This is the truck that I would have if I could have ANY automobile.
It may look like just any other truck with a camper on it, but look a little closer. It's a first-generation K-5 Blazer. I love the styling of these blazers, I think that GM nailed it with this style truck. It doesn't get any better than this as far as styling goes. Also, I may be the only person East of the Mississippi that has this type of camper.
Some interior pictures - I know, I know it's a mess.
It needs some work, but once it's finished, (if ever), it will be well worth the wait.
My wishlist of mods is as follows:
Wish list for 1972 K5 Blazer
DuraMax Diesel - or 8.1 vortec
ZF-6 manual transmission
Doubler - Off-Road Design or Klune-V Goliath
Rock Jock 60 Front w/ 5.13's ARB 35 spline outer's (maybe Rockwells front & rear) - disk brakes all-around
matching van 14 bolt rear with disks & working parking brake - (maybe out of the same donor for the engine & transmission)
Vanco Hydro-Boost brake system
hydraulic ram assist power steering - (Howe, PSC, Redneck Ram stage 2, I already have a new box), "hi-steer" crossover steering
39-42" tires with Staun Internal Beadlocks on widened factory alloy wheels
trim, trim, trim the fenders to keep tires from ripping them up - maybe some bushwacker cut-out flares for a vintage burb.
Warn Winch(es) 9500 ti minimum
LOW COG!!
York OBA with 3-gallon minimum storage
Ready-Welder with a Premier Power box & 160 amp alternator
underhood shower
simple dual optima setup - Marine Switch, big fuse (batteries mounted along framerails in front of rear springs)
electric cooling fans with manual override for water-crossings
elevated gear box & axle breather's for water crossings
"water-proofed" mechanicals for water crossings
functional cowl-induction hood with relocated air-intake & possibly a through cowl snorkel
"POR"ed (or zero-rust) frame for rust prevention
Custom Flat belly-skid plate - "Massage" :lol: floorpan for drivetrain fitment, THIS will take some work!!
63" leafsprings in rear (custom frame mounts with shackle-flip) about 4-5" lift - Sway-A-Way resevoir shocks
center mounted traction bar to limit axle wrap, but not articulation - like Sam's off-road
52" leafsprings in front (custom frame mounts) about 4-5" lift - Sway-A-Way resevoir shocks
Full "family-style" Cage - kinda like this, but with front seat mounts & overhead stringers around the console
full-length 2X6 tube rocker sliders w/ tubular step like All-Pro's for toyota's, but actually welded to the 2X6 tube replacing the rockers
Single exhaust tip to exit through p/r quarter in front of rear tire (above rock slider for protection)
custom fuel tank with integrated steel diamond plate skid
custom aux fuel tank mounted mid-ship like the new trucks have with matching diamond plate skid
Custom canvas soft top (for when the camper isn't on) - Oh how I wish Can-Back would make more than one of these
Tubular Bumpers like Off-Road design's version & something similar in back with full-sized spare swing-out capabilities, as well as 60" hi-lift, shovel, Fuel cans, etc, etc
Autometer Phantom Gauges in factory bezel, additional gauges along a-pillar if needed
split removable 3rd seat in rear in tan, interior will all be tan
Nice sound system that doesn't take up much space
automated 8" flip-down touchscreen above rear view mirror for carpc interface
"spotter" camera's in wheelwells protected somehow (lexan)
front-facing camera & rear-view camera that automatically switches on when put in reverse
Vintage Air A/C Heat system (optional), really just need heat. Hey it's a full convertible!!
- maybe smooth firewall
no carpet (hose-outable) - already have a Permatech liner in it.
Form follows Function!! It has to work first, then look cool!
Let me know what you guys think!!
Cliff
PS - If there is anybody from around Buffalo, NY around here just give me a shout. Maybe we can hook up sometime & work on our trucks/cars!!
