Vehicle Description
Industrial strength off-roaders don't come much more intimidating
than this 1991 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. With bright red paint and
interior, off-road-rated hardware underneath, and a heavy-duty
look, it's in-the-dirt fun that remains eminently affordable.
Bright red is never a mistake and it appears to be this truck's
original color. In 1991, the Blazer was nearing the end of its
life, but GM still put a lot of effort into their 2-door 4x4. More
recently, someone has spent quite a bit of money freshening it, and
aside from the hood, all the sheetmetal is apparently original,
giving us a pretty good insight into the care that this truck has
enjoyed over the years. In fact, it's likely that it was nowhere
near this shiny when it was new, given the limitations of GM paint
in the early 1990s, and they shaved a few details while they were
at it to enhance the brutal look. No emblems, no chrome wheel arch
moldings, and no hood ornament all give this Blazer a rather sleek
look. The grille should be familiar to anyone who was paying
attention to cars and trucks in the early 1990s and you could
probably make the argument that Chevy hasn't built a better-looking
SUV since this one. The chrome that does remain, including the
bumpers and big side mirrors, is in excellent condition and offers
a great contrast to the shiny red paint.
Handsome burgundy cloth seat covers set the tone inside, where it
looks crisp, clean, and like 1991 all over again. Fortunately,
that's a good thing, because the bucket seats are comfortable, the
new carpets make it feel luxurious, and there's room for three
across in back with no complaints. The factory gauges cover the
primary functions and still look good considering their age and
there's a handy center console for storage between the seats.
Factory options include A/C (now using R134a refrigerant), a tilt
steering column, power windows and locks, and an AM/FM/CD radio
that's an upgrade over the factory Delco unit. The cargo bay is
finished with matching red carpets and has enough room for that big
camping trip you've been planning or just a trip to Home Depot this
weekend. And yes, the fiberglass roof is removable for a cool
open-air driving experience that appears to be unique to 4x4
vehicles.
The 350 cubic inch V8 is the truck's original engine and at a
glance, it looks quite stock, including the factory air cleaner/
That's purely intentional because the name of the game with this
truck is reliability, and they wisely stayed away from any
significant (and questionable) upgrades. The A/C compressor seems
to be recent and the 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission
was apparently rebuilt and fitted with a shift kit to firm things
up a bit. The 2-speed transfer case and both axles are built for
heavy-duty fun in the dirt, so no worries about plunging into the
brush. The undercarriage isn't restored, but at the same time you
won't find any cause for alarm and it doesn't look like this truck
has spent much time off-roading, although with a 4-inch suspension
lift it's certainly capable. There's a new single exhaust system
with a Flowmaster muffler, so it sounds aggressive and stock truck
Rally wheels add a brutal look and carry aggressive 36x12.50-15
off-road radials.
A neat old 4x4 with a lot of money invested to keep it at the top
of its game. If you remember these trucks, you've probably wanted
one for a long time, and this is an excellent choice. Call
today!
