I’m sure it’s been said before but I’ll say it again Most definitely GM dropped the ball with their recent line up of Blazer’s I’m sure most costumers were expecting something along these lines here This absolute monster of a truck well put together just incredibly well rounded
Beautiful truck all the way through. Love that none of the modern make over took away from the classic styling. The round off road lights are so refreshing to see after a decade of light bars being the norm on everything.
@@AutotopiaLA Shaun *I hope I spelled your name right* some of the cars and trucks you've featured on this channel Need to be made into Hot Wheels this Blazer definitely try and make it happen
Didn’t know who had built it so I’m sorry about that. We shot it with Andrew…he bought it then had about $40K-$50K put in to get it sorted but sure is a great K5
Actually Rock Bottom Off-Road built it, no disrespect to your friend a horrible thing to lose a friend and family member. I am sure the one he built was just as Bad Ass 👊🙌
Mathew was the one he built this color? This blazer was built by Rock Bottom offroad for the last owner then reworked by the same shop to handle the supercharger etc and changed a bit. Like slo n 4 lo said I am sure Kevin built a cool rig and I would love to see it!
@@2apappas tremendous gratitude for your time.. please send me your email address and I'll forward you the photos. Same color, same cage, same grill... uncanny
When I was a kid my mom's boyfriend had a '69 Blazer. The truck was only 7 or 8 years old at the time but it was fully tricked. We lived in SoCal and he took that thing to Santa Clarita, San Gabriel Canyon, even had a set of four paddles for Pismo. And it pulled a VW powered sand rail. I have loved those trucks since but I rarely see them. His was blue also with those white spoke wheels that were a must in the '70s. This thing would really bring me back if it had a whip CB antenna with a little Budweiser flag and an ass, gas, or grass sticker on the glove compartment door.
I've always said Id take an old truck that's been well sorted over new any day of the week.. this more than proves my point... Wow just wow... what a machine
But it’s not really an old truck. It came with leaf springs, underpowered engine, and so on for the time. It has all modern parts and components under it and isn’t even close to an old truck or a new car.
@@montynohtyp157 you make good points ish, but u totally missed the point of his comment. I could explain every facet u missed, but that's superfluous because it's not just one thing, it's a combination of ease and driveability all in one.
Seeing this video with this Blazer made me appreciate autotopiaLA and the Driver88 so much! It inspired me to finally go out and get my own. I bought a clean 1972 K5 Blazer. It was a complete barn find for the guy I bought it from. Completely stock, I’m still trying to get it to stop, go and handle with confidence. My goal is to have it one day soon to emulate your badass Blazer in its stock yellow skin. I get compliments all the time but I could only imagine the feeling you get driving yours. Thank you for the inspiration and any and all your tips would be greatly appreciated!
@@AutotopiaLA Holy Sh!!!T I actually did it!! I put the cash down to hold my 1972 White Blazer while the check clears from the sale of my SRT JEEP! I am actually finally getting my bucket list Blazer!!! I will immediately remove and preserve the motor and LS swap it!
Absolutely Beautiful K Like I said before A weekend to Rosarito Beach An ice chest of your favorites and a grunion run Just hanging out in the sand Gorgeous ride
I would love to see it offroad, doing what it was built for instead of running the streets. It would be awesome running across the desert or climbing some dunes!
At 7:33 it lifts that left front tire for just a second you see it pull off the ground before laying back down and pulling. And it doesnt even look like hes completely all up on it.
@@AutotopiaLA I've built a lot of cars shawn and I can tell you when a car or truck can snatch a front wheel like that with as little effort as that it did, she got a.lot more in her. I was impressed to.see it run as strong as it did under such docile pedal. Truly awesome
This is probably one of the coolest old school Blazers I've seen. Ever. And it sounds awesome!! But.... If you ever wanted more power this would be an awesome platform for a built Duramax... Just sayin. 😁👍
I’d rather have a twin turbo ls engine with a nice cam. To me that’s what k5 should sound like. To each their own. I’m a duramax fan too, but I’d stick it in a k30 3+3
LOVE the build! Looks great! One question. It looks like in the video the truck is leaning a bit to one side. Is that just a bad camera angle on the video?
that is a real blazer unlike the dinky plastic crap thing sold now, would be awesome in the sand dunes here in michigan, love the mandatory oh s**t bar on the dash
What a fantastic, killer, & tasteful truck! Absolutely love it. Way cooler than all the douchey Jeep Unlimiteds around here that look like they drove through Pep Boys with a magnet on them.
@@AutotopiaLA it just looked like at speed the vehicle was off camber on the passenger side. Could just be my crappy eyes, or just the way that beast of a truck launches.
