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 black paint was applied just 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 the removable black fiberglass hardtop
(which has been coated with a spray-on bedliner material), it's
fairly easy to transform it into a fun-in-the-sun machine for a day
at the beach. 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, 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 new two-tone seat covers, fresh black
carpets, and correct 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 red and black 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 new 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 a 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. Rebuilt 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 aluminum radiator. It's backed by a 4-speed manual
gearbox, which is a rather rare find, plus a 2-speed transfer case
that feeds power to the axles at both ends. With a slight lift,
it'll climb over big obstacles and upgraded shocks keep it from
being too rough a ride. Classic Rally wheels were painted black
then fitted with massive 33x12.50-15 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!