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72Levi · 11-14-2007, 05:19 PM

Hello All, I am thinking about selling either the 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside or the 1972 K5 Blazer. Both of these are in original factory condition, the truck has one re-paint and the blazer is completely original. Which one would be a better long term investment if I ever do a frame off restoration? Both have A/C and very little rust. I like them both, but if I want to get something else (GTO, OLDS, Camaro, etc...) I need to sell one due to space, etc... Which one would you keep? Its almost like choosing between two beautiful women

Decisions...Decisions UGH! Opinions welcomed, thanks.

**Already Gone** · 11-14-2007, 05:29 PM

If they are both paid for get a loan for the new one you want to buy and keep both.

jorgensensc · 11-14-2007, 06:30 PM

Sell me the blazer and I will give you visitation rights!!! In all seriousness, I would keep the blazer. A good solid blazer is getting harder to find.
Shawn

71swb4x4 · 11-14-2007, 06:32 PM

I would keep the Blazer.

Andy4639 · 11-14-2007, 06:39 PM

Keep the BLAZER!!!

You can alway's find another truck.

see ten · 11-14-2007, 06:51 PM

I'd personaly have to go with the pickup. It seems that investment wise that people are paying more for C10s than K5s. Now if it was a 2wd blazer I would probably say to keep the Blazer. The pickup is a more desirable color and is also a Cheyenne. I guess you could always flip a coin!

72Levi · 11-14-2007, 07:50 PM

Thanks guys, tough choice. Your right see ten I may just have one of boys flip a coin. I like them BOTH!

67_C-30 · 11-14-2007, 07:54 PM

I'd have to the keep the Blazer. If that was a short fleet Cheyenne, then I'd say keep the truck. Point is, you gotta do what you gotta do!

**jerry moss** · 11-14-2007, 07:56 PM

cheyenne super stepsides are very uncommon and blazers in that condition are few and far between so in my opinion it would be a toss up. i say keep both of them and forget buying a car--or-- build another garage to stick a car in.

Rokcrln · 11-14-2007, 08:06 PM

Well you mentioned you have kids! It is a no brainer, keep the blazer o you can have family outings in it. The truck is also very nice but limited when it comes to the family.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

wibilly · 11-14-2007, 08:20 PM

i would find the wife a second job! but seriously rokcrln makes a very good point but replacing it with a car would do the same. i'm not really a blazer guy it looks that good in original paint i would keep it

Longhorn Man · 11-14-2007, 08:40 PM

the trouble with the step side... you'll get a LOT of ppl saying it's fake, that they didn't make stepside cheyennes, and that your SPID is a fake. Plus, the fact of the matter is, for MOST ppl, the step side is les desirable.
I would SPECULATE that the k/5 is worth more.

timcos · 11-14-2007, 10:40 PM

Move to the country and buy 10 acres...buy more trucks..keep the ones you got.

Tim

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-14-2007, 10:54 PM

Well, I have been around the muscle car scene long enough now to know that "THEY ARE ONLY ORIGINAL ONCE." With that said, you asked what one would be wiser to do a complete frame off restoration. Well you just narrowed it down with that sentence. It would be a shame to see you do a complete frame off on a blazer like that. I would sell it to JoesJunk before doing a full off restoration of a All Original blazer like that. Factory paint, some guys would give their right nut for a find like that. I say it's your choice, but I would hate to see a all original time capsule like that be tore down and repainted, when your truck has already been repainted once. Easy choice for me though. As far as prices go, I have started to see a real rise in the prices of the blazer's lately, compared to the trucks, the trucks seem to flucuate. I would say by a cheap lil car, and drive it into the ground. Once again, hell of a find on the blazer. Best wishes. Trevor

72Levi · 11-14-2007, 11:00 PM

Thanks again guys, I actually live on 3.5 acres. I have a 4 car garage with 4 vehicles. I don't like to leave cars outside. I am actually considering building another 2 car garage, but I'm not Jay Leno

Longhorn Man, your right some people don't believe the SPID, but it is real.