Hey shawn I freaking love your videos man. My dream one day is to have you want to check my truck out and hopefully I'll get to be on your show with my baby... ....that's my truck, she is my baby. She is a 1977 gmc sierra lifted on 35's with 18 inch weld racing rims and she is all custom. I really love her and so does everyone I come across, usually!!! She is a custom blue, which is my favorite color and soon she will have most of her things shaved and have suicide doors. I would love to maybe talk about being on your show one day if you would have me plz. I live in Oregon.
Why do people in California keep running E-85. It's doing more harm than good. - The revisionist effort to increase the percentage of ethanol blended with U.S. gasoline continues to ignore the major environmental impacts of growing corn for fuel and how it inevitably leads to higher prices for this staple food crop. It remains a bad idea whose time has passed. BY C. FORD RUNGE • MAY 25, 2016
I’m sure it’s been said before but I’ll say it again Most definitely GM dropped the ball with their recent line up of Blazer’s I’m sure most costumers were expecting something along these lines here This absolute monster of a truck well put together just incredibly well rounded
Should've gone the route Ford went down w/ the Bronco. Nod to the old school
Exactly. New blazer is hideous. Should have done retro like the bronco
Agreed. The new 'Blazer' is just another crossover that is indistinguishable from every other one out there. It sucks.
The first time I saw the new Blazer, I thought someone had just rebadged an equinox or something
So true, GM misses the mark again. Give people what they want to give them NOT what they want. I see alot if Broncos being sold.... They are cool.
Beautiful truck all the way through. Love that none of the modern make over took away from the classic styling. The round off road lights are so refreshing to see after a decade of light bars being the norm on everything.
Really great choices made on here. Modern driveability and safety but still looks like a K5 Blazer all the way. Very well done
@@AutotopiaLA Shaun *I hope I spelled your name right* some of the cars and trucks you've featured on this channel Need to be made into Hot Wheels this Blazer definitely try and make it happen
Kevin Jones ... god rest his soul, built this blazer. I hope you're honoring him when you talk about it. Incredible to see it finished on the road.
Didn’t know who had built it so I’m sorry about that. We shot it with Andrew…he bought it then had about $40K-$50K put in to get it sorted but sure is a great K5
@@AutotopiaLA my apologies, my comment was not meant to offend what so ever. Kevin had a stable of incredible rides.
Actually Rock Bottom Off-Road built it, no disrespect to your friend a horrible thing to lose a friend and family member. I am sure the one he built was just as Bad Ass 👊🙌
Mathew was the one he built this color? This blazer was built by Rock Bottom offroad for the last owner then reworked by the same shop to handle the supercharger etc and changed a bit. Like slo n 4 lo said I am sure Kevin built a cool rig and I would love to see it!
@@2apappas tremendous gratitude for your time.. please send me your email address and I'll forward you the photos. Same color, same cage, same grill... uncanny
When I was a kid my mom's boyfriend had a '69 Blazer. The truck was only 7 or 8 years old at the time but it was fully tricked. We lived in SoCal and he took that thing to Santa Clarita, San Gabriel Canyon, even had a set of four paddles for Pismo. And it pulled a VW powered sand rail. I have loved those trucks since but I rarely see them. His was blue also with those white spoke wheels that were a must in the '70s. This thing would really bring me back if it had a whip CB antenna with a little Budweiser flag and an ass, gas, or grass sticker on the glove compartment door.
I've always said Id take an old truck that's been well sorted over new any day of the week.. this more than proves my point... Wow just wow... what a machine
But it’s not really an old truck. It came with leaf springs, underpowered engine, and so on for the time. It has all modern parts and components under it and isn’t even close to an old truck or a new car.
@@montynohtyp157 you make good points ish, but u totally missed the point of his comment. I could explain every facet u missed, but that's superfluous because it's not just one thing, it's a combination of ease and driveability all in one.
Seeing this video with this Blazer made me appreciate autotopiaLA and the Driver88 so much! It inspired me to finally go out and get my own. I bought a clean 1972 K5 Blazer. It was a complete barn find for the guy I bought it from. Completely stock, I’m still trying to get it to stop, go and handle with confidence. My goal is to have it one day soon to emulate your badass Blazer in its stock yellow skin. I get compliments all the time but I could only imagine the feeling you get driving yours. Thank you for the inspiration and any and all your tips would be greatly appreciated!
That’s perfect. And yes I would daily that
That's probably one of the best sounding vehicle I've seen on your channel.
It’s such a great build. Drives, looks and sounds great. Wish it was mine
@@AutotopiaLA Yeah. I'm a big fan of the k5
Thanks Marcus!
