Dream vehicle for me... I can appreciate every single square inch of this beauty! Old school is the best!
@harryrupertus2075
2 жыл бұрын
I had a 1984 blazer. It's my all time favorite vehicle👍
@defenderjack349
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! What particular year model is the best looking? Thanks.
@danna140
5 жыл бұрын
DAMN STRAIGHT.... couldn't of said it better myself !!!! I love my 89k5 👍👍👍.. well put Sir , well said.
@dawncat66
5 жыл бұрын
K5 Love, I agree to all. I just bought an 84' Silverado, she's my 5th square body, sooo happy.
@EddieC2000
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I hear you these trucks are just a blast to drive. They make Jeep's look wimpy
@muddyboyoffroad5335
5 жыл бұрын
@@EddieC2000 yeah I've got one and it was my dream truck and I'm 15
@slobaru7094
5 жыл бұрын
Its my dream truck and i got one at 16 or 17 lol, cant remember. Now i have "too many". only 6 squares. I think i just have the wrong friends.
@Justiceinabarrel
4 жыл бұрын
had my 84 for many years
@keithmedovich6889
4 жыл бұрын
#21 You can still get just about any part you need for them also.
@slobaru7094
5 жыл бұрын
I love me a good ole man- sized gauge cluster
@danna140
5 жыл бұрын
"Goofy looking bike racks" 😁😂 that was hilarious ! But you totally nailed it 💯. I love my 89 k5 wouldn't trade or sell it for the world . The rear window roll up and down is also very cool feature. Everything you said was spot on 💪👍👏
@josephpuchel6497
4 жыл бұрын
Hey I’ve had my 89 K5 for past 12 years. It’s very solid and I was thinking of selling it. I might keep it another 12 more years after checking your video. Nice video
@josephpuchel6497
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Yes I did just sell my solid 89 Blazer. Now since I’ve sold it I have been seeing truck shows with them restoring the box Blazers. I’m having seller remorse.
@k3iler05
3 жыл бұрын
How is the fuel economy?
@josephpuchel6497
3 жыл бұрын
Hello I never really did a check but probably around 8 - 15 miles a gallon depending how I was driving it that day. I had a 7-1/2 Meyer plow on it I only used for my drive way. I did end up selling it. Got sellers remorse now.
@k3iler05
3 жыл бұрын
@@josephpuchel6497 That is a bit expensive to drive with gas being north of $3/gal. I guess it is better to find a diesel engine. Looking at the CUCVs or making a K30
@josephpuchel6497
3 жыл бұрын
Hey It’s a 350 EFI. 373 gears probably better local driving.
@puropaisa9777
2 жыл бұрын
Number 21 because is the more beautiful off-road vehicle ever made
@williamroop1937
5 жыл бұрын
You just covinced me to buy an 84 Blazer Ive been looking at for a while. Awesome man
@EddieC2000
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah you just can't beat these trucks. I have 30 more reasons to buy a K5 Blazer new video coming soon.
@spikepit7256
5 жыл бұрын
William Roop I have an 84 blazer for sale I’m out in Santa Clarita
@bandguy360
5 жыл бұрын
I kept waitin for you to mention solid front axle!
@EddieC2000
5 жыл бұрын
Yep the one piece axle kicks ass so much easier to work with.
@jasonvandervalk3679
2 жыл бұрын
Everything was great the good old days
@-jason-5907
4 жыл бұрын
My #1 reason was definitely the large engine bay. I have an 86 with a 406 small block, th350 3 speed transmission and np203 transfercase. I hope mine looks as amazing as yours one day!
@EddieC2000
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that large engine bay is awesome. You can drop bigger engines in it without really having to buy a cowl hood.
@danieluhuru6523
3 жыл бұрын
I was already looking a C10s, K10s and K5 Blazers. Now you make me want to actually buy one at this moment! Great video straight to the point. On to part 2 for me!
