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5150 · 07-17-2005, 04:57 PM

Hey guys,

Well, I got up this morning at 5 and was up there by 9:30. Left about 10:30 and just walked in the door. Ran like a champ was traveling 70-85 the whole trip on the interstate.

Now the problem. After seeing the Trazer in person I don't think I'm going to keep it. I probably could have just told the guy that I didn't want it but I felt a responsibility to purchase it. I felt like it's a moral issue, I mean I was the high bidder and I can't stand those people who do that. I will probably post it on the "Trucks For Sale" board later. I'm just going to ask what it cost me plus the gas to go get it.

Here's some pics of it.

**Palf70Step** · 07-17-2005, 05:12 PM

Glad you made it back OK. Sorry it didn't turn out like you had hope for. I think you did great on your moral judgement on the deal. Good luck with the resale.

Joe67 · 07-17-2005, 05:34 PM

Looks like a nice, unique ride

What is it about it you aren't happy with? Just the truck overall or things in specific?
Just curious

krue · 07-17-2005, 07:17 PM

Glad to see you made it home. So what's the problem with it? Was it misrepresented or just not what you were expecting?

Warbones · 07-17-2005, 07:40 PM

I was kinda wondering that myself. Sorry it didn't work out for ya. I hope you sell it and feel better about the whole deal.

71swb4x4 · 07-17-2005, 10:57 PM

It may just be buyers remorse, you may want to sit on it for a week or two and check it all over. You may change your mind.
It would be best to change your mind before you sell it, it would suck to sell it and then decide that you should have kept it.

5150 · 07-17-2005, 11:34 PM

It's mostly the body. I didn't expect the body to be in the shape it is in. I think to somebody with some body skills the body isn't that bad, but for someone who has no skills it is. I know most of you know about my silver stepside and as you know if I did body work than I'd already be done with it.

There was just a lot of bondo cracks on it. If I knew how to fix them and primer the damn thing I don't think I'd care that much. I'm just not a welder and am not as mechanical as most of the guys on this board. I like to put things together and put new parts on

who doesn't right?

Bryan

71-longbed · 07-18-2005, 12:14 AM

Im assuming its this stuff that your talking about ... kind of an eye sore but not all that bad

krue · 07-18-2005, 01:01 AM

Was it mentioned in the auction? If I was expecting something and it wasn't what I was led to believe I would've either walked away or the price would drop. Not knocking you, but that's just the way I am.

boraxman · 07-18-2005, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

It may just be buyers remorse, you may want to sit on it for a week or two and check it all over. You may change your mind.
It would be best to change your mind before you sell it, it would suck to sell it and then decide that you should have kept it.

I Agree...sit on it for a while.

5150 · 07-18-2005, 12:22 PM

Here's pretty much the description in the auction:

You are looking at a 1972 Blazer K 5. Truck has all guages, including a fac. tach. All work. Truck has been in my possesion since 2000. That was the last paint job and interior work. At that time we took the top off and converted it to a short wide. The truck has lots of new items as well as older items in 2000. The engine was reringed and sealed, the 350 trans was rebuilt, the front diff was rebuilt as was the steering,gear box, hoses, and front u-joints,shocks, interior, seals and paint. The Blazer is very reliable and runs like a champ. The truck sat for a year and the carpet faded. I put the cheaper bed liner kit on the box, its peeling. There is some minor rust in the bed. The driver door panel is off.

I have done a lot of work to the truck in the last few months like... The door latch, door hinges, door jam switch, new holley elec. choke 600, new edelbrock air breather,belts, New inner seals on front diff,new front heavy lockers from warn, new accel 8.8 mm high temp wires,accel hei coil, fuel pump, Ram-horn headers, exhaust with turbos, fuel tank kit, fuel guage, tailgate, master cyl, and steering stabilizer as well.The truck has older Wrangler 235/75's that are decent but not new.Im sure im not getting everything.. The truck does have some minor work needing to be done. It does have some rot in it, has some cracking of bondo. All lights are funtional, heat works great. Needs a new switch for blower. There is so much more to this awesome Blazer,

Like I said I don't think it's that bad I just think I got in over my head. That's it

vtblazer · 07-18-2005, 12:31 PM

I was curious how this one would turn out when you posted about the e-bay purchase.
Glad to hear it ran well for ya and made it home fine.

If you do decide to pass it on, let me know please.
Redoing blazer bodies seems to be my thing lately.

5150 · 07-18-2005, 12:46 PM

It's on the Trucks For Sale board -Vtblazer

powell72 · 07-18-2005, 09:26 PM

Much respect to you for being a man of your word and purchasing it anyways. Ebay could use more people like you.

**KevsClassics** · 06-15-2010, 01:03 AM

What ever became of it?

Longhorn Man · 06-15-2010, 08:47 AM

probably got sold five years ago.

