Summary

Powered by a freshly rebuilt 350ci engine paired with a 700R4 Hughes transmission, backed by a new NP205 transfer case. Equipped with a powder-coated chassis, custom floor, multi-use bed and roll bar.

Details

This Hogan Built custom 1972 K5 Blazer was designed and built to be unlike any other of its kind. The body has undergone a rotisserie restoration, including sandblasting, metalwork and bodywork. Every nut and bolt was replaced during the process. After the body treatment, it was slathered in PPG Acid Green over Dover White two-tone paint. Under the Blazer, you'll find a color matched bed liner protecting all of the floors from any future chips or corrosion. This Blazer features high-option truck-style side trim. A set of 17-inch Black Rhino wheels are wrapped in 33-inch BFG tires. Even the chassis has been reworked and the extra holes welded smooth before powder-coating in Satin Black. Deaver leaf springs with Fox 2.0 shocks give the Blazer a 4-inch lift for an incredible stance while maintaining usability and ride quality. Both axles have been rebuilt, resealed and refinished in Graphite Gray. Stopping power is provided by a Wilwood master cylinder and 4-wheel disc brakes. Powering this K5 is a freshly rebuilt 350ci engine paired with a 700R4 Hughes transmission, backed with a new NP205 transfer case. The engine has been refinished in the classic Hugger Orange and topped off with Chevrolet-script valve covers. Keeping the classic look but modern performance, a CVF serpentine belt front drive was installed utilizing the factory fan and shroud. Fueling the fun is a Holley fuel delivery system and a Boyd aluminum fuel cell, held in place with a custom-fabricated cradle. The custom-made exhaust starts with a set of Hedman headers and was polished and ceramic-coated all the way back. One-off stainless radiator hoses are finished in matte black for an original-style look. Acid Green color-matched bed liner coats the entire interior floor, which is smoothed and bead-rolled to hold the SeaDek wakeboard-style floor matting. The teak on the floor ties in perfectly with the front and rear bench seats. The bed has been outfitted with an E-track system that currently holds a matching BMX bike, a matching surfboard and a rear bench seat, in any configuration you could imagine. Between the roll bar, the double bench seat and the floor, this Blazer nicknamed 'Olive' is one of a kind and built for fun. Audio is powered by a Retrosound head unit with Bluetooth, two Rockford Fosgate 6.5-inch speakers and two 8-inch M2 marine subwoofers. The body, chassis and engine are all tied together with an American Autowire harness, which was professionally installed to fit perfectly. 'Olive' was built to enjoy while still completing an intense nut-and-bolt restoration. Definitely one of the most unique builds to roll out of Hogan Built.