My 71 K5 coming up for sale...again! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

redz 1970 K5 · 09-09-2004, 04:25 PM

First time around I regretted selling it. Second time around I am SURE I will regret it too.

We have had a change of life so to speak, and I just can't justify keeping this as I move my family up to SLC in a month. I have a few vehicles, and I will have to do consolidation for a) logistics and b) extra $$$ for down payment.

Will I get another Blazer? You bet! Will I regret selling this? Yes I will, I am sure.

Anyways, here are the details-

I found this truck in Utah; The PO was taking advanced auto body at a tech school, and this truck was the subject of the auto body work.

Body-

ALL RUSTED panels were removed. Rockers were replaced, fenders were replaced, rear quarters were replaced, bed panels were replaced, and more. The work is not restoration quality, but VERY presentable and very nice. Ruster sections of the rocker boxes were removed and have not been replaced. The truck has a custom rear rollpan and tailgate skin. The frame and underside are in good shape.

Drivetrain Particulars-

Non #'s matching 350 with rebuild before my purchase. Runs great. Carter AFB, Edelbrock Intake, new water pump, new radiator, new alternator, new battery, new voltage regulator. TH350/NP205/12 bolt rear/D44 front/open 3.73's. I just flushed all drivetrain fluids and refilled with best fluids available.

Suspension-

4" Springs front/rear, brand new RS5000's all around, 33x12.50R15's with 80% of tread or greater, 15x10 ARE Gambler wheels

Misc-

Headlights work, tailights work, turn signals work, Pioneer CD head unit with NICE outdoor speakers. 6 1/2" in doors and 6x9" in custom box under back seat. Grant wheel, custom center console, double wall top. Roll in 'rhino' type lining applied to entire interior.

Needs-

Heater is not hooked up. I live in SoCal and it has never been an issue here. It might work, it might not, not sure.

Needs E-Brake hooked up.

Needs and must have new body mounts. OEM's are shot.

This guy is a little rough, no lies here, but it is in VERY good and presentable shape. I would give it a 7/10, with 1 being a backyard rust bucket and 10 being new. It runs great, has a lot of power, shifts great, and is ready for offroading or restoration if you are.

I am looking for $6,800 for it.

Please peruse the pictures, feel free to comment, and let's see if we can make a deal!

redz 1970 K5 · 09-09-2004, 04:26 PM

More...

redz 1970 K5 · 09-09-2004, 04:28 PM

A few more things-

Will come with brand new uninstalled Hedman Hedders
Brand new windshield
Brand new slant exhaust tips
4x4 works great
locking hubs work great
Brakes work good (disc front)

**tnblazerk5** · 09-09-2004, 05:20 PM

hey where did you get the tail gate skin at ? i like it and would like to have one

thats a good looking blazer be kinda hard to replace it dont ya think ?

redz 1970 K5 · 09-09-2004, 06:03 PM

It will be hard to replace, but it's possible! The skin was installed by the PO... No idea... Maybe do a search on google.com for 'chevy tailgate skin' or the like.

jamesjones · 09-09-2004, 09:23 PM

Darn it, 2 years ago I overpaid for my hunk of junk becuase I couldn't find any others for a decent price and now great deals are popping up all over the place. Where in San Diego are you located?

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-09-2004, 09:38 PM

I CAN'T BELEIVE UR SELLING IT, GET RID OF SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD.

redz 1970 K5 · 09-10-2004, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesjones

Darn it, 2 years ago I overpaid for my hunk of junk becuase I couldn't find any others for a decent price and now great deals are popping up all over the place. Where in San Diego are you located?

Fallbrook specifically. C'mon and take a test drive. Unless your project is near completion, this may still be your best bet!

redz 1970 K5 · 09-10-2004, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I CAN'T BELEIVE UR SELLING IT, GET RID OF SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD.

My wife and I both really like her Durango, and it has been GREAT to us, and I am so far under on my commuter (Sentra) I can't dump it. What does that leave? You got it!

My wife is VERRRY cool though. She understands that when I sell a toy, that it is just a temporary thing and I get another one when things settle down.

Shoot, someone buy it from me, leave your contact info with me, and when things settle, maybe I'll buy it back!!

ronh72c10 · 09-10-2004, 10:28 AM

Nice, might as well be the other side of the world for me though.

Ron

redz 1970 K5 · 09-20-2004, 04:55 PM

$6,000 and still available!

bad_turbo · 09-25-2004, 06:22 PM

smokin' deal for somebody, wish I had the cash!

redz 1970 K5 · 10-25-2004, 12:37 PM

Price lowered to $6,000 obo!

Looks like I am definitely moving to UT. A lot is going on, and I have been back and forth, but a) I have to sell before I get my new truck, and b) I don't want to deal with the logistics of trasporting this one.