@AndreasElf
5 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I want one. But there's barely any avaliable here in Sweden.
@ronniemac460
4 жыл бұрын
Andreas Elf har en k5 1980 extremt nöjd
@michaelbrown5838
5 жыл бұрын
If I ever hit the lottery I'm buyin' a '73-'79 K5. My dad had a '76 when I was a kid, and I've never seen anything like it. Pity nowadays a K5 in really good shape is around $50K
@EddieC2000
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's cool my Dad had a 1984 K5 when I was growing up. These trucks do hold their value well they are the jack of all trades. These new trucks ain't have the trucks these things are.
@DFox-ud3gx
5 жыл бұрын
Just what I need another one well I'm starting to look after this video
@GerardoPerez
4 жыл бұрын
Oh man she sounds beautiful. Nothing like those old school V8s. Im seriously contemplating on getting one. Just moved to Georgia and there are quite a few on sale around the area. Thanks for the video and beautiful truck!
@mromatic17
Жыл бұрын
I daily drive a 1994 f-150 4x4 reg cab short bed 109k miles 5.0 5 speed. it has a bigger cam trick flow heads and intake. it puts out 350rwhp and I get 19mpg with it. I love old trucks they are dying off but I still see them on the road as work trucks.
@BM205
4 жыл бұрын
Man I got an 86 K5 too and I wish it looked as good as yours! I've had 3 over the years and I love em! Gotta give my ol girl some attention
@Phatmatt
4 жыл бұрын
I'm getting an 85 k10 blazer in a few weeks.
@Justiceinabarrel
4 жыл бұрын
fat a pillars buggin me too, nice to see someone getting it out there. No reason for that crap not even for curtain air bags
@beatsbybrandon902
5 жыл бұрын
I don't like trucks but the k5 is hard not to like. Would love to buy one someday
@NeBoFoRiOn
5 жыл бұрын
love my 90 k5 its a sweet rig
@ericwheat9540
Жыл бұрын
You have a beautiful truck
@tonyfrench3862
3 жыл бұрын
good ole 350 just cant beat it love the blazer man, im looking for a nice good priced blazer myself
@greym6436
5 жыл бұрын
I Agree. Actually in the motion to purchase one soon.
@fcoc2203
3 жыл бұрын
# 420th reason is to get on your blazer lite a fat one ,turn on your radio and go for a ride and 2 hours later realize that you never left the driveway
@farmallmike3095
4 жыл бұрын
Great looking Blazer !! The only thing it needs is the chrome wheel well trim in my opinion !! Great video too !
@billblass5961
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you Brother! I have a 1991 GMC Jimmy.
@miasfit84
4 жыл бұрын
Great review man Im a size 14 in shoes I miss those old 2x4 sized pedals.....
@russellwoodward2947
4 жыл бұрын
that's the sad part about some rebuilds is the taking the chrome off I keep asking myself why do they do that
@blazerkconvertible
3 жыл бұрын
awesome k5 blazer
@gregorystone1439
4 жыл бұрын
Nice blazer, I got an 84 I'm working on. Not as good looking as yours but maybe one day it will.
@dillmars4171
3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir I have a 1984 k5 I love her dearly got her in high school 2017
@faye5942
4 жыл бұрын
SOLD!! Thanks for keeping it 💯
@kansasdrugwarvet4541
5 жыл бұрын
87 with a sunroof and new paint over here
@davidp4192
2 жыл бұрын
Makes you feel like more simple rick wafer feelings times
@juissi4716
4 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about buying one.
@TheMegaDoctor
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 17 and just got my self a 1979 K5 blazer that needs some work. It's a pretty good car. And it has promise to look better
@TheMegaDoctor
Жыл бұрын
@62guitarguy oooof yes unfortunately I am 😮💨
@gregwarren2092
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice truck. Thank you for sharing
@mendozadallas5225
5 жыл бұрын
I'm a faithful Bronco guy but damn that's a nice K5..
