Picked up 73 K5 Cheyenne last night

[markrazz]

Finally got a trailer and picked up the 1973 Cheyenne k5 blazer and was glad to put in the key and have it start and sound so easy and good. Drove like a champ up ramp and mechanically seemed fine.

Still have engine tag and original a/c in engine bay.
Roof looks a little rough but plan to go topless anyway so not a big issue and probably just need a wipe and paint to bring back to life.

Now love the truck and so excited to get it out and about but unfortunately it’s all original and needs all floor pans and interior redone. When does too much rust come into play not worth restoring a truck?
The frame looked great no rust holes just surface and the outside body had a few spots but not so horrible like the interior steel panels all rear panels , rear wheel wells and front floor pans are rotted out.

I’m not a body guy but always up to learn if the price to farm out outway the worth of the vehicle.
Also need to find a windshield wiper switch if anyone has a link or a cheap working one lying around.

 

[6872xtc]

The rust on the outside looks pretty minimal to me. The floors are easier to do since they don't need to be super nice, just solid. And usually they get covered up somehow.
Looks like a good start compared to others.

 

[markrazz]

The rust on the outside looks pretty minimal to me. The floors are easier to do since they don't need to be super nice, just solid. And usually they get covered up somehow.
Looks like a good start compared to others.

$3k sound like a fair price I paid?

 

[K85 Octane]

Either fix it, or just cover it all up with those big rubber mats. Rock the truck until you're done with it and let the next guy restore it. The truck is worth saving. (to get to your other threads question)

 

[K85 Octane]

Pull the top off, gut the interior, and take some pictures

 

[rdn2blazer]

Bad Ass!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE my 73’

 

[rdn2blazer]

I would kill for that hard top! I need a top so I can use it as a pattern for making Carbon Fiber /Kevlar replacement tops. Already part of the parts list I want to make

 

[markrazz]

Try get more pics today was getting dark when u picked it up but interior is very worn.
Door panels, seats, dash all thrashed

 

[rdn2blazer]

All replacable just cash and effort

 

[K85 Octane]

And luckily (aside from seats) that stuff isn't needed to enjoy the truck once removed.
Seat, hell, just throw anything in. Doesn't mater once you're driving with the top off

 

[markrazz]

Got some pics of interior but didn’t get time to take off....gonna need a lot of replacement parts if anyone got extra stuff lying around cheap let me know. Thanks
Window area , door jams, and engine bay including radiator all seem real solid
Rest need work lol
Broken taillights ect

 

[rampage]

I would kill for that hard top! I need a top so I can use it as a pattern for making Carbon Fiber /Kevlar replacement tops. Already part of the parts list I want to make

I’ve often thought about doing the same thing with a honeycomb grid between the inner and outer shell for rigidity.

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

That's not bad sheet metal imo

 

[K85 Octane]

Yeah, not bad so far, especially for your next of the woods. I'm curious what's under the carpet...

 

[markrazz]

Yeah, not bad so far, especially for your next of the woods. I'm curious what's under the carpet...

Hole holes Holes and more holes I’m sure will check tomorrow

 

[markrazz]

FYI
Original carpet I’m sure this stuff could stand upright by itself lol

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

Pull those running boards off too, they are bad for trapping stuff and causing rust

 

[markrazz]

Pull those running boards off too, they are bad for trapping stuff and causing rust

Ya ugly too

 

[blazer74]

Rocker boxes under the floor?

Looks like most original pieces are there from what can be seen.

 

[ktmoutfront]

Haul it this way and I will give you the 3k for it. And a meal, I will buy you a meal.

Nice find. Rebuild it. I do not see rust on the outside that would concern me.