5150 · 06-15-2010, 03:36 PM

WOW, blast from the past. Yes, I sold it to a guy here locally. I think he still has it but doesn't get it out much. I did sell it a few months later.

rambler · 06-15-2010, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

probably got sold five years ago.

I've got to start looking at the post dates, before getting too excited and searching the 4sale board... LOL...

07-17-2005, 04:57 PM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Got the "Trazer" home....but Hey guys, Well, I got up this morning at 5 and was up there by 9:30. Left about 10:30 and just walked in the door. Ran like a champ was traveling 70-85 the whole trip on the interstate. Now the problem. After seeing the Trazer in person I don't think I'm going to keep it. I probably could have just told the guy that I didn't want it but I felt a responsibility to purchase it. I felt like it's a moral issue, I mean I was the high bidder and I can't stand those people who do that. I will probably post it on the "Trucks For Sale" board later. I'm just going to ask what it cost me plus the gas to go get it. Here's some pics of it. Attached Images __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-17-2005, 05:12 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,725	Glad you made it back OK. Sorry it didn't turn out like you had hope for. I think you did great on your moral judgement on the deal. Good luck with the resale. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-17-2005, 05:34 PM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Looks like a nice, unique ride What is it about it you aren't happy with? Just the truck overall or things in specific? Just curious __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

07-17-2005, 07:17 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Glad to see you made it home. So what's the problem with it? Was it misrepresented or just not what you were expecting? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-17-2005, 07:40 PM	#5
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	I was kinda wondering that myself. Sorry it didn't work out for ya. I hope you sell it and feel better about the whole deal. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

07-17-2005, 10:57 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	It may just be buyers remorse, you may want to sit on it for a week or two and check it all over. You may change your mind. It would be best to change your mind before you sell it, it would suck to sell it and then decide that you should have kept it. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-17-2005, 11:34 PM	#7
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	It's mostly the body. I didn't expect the body to be in the shape it is in. I think to somebody with some body skills the body isn't that bad, but for someone who has no skills it is. I know most of you know about my silver stepside and as you know if I did body work than I'd already be done with it. There was just a lot of bondo cracks on it. If I knew how to fix them and primer the damn thing I don't think I'd care that much. I'm just not a welder and am not as mechanical as most of the guys on this board. I like to put things together and put new parts on who doesn't right? Bryan __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-18-2005, 12:14 AM	#8
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Im assuming its this stuff that your talking about ... kind of an eye sore but not all that bad Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

07-18-2005, 01:01 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Was it mentioned in the auction? If I was expecting something and it wasn't what I was led to believe I would've either walked away or the price would drop. Not knocking you, but that's just the way I am. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-18-2005, 12:22 PM	#11
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Here's pretty much the description in the auction: You are looking at a 1972 Blazer K 5. Truck has all guages, including a fac. tach. All work. Truck has been in my possesion since 2000. That was the last paint job and interior work. At that time we took the top off and converted it to a short wide. The truck has lots of new items as well as older items in 2000. The engine was reringed and sealed, the 350 trans was rebuilt, the front diff was rebuilt as was the steering,gear box, hoses, and front u-joints,shocks, interior, seals and paint. The Blazer is very reliable and runs like a champ. The truck sat for a year and the carpet faded. I put the cheaper bed liner kit on the box, its peeling. There is some minor rust in the bed. The driver door panel is off. I have done a lot of work to the truck in the last few months like... The door latch, door hinges, door jam switch, new holley elec. choke 600, new edelbrock air breather,belts, New inner seals on front diff,new front heavy lockers from warn, new accel 8.8 mm high temp wires,accel hei coil, fuel pump, Ram-horn headers, exhaust with turbos, fuel tank kit, fuel guage, tailgate, master cyl, and steering stabilizer as well.The truck has older Wrangler 235/75's that are decent but not new.Im sure im not getting everything.. The truck does have some minor work needing to be done. It does have some rot in it, has some cracking of bondo. All lights are funtional, heat works great. Needs a new switch for blower. There is so much more to this awesome Blazer, Like I said I don't think it's that bad I just think I got in over my head. That's it __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-18-2005, 12:31 PM	#12
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	I was curious how this one would turn out when you posted about the e-bay purchase. Glad to hear it ran well for ya and made it home fine. If you do decide to pass it on, let me know please. Redoing blazer bodies seems to be my thing lately.

07-18-2005, 12:46 PM	#13
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	It's on the Trucks For Sale board -Vtblazer __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-18-2005, 09:26 PM	#14
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Much respect to you for being a man of your word and purchasing it anyways. Ebay could use more people like you. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

06-15-2010, 01:03 AM	#15
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: Got the "Trazer" home....but What ever became of it? __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

06-15-2010, 08:47 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Got the "Trazer" home....but probably got sold five years ago.



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06-15-2010, 03:36 PM	#17
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Re: Got the "Trazer" home....but WOW, blast from the past. Yes, I sold it to a guy here locally. I think he still has it but doesn't get it out much. I did sell it a few months later. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

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