Bought a product from the Dark Side!

fiveohpatrol · 07-05-2002, 01:30 AM

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

PKRWUD · 07-05-2002, 01:41 AM

TRAITOR!!!

Sounds like too good a deal to pass up!

Best deal I ever had was a 72 Pinto for $15. Spent $300 on parts, built myself a raced out 2000cc engine for it, with a Holley, MSD, Comp cam, & a header, and that puppy rocked!

Any bargain is a good one.

Take care,
-Chris

Mr 5 0 · 07-05-2002, 09:10 AM

fiveohpatrol:

This is to inform you that you are officially banned from Mustang Works from this day forward.

Kidding!

Actually, that sounds like a great deal for a beater and one that I would probably go for myself, in your situation.

As much as I love Mustangs, I'm not blind to the fact that there
are other good vehicles available and some have the name 'Chevrolet' on them.
No big deal.

1969Mach1 · 07-05-2002, 09:24 AM

I'd pay $355 for the truck, my $500 worth of explosives and and a $855 fireworks show for my neighbours. =) j/k my buddy has Blazer, I beleive similar to that year. It's a good little truck, I think he only payed $500 for it (Canadian), his mom works for a cable company and they were selling there old trucks. It's fun, we try to get him to go off roading with it but he never really goes.

hehehe......
You can get some really good deals at Car auctions, I seen some '87 Ford (I don't even remember what it was) go for $90 Canadian. And it ran and look really good, like very very little rust on the bottom of the car that could probably be just cut off cause I'm not even sure why it was there. And bout a 4 inch dent on the side. But it started up perfectly fine. I believe it had a 302 in it.

fiveohpatrol · 07-05-2002, 12:15 PM

yah yah yah, I'm a traitor, but if it keeps my stang out of the snow then oh well

another thing I forgot to mention, I actually got the truck for a cheaper price than the OWNER could have gotten it out of impound for, he woulda had to pay $550 to get it out

The Fireman · 07-05-2002, 02:57 PM

As long as you didn't sell a Ford to get the Chevy it's cool.

07-06-2002, 02:10 PM

i had a '84 blazer as my winter car so the mustang could be garaged for the winter. i picked mine up for $150 and i beat the hell out of it.

BLACK85GT · 07-07-2002, 07:42 AM

As long as you are sacrificing the chevy to pamper the ford, its ok. lol.

07-07-2002, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BLACK85GT
As long as you are sacrificing the chevy to pamper the ford, its ok. lol.

oh but of course

PKRWUD · 07-07-2002, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by digital3.3

here comes the boom
1981 mustang 3.3 i6- the 6 runs good but i think i'm going to upgrade to a 5.0 or a 4.9 i-6 (just to be different)

FWIW, I saw a modified chassis w/ a 4.9L I6 run an 8 second 1/4 mile at the NHRA Finals in Pomona 3 years ago. Just thought you'd want to know.

Take care,
-Chris

07-07-2002, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PKRWUD

FWIW, I saw a modified chassis w/ a 4.9L I6 run an 8 second 1/4 mile at the NHRA Finals in Pomona 3 years ago. Just thought you'd want to know.

Take care,
-Chris

really, thats damn fast. i wonder what mods he was running to get that time.

PKRWUD · 07-07-2002, 04:23 PM

I'm not sure, but I don't even remember seeing a blower on it, but it probably did.

Take care,
-Chris

07-07-2002, 04:26 PM

yeah i imagine he was running some real serious gear, but thats neat, don't see many engines like that been used (at least as far as i know of)

PKRWUD · 07-07-2002, 04:36 PM

That same day i also saw a battery powered (as in 12 volt batteries), full size, human driven dragster do an 8 second 1/4 too. It was so quiet! All you heard was a slight humming sound as it flew by.

Take care,
-Chris

07-07-2002, 04:39 PM

what you've gotta be kidding me. that would be wicked to see.

