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Should I buy this Blazer?
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Hey guys, ok just found this one in TX and pretty excited about it. Wanted to get your take on it before I make an offer.... Let me know what you guys think! Thanks again for all your input!
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Looks nice but its hard for me to imagine dropping that amount of money on much. Some of the linked Blazers in this thread for under 10K in my opinion look better.
Seems you’re set on spending that dollar amount, so go for it. Those with better eyes may see imperfections in that truck for that price. To me, the imperfection is the price.. hehehehe
I prefer building/working/tweaking them over buying them built. You make them more your own and you learn all the bugs instead buying what others do.
As far as just a glance, the red pops, interior looks nice etc. lastly Id say I prefer them a bit more rough around the edges, Id be afraid to get that one dirty.
Seems you’re set on spending that dollar amount, so go for it. Those with better eyes may see imperfections in that truck for that price. To me, the imperfection is the price.. hehehehe
I prefer building/working/tweaking them over buying them built. You make them more your own and you learn all the bugs instead buying what others do.
As far as just a glance, the red pops, interior looks nice etc. lastly Id say I prefer them a bit more rough around the edges, Id be afraid to get that one dirty.
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I'm not into carb engines and that one is such a truck. It's nice, but like TJ, I'm not in the frame of mind to spend that kind of cash on that one. I don't like the vinyl seats and shouts more stock to me.
I definitely agree... I'd love to get something like one of those trucks under $10K and then make it my own.... I just don't have all the tools or the shop space to really take on a big resto project like I'd love to do. And I have a really good rate on some financing so that i can spend less capital of the bat and be able to finance it and then use that capital I have on some other projects I want to do.
Outside of the limit of tools and shop space to do a resto job, I can't finance anything other than the purchase price of the truck so I'd have to chew up a lot of my available capital fixing up a lower end truck and once I buy all the tools and stuff I'd need plus paying for stuff that I just have to have a professional shop do, my math tells me that I'd probably spend this same amount of money, if not more and it would all be out of pocket which means I'd have to hold off on other projects I want to do.
Sorry for the long explanation of my life story
.... as much as I'd love to buy a project truck and fix it up, I feel like my current situation dictates that i buy something that's more completed. I'd probably rhino line the top black on this truck and might do some different rims and tires and put some digital gauges on it in the near future. But other than that I think this would work for me. Just wanted to ask if you guys agree that $19K is a good price for this truck based on what you see.
My opinion is that it is based on all the other options that are at this level of completion and the asking prices those are at.
But I'm not a extremely well experienced owner of these kinds of trucks like I know a lot of you guys on this forum are...
Thanks again for all your advise on all this. It's been a really big help!
For this truck I understand where youre at, however. For 19k, i would not want to mess with a carb engine. LS only for that dollar amount. And not some 5.3 LS either.
Definitely understand that. If had a new LS swap I'd be all over it.... I'm not too scared about the carb. I can EFI it eventually....i think
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Definitely understand that. If had a new LS swap I'd be all over it.... I'm not too scared about the carb. I can EFI it eventually....i think
I have only had carbed Cheby’s and theyre fine. But I can only afford them. So.... hahahaha. You could buy a cheaper truck, ls swap it for less.... probably.
Molding missing on tailgate. no cruise control. Can't see a TCC switch on firewall. Looks like it has a small lift. No adjustment on ac outlets. After market trim or panels. Not sure what the emblem under the K5 emblem is. The wiper blades need adjustment. No mileage listed on crate motor. transmission rebuilt and gear ratio?
He said gear ratios haven't been messed with. so sound like original. transmission is TH400 that was rebuilt in the last 300 miles.
bp71k5
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Some advice... but probably won’t be popular. There’s no way I’d finance any vehicle again, but especially not a 30+yo truck like that for $19k. You’de be better off in the long run buying something more reasonable that doesn’t need repairs every month like these things do. IMO, Trucks like that are more suited to hobby and collector use, not as a dependable daily driver. And it’s really overpriced...
345 HP ZZ3 with a TH400, carbed does not equate to great mileage for a daily driver. That is my 2 cents worth.
I am sorry but I completely agree with you on that.
