what to do?

[86454K30]

So I found a 73-75 K5 with no drivetrain/interior for $600 actually pretty solid but, not rust free. So....do I buy this, dump money into it or buy a running driving 87-91 for 1800-3000 that I just have to tire/wheel/lift/axle and be in the dirt?

What do you guys think?

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

How is a rusty '74 Blazer with no drivetrain and no interior worth anything near $600?

The '87-91 vintage is really good for Blazers, that's the way I would go

 

[86454K30]

Yeah I was figuring I would have at best $12-1500 to get it moving. I am leaning towards the RUNNING 87-91 and work at making it what I want instead of starting from scratch. Besides...I get impatient on projects.

 

[abig85]

any pics of this junk? i bought a 85 k5 blazer solid, just surface rust with drain train the back for 800 and everyone including me thinks i got a great deal on it. expecially out here its hard to find a older truck without it rotted in half. if it has floors im happy

 

[chevysmithz71]

Wait to find something running. Lots of time could be going into something that you can wheel and build how you want it.

 

[86454K30]

Yeah I am thinking the running blazer would be better.

 

[boz42]

It really depends on what you want. I would go w/ the 600 doller hull. I bought my 75 for 750, & no stock d-train parts are still in it. I didn't get anything for the crap parts I sold from it so IMO that doesn;t count.

You say you are not a projest guy though, so you might be better off to get a newer one that runs. Either way if you heavily mod it you'll have more money in it than you care to tell about.

 

[jonathanjay743]

I'd go for the running one, that way you get more seat time in between upgrades.

 

[original balzer]

something my dad always said and i kinda stick to it.
"Anything that runs and drives should be worth $500 and up, if it dont run or drive you better get a damn good deal on it."

Balzer

 

[mudboggink5]

something my dad always said and i kinda stick to it.
"Anything that runs and drives should be worth $500 and up, if it dont run or drive you better get a damn good deal on it."

Balzer

I agree, If you cant get a better deal on that older blazer i would just wait. there is always a good deal out there, just keep looking and be patient.