What more could you want!? It has a Racing Cockpit, 37" tires and a Roll Cage. Dream ride!!!
A definitive California Blazer.
OMG, I am currently talking with someone to purchase one of these and I plan to LSA/6.0 swap it too!! Daily driver is the plan!!
Awesome! I’d daily this if it was mine
I drive this over my 21 m3 and 20 gt500 all day every day! Most fun ive ever had hands down. Do it, worth every penny!
@@AutotopiaLA Holy Sh!!!T I actually did it!! I put the cash down to hold my 1972 White Blazer while the check clears from the sale of my SRT JEEP! I am actually finally getting my bucket list Blazer!!! I will immediately remove and preserve the motor and LS swap it!
Just simply NICE! They did it right!!
Such a rad build. The guys at rockbottom offroad killed it!
I like the cage and the old school KC lites - the Toyota Cavalry Blue makes it love
This truck was beautifully done.
Thank you!!
Absolutely Beautiful K
Like I said before
A weekend to
Rosarito Beach
An ice chest of your favorites and a grunion run
Just hanging out in the sand
Gorgeous ride
I’m more of a “drop it down” vs a “lift it up” kind of guy, but this guy did a CLEAN job.
Thanks 🙏🏼
This thing is so well done!
@@AutotopiaLA dude… CLEEEEEEEEAN
@@dodgersfan8598 probably more my style, but this thing is bad ass.
I would love to see it offroad, doing what it was built for instead of running the streets. It would be awesome running across the desert or climbing some dunes!
That would be cool for sure
That is ONE killer build. What a fun-machine.
All the owners on your channel seem super cool and so chill. You get all the best stuff too! 😎 👍
I agree. People in the restomod/pro touring world are the coolest
The 68 is my dream ride. I've had the 69 77 87 lol 87 was luxury with power windows and fuel injection. My brother is currently building a 73
Best body style for the Blazer! Love this truck!
This thing is so good
Yeah the cage makes that truck. When you’re inside You must feel like mad max
Cage work is exceptional. This whole thing is just done right
Very nicely done truck! Love the 67-72 Body style!! Thx Shawn
This thing is so good! I’d drive it daily like Andrew does if it was mine
Me too! I can’t wait for sean to shoot my jimmy and c10 that are almost done! Stay tuned
Incredible build
Very clean detailed and drives perfectly
@@AutotopiaLA call me when you’re ready to sell
Awesome!!! It even picked the left front up a 1/2 inch or so! 🇺🇸💪🏼
If Sean says "bitchin" at least twice, you know he digs the car.
That’s the truth lol!! Guess I’m just old school California and bitchin’ just comes flying out
He has been waiting to shoot this for 6 months! He can say it 20 times i’m ok with it haha
Always liked these years of blazers , this one is awesome especially with LS
Sick Blazer! Love all the details 👌
It’s really a great build
Dude. Badd ass. Love that color. Perfect daily driver and off road capabilities. Cool interior, rollbar etc etc. Beautiful old school truck.👌😮😍😃😀😎🤑
Now THAT IS A TRUCK !!!
Different and looks very capable of going anywhere you want. Super badass design definitely a fun one.
I’m sure it does great off road too but what a blast to roll around So Cal in
Looked like it raised that front tire a little bit.
Awesome truck 👍🏻👍🏽😀
Legit contender!
At 7:33 it lifts that left front tire for just a second you see it pull off the ground before laying back down and pulling. And it doesnt even look like hes completely all up on it.
He could’ve hit it harder and probably lifted it more. Great K5!
@@AutotopiaLA I felt like she had more to spare
@@AutotopiaLA I've built a lot of cars shawn and I can tell you when a car or truck can snatch a front wheel like that with as little effort as that it did, she got a.lot more in her. I was impressed to.see it run as strong as it did under such docile pedal. Truly awesome
Badass man this just simply badass👌
Man what a great build love the interior 👍
Thanks so much!
Wish mine looked that good 👍
Wish this was mine to drive everyday!
What an awesome ride. You couldnt pry me outta this one either. Definitely a daily driver truck for sure!!
That Blazer is amazing, so jealous!
That’s one bad ass blazer 💯🇺🇸💪👍
I agree John!
This is probably one of the coolest old school Blazers I've seen. Ever. And it sounds awesome!! But....