**special-K** · 11-15-2007, 08:12 AM

Scew the non-believers.Don`t live by someone who obviously doesn`t know what they`re talking about.I`ve had arguements about RS Z/28s and other Camaro variations,too.There`s facts and there`s notions.
You have a tough decision because both are very nice and have their individual pluses.When my kids were young I sold a sweet shortbed to buy a Blazer for the back seat.Although Fleetsides may be more popular,a Cheyenne Super Stepside is way rarer.It should bring bigger money (than a like Fleetside),just only to a educated buyer.The Fleetside thing is a trend thing and mostly for the car-converts.I true truck guy can appreciate the Stepside.As time goes by they`ll become the more desireable as a vintage item,as in,they don`t make them anymore and it`s the original pickup.Kinda like what a regular cab will be someday.They are transforming from what they once were.

Stoney · 11-15-2007, 08:15 AM

Put one in storage and bring it home on the weekends.

72Levi · 11-15-2007, 10:42 AM

Thanks again everyone, esp. 71blk and special-K as my parents always told me... "just sleep on it" This will take several nights to sleep on it. I may just have to keep both and wait on that muscle car. I LIKE them both and will sure regret selling any of them.

**special-K** · 11-15-2007, 11:00 AM

I sold my muscle car thinking I`d get one later.I regret that.Prolly never happen,now.Mom and Dad know best

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clos69 · 11-15-2007, 11:01 AM

Sell the 2004 Ford

streetstar · 11-15-2007, 11:40 AM

Wow -- i hesitate to even comment on this one.

Thats like asking if you'd rather have clean air? or clean water

Keep the '04 Ford or the Tahoe outside and park your AMX, or GTX or GTO or whatever, in its place - problem solved - I have an '06 Ford and an '07 Yukon and neither one will ever reach the icon status either of your trucks is at --- their just trucks and Ford and Chevy/GMC saturate the market with them now. You just have to wax them 3 times a year instead of 2 - big deal

(of course thats assuming the late models are not already outside)

Your classics will thank you for giving them the extra breathing room until you can build a dedicated 60' x 40' somewhere on your acreage

11-14-2007, 05:19 PM	#1
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Hello All, I am thinking about selling either the 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside or the 1972 K5 Blazer. Both of these are in original factory condition, the truck has one re-paint and the blazer is completely original. Which one would be a better long term investment if I ever do a frame off restoration? Both have A/C and very little rust. I like them both, but if I want to get something else (GTO, OLDS, Camaro, etc...) I need to sell one due to space, etc... Which one would you keep? Its almost like choosing between two beautiful women Decisions...Decisions UGH! Opinions welcomed, thanks. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

11-14-2007, 05:29 PM	#2
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,100	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. If they are both paid for get a loan for the new one you want to buy and keep both. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

11-14-2007, 06:30 PM	#3
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Sell me the blazer and I will give you visitation rights!!! In all seriousness, I would keep the blazer. A good solid blazer is getting harder to find. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-14-2007, 06:32 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. I would keep the Blazer. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-14-2007, 06:39 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Keep the BLAZER!!! You can alway's find another truck. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-14-2007, 06:51 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. I'd personaly have to go with the pickup. It seems that investment wise that people are paying more for C10s than K5s. Now if it was a 2wd blazer I would probably say to keep the Blazer. The pickup is a more desirable color and is also a Cheyenne. I guess you could always flip a coin!

11-14-2007, 07:50 PM	#7
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Thanks guys, tough choice. Your right see ten I may just have one of boys flip a coin. I like them BOTH! __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

11-14-2007, 07:54 PM	#8
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. I'd have to the keep the Blazer. If that was a short fleet Cheyenne, then I'd say keep the truck. Point is, you gotta do what you gotta do! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

11-14-2007, 07:56 PM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,804	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. cheyenne super stepsides are very uncommon and blazers in that condition are few and far between so in my opinion it would be a toss up. i say keep both of them and forget buying a car--or-- build another garage to stick a car in. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

11-14-2007, 08:06 PM	#10
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Well you mentioned you have kids! It is a no brainer, keep the blazer o you can have family outings in it. The truck is also very nice but limited when it comes to the family. Kevin LFD Inc.

