a few bucks. or, i could be an honest friend (if i don't want it) and tell him what to really sell it for. i hope this info helps. thanks in advance!

bryan hartmann (ybstuk)
dixon, il

68 Suburban · 03-25-2003, 07:04 PM

it is definatly worth a couple hundred bucks.

Dixon, Illinois...Isnt that the Birth place of Ronald Reagan?

I miss Illinois

I think I need to take a road trip soon

da-burb · 03-25-2003, 09:33 PM

Quote:

I miss Illinois I think I need to take a road trip soon

For every road trip I take that direction I wish I could miss Illinois too!

bigjimzlll · 03-25-2003, 09:55 PM

lol

*racedvl* · 03-25-2003, 10:04 PM

Ouch. . .

Blue Beard · 03-25-2003, 10:12 PM

Post some photos..............

O'l Buck · 03-25-2003, 10:43 PM

Well, just to give you an idea of what it's worth, my neighbor (he lives 7 miles away.....but still a neighbor....bought a 72 blazer about 15 years ago....it was bad rusty and he did a body off restoration on it. Anyway, it was running, but needed a rebuild and he paid $900 for it......he figured it was cheap compared to the rusty GMC Jimmy my friend had in high school.......floor boards shot, fenders bent up.....hood didin't fit good anymore, rear quarters and tailgate rusty and the top was cracked. It also had a roll bar welded to the floor. My buddy gave $1500 for his and sold it for $1200 a couple years later. Both of these trucks had 350's in them and both were bought about 10-15 years ago. I'd give 1200 for one in the condition you described.

68 Suburban · 03-26-2003, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by da-burb

For every road trip I take that direction I wish I could miss Illinois too!

Well I guess I should be specific, the Chicagoland area. It is like a whole other world than other parts of Illinois.

Hooter · 03-26-2003, 02:35 AM

Are you sure its a 4x4 because its a K5, even the 2wd Blazers were called k5's

03-25-2003, 06:26 PM	#1
YBSTUK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dixon, IL Posts: 20	diamond in the rough? (found a '72 blazer) got a questions for you all: i have a friend who tells me he has an old blazer that was his dads, and he want's to get rid of it. at first, he tells me it's a '77, with a v8. well, turns out it's a '72 K5 blazer, with the inline 6, automatic 4wd (obviously, since it's a K5). it suppsosedly runs, but needs a little work on the carb. it's rusty, and it needs a top, but the front clip is in real good shape. i'm just wondering what is it worth as it sits? i'm not sure about mileage. it is green in color. the tires are shot, but hey - it runs, and it's a neat old blazer. any help? please let me know what you think. thank you. ybstuk

03-25-2003, 06:48 PM	#2
Wabash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 534	well its really hard to say what its worth from the little amount you told us. like where is the rust?? how bad is it?? some pics would deffinitely help. __________________ 1972 C/10 LWB 1972 K/5 Blazer

03-25-2003, 07:04 PM	#5
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	it is definatly worth a couple hundred bucks. Dixon, Illinois...Isnt that the Birth place of Ronald Reagan? I miss Illinois I think I need to take a road trip soon __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

03-25-2003, 09:55 PM	#7
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	lol __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

03-25-2003, 10:12 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Post some photos.............. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-25-2003, 06:54 PM	#3
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	and What is the location? .. why not under your name ????? thanks

03-25-2003, 06:59 PM	#4
YBSTUK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dixon, IL Posts: 20	the rust is on the doors, and the rear quarters (probably like them all, i assume...). unfortunately, it is buried in a garage full of crap, so i haven't seen the entire vehicle yet, just the front half. he's supposed to pull it out within the next couple of weeks. therefore, i don't have any pics of it. it's located in Dixon, IL (northern IL). he's only looking to get a couple hundred bucks out of it, if that. i'm thinking i could pick it up for $100, then either work on it, and keep it, or sell it and make a few bucks. or, i could be an honest friend (if i don't want it) and tell him what to really sell it for. i hope this info helps. thanks in advance! bryan hartmann (ybstuk) dixon, il

03-25-2003, 10:04 PM	#8
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Ouch. . .

03-25-2003, 10:43 PM	#10
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Well, just to give you an idea of what it's worth, my neighbor (he lives 7 miles away.....but still a neighbor....bought a 72 blazer about 15 years ago....it was bad rusty and he did a body off restoration on it. Anyway, it was running, but needed a rebuild and he paid $900 for it......he figured it was cheap compared to the rusty GMC Jimmy my friend had in high school.......floor boards shot, fenders bent up.....hood didin't fit good anymore, rear quarters and tailgate rusty and the top was cracked. It also had a roll bar welded to the floor. My buddy gave $1500 for his and sold it for $1200 a couple years later. Both of these trucks had 350's in them and both were bought about 10-15 years ago. I'd give 1200 for one in the condition you described. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

03-26-2003, 02:35 AM	#12
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	Are you sure its a 4x4 because its a K5, even the 2wd Blazers were called k5's __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life



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