Vehicle Description
Sometimes it's better to let the other guy restore a cool truck,
then pick it up as a finished piece. Look at the price on this 1976
Chevy Blazer Cheyenne as you peruse the photos, and bear in mind
that someone spent quite a bit more than the asking price getting
it into the condition you see today.
The K10 Blazer was a handsome truck, perhaps one of Chevy's best
designs ever. Even after more than three decades, this one still
looks contemporary, helped, of course, by the go-anywhere stance
and timeless silver finish. Look carefully, and you'll note that
all the original trim remains, the body hasn't been shaved or
modified, and you're left with just the basic goodness that came
right from the factory. The finish looks right for a truck that's
going to spend some time off-road, nice enough that you'll be proud
to show it but not so perfect that you'll never use it as intended.
Panel gaps are good, the finish is uniform, and you can tell from
the reflections that someone really cared about this truck and
never used it as a winter beater. Then there's the white hardtop,
which is indeed removable for the ultimate in open-air off-roading
fun.
It's just as impressive inside, where there are bucket seats
wearing flashy red upholstery that is a welcome contrast to all the
drab '70s colors in other trucks. The seat covers are new and
accurately replicate the factory patterns, creating a cohesive look
that is both comfortable and practical (it is still a truck, after
all). Chevy gave these trucks a fairly comprehensive dashboard
layout, and you'll note that this one carries factory A/C. OK, so
the faux wood isn't very convincing and the gauges are a little
faded, but the dash pad is in good shape, the door panels are
unmarked, and recent carpets are surprisingly plush. And you will
definitely dig the AM/FM radio with an 8-track player, which is
perfect for a truck from the '70s (but it's also OK if you want to
upgrade to something more contemporary). As you'd expect, the cargo
bay is giant, and since this is an up-level Cheyenne, there's more
plush carpet and faux wood even in the back.
A fresh crate 350 lives under the hood, and it was built to be
powerful and reliable. There's more power on tap than the original
unit and thanks to an Edelbrock intake and 4-barrel carburetor, it
has plenty of torque right where you need it. Installed in 2015, it
runs like it should and doesn't have any special needs. Just add
gas and start having fun! The A/C has been converted to R134a
refrigerant, and a newer alternator supplies the juice. The engine
exhales through a set of long-tube headers dumping into a dual
exhaust system that sounds muscular, while a TH350 3-speed
automatic remains in place behind the engine, along with the
familiar 2-speed transfer case. The entire front suspension and
brakes were rebuilt in May 2017, including new calipers, wheel
bearings, seals, and shocks. Familiar truck Rally wheels look ready
for anything and carry giant off-road radials that really make the
truck.
The time and effort to build a truck like this is considerable, but
the price is remarkably reasonable. Don't miss this opportunity and
call today!
