Extremely alternative camping rig

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
09/20/2018 at 22:29 • Filed to: Who is this motherfucker?!

S10 Blazer. Thoughts?

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DISCUSSION (45)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:32

Nice! I like it price seems a bit high, it you probably won’t find a nicer one either

atfsgeoff > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:32

Ehh, kinda what it was made for, so I don’t see it as being an ‘extreme alternative’?

That said, I don’t care how cherry or low mileage it is, $7000 for a 32 year old S10 is laughable.

someassemblyrequired > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:33

Holy crow that thing is clean. Slightly CP on price, but damn where would you find another one?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > atfsgeoff
09/20/2018 at 22:35

You don't think the guy who buys Toyotas and Toyotas and sometimes Toyotas looking at a domestic qualifies as alternative?

lone_liberal > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:36

The interior in that thing is mint! It’s not a refined ride but it’s cheap and easy to maintain and should make a fine camping/utility truck. Plus, easy LS swap!

Kinja'd!!!

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:36

My dad bought one new in 85, that engine is weak, and it had electrical problems he dumped it in 88

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:36

Actually yes if a bit newer model.

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:37

MIL had a Jimmy until she pulled out in front of a semi. It got totaled but she is fine. The 4.3 is stout.

Tristan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:39

I quite like the boxy S-10s, and that is crazy clean... But I’d so much rather buy a less-nice one without the sad, pathetic, anemic and fragile 2.8. That’s a body on frame frame 4x4 truck with roughly 110 hp and, like, 3 lb-ft of torque. 4.3 or bust.

RacinBob > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:39

Yep, interesting good drive train that has 32 years of dry rot on hoses and brake hoses . I feel it has very high utility for the money as long as you are willing to sweat the details such as dealing with brittle vacuum hoses and pre OBD1 computers.

atfsgeoff > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:41

We all know that deep down, you are a secret American

interstate366, now In The Industry > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:41

If it’s just you and the wife, sure. If you have crotch fruit, however, it might be a little small.

Steve in Manhattan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:42

Someone with a lot of nostalgia for those things might pay that, but not me. Buddy of mine had the GMC equivalent, and it was a penalty box.

fintail > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:47

Maybe kind of CP. My dad had one of these back in the day, I want to say it had that same upholstery pattern. I think it was around 12K new, discounted no doubt. His was brown on brown, which was interesting. Same engine, too, which I recall had issues with exhaust gaskets. He hated the handling of it, afraid it would roll. I don’t recall it ever breaking down, but it didn’t seem to age well, not a paragon of ref inement . My mom had a Tempo at the time, which felt like a generation more modern vehicle in comparison . This one appears to be pretty basic spec which could be bad or good, I swear my dad’s had power stuff and an 80s looking stereo.

Knock the price down by a third or half, then maybe. But you’ll need to care for it and keep it dry, or it’ll age 20 years over a winter of left out in the damp.

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:56

I had an 86 black over red like that in highschool. Good rig. Took me camping and some mild off roading. Rust in the rockers was an issue and leaky glass seals.

dogisbadob > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:56

game show prize spec :p

no really tho, red interiors are awesome

lone_liberal > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:58

I’m sure you’ve seen this, right?

https://bringatrailer.com/2018/09/20/4-speed-4x4-survivor-1980-toyota-pickup/

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 22:59

I vote yes. Worth looking into.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > lone_liberal
09/20/2018 at 23:01

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lone_liberal > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 23:09

Clackamas isn’t that far from you...

Future Heap Owner > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 23:22

I’m right next to Clackamas if you want me to check it out or anything

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 23:30

You want the 4.3, from what I’ve heard. I’ve never driven one with the 2.8, or any first gen, but they’re supposed to be pretty anemic. The 4.3 also has the benefit of being extremely hard to kill.

The interiors rattle, nothing is refined really, but they’re cool looking little things. My 97 was reasonably capable off road, got decent high way fuel economy, and never let me down. Typical GM quality issues and stupid things like needing to move the steering box to change one of the spark plugs, but they’re dependable and pretty capable.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 23:33

Kinja'd!!!

