Vehicle Description
It's got the rugged good looks of a classic SUV, but with a strong
running condition you don't often find in its counterparts of the
era. Piloting this 1986 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado is no "cross
your fingers and hope for the best" exercise - it's very much ready
to drive - and with its powertrain recently rebuilt combining with
4-wheel drive surefootedness, this is one seriously versatile
ride.
The K5 Blazers are a sturdy looking bunch. Broad and brawny, it's
been professionally lifted and has generously sized wheel wells
capable of accommodating the 35-inch thick rubber with plenty of
clearance; this K5 is more than a mere grocery-getter and although
this '86 is plenty well-suited for everyday driving conditions,
it'll thrive in more rugged territory as well. Resprayed four years
ago, it's looking great in its gray paint, accented by the
removable black top and black chip-guard bottom. Very clean bumpers
sit both fore and aft, with the former strengthened by a matching
brush guard, and the combination of shiny brightwork and
blacked-out trim throughout the Blazer give it a tough, custom
look. Befitting of showing-off on both the trail and the blacktop.
The removable hard top is a great feature - sitting in place, its
clean condition and contrasting black color really add to this
Blazer's crisp appearance, while removing it adds another dimension
- converting this versatile vehicle into a semi open-air
all-terrain cruiser.
The interior is in good condition while retaining a sort of spartan
quality that's very much in keeping with this sturdy SUV's
identity. You won't find many aftermarket touches on display, but
the elements inside have received enough recent attention to
freshen the entire cabin. Both the front buckets and rear bench
seat have plenty of miles left in them and have retained their
shapes well to provide plenty of comfort on the road, and a nicely
sized center console sits up front to offer plenty of interior
storage space. The dash pad and gauge panel are new, as is the
full-length carpet, and in keeping with the highline Silverado trim
option, R134a A/C, power windows, and power locks are all welcome
options. You'll find a Grant GT steering wheel at the head of the
driver's control, while just beyond it the dash area also retains
its factory condition and displays a set of clear gauges in its
instrument cluster. An aftermarket CD player, steering
column-mounted tachometer, and a pair of auxiliary gauges are the
only deviations from stock and modernize the driver's road
experience.
With a recently rebuilt 350 V8 sitting under the hood, this truck
has plenty of power to handle whatever comes its way. Built
approximately 500 miles ago with all new internals including a
Summit cam and flat top pistons and topped with a Summit carb and
Edelbrock aluminum intake, the engine is running strong and smooth
and pairs with a 4-speed automatic 700R4 transmission (rebuilt at
the same time as the motor) to make up a very capable drivetrain.
An HEI system cranks the K5 with ease, spinning the serpentine belt
system and emitting a throaty rumble flowing from the longtube
headers that feed a new dual exhaust system. While engaging 4-wheel
drive in so many vintage trucks is often a laborious process, here
the feature is in good form - with a flick of the lever sitting
within easy reach, it engages seamlessly for those times when the
terrain beyond the asphalt beckons. Yet with power steering and
power front disc brakes on board, this classic Chevy also has the
road manner suited for everyday driving. Bring it up to cruising
speed, then step down on the brake pedal and it tracks straight
ahead on its new 15" blacked-out wheels wrapped with Mud Claw M/T
radials.
Purchased new at a dealership down the street from our showroom,
this Blazer has lived its entire life in warm Georgia. Fully sorted
and built with an eye toward both style and function, this 1986
Chevrolet K5 Blazer Silverado is truly a vehicle for all seasons.
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