Vehicle Description
With its aggressive stance, period correct paint scheme and overall
well-turned out appearance, this 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer is simply
an awesome, rugged-looking classic, whether it's in covered or
open-air configuration. It underwent a very thorough frame off
restoration a while back and the results are absolutely
stare-worthy - it's exceptional in all respects.
Such a great looking classic SUV! Its exterior has been left almost
entirely in stock configuration, save for the addition of a steel
bowl hood and it's in impressively clean condition - this vintage
Chevy would definitely make its presence felt on the local car show
circuit. The Sky Blue paint it wears shows no perceptible flaws and
has a glossy shine and the contrasting removable white hardtop is
in great shape as well and seals nicely. The bumpers both fore and
aft sport a factory-correct off-white color that's been properly
applied with no nicks or chips in sight. Up front, the Chevy front
grille is straight and unblemished and as you circle this rugged
SUV, you can't help but notice just how strong its body alignment
is - the panels and doors really line up well. Its 6" lift gives it
a stance you can't help but admire, as well as plenty of wheel
clearance that comes in handy over less forgiving terrain. On all
sides, the array of badging and chrome exterior fittings is looking
its best.
The interior also retains its factory appearance and has received a
thorough going over, so it's in outstanding condition. The plush
white buckets up front sit over an expanse of new black carpeting
and, judging from their unstained, wrinkle-free appearance, haven't
seen much use, while the center console between them has been
replaced entirely. The rear bench seat is in matching condition,
with hand rails to each side painted to match the exterior - a nice
finishing touch. Up front, the dash area is glossy and smooth,
featuring a collection of clear gauges in its instrument cluster
and an AM/FM stereo with iPod compatibility to fill the cabin with
sound. Peer a little lower and you'll notice that even the kick
panels, often an area to show wear from restless feet, are in top
notch shape. Lower the liftgate in back and you'll find some
welcome storage space behind the rear bench seat.
Ample dependable power comes via the 350 cubic inch V8 in place
between a pair of ultra-clean inner wheelhouses, with a radiator
shroud in matching condition up front. The engine wears a 4-barrel
Edelbrock carb with a spacer for a little extra muscle and sounds
great as it exhales into a pair of headers leading out to the dual
exhaust. An HEI ignition has also been added to heat up the
available spark. Sitting behind the powerplant pairs is a 4-speed
manual transmission that's shifting with slip free precision and,
should the call of less traveled terrain beckon, this Chevy's
4-wheel drive surefootedness also functions in top form. The
aggressive lift this classic proudly wears comes at no cost to its
ride quality - for a truck with a modified stance, it rides
unusually smoothly on its set of 15" wheels wearing beefy
35x12.5R15 Maxxis Buckshot Mudder tires. Smooth power steering
makes this rugged customer easy to navigate, while power brakes
that feature discs up front bring it to prompt, fade-resistant
stops on asphalt and dirt alike.
You'll seldom see a representative of early '70s Chevy awesomeness
anywhere near on a par with this 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. Call
today!