Do it

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Future Heap Owner
09/20/2018 at 23:36

That’s 3rich5me. If I had 16 grand, I’d buy so many other things... Like 18 Paseo convertibles.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
09/20/2018 at 23:37

The greatest of all Rams: the RAMCHARGER

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > gmctavish needs more space
09/20/2018 at 23:39

I drove a ‘95 Sonoma for a year at an old jerb, I would never ever ever ever own that generation of S10. It was definitely reliable but it was so... 90s.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Spaceball-Two
09/20/2018 at 23:39

So it’s like an 80's Toyota, except the Toyota part

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 23:41

If only my grandma had been a leather jacket wearing badass, she might of had one.

Alas, she liked garage sales and baking. So slant 6 life came calling

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
09/20/2018 at 23:45

... I like garage sales and baking!

gmctavish needs more space > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 23:45

They are aggressively 90s, but part of me loves it. I still harbour a want for a ZR2

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/ctd/d/2004-chevrolet-blazer-zr2-4x4/6678314783.html

I can’t praise the Vortec 4.3 enough, so my vote would be for this one, though it isn’t quite in the Seattle area...

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/1992-s10-blazer-4x4/6687656945.html

This one doesn’t say if it’s the old V6 or a Vortec, but it looks good enough that I want it either way

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/sportychevy-blazer-great/6700469576.html

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 23:47

Yeah down to the oil leaks and plastic fantastic interior

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Spaceball-Two
09/20/2018 at 23:49

I feel like I’m just lying to myself. It’s going to be a 4Runner or Tundra for sure. Maybe.

Future Heap Owner > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/20/2018 at 23:52

Yeah but... are you *sure* you don’t need me to check it out?

I’m not in the market for a truck, so I have no reason to check it out, but if an opponaut needed me to...

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/21/2018 at 00:10

I loved both my 4Runners. They would seriously go anywhere. I miss my black 08 some days. Decent mpg, utility and so much cheap after market support

DipodomysDeserti > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/21/2018 at 00:17

Sooooo fucking clean. But for $7k you could fly to the Southwest and buy something just as good for much cheaper. Got a buddy flying down from Seattle in December. He’d probably be down to drive something up for the right price. But goddamn I’m a sucker for clean steelies.

M.T. Blake > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/21/2018 at 00:24

If you want to go meth’in around in the woods, maybe.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/21/2018 at 00:36

Impressively clean, but seems too expensive for one of those that is essentially a project vehicle. That thing is so low mileage that putting it back into regular service likely reveal many things that would need to be refreshed for it to be reliable. Dry rotted hoses and brittle seals would probably be just the beginning. It would be a better vehicle if it were slightly less clean, but was someone’s (perhaps not every ) daily driver with more miles on it. I don’t recall hearing about those being especially reliable when they were new any way...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Spaceball-Two
09/21/2018 at 00:48

Why did you get rid of it?

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/21/2018 at 01:27

I see a late 90's 4runner in your future

adamftw > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/21/2018 at 07:02

These things are cool as hell but the best thing about them was the 4.3; everything else just falls apart around it. This is missing that piece as well. Cool, but seriously, these trucks are junk.

Tripper > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/21/2018 at 08:32

Kinja'd!!!

Hamtractor > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/21/2018 at 09:01

K5 Blazer. The S-10 is not a Blazer, it’s an atrocity. Even as a drive my 85 K5 every day, and have owned/built five before this one, I would go 4Runner all day if I had the money and the mechanical familiarity to work on the IFS front end...

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/21/2018 at 09:20

I bought a house and needed to free up monthly cash. So I bought the A4.... bad move on my part

benjrblant > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
09/21/2018 at 10:18

Not entirely sure, but I seem to remember something about a vacuum-activated transfer case or something like that?

Vacuum lines in old vehicles are the devil. I’m sure you’re no stranger to this.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > benjrblant
09/21/2018 at 10:41

Yes, and they tend to not last on these in poor conditions.