1970 Chevrolet Blazer

Porterville, California

$69,000

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Blazer

Year

1970

Body Type

SUV

Exterior Color

Red

Interior Color

Tan

Transmission

Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Condition

Excellent

Description

This is one insanely sick roadster, frame-off restoration, original 1970 2-wheel drive Chevy Blazer. Bob Grant of Grant Kustoms, "A Metal Conversion Master " reworked or fabricated every panel on this Blazer. Featured in 3 magazines, Classic Trucks, Truckin', & Ten Trucks.

A real head turner and great for those cruise nights! Here are the specs on the Blazer.rnExteriorrnShaved every trim piece (marker lights, gas filler, door handles, emblems, antenna, wiper cowl & components)rnAll pillars re-shaped, laid back & designed to allow for a flush mount windshield which transcends into a one-off cowl.rnCapped upper doors which have been cut down to match the height of the rear quarter panels, then carefully rise upwards while molding inward to a highly modified 1957 Chevy truck dash.rnRear quarter panel tops were widened to match doors & tailgate area for a perfect boxed edged one piece element.rnTailgate molded into a one piece element while also being flattened and filled. rnTaillight region was re-shaped, frenched and custom taillights tinted.rnFront and rear bumper brackets were created to recess the new Early Classic chrome bumpers.rnThe entire front sheet metal clip was swapped out for a '67-68 version. Grill & bezels were replaced w/ Early Classic and center bow tie was removed. Zoops Tri-Bar, blue dot headlights installed.rnCenter piece on hood lengthened towards cowl.rnLower rear body line created to match rear bumper.rnFront fenders modified to reach up to the cowl area.rnRe-located gas filler.rnWider & taller rear wheel tubs.rnBillet side mirrorsrnDupont Custom Mix Red, smoothed to a mirror-like finish.rnSuspensionrnUp front are 2" Dropped spindles from Early Classic teamed up with Slam Specialties air bags & Bell Tech shocks.rnOut back are Early Classics trailing arms, a c-notch in the frame, Slam Specialties air bags & KYB shocks.rnViair compressor keeps the bags inflated. rnUp front, Early Classic 12" Cross drilled & slotted brake rotors/4-piston calipers are used along with their drum brakes out back.rnDeep black finish applied to entire chassis.rnWheelsrnIntro Pentia rims.

Front 20x8.5 — Rear 22x10. Nitto tires. Front 255/35 — Rear 285/35.rnPowertrainrnFire wall flattened, radiator & core support sheet metal cover, and brake booster re-located under dash.rn'99 Chevy Small Block 350 Vortec, converted over to a ceramic coated Edelbrock intake & Performer 850 Quadra-Jet carburetor. 250 miles since build.rnPower steering, MSD HEI ignition, Cool Flex dual fan, Sanderson block hugger headers mated to a 3" exhaust leading to 2 Coffin Mufflers.rnMarch, Zoops, & Billet Specialties pullys, caps, brackets, valve covers/breather, fuel filter, dip stick & air cleaner.rnGM 700R4 Automatic Transmission, B&M shift kit & 12 Bolt rear end w/ 3.08 gearsrnInteriorrnAuto Meter gaugesrnChrome Ididit steering wheel, Billet Specialties steering wheel, & Lokar pedals.rnAll-Steel console which extends from flat lower edge of '57 dash.

Houses, stereo, ignition, light pull, air suspension controller, & 4 Auto Meter one-off single needle air gauges.rnGlide Engineering bucket seats were cut down.rnCrafted new kick, door and rear panels along with rear seating area which features unique armrests that are built over fender wells. Front armrests are fiberglass from RB's Obsolete.rnRich tan leather covers most of the interior while matching wool carpet gives a plush element to the overall landscape.rnStereornPioneer head unit. Four 6" triaxials are housed in kick & rear quarter panels.

The sweet looking ported subwoofer enclosure houses an Optima Battery, chrome fire extinguisher, storage, the Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, & a pair of 12" Punch subs that are installed in a smooth fiberglass recession.rnThank you for looking.

