This 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer was delivered new to Ed Black’s Chevrolet Center of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was purchased by the seller in 2012, reportedly from the second owner. The truck is finished in Medium Olive with a white removable hardtop over an olive vinyl interior. Power is supplied by a 350ci V8 mated to a four-speed SM465 manual transmission and a dual-range NP205 transfer case. Additional equipment includes 15″ polished aluminum wheels, a rear bench…
This 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer was delivered new to Ed Black’s Chevrolet Center of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was purchased by the seller in 2012, reportedly from the second owner. The truck is finished in Medium Olive with a white removable hardtop over an olive vinyl interior. Power is supplied by a 350ci V8 mated to a four-speed SM465 manual transmission and a dual-range NP205 transfer case. Additional equipment includes 15″ polished aluminum wheels, a rear bench seat, a push-button AM radio, a swing-out rear tire carrier, Hickey saddle bag fuel tanks, skid plates, and a CB radio. Service since 2018 has reportedly included replacing the carburetor, distributor cap and rotor, and spark plugs.
The truck was reportedly refinished in Medium Olive under previous ownership and the seller states that the rocker panels were replaced at that time. Exterior features include a white removable hardtop, a swing-out spare tire carrier with a jerry can mount, a CB radio antenna, chrome bumpers, and faux wood side moldings. Flaws include a scratch on the right-rear fender, missing windshield trim, paint chips, and bubbling paint on the right rear quarter panel.
Polished 15″ alloy wheels wear 31×10.5″ BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums, and the truck is equipped with manually locking front hubs.
The cabin features body-color metal surfaces, patterned olive vinyl on the front buckets, and green carpets. Equipment includes a center console, lap belts for the front and rear occupants, a push-button AM radio, and a CB radio. A roll bar is fitted, and aftermarket speakers are mounted in the rear sail panels.
Instrumentation includes a 100-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 29k miles.
The 350ci V8 is said to have been modified during previous ownership with an aftermarket camshaft, a high-flow intake manifold, and an open-element air cleaner. Service since 2018 has reportedly included replacing the carburetor, distributor cap and rotor, and spark plugs.
Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case.
The window sticker lists initial delivery to Ed Black’s Chevrolet Center, factory installed options, and a total price of $4,966.