Phil-n-Jax
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I just bought this truck.
Back in 1993, after coming back from Iraq, I wanted a K5 because I had one years earlier and just had to have another (should have never gotten rid of the first one!).
I had been searching the net, magazines, etc., I looked everywhere, just could not find one that I considered a decent price. I found ones that had no engine and lots of rust for $12,500 and up to $25,000. I was not willing to spend that on a truck I was going to have to rebuild both mechanically and physically.
I've always believed things happen for a reason...so, last Wednesday, on my way home from work, I had to take an alternate path due to a wreck and low and behold I see this Blazer in someone's yard for sale. I turned around and was in complete AWE! No dents, very little surface rust, had been garage kept for years. The guy selling it takes older vehicles and does some work to them and sells them. I'm glad he did not know the following of the K5's!
He told me on the phone he rebuilt the motor from a 350 to 383 just 120 miles earlier, new transmission, new brakes, and new tires, but the interior is a wreck. He was asking $5,800 or best offer. I told him I would give him $4,800 cash on the spot. A couple of hours later it was mine, title free, and I put an Antique tag on it!
This one I will have until I die!
My plans?
1. Fix the interior first.
2. 6" lift.
3. 40 tires
4. In about 5 years or so, put a Cummings in front of an Allison Trans.
I've NEVER been so excited about owning ANY vehicle.
Sorry for the long-winded story, but I'm just very excited to have another K5!!
Back in 1993, after coming back from Iraq, I wanted a K5 because I had one years earlier and just had to have another (should have never gotten rid of the first one!).
I had been searching the net, magazines, etc., I looked everywhere, just could not find one that I considered a decent price. I found ones that had no engine and lots of rust for $12,500 and up to $25,000. I was not willing to spend that on a truck I was going to have to rebuild both mechanically and physically.
I've always believed things happen for a reason...so, last Wednesday, on my way home from work, I had to take an alternate path due to a wreck and low and behold I see this Blazer in someone's yard for sale. I turned around and was in complete AWE! No dents, very little surface rust, had been garage kept for years. The guy selling it takes older vehicles and does some work to them and sells them. I'm glad he did not know the following of the K5's!
He told me on the phone he rebuilt the motor from a 350 to 383 just 120 miles earlier, new transmission, new brakes, and new tires, but the interior is a wreck. He was asking $5,800 or best offer. I told him I would give him $4,800 cash on the spot. A couple of hours later it was mine, title free, and I put an Antique tag on it!
This one I will have until I die!
My plans?
1. Fix the interior first.
2. 6" lift.
3. 40 tires
4. In about 5 years or so, put a Cummings in front of an Allison Trans.
I've NEVER been so excited about owning ANY vehicle.
Sorry for the long-winded story, but I'm just very excited to have another K5!!
