Vehicle Description
This custom Hogan Built 1972 K5 Blazer with a corrosion-free body
has been completely sandblasted, along with metalwork and bodywork
that show the result of a concours-worthy refinish. It's refinished
in a PPG "Mint my Mind" and Mercedes Cirrus White two-toned paint
job. This Blazer retains truck-style side trim, with a hand-laid
pinstripe on the "Chevrolet" tailgate. It rides on a set of 17-inch
KMC beadlock wheels wrapped with BFGoodrich KM3 tires. The
fiberglass top has been completely redone, gel-coated, retextured
and refinished in factory satin. The top has been upgraded with
rear gas shocks, new weatherstripping and brand-new glass. Even the
chassis was completely reworked and all holes have been welded. The
frame also features custom-fabricated crossmembers, suspension
hangers and shackles. After the fabrication was completed, the
chassis was powder-coated, then sanded and refinished in a gloss
black. The underside is finished off with a fully polished 3-inch
TIG-welded stainless-steel exhaust with MagnaFlow mufflers. In
addition, a 14-bolt rear axle and a high-pinion Dana 44 front axle
were installed, along with Fox 2.0 shocks. Stopping power is
provided by 4-wheel Wilwood disc brakes backed by CPP Hydro-Boost.
Powering this K5 is a GM crate 6.2-liter 500hp LS engine backed by
a Hughes 4L80E transmission and equipped with an advanced adapter
to support the Atlas transfer case. The mechanical highlights
include a Holley EFI intake manifold, Hedman headers, CVF front
drive, and a DeWitts aluminum radiator complete with all
stainless-steel lines and hoses. The 16-inch air cleaner forces
cool air into the engine and features vintage Chevrolet valve
covers with hidden coil pack adapter plates. Keeping this K5 filled
up is a 24-gallon Boyd aluminum fuel cell with a custom cradle.
Open the doors to an immaculate interior with triple Twine Tan
throughout, featuring factory front bucket seats and a bench
spanning the rear using Snowden foam. Also inside are Classic
Instruments gauges, a half-wrapped billet steering wheel, a new
steering column, a TIG-welded roll cage and a brand-new Vintage Air
system. There is polished trim throughout, and Platinum Tan suede
lines the glove box and center console. A RetroSound radio was
installed in the dash and plays through four infinity 6.5
components, with two 10-inch subwoofers inside custom-made speaker
panels. The body, chassis and engine are all tied together with an
American Autowire harness professionally tailored and installed to
fit perfectly. Dynamat is installed under the German square-weave,
edge-bound carpet. This K5 had a true nut-and-bolt body-off
concours restoration using only the best parts available while
pushing the limits of extreme attention to detail.
