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Doug Krebs
03-02-2006, 05:24 PM
Looks like I'm going to be a Hikeschooler again, so following suit we shall name the new blazer, the "Corn Hauler". I've never really been into naming cars at all, but this whole corn thing makes me laugh.

Current Plan:

For the body: Buy a rust free 1991 body I've been looking at for the past week. Right now its a rolling chassis on stock 10 bolts and 33" BFG's. I got the guy to knock the price down if he took the tires and rims off since I really don't need them. He says they have good tread if someone needs them, as the whole thing would come at a better price with them.

Drivetrain:

Swap 14 bolt and dana 60 to new body and frame. Everything about the dana 60 is pretty much brand new except the wheel bearings. The 14 bolt has lifetime rotors and brakes. I'll probably clean the 14 bolt up and pain it while its out.

Engine, tranny, and tcase:

Again swap the 350, SM465, and Np208 over to the new body and frame. I'll again most likely clean the stuff up.

Suspension:

Most likely Alcan, not sure on the height. When I get the new body I'll have to some measuring. I'd like to drop it down to 4" to keep the ride better. I know previously the tires hit the rear of the fender, so I may move the axle forward if works as a solution. Bumpstops will also be used.

Steering:

Right now the tie rod is behind the axle, not sure if I'll keep it there. I'll definately keep the crossover.

I plan to get it running before I mess with the suspension.

Flame away ****ers :flipoff2:

jerryg79
03-02-2006, 05:35 PM
Place your bets I have two pots going:

1) How long it takes, though I first need doug to project a time before I can create a spread.

2) How far doug gets before he loses interest in finishing and just drives it, we shall call this percent complete.



:flipoff2:

Doug Krebs
03-02-2006, 05:38 PM
For the time line, let me get the body first...

For percent complete mostly depends on how much money I want to spend. As we all know I'm a huge joo which hinders making things nicer than needed. i.e. changing the interior color from tan to gray. That kinda thing could take me a while.

Graystroke
03-02-2006, 05:53 PM
the time line will depend if doug decides to try and mill something at work or convert the 350 to a six-cycle engine. this would greatly hinder "projection of completion"...i mean we're talking about working prototypes, time on the dyno, and wind tunnel testing (and this will only happen when doug and john cox can figure something for a trade)
I wouldn't want to be the the house on this one!

fbronco86
03-02-2006, 08:11 PM
I want to see a Gantt Chart on this :flipoff2:

So are you gonna gather some parts like you did for your buggy :flipoff2:

Doug Krebs
03-02-2006, 08:28 PM
I want to see a Gantt Chart on this :flipoff2:

So are you gonna gather some parts like you did for your buggy :flipoff2:

See the whole thing about that is I kinda quit my job, so I don't have alot of money. All my savings? Yeah, downpayment on a house, kinda makes it hard...

fbronco86
03-02-2006, 08:42 PM
See the whole thing about that is I kinda quit my job, so I don't have alot of money. All my savings? Yeah, downpayment on a house, kinda makes it hard...

Quit your job? Holy smokes! Need more time for school or what?

jerryg79
03-02-2006, 08:43 PM
Quit your job? Holy smokes! Need more time for school or what?

previous job i'm guessing

stx4wheeler
03-02-2006, 08:46 PM
but one more variable we are forgeting is can he aford the adderal, to get this thing finished? Anyone wanna go ride bikes, look pretty bird...

william_ace
03-02-2006, 10:59 PM
hahaha i think its a sweet idea, just buy my shocks for it

KrazyKarl02
03-02-2006, 11:20 PM
See the whole thing about that is I kinda quit my job, so I don't have alot of money. All my savings? Yeah, downpayment on a house, kinda makes it hard...
??? How do you quit with Robert, it is a cake job.

While I am replying, let me know if you need help, I still think it is a bad idea, but you, me, and a case or 2, we can do it.....

I would like to edit, I think fitting and changing interior and hoping for an american car that does not rattle is a bad idea

BMFScout
03-02-2006, 11:27 PM
Doug, I still say you need a 2wd toyota truck, build the 'corn, graduate and buy a tow rig..

Doug Krebs
03-02-2006, 11:30 PM
??? How do you quit with Robert, it is a cake job.

While I am replying, let me know if you need help, I still think it is a bad idea, but you, me, and a case or 2, we can do it.....

I would like to edit, I think fitting and changing interior and hoping for an american car that does not rattle is a bad idea

Ok ding-a-lings, I'm talking about my previous job where I actually made more than a couple hundred dollars in a month. I still work for robert, however I got a promotion and can come out from under the desk twice a day!!!11!11

Blazer's interiors are not that difficult, I've taken them apart many times. Aside from the AC ducts, only plastic is the dash pad and the instrument panel.

KrazyKarl02
03-02-2006, 11:39 PM
Blazer's interiors are not that difficult, I've taken them apart many times. Aside from the AC ducts, only plastic is the dash pad and the instrument panel.

I can't help but be an a$$, how many times have you put them back together?

Doug Krebs
03-02-2006, 11:40 PM
I can't help but be an a$$, how many times have you put them back together?

5?

BMFScout
03-02-2006, 11:41 PM
you have to say the 'corn, as in short for unicorn otherwise I will forget how it got named again.

Doug Krebs
03-02-2006, 11:44 PM
you have to say the 'corn, as in short for unicorn otherwise I will forget how it got named again.

