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69GMCCamper · 10-17-2004, 09:19 PM

I'm looking at a 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4X4. It is an automatic with a 400 cu in engine. The truck has less than 90,000 documented miles. The original owner is the sellers uncle and it has been in their family since new. He has full survice records, manuals, and original bill of sale included. It is lifted with approx. 35 in tires. The only rust is under passenger side door and will need a new floor panel and rocker panel to fix. Surface rust on the frame is the only other. It come with a few options such as tow hooks. I was wondering what I should be looking at paying. A picture can be found half-way down this website on the left. http://www.abbotsfordcollectorcarsho...ctionList.html PLMK Thanks

*Drop Top 71* · 10-17-2004, 09:42 PM

69GMCCamper · 10-17-2004, 09:59 PM

Thanks for posting the picture

jakeslim · 10-17-2004, 10:17 PM

Seems like "too little" rust fo up your way...I'd inspect everything again. I guess price is relative to region. In So-Cal, that would sell for about 5k-8k, depending on rust factor. Hard to tell with that little pick though....BUT it was one of 4930 ever made that year so It's value is only going one way

1969 GMC · 10-17-2004, 11:18 PM

the 400 V8 isnt original, but it does sound and look sweet.

jakeslim · 10-17-2004, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

the 400 V8 isnt original, but it does sound and look sweet.

ahh, i missed that one. Looks like the 90k story is missing a "1"

69GMCCamper · 10-17-2004, 11:31 PM

Yeah, this engine has 30,000 miles on it and everything else has 90,000. Thanks, anyone else?

jakeslim · 10-17-2004, 11:35 PM

I guess my point was that how often does a person change out an engine at 60k. Oh well, PO's do strange things so who knows!

69GMCCamper · 10-17-2004, 11:41 PM

He told me that something happened to it in the shop and that the mechanics put this engine in as a replacement. Who knows what to believe. Maybe they dropped something down the manifold. ???

69GMCCamper · 10-18-2004, 10:19 PM

Anybody else have an idea about the value. It's hard to find them for sale to compare. Thanks

blazerholic · 10-19-2004, 08:32 PM

I'd say it's worth exactly as much as you are willing to pay for it. Not tryin to be a smart *ss, but it's all relative to your desire to own a 1st gen Blazer. Good luck, hope it works out for ya!

RED72blazer · 10-19-2004, 09:02 PM

Is that blazer on a lot? If so expect to pay more than when buying from a private party. I payed 500 for mine 4 years ago, it was sitting in someones front yard down the street from my house, It needed just about everything.
I wish I had waited and spent more for a nice one. from what you have said I am assuming it is unrestored and has some rust and probably needs paint too. my guess would be it's worth between 2250-4500 depending on location and availability of other rigs at time of purchase.

stivic · 10-20-2004, 01:30 AM

I live about an hour from the auction were the blazer is, they are hard to find in decent shape in B.C. mine came from california in 1995, 90% rust free 80,000 miles mostly stock and has the original power train. I bought it a year ago probably spent to much and still put alot of time in it, but i wanted it. You don't see to many in this area, if it is in decent shape and has very little rust it my be worth 6-8k it all depends on what you want to spend. you could pick one up for 2k put 600hrs of body work and 8k in parts and still not be done. take your time and look around, the milige sounds a little of and if it has a lift kit it may have been bagged on, who knows It might be a great buy but check it over. Good luck.

bouncytruck · 10-20-2004, 11:51 AM

It is a small picture, but I'd say in the US$5-7K range. The engine sets off a red flag. Check to make sure the transmission and T-case are correct and not a "frankenstien" job.

The lift and tires look more like a 2"/33" combo than 35's. If you can get better pictures, post them!

RED72blazer · 10-21-2004, 11:08 AM

bouncy you really think it's worth that much? I know it's really hard to tell from that small pic, but man thats alot of money. have the prices for these trucks gone up?

bouncytruck · 10-21-2004, 11:18 AM

I'm just going by the description and what I can see of the picture. I paid over $9K for my '72 and $4k for my '69 4 years ago. My '72 had 103,000 miles on it when I bought it - but it is 100% rust free!

npbra · 10-21-2004, 05:14 PM

I paid $4500 for my 1972 Blazer 4x4 last year. Truck runs good, but has rust in both doors, tailgate and rear quarters. That's Canadian $, bought in northern Alberta. Based on the small pic and description, $5000 to $6000 Cdn. is not out of the question. Getting tough to find in this part of the world. But as usual, check it out, which might be tough at an auction.

lazygaurd · 10-22-2004, 02:03 AM

If you are serious about this blazer E-mail me or call. I know the truck and I know the seller and I can tell you everything you want need to know about it. 604-796-8722 Darrell brookbanks2@shaw.ca