Classic Chevrolet Blazer Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Robert Halloran

Classic Trucks

1969–1994

~3 min read

Updated Apr 2026

Complete buyer's guide for the classic Chevrolet K5 Blazer (1969–1994). Generation breakdown, frame and body inspection, 4WD system assessment, and current market values for drivers through to restored examples.

This guide covers

✓ 10-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 5 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full Blazer Buyer's Guide

Chevrolet Blazer Market Overview

Based on 52 Chevrolet Blazer listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

Listed Now

$31,838

Avg. Asking Price

1969–1994

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site — Above Average

This car: $69,000

Low: $6,995 High: $115,000

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 83% ◄

Manual 10%

Condition Distribution

Excellent 6% ◄

Good 6%

Fair 4%

Poor 2%

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Classic Chevrolet Blazer Buyer's Guide

The full-size Chevrolet Blazer — the K5 — is the SUV that defined American open-air four-wheeling for two decades. From its 1969 launch through to the final 1994 model year, the K5 offered truck-based capability with a removable top, a big-block option, and enough room to actually work. Today it's one of the most collectible American SUVs on the market, and prices are moving accordingly.

What to Check Before Buying

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Inspect frame rails under cab and rear body — Use flashlight and screwdriver. Check boxed sections and cab mounts. Rotten rails are a structural deal-breaker.

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Remove rear seat and check floor pan — Full floor pan inspection including corners. Patch panels over rust holes indicate hidden structural problems.

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Test 4WD engagement — Engage low-range and high-range 4WD. Both front lockouts should engage without grinding.

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Check front axle U-joints — Worn U-joints are common on high-mileage 4WD trucks. Grab the driveshaft and check for play.

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Inspect removable top mounting points — Header bar and top latches rust from the inside. Check mounting flanges for cracks or rust-through.

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Examine tailgate and rear body corners — Rear lower corners rot behind the wheel arches. Inspect with mirror and light.

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Verify engine casting numbers — Check casting numbers and partial VIN stamp on block. Confirms displacement for value assessment.

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Test brakes — Brake pulsation usually means warped rotors or drums. Check pad/shoe thickness.

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Check steering box play — More than 2 inches of dead travel at the steering wheel indicates a worn steering box — rebuildable.

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Document everything before purchase — Photo frame, floor, engine bay, all body panels, stamps, and tags.

Common Issues

Frame rust is the primary concern — these trucks were used hard and often garaged poorly. The frame rails under the cab and at the rear body mounts are the critical zones. Body rust concentrates at floor pans, lower cab corners, tailgate corners, and the windshield header area. The 4WD drivetrain is robust but high-mileage examples commonly need front axle U-joint replacement, transfer case shift linkage rebuild, and front differential service. The 400 small-block (1970–1980) can crack the block if overheated. Verify cooling system history on any 400-powered truck.

What to Look For

Frame first, always. Use a flashlight under the truck and probe the frame rails with a screwdriver at every point you can reach. Floor pans second. Remove the carpet and the rear seat. Full-floor inspection on both sides. 4WD system third. Engage both high and low range with the truck moving slowly. Both front locking hubs should engage without grinding. Originality: a first-gen Blazer with its original 350 and matching-numbers drivetrain commands $10,000–$20,000 more than one with a replacement engine.

Price Guide

First-generation K5 Blazer (1969–1972): driver-quality examples run $28,000–$50,000. Restored correct-colour trucks: $65,000–$95,000. Big-block first-gens add $5,000–$15,000 premium. Second-generation round-headlight (1973–1980): clean drivers at $18,000–$38,000; restored show-quality at $45,000–$65,000. Quad-headlight generation (1981–1991): $12,000–$28,000 for solid drivers. Heavily modified trail rigs trade at discounts to equivalent original trucks.

Did You Know?

The K5 Blazer name referred to the full-size platform. The smaller "S-10 Blazer" launched in 1983 was a completely different vehicle — smaller, lighter, and based on the S-10 pickup platform. Today's collectors distinguish carefully between the two. The 1969 Blazer outsold the Ford Bronco in its first year of production — 4,935 Blazers against 3,877 Broncos — despite being a late-year launch.