@DobermansRock
3 жыл бұрын
This day in age after cash for clunkers. You are lucky AF to own a K-5, Ram Charger or Bronco. I have two Ram Chargers and call them my unicorns. In 5 years here in Tucson I have seen 2 on the street. I would love to build a 383 stroker for a K-5.
@EddieC2000
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I remember when that cash for clunkers was going on the junkyards were packed with 70's and 80's vehicles. Those years picking in junkyards was a gear heads dream. I was at the junkyards every week.
@DobermansRock
3 жыл бұрын
@@EddieC2000 Man those were the days. Being military I got in for free. Still do. I just don't need minivan parts or import car parts as bad as I need real American steel. Rows of minivans is all I see now. They are useless for pretty much anything. Be sweet to have a 74 Ford Box Bronco with a Cleaveland 4 barrel, 75 K-5 with a 383 and a Ram Charger with a Cummins, Hemi or Stroker 360 Magnum.
@diy7594
2 жыл бұрын
Badass old rigs
@williamknutson6163
5 жыл бұрын
You forgot the best reason to buy a K5. Short, tight turning wheelbase.. #2. Simple keys, get a replacement for $4. #3. Resale value...
@ericmeuser5489
4 жыл бұрын
Don’t make them like they used to. These were great trucks and this one is a dandy! I had a 1975 K5 in college. It’s on my list of vehicles I wish I hadn’t sold! Today is a bunch of tech crap we don’t need, emission equipment and plastic everything. Sad. Thanks for this great video.
@EddieC2000
4 жыл бұрын
Yes and I tell you what I was really disappointed with the new Blazer. The new Blazer is good for maybe taking the kids to a soccer game or a trip to the grocery store that's about it. Off road mudding with the new Blazer not likely.
@JG-sl6sl
2 жыл бұрын
I am so angry with Chevrolet not coming out with a REAL blazer. I refuse to buy a bronco. I guess I will hold on to my 77 chevy Scottsdale forever
@paulf.6224
3 жыл бұрын
That is a very beautiful blazer sir nice vid
@tweevers2
5 жыл бұрын
you should look into getting a grant small steering wheel. I like mine on my k5. It makes driving with your pinky easy and it makes getting in and out of the driver seat much easier.
@overtaxed3628
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, all you said is totally true, nice K5 by the way.
@WestCoastFront
5 жыл бұрын
What state do you live in lowride? I just my 84 blazer 4x4 going again. Love my blazer, lots of work to be done though. Looking to rebuild transmission, engine and make it fuel injection. There is nothing like an older model blazer or truck. The body and craftsmanship of older Chevy's are priceless.
@EddieC2000
3 жыл бұрын
Live in Ohio. Its garaged all winter it's not seeing any salt.
@randysretired2020
3 жыл бұрын
Love my “87 Diesel Blazer.
@hunterdep1
4 жыл бұрын
I like the older vehicle to I got an 85 but I don't know that all of your reasons are the best but I agree we should go back to simplicity metal quality vehicles that lasts
@stevieperez9992
4 жыл бұрын
It’s beautiful
@myalienware
4 жыл бұрын
The bigger wiggles convinced me to buy one.
@sharonpotocki5793
3 жыл бұрын
#1 IT'S COOL AS HELL
@josephcastillo4754
4 жыл бұрын
How about that power rear window though?? You can lower it and let the dogs hang out! I don’t own but I definitely want to buy one someday.
@Sam_DaMan
3 жыл бұрын
i love my 88 K5, wouldnt trade it for a Tesla
@EddieC2000
3 жыл бұрын
Yep I hear you. Another reason to is its made in America. Quality
@Sam_DaMan
3 жыл бұрын
@@EddieC2000 yup an American classic, doesn't get any better brother
@psydren
5 жыл бұрын
Def liking the 86 lil more after this. Im looking to buy one thats drivable and in decent condition. Any advice is welcomed! Really want to have a nice classic truck
@celticslion
5 жыл бұрын
They are badass trucks my folks had a chocolate brown 79 w white top. New 2019 blazers are a joke
@EddieC2000
5 жыл бұрын
Nice I like the 70's models too.. yeah I agree the new ones look like they are neutered. My Dad had a 79 K5 it got stolen in 1985 cops never did find it.
