This has been barn-stored since new and remains well-preserved with original
Mariner Blue and Frost White paint and several period 1970s add-ons. The body is
in excellent shape with only minor rust pinholes, and the frame is solid with
surface rust but no floorboard perforation. Recent work includes a new exhaust,
new shocks, and an engine tune-up. It runs and drives well but still reflects its age
in bushings, steering, and its early-1980s lift kit. Suitable for short local drives, it’s
best trailered for longer distances.
I purchased this one owner K5 Blazer from the widow of the original owner four
years ago, so officially it is a two-owner truck. ˆ have put less than 250 miles on it
since purchase. It was kept inside the original owner's barn since new and is a bit
of a time capsule with aftermarket 70's style add-ons including a T-bar shift
handle, grab bars, billet grille, window stickers, etc . It has been under cover and
stored in my barn since purchased. Overall the body is in solid condition, including
the original Mariner Blue & Frost White paint, with a few minor pinholes starting in
the normal places, including one above the rear wheel well. I've included a link to
hundreds of photographs of the Blazer from the point when I picked it up and
going through small improvements, including new carpet, headliner dash cover,
etc. There is also a startup video included. The frame is solid and show signs of
undercoating that had been installed when purchased according to the previous
owner. Some of it has flaked off and surface rust covers several places of the
undercarriage. However, nothing has broken through the frame or floorboards at
any time. There's a video that shows the driver floorboard with surface rust, and
demonstrates that nothing is going through.
A new exhaust was installed and we installed new shocks and completed an
engine tuneup shortly after it was purchased. It starts and runs well and drives and
stops great. But, it definitely needs to be updated in terms of bushings steering,
etc. The original owner had the engine modified for more power and a heavy duty
lift kit and 35" tires installed in the early 80s. All very typical you the time period.
An original set of white wagon wheels purchased through the dealer when the
truck was ordered were prepped and repainted. With the age, lift kit, old bushings,
etc., it is not surprising that it drives like a 50 year old truck. While it could easily
be driven home locally within 25-30 miles, I recommend a trailer if you are
traveling beyond that distance for safety purposes.
Located near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Cash purchase on pick up. Reasonable
offers will be considered. Vehicle is being sold in as-is condition. Onsite review
of the vehicle may be possible with an appointment.
A detailed photo catalog with over 100 photos is available at this link. https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1P3Veyisb2ofqoBfcU6Cr0bkM9pU-Unwg