This Chevy flies its ’70s flag high with shiny, “mostly original” orange paint, a contrasting white top, and fake wood grain panels. The 1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer in Chatsworth, Georgia, may not be perfect, including some rocker rust and other imperfections, but it “runs and drives great,” according to the seller.
Cheyenne trim added the center console and wood grain, map pockets, and more in the cabin, while the vinyl wood grain on the outside was an extra-cost option, according to factory brochures at AutoCatalogArchve. A column-mounted three-speed automatic transmission handles the gear changes and the floor shifter controls the four-wheel-drive transfer case. A claimed factory radio delete leaves an interesting void in the dashboard. Perhaps your right foot and the V8 engine provide all the music necessary to enjoy this full-size two-door SUV.
A listing showing all the effort normally expended on a used weed-eater describes the powertrain as the ubiquitous small-block Chevy 350 cid (5.7L) V8 and a TH 350 automatic. New parts include a blower motor, a loaded brake master cylinder, and Edelbrock parts on the 350.
Are there any five-year-old SUV owners from the rust belt in the audience? Take a moment to marvel at this view. The undercarriage tells a story of great care and/or clean Southern living.
This full removable top ended in model year 1975, after which a full steel top covered the driver and front passengers with a visually similar removable section behind. The change helped with body rigidity and crash safety at the expense of a full open-air driving experience. An expired listing in Tennessee asked about $50,000 for a similar Blazer. With about two days left, this orange-and-white Chevy awaits the opening bid of $35,000 here on eBay. You’d be hard-pressed to find a modern full-sized SUV under that price and wood grain? Fuhgeddaboudit. What price would get you to take home this cool ’70s Blazer?
Needs an AMC 360,, :) Sure is a nice one, and yes, I come from the rust belt, and Blazers took a big hit. I read, poorly treated metal we got from Japan, which were ironically ground up ’65 Chevys, and why the panels rusted so quickly. (?) Still, try as we may, the Jeep never had a chance, and K5 Blazers became the standard in 4x4s, by which all others were compared to. It’s condition is certainly amazing, obviously never driven in the salt, ironically what they were made to do. In the rust belt, we became accustomed to seeing Blazers with no fenders or doors adorning the local liquor store parking lot, or out behind the shed, patiently awaiting the next snowfall, but I think the K5 Blazer was one of the most game changing vehicles, and still is today.
Side note, like my GMC pickup of similar vintage, I always liked sitting on the inner fender whilst working on it. Great trucks here, and unlike the Jeep, still has a shred of dignity, not like 500 HP in a Wagoneer,,,
Although you explain it in the text, I think I’d revise your title, Todd. The full-length removable top was also changed to allow better sealing at the windshield and around the two front doors.
That was the reason the went with the ’76-newer style top on the ’78-’79 Broncos. They knew they had sealing problems with the full-length tops. The engineers that designed the Bronco had to fight with management to get that style approved.
The two trucks you linked are the same truck, just a change of wheels.
My first K5 was a brand new 1976 model. When I got it home and realized only the rear “cap” section of the roof was removable I was totally disappointed. I decided then and there “someday” I would get a full convertible ’73-’75 model. Around 25 years later, I found a ’75 behind a garage a mile from my house. It had been in the garage for restoration, but the K5 owner went bankrupt just before it was completed, and the garage owner ended up with it. After a few years of me asking, the garage owner sold it to me and I still have it. We drive it May-October with the roof off, and store it for the winter.
The truck for sale here looks relatively decent, other than the fixable lower body rust. All the nice Cheyenne trim appears to be there, and in good condition. While there are lots of places to get repro or used square-body stuff,
much of the earlier trim is made of unobtanium.
It is also nice to see one that has not been lifted 4 inches, and fitted with giant tires.
If you are looking for a Blazer/Jimmy, the full convertible is the one to have. BTW, if you are tempted to convert a later model, the floor-pans are totally different. The ’76 on models lack the reinforced floor structure the convertibles had and will flex Alot, if the cab roof is cut off.
Nice blazer but I would take off the paneling and paint it white!
Similar Blazer? Take a closer look ,and what do you see Todd??
Grecian Bronze with wood tone is a good look. The interior is nice and the whole truck begs to be driven.
Nice, but $35k. No way.
Love the Blazer and more so the weedeater description reference. SO FUNNY!!! Thanks for that laugh today!
I had a 74, Grecian bronz, the ultimate snow machine With a 4″ lift and Armstrong true track tires. What a blast to drive! Top off and you and your buds, with a keg in the back! Livin large!
This is gorgeous. Love the wood grain. Makes me want to go camping.