No, I spew **** from my ass and am not capable of finishing anything!

KrazyKarl02
03-02-2006, 11:52 PM
I love Doug

Doug Krebs
03-02-2006, 11:56 PM
Also, I watched Rent with Blair, and I liked it. Now I have show tunes stuck in my head, and I like them. :rainbow:

stx4wheeler
03-03-2006, 01:07 AM
:rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow:Now go play with your blazer to RECTIFY the situation, dougy....

Sharpe
03-03-2006, 01:16 AM
So did you buy the blazer? If not this project is DOA, cause its sold...

Doug Krebs
03-03-2006, 01:25 AM
So did you buy the blazer? If not this project is DOA, cause its sold...

****!!! I've been caling the ****er for 2 days where did you see this? I figured he was out of town or busy since he's a builder. I've been checking every board he's posted it on. Why aren't you on your IM name?

Sharpe
03-03-2006, 01:26 AM
I'm at work. The for sale post on CK5 said it was sold.

Sharpe
03-03-2006, 01:26 AM
If you are that gung-ho about this **** I have a friend who might sell you a cheap K5 carcass.

Doug Krebs
03-03-2006, 01:26 AM
I'm at work. The for sale post on CK5 said it was sold.

Yeah just saw it... Oh well, I'll have to find another one. They pop up alot, not as nice as that one though...

Doug Krebs
03-03-2006, 01:27 AM
If you are that gung-ho about this **** I have a friend who might sell you a cheap K5 carcass.

condition? Year? Can you get on your IM name?

Sharpe
03-03-2006, 01:43 AM
No. I dont know any details, just that he has like 5 ****ing blazers...

Do you happen to have another one of those ford van pitman arms I can buy from you? I am fixing to re-do my steering and want to get the new pitman arm while I'm at it.

Doug Krebs
03-03-2006, 02:08 AM
well talk to him... no i don't have another pitman arm.

Someone find me a nice 69-72 body and I'll love you forever

Sharpe
03-03-2006, 02:23 AM
Here's a frame for free south of H-town.

http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=8729

mudtoy67
03-03-2006, 02:38 AM
well talk to him... no i don't have another pitman arm.

Someone find me a nice 69-72 body and I'll love you forever

According to car-part.com this place says it has at least the cab for a 68...
http://www.countrymotorstx.com/

I think it would be pretty sweet to take the blazer body off, tube chassis whats left, and skin it with the 69-72 body panels. That way when you crunch fenders they're easier to replace. And it would just be sweet.

But what do I know, you see how sweet my ride is :gigem:

jerryg79
03-03-2006, 07:02 AM
I can't help but be an a$$, how many times have you put them back together?
:D

Doug Krebs
03-03-2006, 09:07 AM
Wow you people are all sorts of *******s

uglyota
03-06-2006, 12:39 PM
So now I know what you were babbling about the other day.
like I told you on the phone. bad idea and building a mallcrawler is against everything we stand for
poser
that guy did you a favor by selling it out from under you
:flipoff2:

Doug Krebs
03-06-2006, 01:07 PM
that guy did you a favor by selling it out from under you
:flipoff2:

Most likely! I've decided I'm going to hold of until I find a 69-72 body. I've always loved those and have always planned on building one.

uglyota
03-06-2006, 01:10 PM
there's a sweet one down the street from Lissa's.
low low price, too ;)

Doug Krebs
03-06-2006, 01:13 PM
there's a sweet one down the street from Lissa's.
low low price, too ;)

Yeah, what does that guy want, like $5500?

uglyota
03-06-2006, 01:18 PM
I thought it was more than that.
It's sweet though...if you like K5s :p

Doug Krebs
03-06-2006, 01:22 PM
I thought it was more than that.
It's sweet though...if you like K5s :p

you can get much better on bay for that price. I know his has holes in the rockers and the paint is pretty old too.

TxCruzr
03-06-2006, 01:24 PM
I think it would be pretty sweet to take the blazer body off, tube chassis whats left, and skin it with the 69-72 body panels. That way when you crunch fenders they're easier to replace. And it would just be sweet.

Like this
http://wickedfabrication.com/images/DSC00465.JPG


But what do I know, you see how sweet my ride is :gigem:

:laughing: that aint no **** :flipoff2:

BMFScout
03-06-2006, 01:28 PM
you can get much better on bay for that price. I know his has holes in the rockers and the paint is pretty old too.

I called, it was either 11 or $12,500. I think it has been for sale for years.

Doug Krebs
03-06-2006, 01:46 PM
I called, it was either 11 or $12,500. I think it has been for sale for years.

I know it's been for sale for a long time and thats evidently why! Good god, you can pretty much get a bad ass one with good paint for around 5500 on ebay.

Seth
03-06-2006, 09:44 PM
you mean down the street from my house

uglyota
03-06-2006, 11:12 PM
no, Lissa's :flipoff2:

Graystroke
03-07-2006, 12:26 AM
my buddy up here has one that he wants to sell. it runs has new tires and rims and a lot of new body panels ready to go on. I don't think he wants much for it. like around $2k, maybe less.

Doug Krebs
03-07-2006, 01:03 AM
my buddy up here has one that he wants to sell. it runs has new tires and rims and a lot of new body panels ready to go on. I don't think he wants much for it. like around $2k, maybe less.

get me some pics... I really could care less about anything but the body and frame.

