Current Auction: Spokane, WA - Big Sky Collector Car Auction 2015 on May 6th, 2015
144
Lot #:
144
Year:
1972
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Blazer
Body Style:
SUV
Exterior Color:
Green
Interior Color:
Tan
VIN:
CKE182F160861
# of Cylinders:
8
Engine Size :
350
Transmission:
Automatic
Description:
1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer with less than 500 miles on a complete, rotisserie restoration to original condition. The original glove box SPID label shows a highly optioned Blazer. Every piece of metal, rubber, plastic, wiring, all drive train and suspension components and interior either replaced or refurbished. The starting point was the original sheet metal, original drivetrain and original interior.
The original 350 cubic inch motor with four bolt main bearings and the original Quadrajet carburetor, Turbo 350 automatic transmission and NP205 transfer case plus the GM 12 bolt rear end with positraction and the Dana 44 front end with locking hubs were all rebuilt to factory specs. Power steering with power brakes and front discs with original Rally Sport wheels. The AC system is functional with R134 and all new components. The front and rear suspensions have been completely rebuilt with new tie rod ends, springs, shocks, bushings, shackles, ball joints, etc. plus a reman steering gear and power steering pump plus a new tilt steering column.
Original doors, fenders, hood, cowl vent panel, quarters, floor pans and windshield frame were media blasted to bare, rust free metal. Rocker boxes were replaced on both sides, and the only new sheet metal is the tailgate. The fiberglass top is sanded completely smooth and painted to match the interior.
The front bucket seats, console and rear bench are all original to this Blazer and have been rebuilt and reupholstered. The roll bar is the original, dealer installed Hickey unit. The Retrosound, OEM look alike, radio has UBS and Bluetooth capabilities. The entire interior was covered with Dynamat sound deadener underneath new carpet. All new seals, weather stripping, door internals, door glass and windshield were used. The fiberglass top, quarter glasses, hatch and hatch glass are original to this Blazer.
Exterior trim including bumpers, side mouldings, logos, grill, headlamp assemblies, door handles and locks, windshield trim, etc. are largely new, aftermarket pieces with some NOS and original parts utilized where available and of appropriate quality.
Several hundred in process photos of the restoration are included on a thumb drive. One of the nicest, restored to original condition, K5 Blazers available.
