1984 Chevrolet
K5 Blazer.

Where a lot of Blazers in this era leaned on earthy, rugged palettes, we went for something brighter, bolder, and a little more alive: Arctic White with Viper Red accents, painted on a rotisserie after the factory chassis was blasted and painted. The contrast between that deep, saturated red and the clean white hits exactly the way a classic American two-tone should. It honors the original design intent of these trucks while giving the body the kind of pop the factory finish never quite managed.

Power comes from a Chevrolet Performance LS3 Connect & Cruise package rated at 480 horsepower, paired with a 4L60E automatic and an Atlas transfer case. A RedHead steering gear, Skyjacker 3-inch lift springs, and dual Fox shocks front and rear keep the ride composed without sanding off the character that makes a Blazer feel like a Blazer. Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes handle the stopping. It rides on 17-inch KMC beadlock wheels wrapped in 35x12.50R17 Toyo tires, with power-folding steps to make the climb in easier. We left in just enough of that classic "swoopiness" — the soft, slightly floaty feel that lets you know you're driving an '80s 4x4 and not a modern crossover.

The interior is where this build really separates itself. Done in-house by our interior team, the cabin is wrapped in custom tan leather from the seats to the headliner, door panels, sun visors, and dash, with custom square-pattern stitching pulled through with thick, deliberate thread work. The square motif carries into the door panels, the center console, and the rear bench, tying the whole interior together without ever feeling overdone. We kept the original seats, recushioned and recovered from the frames up, because their high-back shape is part of what makes these trucks so comfortable to spend time in. Dakota Digital gauges anchor the dash, Vintage Air handles heat and air conditioning, a custom stereo with a subwoofer sits behind it all, and tan German-weave carpet runs front to back. Underneath, an American Autowire harness replaces forty-year-old wiring.

A bit of history is worth knowing here. The second-generation Blazer, which ran from 1973 forward, was really a redesign of GM's CK truck line — the Blazer being a close cousin of the K10. It was the era when GM started shifting these trucks from pure utility rigs toward something families could actually live with, with more comfortable interiors and a smoother ride to match what Bronco and International Scout were doing at the time. That evolution is exactly what made the Blazer the Blazer — the vehicle a whole generation grew up riding in. This build honors that history while quietly modernizing everything that benefits from it.

Will it ever see real off-road duty? Probably not — not with this paint. But that's part of the point. This is a Blazer built to be driven, enjoyed, and noticed. It still feels like an '80s 4x4 in all the ways that matter, with modern power and brakes in all the ways that count. Arctic White, Viper Red, tan leather, and a 480-horsepower LS3 — a build that turns heads everywhere it goes. It's for sale right now at the shop in Pelham. Call us for the price, or use the form below and we'll get back to you. If you'd rather have one built your way, see what goes into a K5 Blazer build with us.