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notslar · 06-01-2017, 12:03 AM

I'm looking at buying a 1972 blazer with the typical rocker panel rust and quarter panel rust. It has been sitting for ten years and will need a full restoration. It is complete minus the radiator. The blazer has air, tach, tilt and is a cst. He wants 1500$. I do have a shop and the skills. Nothing is showing that it isn't a numbers matching vehicle. Any advice? I'm considering buying it and putting it into storage until I have the funds to start a teardown.
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**lks dcvn** · 06-01-2017, 07:19 AM

For $1500 might be worth it. Montana is a bit easier on trucks that the midwest with regard to rust. If everything is there - you could part it out and make at least that in selling parts from it to others.

**Tom Vogel** · 06-01-2017, 09:01 AM

Jump on that.

truckster · 06-01-2017, 10:17 AM

A bird in the hand... For $1500 it's not going to hurt as an investment. Just realize that if you're storing it long-term none of the rust is going to get any better, and it could get a lot worse, depending on your storage conditions.

GM man · 06-01-2017, 01:40 PM

$1500 doesn't sound too bad for that truck. I mean it sounds like you realize you're gonna have to spend a buttload for a complete restoration, so at least you don't have your head in the clouds about it. Also, waiting till you have the funds to restore a truck is kinda like putting off having kids until you're financially ready...it never happens. My advice is to get a loan and knock that sucker out. You make it better than a new truck and you'll never regret it.

cleszkie · 06-01-2017, 03:28 PM

I'd buy it. Just remember - the longer you pay for storage, the less financial sense it makes to buy it. You could end up paying $6000 in storage fees over 5 years (assuming $100 per month) for your $1500 Blazer for a total of $7500. That is not a good deal.

**bambbrose** · 06-01-2017, 05:08 PM

If you don't want it I do

Let me know if you back out, my uncles are in Montana and I need an excuse for a trip.

**too much stuff** · 06-01-2017, 10:31 PM

Should be worth that in parts. If you pass on it, let me know a number for it.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-02-2017, 09:07 AM

Buy it

notslar · 06-02-2017, 09:15 AM

Thanks for the replies, I really appreciate it. I'll probably go buy it.

SPIFFAV8 · 06-02-2017, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notslar

Thanks for the replies, I really appreciate it. I'll probably go buy it.

If you don't, please let me know. I am looking for one to build into my daily driver.

notslar · 07-13-2017, 02:57 AM

He ended up selling it before I got back to him. He also had a1972 blazer that was hit by a tree. Literally not much there. It has a good frame, drivetrain minus the engine, no front clip. It does have ac and a title. I think he would let it go for cheap. Hit me up and I could get you his number. On the bright side I bought this one owner beauty instead.

06-01-2017, 12:03 AM	#1
notslar Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Stevensville, Mt Posts: 5	1972 blazer I'm looking at buying a 1972 blazer with the typical rocker panel rust and quarter panel rust. It has been sitting for ten years and will need a full restoration. It is complete minus the radiator. The blazer has air, tach, tilt and is a cst. He wants 1500$. I do have a shop and the skills. Nothing is showing that it isn't a numbers matching vehicle. Any advice? I'm considering buying it and putting it into storage until I have the funds to start a teardown. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-01-2017, 07:19 AM	#2
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1972 blazer For $1500 might be worth it. Montana is a bit easier on trucks that the midwest with regard to rust. If everything is there - you could part it out and make at least that in selling parts from it to others.

06-01-2017, 09:01 AM	#3
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: 1972 blazer Jump on that.

06-01-2017, 10:17 AM	#4
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,980	Re: 1972 blazer A bird in the hand... For $1500 it's not going to hurt as an investment. Just realize that if you're storing it long-term none of the rust is going to get any better, and it could get a lot worse, depending on your storage conditions.

06-01-2017, 01:40 PM	#5
GM man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gainesville, Texas Posts: 127	Re: 1972 blazer $1500 doesn't sound too bad for that truck. I mean it sounds like you realize you're gonna have to spend a buttload for a complete restoration, so at least you don't have your head in the clouds about it. Also, waiting till you have the funds to restore a truck is kinda like putting off having kids until you're financially ready...it never happens. My advice is to get a loan and knock that sucker out. You make it better than a new truck and you'll never regret it. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 6.0/4L65 1972 Chevrolet long bed 1/2 ton

06-01-2017, 03:28 PM	#6
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: 1972 blazer I'd buy it. Just remember - the longer you pay for storage, the less financial sense it makes to buy it. You could end up paying $6000 in storage fees over 5 years (assuming $100 per month) for your $1500 Blazer for a total of $7500. That is not a good deal.

06-01-2017, 05:08 PM	#7
bambbrose Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern Ut Posts: 116	Re: 1972 blazer If you don't want it I do Let me know if you back out, my uncles are in Montana and I need an excuse for a trip. __________________ Restoring a 1972 K5 CST Highlander, White on Parchment w/ Black Top Restoration Diary ------ Current WTB Thread https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856079

06-01-2017, 10:31 PM	#8
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: 1972 blazer Should be worth that in parts. If you pass on it, let me know a number for it. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-02-2017, 09:07 AM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1972 blazer Buy it __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-02-2017, 09:15 AM	#10
notslar Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Stevensville, Mt Posts: 5	Re: 1972 blazer Thanks for the replies, I really appreciate it. I'll probably go buy it.

07-13-2017, 02:57 AM	#12
notslar Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Stevensville, Mt Posts: 5	Re: 1972 blazer He ended up selling it before I got back to him. He also had a1972 blazer that was hit by a tree. Literally not much there. It has a good frame, drivetrain minus the engine, no front clip. It does have ac and a title. I think he would let it go for cheap. Hit me up and I could get you his number. On the bright side I bought this one owner beauty instead. Attached Images



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