Looking for a blazer opinions needed plz

[truckman5000]

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[craneboy72]

U are welcome to look at mine if u want to see what rocker boxes are and more

[Minnz]

The Ochre Blazer, of course!

Seriously, I gave up looking in the Midwest and ended up buying a solid California Blazer with just minor rust, then had it shipped to Minnesota. Like what has been suggested above, I would buy a vehicle with lots of its original parts and paint left on it to get a clear understanding of what may lie ahead in terms of restoration costs. Because of my lack of welding/fabrication skills, a truck with a clean body was priority number one.

[truckman5000]

I did look country wide. Acually for a wile for one of these or a gto, 442. Prices are crazy no matter what.

Like said sight unseen is a factor, i drove 6 hrs to look at a olds 442. Owner said it was mint, pics looked good. The whole thing was full of fiberglass, roof flashing, bondo, even a flattened out flue vent for a floor board. The ass hole was asking full price and had the nerve to say i waisted his time, lol

[truckman5000]

Orche, thought you guys were screwing with me...Until i googled it.

Is this a nice color once repainted? Or is it a puke yellow lol

[tjsblazer]

Originally Posted by truckman5000

Orche, thought you guys were screwing with me...Until i googled it.

Is this a nice color once repainted? Or is it a puke yellow lol

Seems it is a love it or hate it type thing. I hated mine originally but it grows on you after a while. Fresh paint always looks better.

[truckman5000]

Originally Posted by craneboy72

There was a 72 Boston Craigslist for 5k a blue one did I see it?

The owner of this..orche, bought the blue one..Unless there was 2 for sale recently that looked the same.

[67swb72klb]

Like posted above you will be $ ahead if you can locate one with minimal rust...Just be patient

[Minnz]

Originally Posted by truckman5000

Orche, thought you guys were screwing with me...Until i googled it.

Is this a nice color once repainted? Or is it a puke yellow lol

I was all but certain to repaint mine Ochre until the very last minute....I couldn't do it and went with Chevy "LeMans Blue". I'm glad I did.

[truckman5000]

Some more pics. I was going to look at today, but cant.

[hemi43]

That rust is typical and looks worse than it actually is. Try and get some pictures of the firewall and windshield header and where the doors bolt on.

[truckman5000]

Thanks,
Above on the top of pg.2 i have a pic of the windshield header.

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by truckman5000

Thanks,
Above on the top of pg.2 i have a pic of the windshield header.

Kinda difficult to see. Is any of it rot, or just surface rust?

[truckman5000]

Originally Posted by hemi43

Kinda difficult to see. Is any of it rot, or just surface rust?

Appreciate the help hemi, The guy says the lower half is "rusty" i asked about the top and sides, he said everything is solid. And the top bolts to the top fine.
Like said, i dont know anything about these trucks, so all the help is great, thanks

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by truckman5000

Appreciate the help hemi, The guy says the lower half is "rusty" i asked about the top and sides, he said everything is solid. And the top bolts to the top fine.
Like said, i dont know anything about these trucks, so all the help is great, thanks

I guess it all boils down whether or not you're comfortable to do these repairs. I've been doing this stuff for years, so I'd be all over it especially that patch panels are now available.

[truckman5000]

Me and my friend went to look at it today. 7 hr round trip.
Was lied to, whole thing was rotted. The bed sides you could move 4 inches side to side. With the top on. All cross members and floor rotted completely.
Doors you had to slam shut from the floors gone. Pass. door wouldnt open/close. Exterior body 1/4 of bondo. Cracks everywere...

[craneboy72]

Spend a little more and go out west u will be way farther ahead

[hemi43]

Sorry to hear !
The problem with these trucks is that even if you go out west you're not guaranteed a rust free truck.
Sounds like the same scenario I went through when buying my Blazer. It was a 7hr round trip also, and when I got there the truck had a lot more rust than the owner said. I looked it over real good and told him I wasn't interested. A week went by and decided to offer him a much lower amount than what he was asking, because I wanted one of these and there was no second choice for me especially given the fact that I'm in Canada. I definitely have no regrets now for buying it.
Things will work out and you'll get one soon enough.

[truckman5000]

sounds good, im looking. Thanks

[Ta12sec]

I bought what I was told was a clean one based on photos but without ever seeing it. The PO told me it needed rockers..... I was ok with rockers . I told him I just wanted a clean tub for an ls swap. So I got the truck and it didn't have a clean panel on it. Both bed sides, rocker boxes, floor in 5 spots, doors, tailgate , core support.
So now the trucks been at a body shop for 6 months, I don't even want to see the bill but it will be cool when I get it back.

[truckman5000]

Originally Posted by Ta12sec

I bought what I was told was a clean one based on photos but without ever seeing it. The PO told me it needed rockers..... I was ok with rockers . I told him I just wanted a clean tub for an ls swap. So I got the truck and it didn't have a clean panel on it. Both bed sides, rocker boxes, floor in 5 spots, doors, tailgate , core support.
So now the trucks been at a body shop for 6 months, I don't even want to see the bill but it will be cool when I get it back.

Glad i made the trip to see this.
This truck was held together by the top. Needed a comp. tub, and windshield frame. And front fenders. I would have bought a frame and drive line..

[craneboy72]

Truckman5000 did u see that the blue k5 is back in craigslist Boston not sure what going on just thought I would give u a heads up I know how frustrating it is trying to find a nice K5 it was there this morning for 5k 1/10/16

[ClassicStyle]

While I agree to a point on the yellow, if you could get the black one around 10k. Considerably less work for yourself, has a 502, f.i, 8 lug axles. Those are all big ticket items. Fix the paint, get it running and you have a nice truck you can enjoy. Not a truck you need to strip and replace the floors

Unless you want a original truck when it's done?

[bubs72gmc]

shoot me a pm, I saw these on craigslist as well. I am thinking about selling mine and we might be able to work out a deal.

I am in Moyock, NC, just south of Hampton Roads

[72K5CSTDarkOlive]

Here's one out west here in Oakland, California. Original Owner. CST with Factory AC.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5447186041.html

If the body is solid, I'd snag myself if I had 8K laying around.