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bouncytruck · 11-04-2003, 03:48 PM

Found this on e-bay. Claims to have spent $60,000 on the truck. Everything under the truck is chrome, except the bet up tin transmission pan. Too bad he got red overspray on the hoses in the engine compartment. His reserve is set at $36,000. Think he'll get it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2440446585

k5bucket_o_rust · 11-04-2003, 04:10 PM

Cool blazer, but come on who the hell would spend that much. Most us Blazer owners are just gettin by. If we could afford that this would be a Hummer Board.

Rick

onpman · 11-04-2003, 04:45 PM

I've seen total frame off restorations that look just as good as that and go for 15 thou. I wonder who did the work.... the government

That's the only way I could see spending 60 grand on that truck. Don't get me wrong, it's a really nice truck, just don't think it's worth what he's asking. We all know you don't always get out what you put in!

bouncytruck · 11-04-2003, 05:43 PM

There is no way that is a frame-off resto. It looks nice on the surface, but if you look close in the photos, it has issues. The t-case looks like an NP208 and something is leaking under the truck. If you have to point out that the dash was painted to match the exterior, it makes me wonder if anything was stripped off before painting.

bpmcgee · 11-04-2003, 06:41 PM

Is he missing his A/C compressor? That looks like an A/C heater box, but the alternator is on the passenger side where the AC ought to be isn't it?

The biggest problem isn't that he spent $60k on the truck. It's that it doesn't LOOK like he spent $60k on the truck!

Brian

ronh72c10 · 11-04-2003, 07:23 PM

A couple of things bug me about it: (from the point of view of calling it a show truck)

1. Tailgate lettering isn't painted, I know it's a custom not a restoration but if you don't want to paint the lettering why not shave it.
2. Bad alignment on the hood (look at the back of the hood)
3. Switched to floor shift but didn't change out the column shift???
4. Got paint on the VIN plate, that makes it look like a splash job to me.
5. Yuck, I don't like the switches on the bottom of the dash.
6. The slightly scruffy looking painted master cylinder.
7. Rust on some of the chrome bits underneath (maybe it's grease)

That said it still is a nice truck, but like somebody else said it doesn't look like a $60000 truck nor does it look like a show truck.

Ron (being a picky dick)

bouncytruck · 11-04-2003, 07:53 PM

For $11,500 less, you could buy this beauty...

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...8/56434158.htm

2wdBlazer · 11-04-2003, 08:02 PM

Wow!! That Red one is Awesome!!!! I love that color with the tan top.

ericguy320 · 11-04-2003, 08:35 PM

maby he is counting all of the gas and upkeep since 1972, or maby its just the chrome tow hooks

**Canadian694x4** · 11-04-2003, 08:38 PM

he must be asking that much for it because it has Tow Hooks...

With all seriousness, it is very true what most of you have said for 60,000 dollars he did screw up some minor but very noticable details that are gonna make people question everything...lets be honest too...anyone who can spend what his reserve is...well is probably looking at a whole other type of vehicle...

Leinie · 11-04-2003, 08:41 PM

The tan top makes me want to hurl .

blaz72 · 11-04-2003, 08:54 PM

Its a nice rig not for that price.I put pain less wireing in a 74 blazer for a costomer and he said he had 80,000 in the truck i asked him if he was on drugs, most of the money was spent on laror from different shops,but it was a nice rig,with a 25,000 engine that didnt run right.

72BLAZERDUDE · 11-04-2003, 10:14 PM

All that and it doesn't even have a Tach. Couldnt even imagine what my 2WD would look like if I spent that much.

Mudder · 11-08-2003, 06:35 AM

Bet I could build two of them that nice for that amount of money.....

And I would never do the bottom in chrome.......

Huskerboy2 · 11-08-2003, 04:23 PM

I would at least like correct doors on the truck for that kind of money. He has a '69-'71 door on the driver's side (no recessed dimple/screw for the vent window) and it looks like in one of the pictures that he has a correct door on the passenger side. I would hope for a $36,000 reserve that the doors would at least match.

1969 GMC · 11-08-2003, 06:54 PM

Argh...what an idiot. If you even bother to read the actual auction itself, it is very vague, especially for something he claims is worth $60k (which I have a hard time believing).

Quote:

This truck has OVER $60,000.00 in high performance, accessories, and CHROME!!!

Quote:

To start out we have a the Chevy 350 that has all the regular hi-performance and a dual electric fan set up so you are not robbing the horse power by turning a fan!!!

whoa! talk about high dollar performance mods!

Quote:

This is mated to a turbo 350. Both are in excellent working order and sound as mean as they get!!!!

Umm...transmissions are supposed to sound "mean" ?

Also, those aren't stock 67-72 tow hooks...they're the $10 auto parts store cheapies.
Where are the emblems and the rear chrome strip on the tailgate?

I guess I'm splitting hairs, but c'mon...need to write the auction decsription a little better than that. And it needs to actually be worth $60k, too.

grnddwn · 11-08-2003, 08:53 PM

maybe he pays way too much for parts

joerocks · 12-04-2003, 03:02 AM

IF he has 60grand in that thing $50,000CASH should be in the glovebox

smokekiki · 12-05-2003, 11:12 AM

I like the painted a/c hoses,adds a nice touch.Don't forget the bolted on axle truss/skid plate combo so you can "terrorize your town"without damaging your rears!I do like the color though.

blazerboy72 · 12-08-2003, 06:50 PM

you would think for 60,000 it would atleast have a tailgate handle and cigarette lighter

Smokin72on20s · 12-09-2003, 03:25 AM

is that guy english or retarted...?

