Which one, Stepside SWB Truck or Blazer Opinions Please? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72Levi · 04-25-2006, 12:36 PM

Hello All, If you had the option of buying a 1972 SWB Stepside truck or 1972
4x4 Blazer which one would you buy? They both are in good condition, nice paint, 350 engines, good original condition, auto tranny, nice drivers. Each are about the same in price. Am I comparing apples to oranges here? Or is it a matter of personal preferences? Resell value? (not that I would ever re-sell either of them)

I would appreciate everyones opinion. Thank you.

68 short step · 04-25-2006, 12:51 PM

stepside.... duhh

71swb4x4 · 04-25-2006, 01:28 PM

What's there to decide? Buy them both.

1969K10 · 04-25-2006, 01:31 PM

It really comes down to what are YOU looking to buy it for. If you want to work it, go with the PU. A blazer is worthless for anything but groceries and pulling a trailer of your stuff.

If you're just looking for something to add to your collection, does it matter?

Old Yeller 1970 · 04-25-2006, 02:58 PM

I would buy the Blazer 'cause I already have a truck. In your case assuming you have neither, I'd say get the truck first (if you plan to haul stuff rather than people) and add a Blazer later.
However, if you already have a truck (or plan to haul people rather than stuff) then get the Blazer.

CochinoFilipino · 04-25-2006, 03:24 PM

An early blazer in my neighborhood is what first turned me on to the 67-72 gen.

I was looking at early broncos before getting the truck. But I what I needed was an enclosed cab for the winter, and a truck bed for hauling without stuff flying into my eyes. And I didn't need the 4x4. I just needed a pickup for it's utility..

BUT, I have a convertible mustang for cruisin. If I had to choose just one vehicle the 72 Blazer would be awesome.

Longhorn Man · 04-25-2006, 05:31 PM

Well, if they are both pretty much rust free, and utility is not a major concern, and this is mostly a toy... I'd go for the blazer. Rust free/low rust blazers are getting real hard to find... in comparison, the trucks are a dime a dozen.
If it was a 2 wheel drive Blazer I'd say GO, NOW, BUY.

pumpkin · 04-25-2006, 05:41 PM

BLAZER all the way

the top comes off in the summer

1LoC10 · 04-25-2006, 05:58 PM

Id say get the Blazer while you have the chance... if down the line you ever decide the itch to get a truck too, you will be able to find one on the cheap easier than a blazer

Bishops Trucks · 04-25-2006, 06:04 PM

I have 4 trucks and have always craved a Blazer. Buy the Blazer.

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-25-2006, 06:20 PM

I have 2 Blazers, and if I had the money I would buy more (Blazers) I keep
finding them but I just can't afford to buy em or store em, I am already in
talks w/ my builder to add on to my house since a shop on my property is
not very feasable, I have the approval to go from a 2 car to a 3 car, but I
am trying to get her to go from a 2 car to at least a 4, 5 or hell even 6

04-25-2006, 12:36 PM	#1
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Which one, Stepside SWB Truck or Blazer Opinions Please? Hello All, If you had the option of buying a 1972 SWB Stepside truck or 1972 4x4 Blazer which one would you buy? They both are in good condition, nice paint, 350 engines, good original condition, auto tranny, nice drivers. Each are about the same in price. Am I comparing apples to oranges here? Or is it a matter of personal preferences? Resell value? (not that I would ever re-sell either of them) I would appreciate everyones opinion. Thank you.

04-25-2006, 12:51 PM	#2
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Which one, Stepside SWB Truck or Blazer Opinions Please? stepside.... duhh

04-25-2006, 01:28 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Which one, Stepside SWB Truck or Blazer Opinions Please? What's there to decide? Buy them both. __________________ 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.

04-25-2006, 01:31 PM	#4
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: Which one, Stepside SWB Truck or Blazer Opinions Please? It really comes down to what are YOU looking to buy it for. If you want to work it, go with the PU. A blazer is worthless for anything but groceries and pulling a trailer of your stuff. If you're just looking for something to add to your collection, does it matter?

04-25-2006, 02:58 PM	#5
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: Which one, Stepside SWB Truck or Blazer Opinions Please? I would buy the Blazer 'cause I already have a truck. In your case assuming you have neither, I'd say get the truck first (if you plan to haul stuff rather than people) and add a Blazer later. However, if you already have a truck (or plan to haul people rather than stuff) then get the Blazer. __________________ Old Yeller

04-25-2006, 03:24 PM	#6
CochinoFilipino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Republic of California Posts: 345	Re: Which one, Stepside SWB Truck or Blazer Opinions Please? An early blazer in my neighborhood is what first turned me on to the 67-72 gen. I was looking at early broncos before getting the truck. But I what I needed was an enclosed cab for the winter, and a truck bed for hauling without stuff flying into my eyes. And I didn't need the 4x4. I just needed a pickup for it's utility.. BUT, I have a convertible mustang for cruisin. If I had to choose just one vehicle the 72 Blazer would be awesome. __________________ '67 C10 Short Stepside 5.0TPI/700R4

04-25-2006, 05:31 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Which one, Stepside SWB Truck or Blazer Opinions Please? Well, if they are both pretty much rust free, and utility is not a major concern, and this is mostly a toy... I'd go for the blazer. Rust free/low rust blazers are getting real hard to find... in comparison, the trucks are a dime a dozen. If it was a 2 wheel drive Blazer I'd say GO, NOW, BUY.

04-25-2006, 05:41 PM	#8
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: Which one, Stepside SWB Truck or Blazer Opinions Please? BLAZER all the way the top comes off in the summer

04-25-2006, 05:58 PM	#9
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Which one, Stepside SWB Truck or Blazer Opinions Please? Id say get the Blazer while you have the chance... if down the line you ever decide the itch to get a truck too, you will be able to find one on the cheap easier than a blazer __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

04-25-2006, 06:04 PM	#10
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Which one, Stepside SWB Truck or Blazer Opinions Please? I have 4 trucks and have always craved a Blazer. Buy the Blazer. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

04-25-2006, 06:20 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Which one, Stepside SWB Truck or Blazer Opinions Please? I have 2 Blazers, and if I had the money I would buy more (Blazers) I keep finding them but I just can't afford to buy em or store em, I am already in talks w/ my builder to add on to my house since a shop on my property is not very feasable, I have the approval to go from a 2 car to a 3 car, but I am trying to get her to go from a 2 car to at least a 4, 5 or hell even 6 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T



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