10-17-2004, 09:19 PM	#1
69GMCCamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 28	What's this Worth? I'm looking at a 1969 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4X4. It is an automatic with a 400 cu in engine. The truck has less than 90,000 documented miles. The original owner is the sellers uncle and it has been in their family since new. He has full survice records, manuals, and original bill of sale included. It is lifted with approx. 35 in tires. The only rust is under passenger side door and will need a new floor panel and rocker panel to fix. Surface rust on the frame is the only other. It come with a few options such as tow hooks. I was wondering what I should be looking at paying. A picture can be found half-way down this website on the left. http://www.abbotsfordcollectorcarsho...ctionList.html PLMK Thanks

10-17-2004, 11:18 PM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	the 400 V8 isnt original, but it does sound and look sweet. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

10-19-2004, 08:32 PM	#11
blazerholic I am a Gov't Mule Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Latonia,Ky Posts: 276	I'd say it's worth exactly as much as you are willing to pay for it. Not tryin to be a smart *ss, but it's all relative to your desire to own a 1st gen Blazer. Good luck, hope it works out for ya! __________________ ...to die in the saddle must be my destiny, to ride this rockin' horse I must be crazy...

10-19-2004, 09:02 PM	#12
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Is that blazer on a lot? If so expect to pay more than when buying from a private party. I payed 500 for mine 4 years ago, it was sitting in someones front yard down the street from my house, It needed just about everything. I wish I had waited and spent more for a nice one. from what you have said I am assuming it is unrestored and has some rust and probably needs paint too. my guess would be it's worth between 2250-4500 depending on location and availability of other rigs at time of purchase. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

10-20-2004, 01:30 AM	#13
stivic Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: hope,british columbia Posts: 18	I live about an hour from the auction were the blazer is, they are hard to find in decent shape in B.C. mine came from california in 1995, 90% rust free 80,000 miles mostly stock and has the original power train. I bought it a year ago probably spent to much and still put alot of time in it, but i wanted it. You don't see to many in this area, if it is in decent shape and has very little rust it my be worth 6-8k it all depends on what you want to spend. you could pick one up for 2k put 600hrs of body work and 8k in parts and still not be done. take your time and look around, the milige sounds a little of and if it has a lift kit it may have been bagged on, who knows It might be a great buy but check it over. Good luck. Last edited by stivic; 10-20-2004 at 01:37 AM.

10-17-2004, 09:42 PM	#2
Drop Top 71 I don't get the hint that banned means banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Where the Bomb Dank Grows Posts: 43

10-17-2004, 09:59 PM	#3
69GMCCamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 28	Thanks for posting the picture

10-17-2004, 10:17 PM	#4
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	Seems like "too little" rust fo up your way...I'd inspect everything again. I guess price is relative to region. In So-Cal, that would sell for about 5k-8k, depending on rust factor. Hard to tell with that little pick though....BUT it was one of 4930 ever made that year so It's value is only going one way

10-17-2004, 11:31 PM	#7
69GMCCamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 28	Yeah, this engine has 30,000 miles on it and everything else has 90,000. Thanks, anyone else?

10-17-2004, 11:35 PM	#8
jakeslim Premium Level Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern CA Posts: 829	I guess my point was that how often does a person change out an engine at 60k. Oh well, PO's do strange things so who knows!

10-17-2004, 11:41 PM	#9
69GMCCamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 28	He told me that something happened to it in the shop and that the mechanics put this engine in as a replacement. Who knows what to believe. Maybe they dropped something down the manifold. ???

10-18-2004, 10:19 PM	#10
69GMCCamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 28	Anybody else have an idea about the value. It's hard to find them for sale to compare. Thanks

10-20-2004, 11:51 AM	#14
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	It is a small picture, but I'd say in the US$5-7K range. The engine sets off a red flag. Check to make sure the transmission and T-case are correct and not a "frankenstien" job. The lift and tires look more like a 2"/33" combo than 35's. If you can get better pictures, post them! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-21-2004, 11:08 AM	#15
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	bouncy you really think it's worth that much? I know it's really hard to tell from that small pic, but man thats alot of money. have the prices for these trucks gone up? __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

10-21-2004, 11:18 AM	#16
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I'm just going by the description and what I can see of the picture. I paid over $9K for my '72 and $4k for my '69 4 years ago. My '72 had 103,000 miles on it when I bought it - but it is 100% rust free! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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10-21-2004, 05:14 PM	#17
npbra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 26	I paid $4500 for my 1972 Blazer 4x4 last year. Truck runs good, but has rust in both doors, tailgate and rear quarters. That's Canadian $, bought in northern Alberta. Based on the small pic and description, $5000 to $6000 Cdn. is not out of the question. Getting tough to find in this part of the world. But as usual, check it out, which might be tough at an auction.

10-22-2004, 02:03 AM	#18
lazygaurd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 492	69 blazer If you are serious about this blazer E-mail me or call. I know the truck and I know the seller and I can tell you everything you want need to know about it. 604-796-8722 Darrell brookbanks2@shaw.ca

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