Just convince him to keep it a 4x4 and do the engine swap!?
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TRADING MY "SKILLS" FOR A 6.5TD K5
- Thread starter GWeakland620
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Yep I am aware. But obviously put this up here for all info. I want to make sure there is nothing hiding on me. Thanks!
Nope, he wants a slammed 2wd.
Just a thought! Lol!
The 6.5 blazer looks great from here!
The 6.5 blazer looks great from here!
It's got it's minor flaws, but really is a nice unit. Ever since he's had it I joked with him that I was going to buy it. Well after him asking way too much and no one biting on it, I got more serious with my offers. I guess now he is ready to play ball. I've known him for about 10 years, and I know him well enough to know that he is serious and ready to make it work.
rampage
3/4 ton status
lol, very accurate.Fixed it for ya!
Dont forget a contingency plan. I assume you dont get the blazer till your done? What if he wrecks it or something else happens to it. Is there an alternative payment? Or you get it upfront? What if you back out? Just thinking aloud.
It is best to at least write something down.
Payment expected for x amount of work.
It actually protects you and him.
2wd crossmember is massive . need to use that or something like a porterbuilt unit .
2wd crossmember for trans is also specific .
he should have these from the 2wd donor frame .
beags86
Eastbound and Down
I can see I won't be in the majority here.
But who laid out this deal? You or him?
I honestly think he's getting screwed.
That k5 is worth 3500-5000 maybe 6 on the right day to the right person.
Minus some details I don't know, at the surface that's not a fair trade. (How much he will help, your true skill level, your tools available, how good he really wants it done, (not a hack job is subjective) how many aftermarket parts are you using vs factory parts, how much he cash he really has)
I would do that job on the side for 2500-3000.
Flame away guys.
But who laid out this deal? You or him?
I honestly think he's getting screwed.
That k5 is worth 3500-5000 maybe 6 on the right day to the right person.
Minus some details I don't know, at the surface that's not a fair trade. (How much he will help, your true skill level, your tools available, how good he really wants it done, (not a hack job is subjective) how many aftermarket parts are you using vs factory parts, how much he cash he really has)
I would do that job on the side for 2500-3000.
Flame away guys.
Your cheap
I got some trucks to ship you then
hell me 2 on this price deal .
also if cut/section front half on . make sure he is o.k. with this option .
We are going to sit down together and write some stuff up. We both know that we need to protect ourselves, people change.
This was his idea. He has been wanting me to buy this truck for over a year. He's honestly a great guy. More friend than a boss some times.
I'd take that hours calc and double it.. mainly because your taking some unknown parts and will be adapting it to another relatively unknown condition chassis.. then adding the Ls swap into it with the electrical etc gremlins that can pop up. I think the blazer is worth less mainly because it is a swapped motor, god knows who did it or if it's right, I have done exactly this type of deal.(how I got Ethel). never worked out for me and I ended up not feeling like I got my times worth.. I'd say buy it outright or pass and save the friendship.. seriously, the k5 is not that special even if it's got the 6.5.. look past that part and be honest with yourself :/
I don't have the money to buy this outright.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
Do you really need the 6.5 blazer?
You have a wheeler/ tow rig/ daily/ wife's vehicle.
It is a nice looking blazer. But, I would have hard time trading for a vehicle I don't need.
I would do it for cash and finish off my own builds instead of taking on new stuff.
That said, I understand the addiction. I just bought a 1960 Studebaker 3,000 miles away.... That I didn't really need either.
You have a wheeler/ tow rig/ daily/ wife's vehicle.
It is a nice looking blazer. But, I would have hard time trading for a vehicle I don't need.
I would do it for cash and finish off my own builds instead of taking on new stuff.
That said, I understand the addiction. I just bought a 1960 Studebaker 3,000 miles away.... That I didn't really need either.
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I'm going to start off with saying thanks to everyone for the input! This is a place that is much better than any other forum on the internets. I knew that I could come in here with this odd situation and I'd get to hear both sides of the coin. I've heard everything from "do it, why are you asking?" to "don't get too far over your head, that trucks not worth it". I honestly am thankful for a place like this where I can get real answers from everyone, and not a massive pile of judgment.
As for the Blazer, it is every bit worth $5k around here. There are blazers in the same condition, or slightly better that are going for almost $10k. You just don't find them around here without being rotted out. Vehicle worth is always subject to the region. I have also seen the engine bay myself, and someone did a very good job. From what I understand, the previous owner that installed the engine was a tech at a GM dealer. Now I know that every engine swap was done by a dealer tech.....right, I get that may not be the case. But it does look like a good swap.
Deals like this don't come by very often, and I feel I need to jump on it. To get a free vehicle for my hard work is worth it to me. I don't need this vehicle, which is why it would be hard for me to buy it outright. Like you said, there are way more things that I could put that money towards. But if I work hard and make this deal work, then I could have some of the money later down the road to do the other work I need/want to do, and still have the nice K5 that I want.
This is a new experience for me, and something that I have knowledge on and plenty of support behind me. I am very eager to dive in on this, and see what I am capable of.
I am aware that the hours are subject to change. I know that what ever you think it will take, time wise, to double it. I guess he is aware also, cause he was thinking more like a year total time, which would double the hours involved.
As for the Blazer, it is every bit worth $5k around here. There are blazers in the same condition, or slightly better that are going for almost $10k. You just don't find them around here without being rotted out. Vehicle worth is always subject to the region. I have also seen the engine bay myself, and someone did a very good job. From what I understand, the previous owner that installed the engine was a tech at a GM dealer. Now I know that every engine swap was done by a dealer tech.....right, I get that may not be the case. But it does look like a good swap.
I won't really have the opportunity to buy a vehicle like this for a year or so, and the wife and I have been talking lately about an old cruiser for nice drives. Something to take to car shows maybe.
Deals like this don't come by very often, and I feel I need to jump on it. To get a free vehicle for my hard work is worth it to me. I don't need this vehicle, which is why it would be hard for me to buy it outright. Like you said, there are way more things that I could put that money towards. But if I work hard and make this deal work, then I could have some of the money later down the road to do the other work I need/want to do, and still have the nice K5 that I want.
This is a new experience for me, and something that I have knowledge on and plenty of support behind me. I am very eager to dive in on this, and see what I am capable of.