@IROC400
2 жыл бұрын
Manual hubs, carburetor, HEI, manual transfer case, no ECM\PCM, no specialty tools, part interchangeability, ect...
@IROC400
2 жыл бұрын
No tight spaces where you can fit man sized hands and tools
@talan_for_king1455
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@muddyboyoffroad5335
5 жыл бұрын
Woohoo I love it
@christawfer
4 жыл бұрын
This was the most 80’s dad video I have ever seen
@orb8997
3 жыл бұрын
Is that a hate comment or sum?? Bc I can tell him.
@eddymagomago4502
4 жыл бұрын
Is the best truck in the history
@TheChris1299100
4 жыл бұрын
I've had three K5's (one '86 K5, an 89' and 76' Jimmy), and nothing quite matches their aesthetics.
@mattpearson4210
3 жыл бұрын
Reason number 21…. You can’t fill up the tank without 5 dudes trying to buy it from you and their girlfriends trying to ride home with you.
@phuckyou73
3 жыл бұрын
Phuckin a right dude giod vid. Im buying a 1990 next week love those blazers mans truck
@scrappyjunk8793
3 жыл бұрын
i had a 73 plymouth trailduster and a 80s dodge ram charger but i liked the k5 blazer but the chain drive full time transfer case sucked lol
@slobaru7094
5 жыл бұрын
The 4-runner always had roll down rear windows. No tailgate on the newer ones though :\
@shortcutgarage
2 жыл бұрын
Inspired me to grab one to do up for my KZitem channel. Just getting started. Be sure to check it out!!
@paulf.6224
3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to buy an 84
@jasonjohnson2250
5 жыл бұрын
The funny thing is no matter how much we bawk about what we want and need companys build what they want not what we want so the best thing to do is not buy new and make stuff like this last forever if we can there plastic garbage needs to stay on the lot I like good old iron
@EddieC2000
5 жыл бұрын
Right! Cars, trucks and SUVs are getting uglier, more expensive than they have ever been and more difficult to fix by yourself ever year. It doesn't make sense you would think we would be moving forward with vehicles not backwards.
@DMD81773
5 жыл бұрын
If they didnt rot away so fast in new england i would still have mine
@Sam_DaMan
3 жыл бұрын
no annoying seatbelt beeps. lol
@ericschneider7534
4 жыл бұрын
Lmao word k5 blazers r so fuckin dope, is kinda hard to decide between a do it everything blazer or a car to whip to places fast
@crapseven
5 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy I got a question about body parts. I went through LMC's entire catalog and it seems they have every window and trim part, but for the life of me I can't find that rear vent window or what it is even called. If I google vent window, I get the front ones. The window frame has the hardware on the top and bottom but I bought it with no glass or glass hardware and yes I want to restore it to it's original awesomenesss any ideas??? Thanks 1990 Blazer Silverado 5.7
@EddieC2000
5 жыл бұрын
The whole window piece is called a K5 Blazer rear sliding window and the small window at the head of the sliding window is called a wing that looks like a vent window.
@crapseven
5 жыл бұрын
@@EddieC2000 Thanks man. I hope I can find one online. These really are bad ass trucks. I had a '79 AMC Jeep Cherokee and man they don't make them like that anymore either.
@chargermaster586
3 жыл бұрын
What do you think of the new Blazer?
