Buying 1970 K5 tomorrow - any tips?

[kevine]

Like the title says, I'm going to look (and probably purchase) my first K5, a 1970, with a rebuilt 350, modest lift on 33's, running and looks decent.

I'm taking two buddies (one is a wrench monkey and the other, owns a '72 K5)...any tips of what to specifically look for is appreciated. Thanks and keep your fingers crossed.

 

[Greg72]

My advice is don't do it....














I'm sure you've already done your research here and have found out all of the typical trouble spots to look for. Buying a good example of a 1st Gen Blazer will be expensive..... Buying a poor example will be at least TWICE as expensive.

Do your homework before falling in love with anything. That's my best advice.



-G

 

[ryoken]

Like the title says, I'm going to look (and probably purchase) my first K5, a 1970, with a rebuilt 350, modest lift on 33's, running and looks decent.

I'm taking two buddies (one is a wrench monkey and the other, owns a '72 K5)...any tips of what to specifically look for is appreciated. Thanks and keep your fingers crossed.

if you see signs of rust, plan on it being 10x's worse than it looks... look REAL hard at the rocker boxes...

 

[chulisohombre]

Rust is a old vehicles enemy. Look at rockers and rocker boxes. floors and a and b pillar and fender mounts. Body mounts frame rust. Winshield frame and rear quarters are the most prone to rust. Overall engine running. Trans shifts gears easily and transfer case goes into all gears with no grinding. 70 I believe had drum brakes so check them for leaks and worn components. It's 40 years old somplannon doing some work to it but you get your money's worth. So make sure you are willing to do the work before spending a ton of money up front just because its a first gen blazer.rust hides on these everywhere like ryoken said. If you see it on the outside the inner panels are probly worse. I replaced a quarter of my 72 by the time I was done. And I cut a few corners that will haunt me later but I didn't think about at the time. So many extra metal pieces to replace if you do it right.

 

[chevysmithz71]

My advice is don't do it...


I'm sure you've already done your research here and have found out all of the typical trouble spots to look for. Buying a good example of a 1st Gen Blazer will be expensive..... Buying a poor example will be at least TWICE as expensive.

Do your homework before falling in love with anything. That's my best advice.



-G

So true right there