The Chevy Blazer launched for the 1969 model year in response to the success of the Ford Bronco and International Harvester Scout. Larger than either of the competitors, the K5 Blazer was built on a cut-down K10 pickup truck frame. In 1969, the Blazer was available only with four-wheel drive, but would be offered with either two-wheel or four-wheel drive the following year. With a full-length lift-off top, the first-generation Blazer would have a truncated life span, running from 1969 to 1972.
With the restyling for Chevrolet half-ton trucks, the Chevy Blazer also got a fresh look. The 1973 to 1975 Blazers were still equipped with the full-length top, allowing for a completely topless feel when it was removed. Beginning with the 1976 model year, the previously full-length lift-off top covered just the rearward portion of the Blazer. The rear glass rolled down into the tailgate, a change from the previous generation in which the rear glass was part of the top. The K5 was still available with either two- or four-wheel drive, but the vast majority of them left the factory in 4WD spec.
The second-generation Chevy Blazer was built from 1973 to 1991. It could be had with a range of engines over its lifetime, including the standard 250 cubic-inch inline six cylinder, a 292 cube inline six, or any number of Small Blocks including 305, 307, 350, 400, or a Detroit Diesel 6.2-liter V8. Towing was not recommended with the six-cylinder engines. For the 1976 model year, the 250 cube six, 350 cubic-inch and 400 cubic-inch Small Blocks were available.
Our feature 1976 Chevy Blazer 4×4 is finished in Grecian Bronze over a two-tone vinyl Saddle interior. It has been the subject of extensive refurbishment, with a new interior, bumpers re-chromed, windshield replaced, as well as the grille, flywheel, exhaust, fuel tank, ignition, shocks, and taillights. The brakes have been overhauled, while the heater and air conditioning have been serviced. The Blazer is powered by a 350 cubic-inch Small Block V8 backed by a three-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. It is equipped with power brakes with front discs, power steering, power windows, air conditioning, tilt steering, stock-appearing AM-FM stereo with Bluetooth, removable hardtop, front bucket seats, console, and full carpet. The Blazer rolls on fifteen-inch Rally wheels wrapped in 33×12.50 raised white-letter BFGoodrich All Terrain T/As and a suspension lift.
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Comments
Stepladder, anyone? You’d need one just to get into it.
No worse than 2500 or 3500 trucks today. Which WILL need 2-step running boards if they get any taller.
Bonus points for having the original license plate (CA and NJ are the only states that allow any plate that was ever issued to be used)
Now that’s a Blazer.
It sure is !!
It sure is a beauty !
Bunch of Nancy’s, of you can’t get in it… don’t drive it. Let us do it
Does your Mom do the seat belt for you, or just lift you in?
I always loved the K5 blazer bought my first one new in 1976 and owned 7 more before Chevrolet stopped building them. I would probably still be driving them today if they were still being made. Oh well nothing lasts forever.
Gorgeous Blazer! Knew a guy that had a similar GMC Jimmy but he put a Buick 455 in it. That was cool! Happy Fathers Day to all the dads!
Idiotic they only offered small blocks in it. 454 it !
So glad to see it’s not a LS-swapped restomod.
I have to say this truck is stunning !
Me too, these classics are hard to find in all their glory.
That is my favorite color, rarely see it, if ever.
GM Authority was right on to Feature this 1976 K5 Blazer.