JayDubBlazer · 12-09-2003, 06:48 AM

What it we have member here from England

grnddwn · 12-09-2003, 01:38 PM

Whos from England?

smokekiki · 12-09-2003, 02:45 PM

There is a few members from England.The one Guy has a yellow longbed with a rollbar in the back.Lippyp is from England.

grnddwn · 12-09-2003, 02:53 PM

Cool!

11-04-2003, 03:48 PM	#1
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	How to spend $60,000 Found this on e-bay. Claims to have spent $60,000 on the truck. Everything under the truck is chrome, except the bet up tin transmission pan. Too bad he got red overspray on the hoses in the engine compartment. His reserve is set at $36,000. Think he'll get it? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2440446585 __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-04-2003, 04:10 PM	#2
k5bucket_o_rust Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 48	Cool blazer, but come on who the hell would spend that much. Most us Blazer owners are just gettin by. If we could afford that this would be a Hummer Board. Rick __________________ 1972 k5 blazer 1969 Camaro 1955 Chevy 210 2 dr post 1985 Toyota SR5 4X4 1997 4 letter F word Explo(x)der

11-04-2003, 04:45 PM	#3
onpman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: yakima, washington Posts: 63	I've seen total frame off restorations that look just as good as that and go for 15 thou. I wonder who did the work.... the government That's the only way I could see spending 60 grand on that truck. Don't get me wrong, it's a really nice truck, just don't think it's worth what he's asking. We all know you don't always get out what you put in! __________________ It it ain't broke..don't fix it!

11-04-2003, 05:43 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	There is no way that is a frame-off resto. It looks nice on the surface, but if you look close in the photos, it has issues. The t-case looks like an NP208 and something is leaking under the truck. If you have to point out that the dash was painted to match the exterior, it makes me wonder if anything was stripped off before painting. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-04-2003, 07:23 PM	#6
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	A couple of things bug me about it: (from the point of view of calling it a show truck) 1. Tailgate lettering isn't painted, I know it's a custom not a restoration but if you don't want to paint the lettering why not shave it. 2. Bad alignment on the hood (look at the back of the hood) 3. Switched to floor shift but didn't change out the column shift??? 4. Got paint on the VIN plate, that makes it look like a splash job to me. 5. Yuck, I don't like the switches on the bottom of the dash. 6. The slightly scruffy looking painted master cylinder. 7. Rust on some of the chrome bits underneath (maybe it's grease) That said it still is a nice truck, but like somebody else said it doesn't look like a $60000 truck nor does it look like a show truck. Ron (being a picky dick) __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

11-04-2003, 06:41 PM	#5
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Is he missing his A/C compressor? That looks like an A/C heater box, but the alternator is on the passenger side where the AC ought to be isn't it? The biggest problem isn't that he spent $60k on the truck. It's that it doesn't LOOK like he spent $60k on the truck! Brian

11-04-2003, 07:53 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	For $11,500 less, you could buy this beauty... http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...8/56434158.htm __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-04-2003, 08:02 PM	#8
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	Wow!! That Red one is Awesome!!!! I love that color with the tan top. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

11-04-2003, 08:35 PM	#9
ericguy320 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 92	maby he is counting all of the gas and upkeep since 1972, or maby its just the chrome tow hooks __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/ericguy320 1972 Chevy C10 SOLD 1972 k5 blazer cst 350, sm465, rust 1993 gmc Typhoon for sale $13,900 obo 1980 Ironhead Sportster

11-04-2003, 08:38 PM	#10
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	he must be asking that much for it because it has Tow Hooks... With all seriousness, it is very true what most of you have said for 60,000 dollars he did screw up some minor but very noticable details that are gonna make people question everything...lets be honest too...anyone who can spend what his reserve is...well is probably looking at a whole other type of vehicle... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

11-04-2003, 08:41 PM	#11
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	The tan top makes me want to hurl .

11-04-2003, 08:54 PM	#12
blaz72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: connecticut Posts: 21	Its a nice rig not for that price.I put pain less wireing in a 74 blazer for a costomer and he said he had 80,000 in the truck i asked him if he was on drugs, most of the money was spent on laror from different shops,but it was a nice rig,with a 25,000 engine that didnt run right.

11-04-2003, 10:14 PM	#13
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	All that and it doesn't even have a Tach. Couldnt even imagine what my 2WD would look like if I spent that much. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

11-08-2003, 06:35 AM	#14
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Two times the fun!!!! Bet I could build two of them that nice for that amount of money..... And I would never do the bottom in chrome.......

11-08-2003, 04:23 PM	#15
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	I would at least like correct doors on the truck for that kind of money. He has a '69-'71 door on the driver's side (no recessed dimple/screw for the vent window) and it looks like in one of the pictures that he has a correct door on the passenger side. I would hope for a $36,000 reserve that the doors would at least match. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer



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11-08-2003, 08:53 PM	#17
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	maybe he pays way too much for parts

12-04-2003, 03:02 AM	#18
joerocks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: gilbertsville,KY Posts: 111	IF he has 60grand in that thing $50,000CASH should be in the glovebox

12-05-2003, 11:12 AM	#19
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I like the painted a/c hoses,adds a nice touch.Don't forget the bolted on axle truss/skid plate combo so you can "terrorize your town"without damaging your rears!I do like the color though. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

12-08-2003, 06:50 PM	#20
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	you would think for 60,000 it would atleast have a tailgate handle and cigarette lighter

12-09-2003, 03:25 AM	#21
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	is that guy english or retarted...? __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

12-09-2003, 06:48 AM	#22
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12-09-2003, 01:38 PM	#23
grnddwn belly dragger Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: sherwood park AB. Canada Posts: 694	Whos from England?

12-09-2003, 02:45 PM	#24
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	There is a few members from England.The one Guy has a yellow longbed with a rollbar in the back.Lippyp is from England. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires Last edited by smokekiki; 12-09-2003 at 02:49 PM.

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