P.S. Get me some pics please

eight
03-07-2006, 11:04 AM
http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=9413

Doug Krebs
03-07-2006, 02:32 PM
Saw that and pretty much every other one on local/texas forums.

Keep in mind I already have the entire drivetrain that I want to use. I'm really looking for a good body to start with. I'd rather pay more for a good body to start from than have it running. I'd actually prefer it not running as it would probably be cheaper.

I actually like the Jimmy's better, as I think the grille looks bad ass.

uglyota
03-07-2006, 02:52 PM
what's your hangup on blazers (and jimmys)?
why not try and find something interesting to put your parts in, like a willys wagon or a waggy with a kaiser grille (does such a thing exist?)
probably wouldn't be much work than swapping everything from blazer-blazer
and what's wrong with your frame? Don't you have enough stuff welded to it at this point that you would want to keep it?

Doug Krebs
03-07-2006, 04:37 PM
what's your hangup on blazers (and jimmys)?
why not try and find something interesting to put your parts in, like a willys wagon or a waggy with a kaiser grille (does such a thing exist?)
probably wouldn't be much work than swapping everything from blazer-blazer
and what's wrong with your frame? Don't you have enough stuff welded to it at this point that you would want to keep it?

I think the 69-72 blazers just look kick ass and are completly convertible. Maybe I choose a blazer when I first bought a car because I liked them, make sense?

I also love the interiors of that year model too.

Sharpe
03-07-2006, 06:07 PM
I have been trying to convince him to get a pickup of that generation because A) they are easier to find, B) they are more usefull and C) they are usually cheaper.

CheapJeep
03-07-2006, 06:28 PM
I think it's a kickass idea. That year model of blazer/jimmy is unique and would be awesome to have as a daily driver.

uglyota
03-07-2006, 06:32 PM
Maybe I choose a blazer when I first bought a car because I liked them, make sense?
yeah but you were a dumb hikeschooler then and thought they were the baddest-ass offroad vehicle evar too, didn't you?
I like late-60s and early 70s c-10s but I think those should be lowered :D

robertf03
03-07-2006, 06:38 PM
like a willys wagon or a waggy with a kaiser grille (does such a thing exist?)

kaiser wagoneers have crappy drivetrains.

uglyota
03-07-2006, 06:38 PM
he already has the drivetrain

robertf03
03-07-2006, 06:39 PM
oh, well good. and to answer your question- wagoneers were made during kaiser's ownership.

uglyota
03-07-2006, 06:42 PM
cool, now stop before I start to become knowledgeable on anything jeep-related. I just like those grilles and know they can be swapped onto some later waggys and j-trucks

TexTJ209
03-07-2006, 06:42 PM
what's your hangup on blazers (and jimmys)?
why not try and find something interesting to put your parts in, like a willys wagon or a waggy with a kaiser grille (does such a thing exist?)
probably wouldn't be much work than swapping everything from blazer-blazer
and what's wrong with your frame? Don't you have enough stuff welded to it at this point that you would want to keep it?


You mean like this one?

EDIT: Fixed I think.

http://www.ifsja.org/readers/gladiators/pictures/madden.jpg

uglyota
03-07-2006, 06:44 PM
:confused2

TexTJ209
03-07-2006, 06:44 PM
Waggy with the kaiser grille? Or am I just retarded?

CheapJeep
03-07-2006, 06:48 PM
All I see is an X. And the grill ya'll are talking about is the "Gladiator".

uglyota
03-07-2006, 06:49 PM
yes waggy with kaiser grille looks cool.
Now what in Gods holy name are you blathering about? :D
edit: ah you tried to post a picture...now I get it. but still no picture ;)
edit2: yeah that grille

TexTJ209
03-07-2006, 06:50 PM
Look now, should be working. Damn gay kodak site.


The truck was called the Gladiator, the grille is called the Rhino.


Edit: Yeah you can swap that grille onto any FSJ because AMC/Kaiser/Jeep were cheap bastards and just bolted the new grilles onto the old sheetmetal. Even put square headlights into round holes.

CheapJeep
03-07-2006, 06:55 PM
Pic works now. My bad, I thought that was the name.

uglyota
03-07-2006, 06:59 PM
wanna take bets on what happens when Doug logs back on and finds out that he's building a jeep?

AggieTJ2007
03-07-2006, 07:18 PM
i bet he loves it and goes and makes love to something inanimate

Sharpe
03-07-2006, 07:19 PM
i bet he loves it and goes and makes love to something inanimate
Or robbie.

AggieTJ2007
03-07-2006, 07:20 PM
yes, but robbie could be considered inanimate, he doesn't move around very much

Doug Krebs
03-07-2006, 08:48 PM
yeah but you were a dumb hikeschooler then and thought they were the baddest-ass offroad vehicle evar too, didn't you?
I like late-60s and early 70s c-10s but I think those should be lowered :D

I was a dumb college kid when I bought the blazer... 2nd semester soph. year. Before that, I drove a tempo and a Safari :flipoff2:

I don't want a pickup...

I've always wanted one of these since I learned they exist.

I plan to buy a new pickup when I graduate, and this will become a toy.

I dont' want a jeep, Doug Trykoski had a jeep.

