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cost to restore K5 Blazer 1970
- Thread starter treehouse
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dont ask Greg
how bad is it? thats gonna be the deciding factor.
how bad is it? thats gonna be the deciding factor.
Thats a question with a 100 different answers. 
rampage
3/4 ton status
Actually the deciding factor is if he will do all the work himself (knowledge and skill level TBD) or farm it out.
Ken Diggit, last I heard was $50k deposit, $250,000 commitment and had a 6 month waiting list. This was winter of 2018, Covid may have changed that, but I doubt it.
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can't put a price on love!
Take any number you think it might cost and double or triple it. Do the same for time.
But the question itself lead to many more questions. Starting condition, who's doing the work and and what is the expected outcome? We talking mint, show trailer queen, resto-mod with modern running gear, wheeler or weekend cruiser?
The last Icon reformer '69 Blazer went for $265,000. That's about as top of the line you can go for a resto-mod Blazer done by pros.
But the question itself lead to many more questions. Starting condition, who's doing the work and and what is the expected outcome? We talking mint, show trailer queen, resto-mod with modern running gear, wheeler or weekend cruiser?
The last Icon reformer '69 Blazer went for $265,000. That's about as top of the line you can go for a resto-mod Blazer done by pros.
He did say "buy the parts", so I think the assumption is DIY restoration.
I'd start at $10K.
I'd start at $10K.
rampage
3/4 ton status
Half your budget is for paint alone if a shop does it. I say minimum $20k.
It does depend entirely upon what OP means by "restore"
He could spend $80k on paint alone if he wants.
rampage
3/4 ton status
Exactly!
Without pics, expectations, ability, intended use, etc., then this is pretty much a guessing game.
That's probably reasonable. The quality of the truck you're starting with will help a lot.
Starting Condition
End Goal(s)
Without these, it's just bench racing...
End Goal(s)
Without these, it's just bench racing...
If you're a trooper, find NOS parts over the next several years. 
You'll need a good credit card, a good internet connection, and no day job.
You'll need a good credit card, a good internet connection, and no day job.
Are we talking body and interior only or are drivetrain and engine involved? Short answer is it adds up fast (both time and $$), even in a DIY situation. At the end of the day, it really comes down to what you want to do with it and what you're willing to spend.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
But you will need 3 jobs to pays for everything . So there is that.If you're a trooper, find NOS parts over the next several years.
You'll need a good credit card, a good internet connection, and no day job.
There is always Deutsche bank!
Bigb55
1/2 ton status
I am already $2000 in on parts for my 1974 blazer and I am not even close to being done. It wasn't even fun stuff either just sheet metal and missing pieces. I have not even started on drivetrain, axles, and suspension yet.
$10k is a reasonable starting point for parts for a complete rebuild.
$10k is a reasonable starting point for parts for a complete rebuild.