It will probably go on Ebay soon if noone here is interested.

If you want more pics, let me know! Let's make a deal here.

redz 1970 K5 · 11-22-2004, 05:50 PM

Clock is ticking... $4,700 is my bottom line. Any lower and it just isn't worth it for me to sell. Anyone interested at $4700?

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-22-2004, 06:07 PM

If I Could Have 2 I'd Be All Over It, I'm Looking For A Daily Driver, At
Least You Will Get A Bump/ttt Out Of This, $4.7k Is A Deal Imo.

Supergas · 11-22-2004, 09:57 PM

I took mine off the web since no one seems to have a realistic idea of what it takes to get one of these beasts back to semi great/../

I assume that you are no longer interested in my JIMMY as you are selling your Cheby.....

I am fortunate enough to be able to afford to keep my 71 JIMMY forever instead of letting someone beat me out of my hard work & hard earned money.... I will NEVER put it up for sale again....

Thanks for those of you who were seriously interested...

Regards,

Supergas

MAC67 · 11-23-2004, 03:13 PM

AYE CARAMBA !!! cmon guys only $4700, man if i had the dough , i know i sound like everyone else here , imjust trying to help the sale , i cant believe your selling it , and i really cant believe your saelling it for $4700 .. someone here had better jump on it before the ebay hounds get it

redz 1970 K5 · 11-23-2004, 04:17 PM

It's a little disheartening really. I guess folks here are looking for either a) total projects or b) unmolested originals. There really isn't a market on this forum for semi or complete projects. We see so many K5's come and go and never sell here, that I have to deduce that this isn't the place to sell!

rolled72 · 11-23-2004, 04:59 PM

What better place to sell your item than with the folks that know it best. I have contiplated your rig and just cant do it right now, wish I could. I live about 3 1/2 hours north of SLC. I do think that at that price there has been some fights between the Mr and Missus going on in several house hold around the US.

bouncytruck · 11-23-2004, 05:36 PM

I don't think this is a bad place to try and sell your truck, but it shouldn't be the only place. Here, you are reaching a limited audience, most of which already own at least one truck. Personally, I think http://www.collectorcartraderonline.com/ is one of the best places to list a car for sale. I think you should also consider dealsonwheels.com, coloradoK5.com, pirate4x4.com, your local "shopper" paper and your local area board on craigslist.org. Ebay works for some, but not all.

Blazers tend to sell better in the spring and summer. In the cooler areas of the US, we can't run topless in this season and one of the main attractions to an early K5 is the removable top. Keep trying, as rolled72 mentioned, someone might be figuring out a way to buy it right now. When I bought my '72 from a board member, it took me a while to convince my wife it would be a good idea and determine if and how we could afford it.

09-09-2004, 04:25 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	My 71 K5 coming up for sale...again! (update- fire sale $4700) First time around I regretted selling it. Second time around I am SURE I will regret it too. We have had a change of life so to speak, and I just can't justify keeping this as I move my family up to SLC in a month. I have a few vehicles, and I will have to do consolidation for a) logistics and b) extra $$$ for down payment. Will I get another Blazer? You bet! Will I regret selling this? Yes I will, I am sure. Anyways, here are the details- I found this truck in Utah; The PO was taking advanced auto body at a tech school, and this truck was the subject of the auto body work. Body- ALL RUSTED panels were removed. Rockers were replaced, fenders were replaced, rear quarters were replaced, bed panels were replaced, and more. The work is not restoration quality, but VERY presentable and very nice. Ruster sections of the rocker boxes were removed and have not been replaced. The truck has a custom rear rollpan and tailgate skin. The frame and underside are in good shape. Drivetrain Particulars- Non #'s matching 350 with rebuild before my purchase. Runs great. Carter AFB, Edelbrock Intake, new water pump, new radiator, new alternator, new battery, new voltage regulator. TH350/NP205/12 bolt rear/D44 front/open 3.73's. I just flushed all drivetrain fluids and refilled with best fluids available. Suspension- 4" Springs front/rear, brand new RS5000's all around, 33x12.50R15's with 80% of tread or greater, 15x10 ARE Gambler wheels Misc- Headlights work, tailights work, turn signals work, Pioneer CD head unit with NICE outdoor speakers. 6 1/2" in doors and 6x9" in custom box under back seat. Grant wheel, custom center console, double wall top. Roll in 'rhino' type lining applied to entire interior. Needs- Heater is not hooked up. I live in SoCal and it has never been an issue here. It might work, it might not, not sure. Needs E-Brake hooked up. Needs and must have new body mounts. OEM's are shot. This guy is a little rough, no lies here, but it is in VERY good and presentable shape. I would give it a 7/10, with 1 being a backyard rust bucket and 10 being new. It runs great, has a lot of power, shifts great, and is ready for offroading or restoration if you are. I am looking for $6,800 for it. Please peruse the pictures, feel free to comment, and let's see if we can make a deal! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more Last edited by redz 1970 K5; 11-22-2004 at 05:49 PM. Reason: price change...