@EddieC2000
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I hate it. To me it looks like a common neutered SUV. No ruggedness look to it at all something you can drive the kids to School in, take the kids to a soccer game or a trip to the Grocery store. Its disappointing
@slobaru7094
4 жыл бұрын
I have the same crack in my steering wheel
@mashooga
3 жыл бұрын
NUMBER 21....ITS NOT A FORD!!...lol
@mreastla2953
5 жыл бұрын
.21 they hold there value
@mimixownzall
4 жыл бұрын
"No seatbelt beeps!" You should be wearing your seatbelt anyways.
@EddieC2000
4 жыл бұрын
I always do but when I'm at the ATM or pulling up to a fast food window I have to unfasten my seatbelt to get my wallet out. Newer car would beep when it's unnecessary.
@elpistolas4485
5 жыл бұрын
Fuck yeah
@roblotfi5624
4 жыл бұрын
Jumping from #9 to #12
@sgtcart0onz755
3 жыл бұрын
What type of wheels are those are they BF Goodrich km2's?
@codykerksiek2742
4 жыл бұрын
I picked up an 86 for 1000 the other day
@Santi_Mancini
4 жыл бұрын
How much you can find one of this, in the States, from this year more or less, and in this quality?
@peytonschaefer7479
4 жыл бұрын
Santiago Giménez Utiel it really depends on the state... anything from 1981-1989 is essentially the same truck, just variations in the grill... fully restored can go for 10000- 30000 but one that needs a bit of work is about 5000 where i am...craigslist and Facebook marketplace are great sites to look, but it takes time to find the perfect truck, just remember that. Good luck in your truck adventure
@Santi_Mancini
4 жыл бұрын
Peyton Schaefer thanks dude, do you know as well if they can do the process and paper work to export it to Europe?
@thendnjedi1388
3 жыл бұрын
I found me a 87 blazer, is there anything I should look out for when looking to buy one? I’m not mechanically incline I know some basic stuff. I know chevys will last as long you took care of them
@EddieC2000
3 жыл бұрын
If you live in a southern area truck frame should be good. If not they are famous for rusting out especially the floor boards. Other than that they are very reliable trucks.
@duanewhite3184
4 жыл бұрын
Vent windows are call air brakes LoL 😜
@Confidential619
5 жыл бұрын
If there’s no chrome trim on your 80’s truck...then it’s not a true 80’s truck. The chrome looks better to me on these. Looks more rougher an classic.
@OilandRust
5 жыл бұрын
Amen
@nathandean66
4 жыл бұрын
Real man truck
@reallyhappenings5597
4 жыл бұрын
what's the tow rating on one of these rigs?
@EddieC2000
4 жыл бұрын
6'000 lbs
@gorrheaddiesel
5 жыл бұрын
You forgot abs brakes
@twayland6186
5 жыл бұрын
Own them while you can. I don't think today's trucks will age as well as the square bodies did.
@user-zh2hr4rj7i
5 жыл бұрын
21..Triggers random liberals by simply driving it down the road.
@keithmedovich6889
3 жыл бұрын
Well said
@trickyricky12147
4 жыл бұрын
Preach brother preach! lol
@trickyricky12147
4 жыл бұрын
Because of the emission crap today, I would HIGHLY recommend staying away from moving to CA!! Death zone for liberals!
@zagor1453
4 жыл бұрын
Bad part only rear window
@EddieC2000
4 жыл бұрын
Yes for one it lets in exhaust fumes when driving if left open and I am always working on it.
@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654
5 жыл бұрын
M1009
@Virginia91
5 жыл бұрын
I'm a chevy man but I think the ramcharger is superior
@EddieC2000
5 жыл бұрын
There were only two things I didn't like about the Dodges the skinny gas pedal and top curved glass on rear cab. Other than that those old ram chargers were cool.
@eddiequeso
5 жыл бұрын
Fuc* the Ram Charger foo
@scoobdooittoo
5 жыл бұрын
If that is so then you are no Chevy man. I have a 91 Silverado Blazer 5.7 4x4. No Dodge I ever met is superior to it....No Ford either for that matter.
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