Hi folks,
Well I have gotten myself into a predicament. I have come across a Blazer it seems like i almost can't afford to NOT buy. But before I try and break the news to the missus, I thought I would double check with my truck addict sponsors here to make sure I'm not just in lust.
This is the girl
This is the guys ad:
The vehicle is 100% reliable. You could get in it and drive across the country with confidence. Everything works on this vehicle (except the AM radio).
This Blazer is 100% solid. It is rust free, with solid floors, doors, undercarriage, and fenders.
This vehicle is 100% stock. It has not been modified, beaten on, or off roaded.
I recently did a bunch of maintenance to make sure the vehicle is safe and good to go. I replaced all of the brake items just to be sure. Here is a list of key items.
-Inspected this month
-New master cylinder
-New vacuum brake booster
-New front calipers (both)
-New front brake pads
-New rear brake drums (both)
-New rear brake shoes
-New rear brake hardware
-New rear brake wheel cylinders
-Complete brake system bled
-New wipers
-Newer tires (with in the year)
-Newer battery (with in a year)
-Old cracked seats were upgraded with newer Chevy Blazer seats out of an 1989 Blazer
-New headlights
-Oil change
-Chassis inspected, all steering and suspension components are tight and in good shape
-Previous owner was fanatical about protecting this vehicle. Frame and under body has been treated annually with rust protectant. If you inspect below the rust protectant layer you will find the underside and frame are solid, and still have the original paint on them.
-Rear crank window and tailgate works 100%
-This came as a full time 4x4, but the previous owner has had warn locking hubs installed so front end can be unlocked for better mileage and less wear
-The transfer case was converted from full time 4x4 to part time 4x4 in the eighties by Nash Engineering
-This vehicle is not a showpiece. It shows the wear and tear of its age, and many layers of rust protectant. The great news is all that protectant has left this an original 1978 survivor that is solid.
-Heat works great!
-This is the best vehicle in the snow that I have owned!
-Chevy 305
-2 Barrel Carb
-Automatic
-4x4
-With locking hubs
-Part time 4x4 transfer case
-Manual windows
-198k miles, but it drives like new.
The 64 dollar question, how close is it to YOU guys to being worth the asking price of $2750? I am sure I could get him to go down to $2500 since I carry a roll of Franklins with me when I buy a truck. If I could get him down to $2K or even $2250 I think I'm going to have to go for it.
Thoughts?