If you ever wanted more power this would be an awesome platform for a built Duramax... Just sayin. 😁👍
I’d rather have a twin turbo ls engine with a nice cam. To me that’s what k5 should sound like. To each their own. I’m a duramax fan too, but I’d stick it in a k30 3+3
Cage is sweet. Another excellent video
Transmission/torque converter tune, seems like it's holding the rpm low. Killer rig tho
Pulled pretty hard so I don’t know
What a beauty
Party on wheel
Awesome Super nice Build 👍🗽🇺🇸 the Vermonter
Very cool................ 👍👍👍
That's bad ass my all time favorite. Great job
That’s badass 👍👍
Nice glasses
Sweet truck!!!❤
Now THAT is a Blazer younguns. Not that shitbox for sale today.
Indeed and a really well done K5 for sure
LOVE the build! Looks great! One question. It looks like in the video the truck is leaning a bit to one side. Is that just a bad camera angle on the video?
Could be the angle. I don’t know for sure but this thing seemed pretty straight
Awesome looking blazer like to have that
Looks fun.
Definitely a fun ride
Very nice build very clean
Damn brother what a beast I love it and I’m not even a 4 x 4 kind of guy
that is a real blazer unlike the dinky plastic crap thing sold now, would be awesome in the sand dunes here in michigan, love the mandatory oh s**t bar on the dash
Thanks! It comes in handy literally lol
Yesh that thing would be sweet running out to Silver Lake. Runningbup and over test hill!
Beautiful piece of machinery. How is your steering? I have a 71 Blazer, my steering is too loose. Any ideas how to get it nice and tight? Thank you
PSC hydro system! Works amazing! You on leafs or coils?
@@2apappas leaf springs.
@@2apappas is this what this Blazer has for steering ?
Sweet!!!!!
What a fantastic, killer, & tasteful truck! Absolutely love it. Way cooler than all the douchey Jeep Unlimiteds around here that look like they drove through Pep Boys with a magnet on them.
Seen that Blazer , its Badass! I'd love to drive that on Glamis . Them launches lood fun . What gear ratio in the axles?
Absolutely badass!
Dope!!!!!!
Is that a 69 same year as my c20👍
Crawlin to the mall
Sweet truck Baja looking 👌. Sweet for off roading camping or any off road sport,b!tching.😎👍🤙
It’s great on the road and probably comes to life when the pavement ends
💢MOST PEOPLE NOW OF DAYS DON'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT THE VINTAGE BLAZER😎
Looks like axial scx10 Blazer full size!
Super cool! But what’s up with the passenger side list?
?
@@AutotopiaLA it just looked like at speed the vehicle was off camber on the passenger side. Could just be my crappy eyes, or just the way that beast of a truck launches.
VERR NIICE!!
Great ride. Thanks for sharing.
Take it to a mud rally!
Would be fun I’m sure!
When in doubt put some more lights on it
Badddddassss
Badass pickup truck 🔥🔥🔥🙏🆒🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🆒🆒👌🏻🤘🏻
Yes it is!
Needs some nerf bars and it’s perfect
I love the Blazer, but I rather have either a small or a big block Chevy under the hood. If I have this truck, I want it looking somewhat original.
Tell him to install Currie Antirocks front and rear. Will handle a thousand times better on and off road.
Looks like it has them on rear 1:11
Kill the light bar, Bikini top. Then,,,, put stock chrome bumpers back in! Good to go
No cupholders?
Beautiful. Did he move the rear set back for comfort? Or they always that roomy?
Definitely not factory location.
Boa noite FIRST vai amém bom trabalho
guys i never been to USA, isn't california too hot to shawn always wear a hoodie?
How are you doing bro?
Much better! Been almost back to normal health the past few days. Thanks for asking
@@AutotopiaLA you're welcome brother. Take care. Will we get a story time on that sitiation?
Hey shawn I freaking love your videos man. My dream one day is to have you want to check my truck out and hopefully I'll get to be on your show with my baby... ....that's my truck, she is my baby. She is a 1977 gmc sierra lifted on 35's with 18 inch weld racing rims and she is all custom. I really love her and so does everyone I come across, usually!!! She is a custom blue, which is my favorite color and soon she will have most of her things shaved and have suicide doors. I would love to maybe talk about being on your show one day if you would have me plz. I live in Oregon.
lessssss ggggogogoogogogogogogogg
Nice build....just remove the tire shine on thst off road gem!
That yells out merica
Im getting serious Jesse pinkman vibes frome this guy lol
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So when guys are taking these engines that are new, and adding a blower, are they tearing down the engine to gap the rings???!!!???!!!???!!!
All that money for a #Ls #whampwhamp
Still want to buy and EV ?🤣🤣
Why do people in California keep running E-85. It's doing more harm than good. - The revisionist effort to increase the percentage of ethanol blended with U.S. gasoline continues to ignore the major environmental impacts of growing corn for fuel and how it inevitably leads to higher prices for this staple food crop. It remains a bad idea whose time has passed.
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