What to look at when buying?

[redefsen]

I am going to start looking for an 80's full size Blazer or Jimmy. What areas should I pay close attention to. I know of the frame by the steering box cracks. Anything else?

Thanks
Steve

 

[84gmcjimmy]

Stay away from rust if you can. Ihave a 84 Jimmy that the whole end where the tailgate is, it rotted out, it rattles like a bastard /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif

 

[sled_dog]

the metal around body supports, especially up front under the radiator.

 

[big pappa b]

and the front floor pan areas

 

[pauly383]

If your area ( fill your profile out ) has emissions , make sure they are on there . A lot of people remove those to clean it up or to free up a couple ponies , they are likely to add up quick if you need to buy emissions stuff .

Also , like everyone else says look for body rot . It is by far cheaper to buy a clean truck with bad motor , than a good motor with a bad body .

Lots of people TRY installing stereos , CB's and gauges . Look at the wiring harness . It is much easier to add wheelin' accesories to a harness that won't catch fire or pop fuses /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif