Bought a product from the Dark Side!

[fiveohpatrol]

I never thought I would see the day, but I actually bought a GM product. Before you scold me, listen to the story.

I went to a public auction at an impound lot last weekend looking specifically for a ranger or some small cheap truck to get me around when the stang is in the garage and during the winter. Well there was an explorer, a bronco II and a 91 ranger there that I was prepared to bid on. But as I did, the other guys there outbid me and I thought my day was done. But then the very last vehicle was a 87 Chevy Blazer. I looked it over, almost perfect interior, body in very good shape except for a small amount of rust under the doors. None of the cars had keys, so I wasnt sure if it ran. The power steering pump pulley had about an inch of play in it, and it had a flat tire. Other than that, it was a decent truck. 2.8L V6, automatic, 4 wheel drive.

and since it was the last vehicle, most everyone had already bought something and not one person bid on it. Not even me. So after everything was done, I walked inside and asked if they would take the minimum bid for it. they said yes, and i got it.

I got the truck for $355. That price for a truck in this good of condition is the only reason I own a GM now

I got it home and put an ignition lock cylinder in it and a fairly new battery and the thing fired right up. From the looks of it, it hadnt been started in a LONG time. I havent put a serpentine belt on it yet, but i backed it down my driveway, so I know atleast 1st gear and reverse work in it.
Also when looking under the hood, I noticed that the block and the heads had been painted red, so I'm suspecting the engine has been rebuilt at somepoint.

I figure with just a couple hundred bucks, this will be a pretty reliable second vehicle and winter truck for me.

Just thought I'd share