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ON THE BLOCK IN PALM BEACH: 2018 CHEVROLET the exterior with the classic 1972 K5
TAHOE Z71 CUSTOM “K5 BLAZER” styling. The conversion focused not only
This custom 2018 K5 Blazer-inspired on the K5 styling but also on retaining
Tahoe Z71 4x4 started out as a 4-door all the modern safety and convenience
SUV and underwent a complete features, including front and rear air
transformation by Flat Out Autos conditioning, lane-keeping assist, front
of Jonesboro, AR, into a custom and rear parking sensors, rear backup
2-door Tahoe that was featured as a camera and airbags, including side
display vehicle at SEMA in 2021. The curtain airbags. It comes equipped
transformation started by shortening the with a 5.3-liter V8 engine backed by a
wheelbase by 8 inches and removing 6-speed automatic transmission.
the rear doors. The K5 conversion NO RESERVE
continued by completely re-skinning
ON THE BLOCK IN PALM BEACH: 1989 CHEVROLET K5 BLAZER CUSTOM SUV
This 1989 custom Chevrolet K5 Blazer underwent a Edelbrock water pump, color-keyed Billet Specialties Tru
professional nut-and-bolt restoration. It is powered Trac serpentine drive, 102mm Nick Williams throttle body
by a pro-built 408ci 6.0-liter LS V8 small-block engine on a FAST LSXr 102 intake, and a Frostbite radiator, with
producing 547hp and 519 ft/lbs of torque with LS3-spec dual electric puller fans. It comes equipped with a polished
821 heads, Callies Compstar forged crankshaft, Wiseco alternator, Meziere Enterprises starter, Derale steering
pistons, Vengeance Racing KaotiK camshaft and stainless cooler and transmission cooler, Dual Optima batteries and
Flowtech shorty headers. The engine is hooked to a a Holley Terminator X controller.
4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with an NO RESERVE
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