KrazyKarl02
03-07-2006, 08:50 PM
I dont' want a jeep, Doug Trykoski had a jeep.


Good point....

fbronco86
03-07-2006, 09:06 PM
I was a dumb college kid when I bought the blazer... 2nd semester soph. year. Before that, I drove a tempo and a Safari :flipoff2:

I don't want a pickup...

I've always wanted one of these since I learned they exist.

I plan to buy a new pickup when I graduate, and this will become a toy.

I dont' want a jeep, Doug Trykoski had a jeep.

You already graduated :flipoff2:

Doug Krebs
03-07-2006, 10:09 PM
You already graduated :flipoff2:

Mike, I pray for you every night!

mudtoy67
03-07-2006, 10:09 PM
72 Blazer $500 (http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=9461)

Doug Krebs
03-07-2006, 10:10 PM
holy **** i love you

stx4wheeler
03-07-2006, 10:29 PM
thats what they call the rhino grill or something i think it is pimp though.

CheapJeep
03-07-2006, 10:34 PM
thats what they call the rhino grill or something i think it is pimp though.
A little late eh? This was already established. :flipoff2:

CRaSHnBuRN
03-08-2006, 12:15 AM
hey krebs, while you're getting that blazer, see if you can sneak off with one of those D60s out of the guy's K30s :D If I had the cash I would grab one of those trucks for a tow rig.

Doug Krebs
03-12-2006, 06:10 PM
yeah... that blazer is way too far gone to even think about starting on. It would be good for a parts truck...

fbronco86
03-12-2006, 06:22 PM
yeah... that blazer is way too far gone to even think about starting on. It would be good for a parts truck...

Have you seen my bronco :)

Doug Krebs
03-12-2006, 09:48 PM
Have you seen my bronco :)

go look at it...Take a look (http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=9461)

There is nothing left of the rockers, there are huge rust holes, everything is trashed, I don't see any glass, and the list goes on... It would be a good parts truck for someone that needed sheetmetal, etc...

jerryg79
03-12-2006, 09:52 PM
not to piss on your parade, but I have a feeling that is par for what you're going to find in that year range in that price range. :(

Doug Krebs
03-12-2006, 09:58 PM
not to piss on your parade, but I have a feeling that is par for what you're going to find in that year range in that price range. :(

piss on it like Clyde did... I'm not in a hurry, I find weird **** for cheap once a year it seems. So maybe next year I'll come upon one.

I'd also rather pay another thousand or 2 than to start out with that, so I'll wait till I can afford it if I don't find something.

fbronco86
03-12-2006, 11:34 PM
go look at it...Take a look (http://www.texas4x4.org/showthread.php?t=9461)

There is nothing left of the rockers, there are huge rust holes, everything is trashed, I don't see any glass, and the list goes on... It would be a good parts truck for someone that needed sheetmetal, etc...

Please that is thing is cherry

my bronco is in alot better shape than that dude :gigem:

Sharpe
03-13-2006, 12:43 AM
That thing doesnt look that bad. If you got it you would have a chance to bond with it while you did all the sheet metal replacement. Its deffinately a Krebs price too.

BMFScout
03-13-2006, 01:26 AM
That thing doesnt look that bad.

I know it is spring break, but please limit your crack intake to a puff or two a day.

fbronco86
03-13-2006, 08:11 AM
It will buff out dont worry

Doug Krebs
03-13-2006, 10:10 AM
That thing doesnt look that bad. If you got it you would have a chance to bond with it while you did all the sheet metal replacement. Its deffinately a Krebs price too.

It would take me 10 years to get that thing together...

not to mention a lot of money, I'd rather spend more money at first and not deal with somethign like that.

agjohn02
03-15-2006, 01:08 AM
http://houston.craigslist.org/car/141059056.html

jerryg79
03-15-2006, 08:34 AM
http://houston.craigslist.org/car/141059056.html

wrong body style...I think those are the worst of all of them.

CRaSHnBuRN
03-17-2006, 06:43 AM
you could make it a really short bed truck http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/142296413.html

Sharpe
03-17-2006, 11:33 PM
wrong body style...I think those are the worst of all of them.
Hey at least its still fully convertable. I like that grill better than the early and mid 80's one.

Doug Krebs
03-21-2006, 06:00 PM
While taking my cans to the recycler today to get my $7.54 I not only saw a 4 door ranger from mexico, I saw a 70 K5 blazer. Finfeather is only one way traffic at the moment so I took some backroads between finfeather and So. College. On the way there I took a street I had never taken, and saw a bunch of older trucks and thought, this is where I'm going to find one, a place like this.

So went to the recycler traded in my cans and saw that sweet ranger and on the way home I took different back streets because of inspirational old truck sitings on the way there. Low and behold I see a ****box in the back of a field at an autobody place. Stop in and talk to the owner, says he's going to keep it and restore it someday. I was dissapointed until I saw it. That thing had rust I'd never seen rust on a vehicle.

Oh well the owner of the shop was cool.

The point of this story is the 4 door ranger was cool.

