Vehicle Description
Give an enthusiast a Jeep, and they'll off-road. Give an enthusiast
a K5 Blazer, and they'll off-road with their friends and great
comfort!
Introduced as a competitor to the Ford Bronco and International
Scout, Chevrolet's awesome K5 Blazer attempted to bring a little
luxury to a market invented by Jeep. By offering buyers more room,
conveniences like air conditioning, and even a sleek 2-wheel drive
model, the Blazer easily became the segment's sales superstar. As
with most things in the collector car realm: the older the K5 the
better. And this first generation truck is a timeless take on a
timeless classic.
BUILDING A BETTER BLAZER
Reliability is the number one concern for folks wanting to purchase
a classic they can actually cruise. That's why it's always nice
when you find something that, like this Blazer, has been fully
restored and, like this Blazer, features modern power. And that's
not even considering the fact that ALL our inventory receives a
multi-point vehicle inspection courtesy of our own RKM Performance
Center! Power comes courtesy of a 350 cubic inch GM crate engine
that pairs an iron block with rugged iron heads. At the top of that
mill, a polished air cleaner drops wind through a big Holley
4-barrel that's perched on an aluminum GM intake. At the sides of
that plane, polished center-bolt valve covers hangs vivid bowties
between a polished breather and coated JBA headers. Sparks are
sequenced through loomed Chevrolet plug wires, which snap to a
modern HEI distributor. At the front of the block, a GM serpentine
drive spins modern power steering beneath an AC Delco compressor
and an AC Delco alternator. Cooling is provided by an aluminum
Champion radiator, which centers quick-spinning puller fans beside
a reliable Optima battery. And all that hardware looks great inside
a Gloss Black engine bay.
Lovingly restored into a rock-solid cruiser, this K5 benefited from
a detailed, frame-off build that marries factory-straight metal to
ruggedly robust appeal. It's hard to argue with the aesthetics of
any late-60s or early-70s Chevy truck, and this Blazer's 1971
livery, with its subdued forms, prominent grille and brilliant
bowtie, might be the year that perfected the run. All that brawn
shows well in clean Silver Metallic 2-stage. Cool Custom Sport
Truck upgrades add tasteful rocker stripes, prominent door badging
and sophisticated tailgate trim. Speaking of trim, all the truck's
factory baubles appear new, with dual mirrors reflecting polished
handles, clear marker lamps and straight bumpers. And since
convertibles are best enjoyed in the sun, this Chevy sports a fresh
soft top that can be either folded or completely removed.
OPTIMIZED FOR ENJOYMENT
That said, if it does happen to rain on your one-truck parade,
you'll be prepared with custom weather-resistant upholstery! Those
durable seats and side panels frame a tasteful Chevrolet dash,
which flashes Custom Sport Truck woodgrain next to upgraded factory
air conditioning, a faux direct-fit radio and rebuilt telemetry
that's complete with a factory tach. That radio is a placeholder
because the truck's actual audio, a Bluetooth-capable Sony CD
player, lives in a Tuffy Security Console which, in addition to
being metal, is fully lockable. That CD player powers a Prime
amplifier, which kicks boxed Kicker subs and LED-lit Kicker
speakers. The driver spins a factory steering wheel around a
tilting column. And the whole kit is detailed with thoughtful
niceties like polished door hardware, a polished fire extinguisher
and contrasting bowtie floor mats.
Crawling under this rig reveals a sturdy chassis that, given the
purpose of this Blazer, appears surprisingly weather-free. Power
meets the pavement through a B&M-dressed Turbo-Hydramatic 350,
which rides between a chrome-capped 12-bolt and a proven Dana 40
that's teamed with a tough NP205 transfer case. That drivetrain
rolls on a factory frame, which augments a fully rebuilt suspension
with lift springs, lift blocks, a Rancho stabilizer and six Rancho
shocks. That rigid chassis is guided by power-assisted steering,
and stopped by power-assisted disc and drum brakes. Exhaust flows
from aluminized pipes to throaty turbo mufflers and polished
stainless tips. And at the edges of the floor, 6-lug axles spin
locking Warn hubs inside polished Bullet Hole rims and BF Goodrich
Radial All-Terrain T/As.
This Chevy started life as a truck that was tougher than most and
ended up a head-turning stunner that's now nicer than most. If
you're ready to enjoy a serious ute with serious chops, don't miss
the chance to claim this awesome K5!
HIGHLIGHTS
The beneficiary of a detailed, frame-off restoration
350 cubic inch GM crate engine
Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed automatic transmission
12-bolt rear axle / Dana 40 front axle / NP205 transfer case
Upgraded factory air conditioning
Power steering
Power front disc and rear drum brakes
Weather-resistant upholstery / Modern audio
Upgraded and lifted suspension
6-lug hubs / 15-inch Bullet Hole Wheels
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can ship your new classic anywhere in the world