PKRWUD · 07-07-2002, 04:46 PM

True story! It was either the '98 or '99 NHRA Finals. I go to the Finals and the WinterNationals every year, so sometimes I get dates confused, but this was either the '98 or '99 Finals.

Take care,
-Chris

07-07-2002, 04:50 PM

oh i believe you that it can be done. but that is neat that someone took the time to build one. is there any pictures of the car or stats on it.

07-05-2002, 01:30 AM	#1
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Bought a product from the Dark Side! 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 __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

07-05-2002, 01:41 AM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	TRAITOR!!! Sounds like too good a deal to pass up! Best deal I ever had was a 72 Pinto for $15. Spent $300 on parts, built myself a raced out 2000cc engine for it, with a Holley, MSD, Comp cam, & a header, and that puppy rocked! Any bargain is a good one. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE! Last edited by PKRWUD; 07-05-2002 at 02:57 AM..

07-05-2002, 09:10 AM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Traitor tale fiveohpatrol: This is to inform you that you are officially banned from Mustang Works from this day forward. Kidding! Actually, that sounds like a great deal for a beater and one that I would probably go for myself, in your situation. As much as I love Mustangs, I'm not blind to the fact that there are other good vehicles available and some have the name 'Chevrolet' on them. No big deal.

07-05-2002, 09:24 AM	#4
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	I'd pay $355 for the truck, my $500 worth of explosives and and a $855 fireworks show for my neighbours. =) j/k my buddy has Blazer, I beleive similar to that year. It's a good little truck, I think he only payed $500 for it (Canadian), his mom works for a cable company and they were selling there old trucks. It's fun, we try to get him to go off roading with it but he never really goes. hehehe...... You can get some really good deals at Car auctions, I seen some '87 Ford (I don't even remember what it was) go for $90 Canadian. And it ran and look really good, like very very little rust on the bottom of the car that could probably be just cut off cause I'm not even sure why it was there. And bout a 4 inch dent on the side. But it started up perfectly fine. I believe it had a 302 in it. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

07-05-2002, 12:15 PM	#5
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	yah yah yah, I'm a traitor, but if it keeps my stang out of the snow then oh well another thing I forgot to mention, I actually got the truck for a cheaper price than the OWNER could have gotten it out of impound for, he woulda had to pay $550 to get it out __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

07-05-2002, 02:57 PM	#6
The Fireman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ford Country which is in Virginia Posts: 287	As long as you didn't sell a Ford to get the Chevy it's cool. __________________ "Gripping the wheel his knuckles went white with desire. The wheels of his Mustang exploding onto the highway like a slug from a 45." The car that should've got crused.

07-06-2002, 02:10 PM	#7
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	i had a '84 blazer as my winter car so the mustang could be garaged for the winter. i picked mine up for $150 and i beat the hell out of it.

07-07-2002, 07:42 AM	#8
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	As long as you are sacrificing the chevy to pamper the ford, its ok. lol. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

07-07-2002, 04:23 PM	#12
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I'm not sure, but I don't even remember seeing a blower on it, but it probably did. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-07-2002, 04:26 PM	#13
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	yeah i imagine he was running some real serious gear, but thats neat, don't see many engines like that been used (at least as far as i know of)

07-07-2002, 04:36 PM	#14
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	That same day i also saw a battery powered (as in 12 volt batteries), full size, human driven dragster do an 8 second 1/4 too. It was so quiet! All you heard was a slight humming sound as it flew by. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-07-2002, 04:39 PM	#15
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	what you've gotta be kidding me. that would be wicked to see.

07-07-2002, 04:46 PM	#16
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	True story! It was either the '98 or '99 NHRA Finals. I go to the Finals and the WinterNationals every year, so sometimes I get dates confused, but this was either the '98 or '99 Finals. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-07-2002, 04:50 PM	#17
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	oh i believe you that it can be done. but that is neat that someone took the time to build one. is there any pictures of the car or stats on it.

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