CRaSHnBuRN
03-21-2006, 10:14 PM
has anyone seen the thing sitting over by the bait shop on HW 21? I just caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of my eye a week ago, but it looks like some kinda really hacked up mini truck with about 2 foot of lift

Sharpe
03-22-2006, 12:37 AM
I saw a 6 door version of those bigass Internaional truck that Union Pacific uses. I dont know what its purpose was but they were replacing the tracks behind my shop while I was home and the truck looked neat.

mudtoy67
03-24-2006, 12:19 AM
http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/144445643.html

It's a start...

agjohn02
03-29-2006, 12:45 PM
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250578&highlight=tx%2A


edit: nevermind, i searched and didnt look at the date

stx4wheeler
03-30-2006, 06:16 PM
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=457317 its a 77 and im not sure where its at is this what you want?

AggieTJ2007
03-31-2006, 01:35 AM
looks like its in cali

Doug Krebs
03-31-2006, 01:41 AM
It's a 77 and if I'm correct I think those are some of the ugliest K5's.

I'm looking for a 69-72.

stx4wheeler
03-31-2006, 02:23 AM
aight ill keep my eye out

Sharpe
03-31-2006, 02:40 AM
76-86 are the less desireable blazers. The 69-72 are the first gen body style, which is what Doug is looking for. 73-75 were the newew boxy body style but still had the fully removable top. In 76 they switched to the half removable top. In 87 the came out with fuel injection so the 76-86 ones dont really have anything special about them.

CRaSHnBuRN
03-31-2006, 09:45 AM
Yeah, those mid to late 70's ones have a funky looking front end, but I do like them for the full removable top. If I was going to build a blazer and couldn't find a first generation, I would take one of those late 70's ones and replace the front clip with the front clip from a 91 burb or blazer. Full removable top and a little less ugly

tigweld
03-31-2006, 10:43 AM
I would take one of those late 70's ones and replace the front clip with the front clip from a 91 burb or blazer. Full removable top and a little less ugly

seems like everone these days that has that style truck converts to the newer front. I kinda like the early front(with billet insert) with the full length hood.

agjohn02
03-31-2006, 10:49 AM
same here

CRaSHnBuRN
03-31-2006, 11:24 AM
seems like everone these days that has that style truck converts to the newer front. I kinda like the early front(with billet insert) with the full length hood.

when I first saw them, they didn't bug me that much. But then a friend built a big yellow chevy on boggers and did the billet grill swap. At first it seemed cool, but after a while it just seemed to grow uglier, if that makes any kinda of sense. The odd part was he felt the same way, and was in the process of finding a newer front end when he gave the truck to his dad and bought a superduty.

BMFScout
03-31-2006, 11:25 AM
I say Chevy did a lot of pot/coke from 73-87, you can keep those years. There are a few exceptions now and then, but as a whole they are my least favorite.

jerryg79
03-31-2006, 11:34 AM
ahh jimmy two times :flipoff2:

CRaSHnBuRN
03-31-2006, 11:38 AM
I can honestly say I've only seen a few chevy's from those years that I've liked. One was the one cajun built, another is that orange and white one that won TTC a few years ago, and a heavily abused red one on 38s that you used to see in pics from the hammers in california

agjohn02
03-31-2006, 11:59 AM
I say Chevy did a lot of pot/coke from 73-87, you can keep those years. There are a few exceptions now and then, but as a whole they are my least faavorite.



I say Chevy did a lot of pot/coke from 73-87, you can keep those years. There are a few exceptions now and then, but as a whole they are my least faavorite.


you can say that again.

Sharpe
03-31-2006, 04:45 PM
Yeah, those mid to late 70's ones have a funky looking front end, but I do like them for the full removable top. If I was going to build a blazer and couldn't find a first generation, I would take one of those late 70's ones and replace the front clip with the front clip from a 91 burb or blazer. Full removable top and a little less ugly
"Late 70's" blazers did not have full removable tops. See my post above. The 70's grill is my second favorite, after the 89-91 of course, they look more "truckish" than the 81-88. The 81-88 grills are straight up ugly (thats why pigpen doesnt have one :flipoff2: ).

Ben97XJ
04-04-2006, 08:40 PM
Here is another 1991 Body.

Blazer (http://www.lonestarjeepclub.org/board/showthread.php?t=3025)

Doug Krebs
04-04-2006, 09:50 PM
Here is another 1991 Body.

Blazer (http://www.lonestarjeepclub.org/board/showthread.php?t=3025)

Dammit ben, I just registered on a jeep board

KrazyKarl02
04-04-2006, 09:52 PM
Dammit ben, I just registered on a jeep board

:rainbow:

Doug Krebs
04-04-2006, 10:34 PM
**** here we go again...

Ben97XJ
04-04-2006, 11:48 PM
Seemed like a good deal to me and its in Wichita Falls.

CRaSHnBuRN
04-05-2006, 04:43 AM
what about the S10 type blazer bodies? I saw one of them for sale for 400 bucks a few days ago

Sharpe
04-05-2006, 05:24 AM
what about the S10 type blazer bodies? I saw one of them for sale for 400 bucks a few days ago
Yuck :rainbow: I payed $20 for one and got ripped off. There's a reason they are so cheap...

jerryg79
04-05-2006, 05:46 AM
what about the S10 type blazer bodies? I saw one of them for sale for 400 bucks a few days ago

That is so doug krebs 2002.

jerryg79
04-05-2006, 05:47 AM
**** here we go again...

I'm not really sure what that means, but I would jump on that thing. The body looks clean and it has the kickass grille.

