1971 Chevrolet Blazer

CST (Custom Sport Truck) Convertible

350 cid (5.7 liter)

Automatic

KE181S680163

Clear

Gasoline

I bought this truck last year with the intention of turning it into a restomod with new running gear and updates, but the guy that builds my custom vehicles talked me out of using this Blazer because it is in such good condition, and very original. It would have been a shame to cut it up. In addition to being a factory A/C Blazer, it also has a rare working factory tachometer in the center of the gauge cluster. We purchased a different Blazer for my project that is almost complete, and I now need to make room in the garage. The previous owner had rebuilt the brakes, installed new 33" Toyo MT tires, partially installed a Painless Wiring Harness, had headers and new exhaust installed, and repainted the body. There was no rust as this was an Arizona vehicle, and I have photos to document the integrity and straightness of the body before paint. The underside of the tub was painted with POR15 to keep the body rust free. A larger gas tank is installed that looks like a Hickey product to me. Im not sure of the capacity. Since I cant help myself, even though I knew I wouldn't be keeping this Blazer, we went ahead and took care of anything that would affect the reliability of the truck, as well as cleaning up the cosmetics. The wiring was completed, and we addressed the sloppiness in the steering. The motor fires up right away everytime, and everything works great. I wouldn't hesitate to drive this truck anywhere. When I purchased this truck we filled the bed with extra parts, both original and aftermarket that will come with this Blazer. This Blazer is in great condition for a driver, but it nowhere near a show truck. I will try to list every deficiency that I can in order to present this vehicle in the truest light possible. - The paint is pretty and shiny, but it is what can be referred to as a 10 foot paint job. It looks great from 10 feet away, but any closer and you can see the deformities that are present including small rock chips, small scratches, and crazing where holes were filled in. Perfect paint for a driver quality vehicle because it looks nice, but your eyes don't tear up if you get a scratch on it. -The grille surround could use a polishing, and there is small dent in the lower corner. -The front bumper is pushed up slightly on the passenger side. -The A/C compressor and related parts were sold by the previous owner. -New fuel filler doors were installed in the body before paint, but the filler neck has not been attached to the new door. -The fuel gauge works but it is rotated slightly to the right, so the reading is not accurate. -The only leak is the transfer case. I have the gasket kit, but I never got around to installing it. -The blazer comes with a double wall hard top in decent condition. The hatch needs to be repaired where one hinge attaches, and the coating put on by the previous owner should be stripped and repainted. All hardware is there and it would be an easy fix. That is all I can come up with that needs attention, this really is a solid truck. If I find anything else I will add to the listing. A $500 non-refundable deposit via PayPal is required within 48 hours of winning the auction. The balance can be paid by PayPal or cashier’s check, and must be received within 7 days of winning the auction.The seller will cooperate with the buyer or buyer’s agent or transport agent to make pickup and delivery of this Blazer as simple as possible, however, any costs associated with pickup and delivery are the responsibility of the buyer. Thanks and happy bidding!On Aug-01-14 at 18:36:21 PDT, seller added the following information: The seats have just been reupholstered with the correct Dark Saddle covers. The back portion of the roll bar and top attachments can be easily unbolted to leave a standard roll bar. A SoftTopper bikini top is included that has not been installed. The interior and inside firewall have been lined with Dynamat, for a surprisingly quiet interior even with the top off. There isn't a nicer 1st generation Blazer on eBay. Everything works, the motor is strong, and there is no rust. Ive looked at enough of these Blazers to tell you how rare that really is. No surprises with this one.On Aug-04-14 at 14:31:27 PDT, seller added the following information: The color is dark Kona Blue. For some reason my camera makes it look purple. In direct sunlight it looks dark blue, in other lights it looks black.