Hello Blazer forum how are you doing today?

At the moment we have a family vehicle and every time I want to go fishing it always causes issues for obvious reasons. So it's time we got a second vehicle for me to take fishing and what better than a truck. I have been searching online and have come across a 1971 Chevy Blazer CST for around $7,000. Would you recommend this as a vehicle that has enough space for fishing equipment and can handle a little off-roading? I will be using it in day to day life also...

The Mileage is at 127,000 with a gasoline automatic engine (sorry about my lack of terminology) in the description the guy goes on to say "there is rust in the usual places". So, when I go to view a Blazer what should I be looking out for? Is there anything prone to failing? check it out here http://www.used.forsale/chevy-blazer

Any thing that you guys can share with me that will help me out is greatly appreciated.

 

"Normal" rust areas are the rockers and the floor pan, you can find replacement panels real easy. I can't tell that it has manual hubs so are you sure it is a 4X4? The picture sure makes it look pretty, though. With a vehicle this old no telling what has been done to it so take a very close look at everything. Electrical is one thing that comes to mind that could be a rat's nest or could have been replaced correctly. The drive train, if somewhat original is pretty simple. If not, find out what has been updated.

$7000 for it, well, depends on how much was done in restoring it. For that much I'd expect no rust and it to be a reliable daily driver with every working correctly. Let us know what you find when you go take a look at it.

 

AJ you are right about the 4x4 part.........I think those are rally wheels and center hub cap.....just like my old 72 monte has...... could be wrong ....pretty hard to tell???

I agree with the close inspection on this one......even if it is in "good condition" it's old......it will always have something wrong:-)

 

Thanks for the replies guys! I think I will be taking a friend/mechanic along with me so he can give it a good all over then take her out for a test drive. I am going to book a viewing now, back shortly.

 

I'm sure curious......

 

So you didn't buy it then?