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LOT #1422.1 - 1972 CHEVROLET K5 BLAZER CPP Hydro-Boost. Powering this
CUSTOM SUV – NO RESERVE K5 is a GM crate 6.2-liter 500hp LS
This custom Hogan Built 1972 K5 engine backed by a Hughes 4L80E
Blazer is refinished in a PPG "Mint transmission and equipped with
my Mind" and Mercedes Cirrus an advanced adapter to support the
White two-toned paint job. The Atlas transfer case.
fiberglass top has been completely Open the doors to an immaculate
redone, gel-coated, retextured and interior with triple Twine Tan
refinished in factory satin. The top throughout, featuring factory front
has been upgraded with rear gas bucket seats and a bench spanning
shocks, new weatherstripping and the rear using Snowden foam.
brand-new glass. Even the chassis Also inside are Classic Instruments
was completely reworked and all gauges, a half-wrapped billet
holes have been welded. The frame steering wheel, a new steering
also features custom-fabricated column, a TIG-welded roll cage and
crossmembers, suspension hangers a brand-new Vintage Air system. A
and shackles.
RetroSound radio was installed in
After the fabrication was completed, the dash and plays through four
the chassis was powder-coated, then Infinity 6.5-inch components, with
sanded and refinished in a gloss two 10-inch subwoofers inside
black. The underside is finished off custom-made speaker panels.
with a fully polished 3-inch TIG- Dynomat is installed under the
welded stainless-steel exhaust with German square-weave, edge-bound
MagnaFlow mufflers. In addition, a carpet. This K5 had a true nut-and-
14-bolt rear axle and a high-pinion bolt body-off concours restoration
Dana 44 front axle were installed, using only the best parts available
along with Fox 2.0 shocks. Stopping while pushing the limits of extreme
power is provided by 4-wheel attention to detail.
Wilwood disc brakes backed by
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