BMFScout
04-05-2006, 08:22 AM
I'd jew him down to $988, or even $987... It looks good, I just wonder why you would tear one down if the body was so cherry. It is a jeep board though, so all bets are off.

Doug Krebs
04-05-2006, 08:27 AM
I'm in the process, already sent an email...

Too justify this to myself it's got to cost around a $1000 total. This includes a freon charge, gas to get there and back, and any other little things that it might take.

It does look like I could spend a weekend getting it running, and then another weekend getting the AC, etc... going and have a decent daily driver.

I wouldn't mess with the axles, just leave it like it is and drive it.

eight
04-05-2006, 09:50 AM
Sounds like a good plan. You could have a really nice blazer again and do it pretty easily.

KrazyKarl02
04-05-2006, 10:54 AM
You could have a really nice blazer again and do it pretty easily.

Or you could destroy another kind of nice blazer again.....

Either way I am in, My only requirement is that I am drunk the entire time... And I get to call it a flamer instead of a blazer....

jerryg79
04-05-2006, 11:49 AM
I wouldn't mess with the axles, just leave it like it is and drive it.

Creating the spread now.

Doug Krebs
04-05-2006, 12:17 PM
Creating the spread now.

Ass!

P.S. Mary is having the baby today... Woke up at 4:00 am and went to the hospital.

stx4wheeler
04-05-2006, 12:31 PM
take new body, put on top of old frame and have a nice looking blazer ,with 8 lugs, and 38.5's you will once again be the envy of all the mall crawlers, and z-71 owners with there bodylifts and 33's.

BMFScout
04-05-2006, 12:41 PM
Tell Mary we are thinking about her!!!!11!

Doug Krebs
04-05-2006, 12:44 PM
Tell Mary we are thinking about her!!!!11!

****! Apparently I'm an uncle already! She had to have a C section at 11:00 this morning as the baby never turned. I think William could even make an appearance at the crawfish boil on Sat.

Doug Krebs
04-05-2006, 12:51 PM
So back to the blazer...

I called the guy and without me even mentioning a price he said his bottom dollar is $800. Said he didn't like to haggle and was letting me know immediately.

Said the only thing he did was take the motor/tranny/tcase out of it. Also, he said he didn't take the engine wiring harness, but he did cut some of the connectors off. He also took the computer...

It comes with everything else including the driveshafts. Said he throw the Tcase(np241) in for another 100. It won't match up with my SM465 anyways.

So my question to you bastards...

Do I try to jew him down more or would that piss him off. I could say something like, "Man gas is going to kill me, how about $750"

This is much better than the other one I was going to pay 650 for which didn't include tires, driveshafts, or much of the wiring. Think $800 is a decent price if he doesn't come down?

Doug Krebs
04-05-2006, 12:57 PM
Also, he said he thinks the guy had it painted that owned it previously. Wish someone was in that area so they could look at it for me.

Shaggy
04-05-2006, 01:15 PM
had it painted means it was in a wreck

BMFScout
04-05-2006, 01:18 PM
well, the hood looks like it was white before, hard telling on the rest of it. It looks pretty damn straight/clean, but looks can be deceiving.

CRaSHnBuRN
04-05-2006, 01:29 PM
haggle with him. If he says no, move on. It seems like you've been finding some nice blazer bodies around lately, so something else will come up.

Doug Krebs
04-05-2006, 02:37 PM
had it painted means it was in a wreck

Chevies had some bad paint years. I specifically remember the earlier 88-97? body style peeling like crazy. I have no idea if this affected blazers...

AggieTJ2007
04-05-2006, 02:40 PM
It sounds like a really good deal and I am sure you can find someone to sell the axles too.

Doug Krebs
04-05-2006, 02:42 PM
It sounds like a really good deal and I am sure you can find someone to sell the axles too.

I'd keep it stock with those axles. No need for 1 tons for a daily driver.

CheapJeep
04-05-2006, 02:44 PM
I'd say haggle him down a little. It is a good deal, but not a Krebs deal by far. As for the paint I'd say you're correct, we've owned a few obs cheby's and all of them had the paint peel at one point or another.

Sharpe
04-05-2006, 02:56 PM
For that vintage (around 91) I know for a fact that chevy had major issues with making white paint stick. My burban's roof was entirely bare metal when I got it and a 91 C/K series parts truck is white and has paint flaking off in a few places.

sasquatch
04-05-2006, 03:38 PM
yea, my 90 had some paint starting to flake off too

Shaggy
04-05-2006, 03:56 PM
i had to put a new paint job on my 91 burban... plus the two-tone on it was ugly anyways... i painted the thing purple

mudtoy67
04-05-2006, 04:04 PM
I guess I missed another memo....why do you want this thing for a dd? :confused2 I thought you were wanting another complete blazer because you wanted to swap your drivetrain into it since your current blazer frame is trashed? What's wrong with the F150 for a dd, and why would a blazer be better? I don't think it'll get much better gas mileage, it can't have much more of a towing capacity...

eight
04-05-2006, 04:05 PM
blazer mor fun than f150

Cost about $1500 probably to make that blazer daily drivable including purchase cost and fuel to pick up. f150 worth about $4500. Hide $3000 surplus from wife and spend on corn.