09-09-2004, 04:26 PM	#2
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	More... __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

09-09-2004, 04:28 PM	#3
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	A few more things- Will come with brand new uninstalled Hedman Hedders Brand new windshield Brand new slant exhaust tips 4x4 works great locking hubs work great Brakes work good (disc front) __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

09-09-2004, 06:03 PM	#5
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	It will be hard to replace, but it's possible! The skin was installed by the PO... No idea... Maybe do a search on google.com for 'chevy tailgate skin' or the like. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

09-09-2004, 09:23 PM	#6
jamesjones Freakin Awesome! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 482	Darn it, 2 years ago I overpaid for my hunk of junk becuase I couldn't find any others for a decent price and now great deals are popping up all over the place. Where in San Diego are you located? __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer - LQ4/TH350/NP205 - Long Travel Suspension - Hooptee

09-09-2004, 05:20 PM	#4
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	hey where did you get the tail gate skin at ? i like it and would like to have one thats a good looking blazer be kinda hard to replace it dont ya think ?

09-09-2004, 09:38 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	I CAN'T BELEIVE UR SELLING IT, GET RID OF SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-10-2004, 10:28 AM	#10
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Nice, might as well be the other side of the world for me though. Ron __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

09-20-2004, 04:55 PM	#11
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	$6,000 and still available! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

09-25-2004, 06:22 PM	#12
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	smokin' deal for somebody, wish I had the cash! __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

10-25-2004, 12:37 PM	#13
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Price lowered to $6,000 obo! Looks like I am definitely moving to UT. A lot is going on, and I have been back and forth, but a) I have to sell before I get my new truck, and b) I don't want to deal with the logistics of trasporting this one. It will probably go on Ebay soon if noone here is interested. If you want more pics, let me know! Let's make a deal here. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

11-22-2004, 05:50 PM	#14
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Clock is ticking... $4,700 is my bottom line. Any lower and it just isn't worth it for me to sell. Anyone interested at $4700? __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

11-22-2004, 06:07 PM	#15
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	If I Could Have 2 I'd Be All Over It, I'm Looking For A Daily Driver, At Least You Will Get A Bump/ttt Out Of This, $4.7k Is A Deal Imo. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-22-2004, 09:57 PM	#16
Supergas Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Victoria,Texas Posts: 49	71 Jimmy !!! I took mine off the web since no one seems to have a realistic idea of what it takes to get one of these beasts back to semi great/../ I assume that you are no longer interested in my JIMMY as you are selling your Cheby..... I am fortunate enough to be able to afford to keep my 71 JIMMY forever instead of letting someone beat me out of my hard work & hard earned money.... I will NEVER put it up for sale again.... Thanks for those of you who were seriously interested... Regards, Supergas __________________ Gene 2021 Chevy Silverado CC Custom (DD) 2018 Tahoe LS 1964 Oldsmobile F85 Post

11-23-2004, 03:13 PM	#17
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	AYE CARAMBA !!! cmon guys only $4700, man if i had the dough , i know i sound like everyone else here , imjust trying to help the sale , i cant believe your selling it , and i really cant believe your saelling it for $4700 .. someone here had better jump on it before the ebay hounds get it



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11-23-2004, 04:17 PM	#18
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	It's a little disheartening really. I guess folks here are looking for either a) total projects or b) unmolested originals. There really isn't a market on this forum for semi or complete projects. We see so many K5's come and go and never sell here, that I have to deduce that this isn't the place to sell! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

11-23-2004, 04:59 PM	#19
rolled72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 11	What better place to sell your item than with the folks that know it best. I have contiplated your rig and just cant do it right now, wish I could. I live about 3 1/2 hours north of SLC. I do think that at that price there has been some fights between the Mr and Missus going on in several house hold around the US.

11-23-2004, 05:36 PM	#20
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I don't think this is a bad place to try and sell your truck, but it shouldn't be the only place. Here, you are reaching a limited audience, most of which already own at least one truck. Personally, I think http://www.collectorcartraderonline.com/ is one of the best places to list a car for sale. I think you should also consider dealsonwheels.com, coloradoK5.com, pirate4x4.com, your local "shopper" paper and your local area board on craigslist.org. Ebay works for some, but not all. Blazers tend to sell better in the spring and summer. In the cooler areas of the US, we can't run topless in this season and one of the main attractions to an early K5 is the removable top. Keep trying, as rolled72 mentioned, someone might be figuring out a way to buy it right now. When I bought my '72 from a board member, it took me a while to convince my wife it would be a good idea and determine if and how we could afford it. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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