Arkansas-based shop Flat Out Autos is preparing a K5 Chevrolet Blazer inspired 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe for the upcoming SEMA Show in November.
A video of the K5 Chevrolet Blazer/Tahoe mashup surfaced this week, showing off the odd-looking vehicle’s retro-inspired front and rear fascias, steel wheels, knobby off-road tires and two-tone exterior paint.
Flat Out Autos has previously only released sketches of the vehicle, but Motorhead Garage’s John Gardner provided Chevy fans with a walkaround look of the retro-look Tahoe via a video uploaded to his Facebook page.
The shop started out with a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe in range-topping LTZ trim before applying the front fascia from a 1968-1969 Chevrolet C10 pickup, integrating lookalike K5 Blazer taillights and a replica rear tailgate, among other things.
We have to admit this build does look quite good considering what Flat Out Autos had to start with. One Facebook commenter pointed out that the sloped A-pillar really throws the look off and we’d have to agree, but obviously cutting up the roof and adjusting the angle of the A-pillar isn’t really an option here. We’re also quite impressed with the way they integrated the squared-off front fenders into the modern Tahoe body.
While this creation does look a bit awkward, SEMA is all about showcasing your shop’s skills and Flat Out Autos seems to have executed some very high-quality work here. We also appreciate the attention to detail, from the side indicator lights, to the chrome mirror caps, the Chevrolet-lettered tailgate and everything in between—the company really tried hard to make this a true homage to the beloved K5. We suppose this is also the only way to get a retro-look, four-door Chevrolet Blazer with modern comforts like heated seats and touchscreen infotainment!
Flat Out Autos will have its K5 Chevrolet Blazer on display at SEMA 2019, which will be held from November 5th through the 8th.
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Love it !!!
I hate this so good it hurts, the 67-72 is and has always been my favorite trucks, had one as my first vehicle.
Have always wanted another one, truck or blazer!
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They thinking way to far outside of the box but I guess that’s what gm is doing also with there truck design
HOPE THE NEW K5 BLAZER WILL BE BODY ON FRAME AND BUILT IN USA ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? USA GET IT. BUILT IN USA IF BUILT IN USA I’LL BUY ONE OR EVEN TWO. USA ?? ?? ?? I LOVE THE OLD STYLE BUMPERS!!! IT MAKES IT STAND OUT FROM THE NEW JUNK SUV”S.
This is what some of us would like to see, a new Blazer thats designed old school for us off roaders and hunters!!! Bring it chevy engineering!
and not this crappy blazer crossover that gm has become
gm and chevy have ruined the legacy of the chevy blazer, even the 1998-2004 C-10 blazer was a lot better.
Make it like early 70’s with removable top&you have a winner.
Slightly awkward but I love it!
They did a pretty good job. The lines look nice.i have 89 k-5 . Someone tries to buy once a week. I wish GM would make a updated version for outdoor minded people, instead of the soccer mom style they have today.
I would love a set of those wheels for my silverado..