Doug Krebs
04-05-2006, 04:09 PM
I guess I missed another memo....why do you want this thing for a dd? :confused2 I thought you were wanting another complete blazer because you wanted to swap your drivetrain into it since your current blazer frame is trashed? What's wrong with the F150 for a dd, and why would a blazer be better? I don't think it'll get much better gas mileage, it can't have much more of a towing capacity...

Blazer = $1000ish investment

Truck could sell for ~5000

I dont' like the truck and it depreciates everyday it sits there. This blazer would take it's place and is something I'd probably keep around, as I'd sell the truck as soon as I graduate.

Therefore the truck has little utility and this blazer would accomplish the task of what I need for just fine. I'm just trying to take the utilitarian approach to this situation. I can do a line drawing analysis if needed.

Doug Krebs
04-05-2006, 04:11 PM
now if someone would bite at my trailer wanted ad I'd be set!

mudtoy67
04-05-2006, 04:23 PM
So you're going to get a different dd...sell the ford...then build something else with the price difference...

I guess it makes some sense, by selling the ford (something you don't want) you would be able to buy/build two vehicles that you do want. Insurance is probably cheaper on the blazer, but are you going to lose in fuel mileage?

I tried this idea a couple years ago, so I can't say you're totally crazy. I wanted to get a little S-10 or Ranger or some little pickup that got better gas mileage than my ford, sell the ford, then put the money toward the FJ. But after I figured in buying the pickup, fixing problems that i didn't know about when I bought it, hassleing with getting the money I wanted for the ford, paying taxes, etc., i just figured this kind of switcheroo wasn't worth it.

This truck is pretty darn cheap, you've already got an engine/trans combo you know will work, plus other spare parts you can rob from your current blazer, so maybe it'll work for you. :)

mudtoy67
04-05-2006, 05:08 PM
Are you still looking for a 69-72 blazer?

Doug Krebs
04-05-2006, 05:08 PM
Are you still looking for a 69-72 blazer?

yes

TexTJ209
04-05-2006, 05:10 PM
Blazer = $1000ish investment

Truck could sell for ~5000

I dont' like the truck and it depreciates everyday it sits there. This blazer would take it's place and is something I'd probably keep around, as I'd sell the truck as soon as I graduate.

Therefore the truck has little utility and this blazer would accomplish the task of what I need for just fine. I'm just trying to take the utilitarian approach to this situation. I can do a line drawing analysis if needed.


Act or Rule Utilitarianism?

Doug Krebs
04-05-2006, 05:16 PM
Act or Rule Utilitarianism?

act...

I also did self defeating test and it didn't work out so well. If every dumbass bought an old ****ty blazer, none would be left!

P.S. I hate that class

TexTJ209
04-05-2006, 05:20 PM
Same. Although my TA is cool so its not horrible.

Doug Krebs
04-05-2006, 05:28 PM
Same. Although my TA is cool so its not horrible.

My TA is horrible. He exagerates varying the pitch of his voice which is very hard to describe. He takes 10 minutes explaining something that could be explained in 10 seconds. I can't even explain it. I feel rage against this person, and if you know me well, that is quite an accomplishment.

He does grade easy though.

TexTJ209
04-05-2006, 05:41 PM
We talk about random crap (sometimes class related) for about 15 minutes then leave.

uglyota
04-05-2006, 05:52 PM
If every dumbass bought an old ****ty blazer, none would be left!
I tell you what, I'll give you kids a million dollars...

is your frame farked Doug? I thought it was all body?

agjohn02
04-05-2006, 06:27 PM
act...

I also did self defeating test and it didn't work out so well. If every dumbass bought an old ****ty blazer, none would be left!

P.S. I hate that class


you should do a T-chart. you can make those things justify whatever you want to do.

fbronco86
04-06-2006, 04:35 PM
Blazer = $1000ish investment

Truck could sell for ~5000

I dont' like the truck and it depreciates everyday it sits there. This blazer would take it's place and is something I'd probably keep around, as I'd sell the truck as soon as I graduate.

Therefore the truck has little utility and this blazer would accomplish the task of what I need for just fine. I'm just trying to take the utilitarian approach to this situation. I can do a line drawing analysis if needed.

This is a great plan until your wife wants a new car haha :gigem:

AggieTJ2007
04-07-2006, 03:27 AM
this one is free
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=460609

mudtoy67
04-10-2006, 11:30 PM
More parts....not sure if you just want a whole truck but I figured I'd post up.

http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/150001549.html

Seth
04-11-2006, 02:51 PM
get it for the grill and hood - i think the early ones are cool and I dont know if they made blazers with them....

Ben97XJ
04-11-2006, 11:32 PM
So i guess you decided not to get it Only $899
link (http://www.lonestarjeepclub.org/board/showthread.php?t=3025#post28067)

Doug Krebs
04-12-2006, 12:00 AM
I'm letting him sit on it a little bit. He told me he'd only do $800. Even though thats a decent price, there isn't a huge demand for this crap. Especially since it only looks like he's posting it on that jeep board.

bburris
04-12-2006, 12:38 AM
I don't know if it's for sale, but the neighbors at the ranch have this at their place. I know it looks rusty, but I think it's mostly cosmetic from sitting for who knows how long. It's between Eagle Pass and Del Rio - edge of the hill country, start of the Mexican desert.

mudtoy67
04-12-2006, 01:14 PM
Are you interested in a long bed '67ish pickup? I just saw one today for sale near my house for $1450. The right front fender is kinda crunched but from the road the rest of the truck looked ok. I can take a better look at it and see what the dude's bottom dollar is if you're interested.