11-14-2007, 08:20 PM	#11
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. i would find the wife a second job! but seriously rokcrln makes a very good point but replacing it with a car would do the same. i'm not really a blazer guy it looks that good in original paint i would keep it __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

11-14-2007, 08:40 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. the trouble with the step side... you'll get a LOT of ppl saying it's fake, that they didn't make stepside cheyennes, and that your SPID is a fake. Plus, the fact of the matter is, for MOST ppl, the step side is les desirable. I would SPECULATE that the k/5 is worth more.

11-14-2007, 10:40 PM	#13
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Move to the country and buy 10 acres...buy more trucks..keep the ones you got. Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

11-14-2007, 10:54 PM	#14
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Well, I have been around the muscle car scene long enough now to know that "THEY ARE ONLY ORIGINAL ONCE." With that said, you asked what one would be wiser to do a complete frame off restoration. Well you just narrowed it down with that sentence. It would be a shame to see you do a complete frame off on a blazer like that. I would sell it to JoesJunk before doing a full off restoration of a All Original blazer like that. Factory paint, some guys would give their right nut for a find like that. I say it's your choice, but I would hate to see a all original time capsule like that be tore down and repainted, when your truck has already been repainted once. Easy choice for me though. As far as prices go, I have started to see a real rise in the prices of the blazer's lately, compared to the trucks, the trucks seem to flucuate. I would say by a cheap lil car, and drive it into the ground. Once again, hell of a find on the blazer. Best wishes. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-14-2007, 11:00 PM	#15
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Thanks again guys, I actually live on 3.5 acres. I have a 4 car garage with 4 vehicles. I don't like to leave cars outside. I am actually considering building another 2 car garage, but I'm not Jay Leno Longhorn Man, your right some people don't believe the SPID, but it is real. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!



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11-15-2007, 08:12 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Scew the non-believers.Don`t live by someone who obviously doesn`t know what they`re talking about.I`ve had arguements about RS Z/28s and other Camaro variations,too.There`s facts and there`s notions. You have a tough decision because both are very nice and have their individual pluses.When my kids were young I sold a sweet shortbed to buy a Blazer for the back seat.Although Fleetsides may be more popular,a Cheyenne Super Stepside is way rarer.It should bring bigger money (than a like Fleetside),just only to a educated buyer.The Fleetside thing is a trend thing and mostly for the car-converts.I true truck guy can appreciate the Stepside.As time goes by they`ll become the more desireable as a vintage item,as in,they don`t make them anymore and it`s the original pickup.Kinda like what a regular cab will be someday.They are transforming from what they once were. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-15-2007, 08:15 AM	#17
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Put one in storage and bring it home on the weekends. __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

11-15-2007, 10:42 AM	#18
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Thanks again everyone, esp. 71blk and special-K as my parents always told me... "just sleep on it" This will take several nights to sleep on it. I may just have to keep both and wait on that muscle car. I LIKE them both and will sure regret selling any of them. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

11-15-2007, 11:00 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. I sold my muscle car thinking I`d get one later.I regret that.Prolly never happen,now.Mom and Dad know best. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-15-2007, 11:01 AM	#20
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Sell the 2004 Ford

11-15-2007, 11:40 AM	#21
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Blazer or Cheyenne Super SWB Stepside? Pics. Wow -- i hesitate to even comment on this one. Thats like asking if you'd rather have clean air? or clean water Keep the '04 Ford or the Tahoe outside and park your AMX, or GTX or GTO or whatever, in its place - problem solved - I have an '06 Ford and an '07 Yukon and neither one will ever reach the icon status either of your trucks is at --- their just trucks and Ford and Chevy/GMC saturate the market with them now. You just have to wax them 3 times a year instead of 2 - big deal (of course thats assuming the late models are not already outside) Your classics will thank you for giving them the extra breathing room until you can build a dedicated 60' x 40' somewhere on your acreage Last edited by streetstar; 11-15-2007 at 11:46 AM.

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