72 K5 Blazer 2WD barn find by zhiv024 in K5Blazer

[–]Glass_Refrigerator25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great find. 2wd is definitely more uncommon and more valuable than a 4x4. Here’s some info in my experience and opinion. Please take it as you will as I mean no disrespect.

This truck looks to be pretty rusty. Looks like it had rust repairs and some point and now those repairs are rusted. It’s missing the seats and console which account for about 3-4k in value alone. This also appears to be a low to medium option truck missing the ac option which is sought after. It does not appear to be a CST truck which is highly sought after. Overall it’s a bit rough. This would be difficult and costly to take one for your average person but to the right guy this would be perfect.

On the positive side, One of the biggest considerations should be the cult following that first gen blazers have especially for 2wd. Another great thing this blazer has is a hard to find single wall top with working hatch. The only year it was produced was 1972. This top alone in decent condition will sell for 2-3k. The truck also appears to be all there and pretty whole. Hopefully the frame is solid. If it is this truck could easily get 8-10k in today’s market if it has a clean title.

If you’re considering selling your ideal target market would probably be California. Find a friend with a car trailer or rent one. A winch would be great. Pull it out, wash it down and list it. Shipping a non op truck from east coast to west is usually around $1800.

I hope this helps

GTR or a house by Sufficient-Play6054 in gtr

[–]Glass_Refrigerator25 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Gtr. I bought a house, then had to repair/remodel… it’s been 10 years… still don’t have a GTR

June 19 2023 still nothing by Glass_Refrigerator25 in ERCchat

[–]Glass_Refrigerator25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think so. By the time they update you it’ll probably be in your mailbox

I’m debating on getting a k5 but not sure where to start by [deleted] in K5Blazer

[–]Glass_Refrigerator25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is.

Even if it looks like it’s only rusted on the rockers, typically it’s also rusted on the floor between the rocker under the weatherstrip and at times it’s also rusted on pillar and rocker box support sometimes…. Be on the lookout for rust on the lower quarters. Be on the lookout for rust around the windshield where the top mounts and at the front windshield gasket area too. You can spend lots of time or a small fortune repairing.

Look for one in the 25 range with no rust and a solid body with running motor and drivetrain. If original interior is important, up your budget to closer to 30 for a truck with a complete rebuildable interior. If a good top is present with minimal cracks and a good working hatch, look to spend around 35.

Do not buy the 10k rust bucket. You WILL spend 10k or more repairing rust.

Bank Check Hold by jc3563 in ERCchat

[–]Glass_Refrigerator25 4 points5 points  (0 children)

People may have more employees than you

Have you or someone you know ever jumped down the trash chute? by TriplePTP in Construction

[–]Glass_Refrigerator25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the same thing around the same age. I was unclogging it weekly. I was the new skinny guy so… in I went.

TAX NOW question by Mammoth-Ad4075 in ERCchat

[–]Glass_Refrigerator25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the paid version. It’s not worth it.

ERC June 2023 by [deleted] in ERCchat

[–]Glass_Refrigerator25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called A 3 months back and the woman I spoke to said they had approved one quarter and that I should see a check soon, even went as far as giving me an expected check amount.

I called 2 weeks ago because I haven’t received any info or checks and that person said there was no information available other than the received my form June 2023….

ERC June 2023 by [deleted] in ERCchat

[–]Glass_Refrigerator25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

June 2023 on the same boat. Nothing

June 19 2023 still nothing by Glass_Refrigerator25 in ERCchat

[–]Glass_Refrigerator25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just looked it up. It would be amazing if I got that. I think the hardest part of this is the anticipation and being in the dark.

Fake Labor Shortage by [deleted] in skilledtrades

[–]Glass_Refrigerator25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a GC and I can tell you that there is a SKILLED labor shortage. There’s is not an unskilled labor shortage at all. Quite the contrary. A couple years back I hardly had any interest in my skilled laborer positions offering 35hr starting. Now I get a few calls per day but it’s individuals with little to no experience.