tigweld
04-13-2006, 07:41 AM
any 67-68 front sheet metal u find in good shape is worth its weight in gold. It is extremely hard to find nice straight 67-8 front clips, ask me how I know( I had 3 extra hoods that I couldn't get straight enough for black.

tigweld
04-13-2006, 07:47 AM
get it for the grill and hood - i think the early ones are cool and I dont know if they made blazers with them....

they did but in 68 gm only made like 600 blazers. I don't know if there were 67' blazer's as it was the first year for the style, and I don't think there are any blazers with no side markers(which would be the only difference between a 67' and 68' sheetmetal wise)

agjohn02
04-13-2006, 10:28 AM
I had 3 extra hoods that I couldn't get straight enough for black.


i dont think they came from the factory straight enough for black. ;)

tigweld
04-13-2006, 01:31 PM
I figured that out, and had to polyfill one the make it straight enough

Sharpe
04-13-2006, 03:36 PM
they did but in 68 gm only made like 600 blazers. I don't know if there were 67' blazer's as it was the first year for the style, and I don't think there are any blazers with no side markers(which would be the only difference between a 67' and 68' sheetmetal wise)
They didnt start making blazers until the "69" model year so I guess those 600 made in 68 were the firsts. I personally prefer the GMC grill of the same era, it just looks cooler IMO.

KrazyKarl02
04-17-2006, 02:26 PM
1987 Blazer $500 (http://www.southeasttexas.com/classifieds/detail.cfm?id=96183&classified_code=auto_parts&zipcode=&distance=0)

1987 blazer4 wheel drive, good motor,transfer case,rearend $500.00

Sharpe
04-19-2006, 01:33 AM
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171260
Blazer shell, but it has a cowl induction hood!

AggieTJ2007
04-19-2006, 01:35 AM
cowl induction hood would be pimp

eight
04-19-2006, 08:23 AM
My neighbor in karnes has one junked out, I think he stold the motor from it but the rest is there. Its white with red stripe.

stx4wheeler
04-19-2006, 09:01 AM
that one is in washington robert, i think he would prefer something closer.

jerryg79
04-19-2006, 09:07 AM
that one is in washington robert, i think he would prefer something closer.

no the guy is in washington the truck is in boerne

william_ace
04-19-2006, 07:01 PM
im goin home this weekend if you want me to snap some pics

Doug Krebs
04-28-2006, 11:51 AM
ok, new gayness... Almost bought a CUCV, probably best that it didn't work out.

So Sharpe sent me a link to a 91 dually crew cab. I don't like the way duallys look for that body style and would eventually change to a single wheel rear.

Haven't seen pictures yet, so I can't make any judgements. Price right now is $600 and the only thing missing is the engine and 2 windows.

uglyota
04-28-2006, 12:15 PM
This coming from the guy who thought fixing the starter and/or flywheel on the CUCV would have been a big project :flipoff2:

Doug Krebs
04-28-2006, 01:17 PM
This coming from the guy who thought fixing the starter and/or flywheel on the CUCV would have been a big project :flipoff2:

Jackass, I meant the whole truck would have been...

ie: painting, installing a complete AC system, interior, body work, messing with a 24 volt system, etc...

Maybe the whole dually thing will grow on me, I doubt it though...

Sharpe
04-28-2006, 01:39 PM
I bet it has some horendous 4 or 5 color paint job cause chevy got prety psychadelic on their 2wd's, especially duallies.

CRaSHnBuRN
04-28-2006, 02:05 PM
so what is this going to be for? Parts, daily driver, tow rig, lawn art?

fbronco86
04-28-2006, 02:41 PM
ok, new gayness... Almost bought a CUCV, probably best that it didn't work out.

So Sharpe sent me a link to a 91 dually crew cab. I don't like the way duallys look for that body style and would eventually change to a single wheel rear.

Haven't seen pictures yet, so I can't make any judgements. Price right now is $600 and the only thing missing is the engine and 2 windows.

You had a running f350 that could have been a truck. :gigem:

jerryg79
04-28-2006, 02:43 PM
so what is this going to be for? Parts, daily driver, tow rig, lawn art?

depends on the day

Doug Krebs
04-28-2006, 03:30 PM
depends on the day

exactly i'm more wishy washy then a woman!

Mike, that F350 was much better suited for the klogger.

fbronco86
04-28-2006, 04:04 PM
exactly i'm more wishy washy then a woman!

Mike, that F350 was much better suited for the klogger.

Dude that truck was cherry.

eight
05-08-2006, 10:25 PM
There is a 70ish GMC pickup at Hills Automotive on South College. Looks to be junked, and in pretty good shape. Don't try to get an inspection there.

CRaSHnBuRN
05-09-2006, 02:06 AM
tow rig for krebs?

http://austin.craigslist.org/car/158851740.html :flipoff2:

fbronco86
05-09-2006, 07:21 AM
tow rig for krebs?

http://austin.craigslist.org/car/158851740.html :flipoff2:

Krebs would only buy that if it was like 50 cents and half broken :flipoff2:

CRaSHnBuRN
05-09-2006, 07:24 AM
I figured he could use the crane to lift the broken remains of the blazer back onto the bed :D