I never financed any vehicle but I guess I am either lucky or just not needy.
Not adding on to what’s been said. Some folks, even us hobbyists, can’t resist spending too much for old iron. If it’s a love for these trucks, more than a love for working on them, I get that.
Not talking you out of it
Go test drive it or have someone local do it. Not no white glove test drive either. You like it, buy it. Just keep in mind, like others have said, it will need work. The nicest classic in the world will still need things from time to time. Finding shops that can take care of those things are tough, paying their labor rates even tougher. Just make sure you have money left over after paying for the loan for all the little stuff.
First thing... drive the piss out of it and find the problems. If it feels solid, consider re-gearing it. If you have big pocket change, swap in a 700r4 trans to get overdrive. Or look into a gearvendors overdrive. That would be the best thing for a daily.
Not talking you out of it
Go test drive it or have someone local do it. Not no white glove test drive either. You like it, buy it. Just keep in mind, like others have said, it will need work. The nicest classic in the world will still need things from time to time. Finding shops that can take care of those things are tough, paying their labor rates even tougher. Just make sure you have money left over after paying for the loan for all the little stuff.
First thing... drive the piss out of it and find the problems. If it feels solid, consider re-gearing it. If you have big pocket change, swap in a 700r4 trans to get overdrive. Or look into a gearvendors overdrive. That would be the best thing for a daily.
bp71k5
3/4 ton status
I did once and made sure never to again. $30k+ turned into $3200 within 7 years.
but it’s a separate issue for this case in that I do think it’d be worse to borrow a ton of money for a nice looking but old truck like that. If someone likes old trucks and has the cash to pay for it, great! That way if it’s stolen/vandalized/burns to the ground cause the motor swap dude hacked the wiring/accident on the freeway/etc, you’re not stuck making payments on a vehicle that doesn’t exist anymore. Of course there’s insurance, but good luck getting the money you paid for it back from them.
I just paid off my last vehichle that will ever be purchased that way. Sometimes circumstances warrant financing etc etc.
But never again, older chevys from here on out. I can fumble through them with help from manuals and this site.
If tools and space are an issue. The easy fix is get 8-10k truck and use $1-2k for tools. My Blazer is in the garage the other “family” dailys in the drive way.
Financing a 30+ year old blazer with a nice paint job and unknown history is sketchy. Especially purchased from afar.
People arent trying to shy you away from a Blazer, just to get you more aware of what you're getting into. The realities of owning one. They need more than a few thumbs up and the occasional “man, nice blazer I had one of them years ago” while driving to keep them going. They need constant upkeep, especially if you are going to daily drive it.
The safer way to go about getting a Blazer, is use what capitol you have and buy one with cash. You could get this financed take it home and then find out it needs a ton of work, on top what you financed to own it.
Staying around $3-10k is far safer. Ok enough you get the idea
But never again, older chevys from here on out. I can fumble through them with help from manuals and this site.
If tools and space are an issue. The easy fix is get 8-10k truck and use $1-2k for tools. My Blazer is in the garage the other “family” dailys in the drive way.
Financing a 30+ year old blazer with a nice paint job and unknown history is sketchy. Especially purchased from afar.
People arent trying to shy you away from a Blazer, just to get you more aware of what you're getting into. The realities of owning one. They need more than a few thumbs up and the occasional “man, nice blazer I had one of them years ago” while driving to keep them going. They need constant upkeep, especially if you are going to daily drive it.
The safer way to go about getting a Blazer, is use what capitol you have and buy one with cash. You could get this financed take it home and then find out it needs a ton of work, on top what you financed to own it.
Staying around $3-10k is far safer. Ok enough you get the idea
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Thanks for all the advice guys! I really do appreciate it. It's what i need to hear when I get excited.... I think might be worth driving down there... it's only about 2.5 hours away. not too bad. That way i can test drive it and make sure.
DO IT!! 
But don't let the money burn a hole in your pocket. If it's not right, walk away. If it feels good, buy it. Once you are home again, upgrade your membership here and consider it the best money ever spent.
But don't let the money burn a hole in your pocket. If it's not right, walk away. If it feels good, buy it. Once you are home again, upgrade your membership here and consider it the best money ever spent.
