Vehicle Description
Although there were earlier mass-market SUVs, there's no denying
that the Chevy Blazer took it to the next level. This 1972
Chevrolet K5 Blazer out muscled its competition when it was new,
and today its broad-shouldered look is very much in fashion.
Looking very much like a well-maintained survivor, this big blue
Blazer is one of those machines you've long admired but never quite
found the right one. Well, THIS is the right one. It hasn't been
abused off-road, it doesn't show signs of neglect, and whenever it
was serviced, the proper upgrades were included. The light blue
paint looks original, or at least fairly old, masking its size and
giving it a period-appropriate appearance that will look good
anywhere you take it. It's far from perfect, but if you like
patina, originality, or are just looking for a good truck at the
right price, this one gets it right. The crisp lines that make the
Chevy pickups of this era red-hot collectables today are duplicated
on the Blazer, giving it a familiar resemblance and a rugged,
do-anything look. The sheetmetal is quite straight and there's no
evidence that this 4x4 ever worked in the Snow Belt, which is
surely a relief. The grille is in good shape although the lift-off
top could probably use some attention.
A lot of Jeep owners wish their interiors were as comfortable as
the Blazers. With original bucket seats covered by modern seat
covers, a console, carpets, and some of the best-looking gauges
ever fitted to a truck, this is a great place to hang out in your
spare time. The seat covers are all you get, because the original
vinyl upholstery is long gone, and the back seat was clearly
borrowed from a late-model, although it fits rather well here. The
gauges are in nice shape, with crisp markings and chrome rings that
dress up the dashboard. There's a column-mounted shifter for the
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission, while the lever in the center
is for the two-speed transfer case that manages the
four-wheel-drive. A newer AM/FM/CD head unit is in the dash,
feeding speakers throughout the interior, so this truck isn't
completely crude. Nice door panels with Chevy's favorite saddle
tooling, a late-model steering wheel, and a carpeted cargo bay with
full-sized spare round out the list of features.
The 350 cubic inch V8 looks pretty stock and runs superbly today.
Finished to basically factory specs, it looks right in the big
engine bay with its Chevy Orange paint and stock accessories. A
4-barrel carburetor builds horsepower for the big 4x4, and with
power steering and brakes, it handles beautifully. At some point
HEI ignition was added, but the rest looks pretty much as it might
have in the mid-70s. You'll note that the firewall and inner
fenders are in very good condition, more evidence of clean living
someplace warm. A recent dual exhaust system gives it a great
voice, and the transmission snaps through the gears without issues.
The suspension carries a modest lift, a look emphasized by the big
tires, which measure 265/70/15 and are wrapped around a set of
factory Rally wheels with shiny trim rings to dress it up a
bit.
Not a perfect truck, but either a great foundation for an awesome
build or just a nice beater that you never have to worry about.
Either way, there's lots to like in this K5 Blazer. Call today!