Daily driver problems....
I really need everyones help...
Heres the situation. I daily drive a 93 S10 pickup. It runs good. BUT! Its 2wd. and needs a LITTLE work.... also.... It has NO PAINT. Its rattle can black.... http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...63579219_n.jpg The dilema.... I sold my ex girlfriend my 97 blazer 3 years ago. Modded. 4x4 2dr. Mint. Since shes had it, its been used... A LOT but not neglected. Its a solid vehicle. I just bought it back from her for practically nothing... Im talking dollars an cents. BUT, she rear ended someone. NOTHING mechanical. Only sheet metal. SO! http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...blazerbeat.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...lazerbeat2.jpg The question is. Do I flip the blazer, make some money, and keep my S10, or spend some time and money with the blazer and make it a decent daily driver!?!?!?! Im torn. What my baby used to look like......... http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...93270_5659.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...93272_6423.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/drmrman/sick.jpg |
If you're up to a project, it doesn't look like too much work. It depends on what your photos don't show. If you're in it cheap, that's where I would spend my money.
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Photos show everything.... I pulled the core support out tonight.... NO frame damage. Drove the truck for 20 mins. runs and drives just as I remember it. Just needs a grille fender and hood.
I think Im going to try and bring the Blazer back. |
I have NO hookups in the paint and body field, but I might be tempted to try to fix the newer truck.
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I do... and I dont... my shop does a lot of biz with a local body shop. But im not 100% sure what kind of deal he would do for me...
Im going to get the truck registered and bring it by him this weekend. I spoke to my pops and he said i can keep the truck at the house. So I can keep it local :D right now its at my buddys yard 30 mins away... |
Is it even a possibility to sell the S10 to fund the bodywork? That way you don't have to do hardly any work and you get a clean ride at the end of the project.
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Right now that's the thought process. The s10 is for sale. Asking 2500. So if anyone knows anyone on the east coast that wants a clean s10 let me know!
1993 Std cab S10 - S-10 Forum Miss my blazer. Would def. Be cool to bring it back to where it was when I sold it... |
If there isn't structural damage, I vote to rehab the Blazer. :yesnod:
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No structural damage. Frame is straight as an arrow. The core support got pushed back about 1/2 inch but I already pulled it back to spec tonight :) nothing a telephone pole and ratchet strap couldn't fix :D like I said looks like it's ONLY going to be a fender, hood, bumper, grille, and if you want to get fancy a battery tray and head light bucket. Im no body guy but my professional opinion is that I think I can get this fixed for less then 1200... Hopefully....
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The Blazer.
They have LS conversions for those rigs. They converted one on Horsepower TV and looked pretty cool. |
Cool. 4x4 lsx blazer = sweet. Bed time for me. I'm going to sleep on it but I'm pretty sure I've made my decision. \m/
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I would have to agree with everyone also. Go with the Blazer. Nice looking rig! There is a company that makes sheet metal for a lot of cars called Certi-fit. Their prices are usually very competitive if you can't find used parts. BUT, the quality is not OE. The sheet metal can be thinner for example.
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Can we have TMT give his blessing |
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Bought the window motor and regulator, as well as the rear windshield wiper motor today at work! Starting to gather parts :) Next is the sheet metal!!!! |
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