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70 longbed · 03-25-2003, 11:41 PM

Ok guys and gals,

I am going to look at a 71 blazer, and I Don't know anything about them. I know that there is rust in the rockers, but what else, or where else should I look? I think that this is a 2 wheel drive. Allegedly all the parts are there, engine, tranny, and so forth; maybe not all installed , but all there.

Askijng $800. What would be a break even for that amount?

Alexis · 03-26-2003, 12:34 AM

Check the cowl, the windshield frame, the boxes under the main cab(west i think is reproducing these) look at the lower door pillars. Look at the top where the weather stripping strarts follow it down to see if rust has started behind it. but 800 for a 2wd........already worth it. Check the frame

bouncytruck · 03-26-2003, 01:35 PM

You want to look for Rocker[b]BOX[/] rust - not just in the rockers. The Rockerboxes are under the truck between the Rocker Panels and the Frame. The doors tend to crack at the hindges too. I believe that GMC Paul is working on reproduction doors now. The rear hatches are notorious for cracking, breaking and the hardware falling apart or out. You can get reproduction fiberglass for around $400 but the hardware is very hard to find.

2wd's are rare. As long as the frame is straight and most of it is there, $800 sounds like a good deal to me.

darrel_s · 03-26-2003, 02:10 PM

$800 is a great deal if its all there. Definitely worth a look.

gman · 03-26-2003, 03:15 PM

Darrel,

I sure dig your link on your restoration! Very nice!

darrel_s · 03-26-2003, 04:16 PM

Thanks. It's been going pretty slow since we've been having all this rain lately. Pretty close to putting the body back on the frame. Should have some new pics up this coming week.

slogo · 03-26-2003, 09:19 PM

man that looks like an almost rust free blazer, you lucky dog.

03-25-2003, 11:41 PM	#1
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	looking at blazer Ok guys and gals, I am going to look at a 71 blazer, and I Don't know anything about them. I know that there is rust in the rockers, but what else, or where else should I look? I think that this is a 2 wheel drive. Allegedly all the parts are there, engine, tranny, and so forth; maybe not all installed , but all there. Askijng $800. What would be a break even for that amount?

03-26-2003, 01:35 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	You want to look for Rocker[b]BOX[/] rust - not just in the rockers. The Rockerboxes are under the truck between the Rocker Panels and the Frame. The doors tend to crack at the hindges too. I believe that GMC Paul is working on reproduction doors now. The rear hatches are notorious for cracking, breaking and the hardware falling apart or out. You can get reproduction fiberglass for around $400 but the hardware is very hard to find. 2wd's are rare. As long as the frame is straight and most of it is there, $800 sounds like a good deal to me. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-26-2003, 03:15 PM	#5
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	Darrel, I sure dig your link on your restoration! Very nice! __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

03-26-2003, 12:34 AM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	Check the cowl, the windshield frame, the boxes under the main cab(west i think is reproducing these) look at the lower door pillars. Look at the top where the weather stripping strarts follow it down to see if rust has started behind it. but 800 for a 2wd........already worth it. Check the frame

03-26-2003, 02:10 PM	#4
darrel_s Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 212	$800 is a great deal if its all there. Definitely worth a look.

03-26-2003, 04:16 PM	#6
darrel_s Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 212	Thanks. It's been going pretty slow since we've been having all this rain lately. Pretty close to putting the body back on the frame. Should have some new pics up this coming week.

03-26-2003, 09:19 PM	#7
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 481	man that looks like an almost rust free blazer, you lucky dog.



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