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2fast55 · 12-15-2011, 09:50 PM

I found a second blazer that has all (maybe, it definitely has most) of the parts I need to get mine done. It supposedly ran when it was parked, and I could probably drive it home with a battery and fresh gas. I need opinions on what I should offer the current owners to bring it home. A little about it: Ochre with Black double wall top. Rust in the drivers side rocker and in lower quarters behind both doors. 350/350/205 with 3.08 open diffs. No lift, tires still hold air, but unknown age. Complete black interior, but with tears in front seats and the rear panels are in poor shape. Has spare mount behind rear seat. All door/top hardware is there. The only thing I noticed missing was the rear hatch handle. Also has an old upright style (8274?) winch mounted in front of the bumper. Sorry, no pics, I spotted this thing peeking out of a barn while I was at work.

bouncytruck · 12-15-2011, 11:39 PM

Very hard to tell without photos. How long has it been sitting? The gas lines and carb may be gummed up so getting it started may be more work than you think. Rust is like an iceberg – you can only see the tip of it and the rest is hidden.

2fast55 · 12-16-2011, 01:02 AM

I'm guessing the whole lower b-pillar area is gone if it's managed to work its way through the quarter panel. But I'm not too concerned with the tub itself after all the work I've done on mine. I know it's hard to make a good assessment without pics, but this thing is a good drive from my house, and if I go back it will be with a trailer to bring it home. I will say that it is the most original, complete blazer I've seen that the owners had even the slightest interest in selling. If I wasn't so deep into what I've already got, I would abandon mine and start over on this one.

drunkbus · 12-16-2011, 03:13 PM

How long has it been parked? Whenever they say it ran when parked I would always assume that it's not going to run and if it does that's a bonus. Those winches usually go for around $300. Without seeing it I would say start at $1500 and see what they say. Use the fact that it doesn't run to your advantage. A new motor will cost $2,500

. If they are adament that it runs have them prove it.

69TowRig · 12-19-2011, 12:50 AM

I second the $1500. Bought mine for $1300 in similar shape but it was a 307/330/D20 with a little more rust, and that was a few years ago. As mentioned, getting it to "run" was a bit of a challenge as mine had been parked for at least 4 years.

dhaymaker · 12-19-2011, 04:35 PM

I bought a '72 on Saturday. I has new tires - 33.0x12.50x15 - a number of new parts, but it's been setting for a little over year. The front clip is in good shape, the quarters are pretty rough. It does not have a top with it. I paid $1,250.00 and hauled it home.

**70cst** · 12-21-2011, 11:23 PM

If it isn't advertised for sale then maybe make a lowball offer of $500-750 and see what happens. Just a thought.

12-15-2011, 09:50 PM	#1
2fast55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cottage Grove, OR Posts: 63	Price to offer? I found a second blazer that has all (maybe, it definitely has most) of the parts I need to get mine done. It supposedly ran when it was parked, and I could probably drive it home with a battery and fresh gas. I need opinions on what I should offer the current owners to bring it home. A little about it: Ochre with Black double wall top. Rust in the drivers side rocker and in lower quarters behind both doors. 350/350/205 with 3.08 open diffs. No lift, tires still hold air, but unknown age. Complete black interior, but with tears in front seats and the rear panels are in poor shape. Has spare mount behind rear seat. All door/top hardware is there. The only thing I noticed missing was the rear hatch handle. Also has an old upright style (8274?) winch mounted in front of the bumper. Sorry, no pics, I spotted this thing peeking out of a barn while I was at work. __________________ 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1972 Chevy K20 1955 Chevy 3100 "If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" - Albert Einstein Last edited by 2fast55; 12-15-2011 at 10:23 PM.

12-15-2011, 11:39 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Price to offer? Very hard to tell without photos. How long has it been sitting? The gas lines and carb may be gummed up so getting it started may be more work than you think. Rust is like an iceberg – you can only see the tip of it and the rest is hidden. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-16-2011, 01:02 AM	#3
2fast55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cottage Grove, OR Posts: 63	Re: Price to offer? I'm guessing the whole lower b-pillar area is gone if it's managed to work its way through the quarter panel. But I'm not too concerned with the tub itself after all the work I've done on mine. I know it's hard to make a good assessment without pics, but this thing is a good drive from my house, and if I go back it will be with a trailer to bring it home. I will say that it is the most original, complete blazer I've seen that the owners had even the slightest interest in selling. If I wasn't so deep into what I've already got, I would abandon mine and start over on this one. __________________ 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer 1972 Chevy K20 1955 Chevy 3100 "If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" - Albert Einstein

12-16-2011, 03:13 PM	#4
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Price to offer? How long has it been parked? Whenever they say it ran when parked I would always assume that it's not going to run and if it does that's a bonus. Those winches usually go for around $300. Without seeing it I would say start at $1500 and see what they say. Use the fact that it doesn't run to your advantage. A new motor will cost $2,500. If they are adament that it runs have them prove it.

12-19-2011, 12:50 AM	#5
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Price to offer? I second the $1500. Bought mine for $1300 in similar shape but it was a 307/330/D20 with a little more rust, and that was a few years ago. As mentioned, getting it to "run" was a bit of a challenge as mine had been parked for at least 4 years. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

12-19-2011, 04:35 PM	#6
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: Price to offer? I bought a '72 on Saturday. I has new tires - 33.0x12.50x15 - a number of new parts, but it's been setting for a little over year. The front clip is in good shape, the quarters are pretty rough. It does not have a top with it. I paid $1,250.00 and hauled it home. __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

12-21-2011, 11:23 PM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Price to offer? If it isn't advertised for sale then maybe make a lowball offer of $500-750 and see what happens. Just a thought. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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