Vehicle Description
Jeep invented the personal 4x4, Ford made it popular, and trucks
like this 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer perfected the breed. Blending
just the right amounts of go-anywhere truck durability with
creature comforts and practicality, the Blazer was a mainstay of
popular automotive culture for decades, and few are better suited
to that legacy than this nicely restored 4x4.
The handsome Medium Green paint was applied a few years ago and
still looks good on the Blazer's squared-off body lines. There's
plenty of Chevy pickup truck DNA in there, but who can argue with
the result when it looks this good? The proportions are ideal for a
big yet personal SUV, and with plenty of soft and hard top options
available on the secondary market, it's fairly easy to transform it
from a fun-in-the-sun machine to an all-weather driver. The idea of
having fun in this truck was clearly the driving force behind the
freshening, since it isn't trailer queen perfect, but rather a nice
blend of restored and original components that ensure you won't
think twice about climbing behind the wheel and putting it to use.
It fits together quite well, the doors close easily, and that big
hood doesn't need a massive slam, and there's no evidence that it
has ever been wrecked or abused. The simple chrome grille and front
bumper with KC lights mounted underneath, a few modest badges, and
a shiny rear bumper with a hitch add just enough sparkle to make
this truck feel at home anywhere it goes.
Twin bucket seats with white vinyl seat covers, a heavy-duty,
durable black vinyl mat, and matching white door panels anchor a
stylish and functional interior. Today, we might find the inside of
the Blazer absurdly spacious, but that's the great thing about old
vehicles like this, particularly when they're also practical and
functional. There's a matching white cover on the rear bench, too,
making this a comfortable 5-passenger vehicle that'll truly go
almost anywhere. Sparkling gauges are some of the best you'll find
in a truck and they're framed by a newer three-spoke steering wheel
that's beefy enough to look right in the full-sized Blazer. A
modern stereo radio fits in the dash like it was born there, so
your music can come with you, and it's hard to imagine a better
vehicle for playing outside. Open the tailgate and even with the
back seat in place there's still plenty of cargo space for just
about anything you'll need.
The 350 cubic inch V8 under the hood is the perfect companion if
you're going somewhere remote. With an Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor and a few chrome dress-up parts, it might look more at
home in a Camaro, but it works just fine in this big 4x4 as well.
Installed only a few years ago, it runs superbly, starting easily
and idling with a muscular rumble from the custom dual exhaust
system. The engine bay is dominated by the big chrome air cleaner,
but if you look carefully you'll see a lot of new components,
ranging from the tune-up parts to a giant radiator. It's backed by
a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission, which is a rather rare
find, plus a 2-speed transfer case that feeds power to the axles at
both ends. With its proper lift, it'll climb over big obstacles and
upgraded shocks keep it from being too rough a ride. Slick MOTO
Metal wheels are blacked-out and fitted with massive 33x12.50-17
Mickey Thompson off-road radials complete to the go-anywhere
look.
Big Blazers are big fun, and with this southern truck that's ready
to hit the trails, you can combine work and play without changing a
thing. Call today!
