This 1974 Chevrolet Blazer reportedly spent time in California and Oregon prior to its acquisition around four years ago by the seller, who performed a subsequent body-off refurbishment along with a number of modifications. Work included the installation of a supercharged 418ci GM V8 that features a second-generation six-bolt LSX block, GMC Jimmy exterior components, and a bare-metal repaint in blue and white. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission,…
This 1974 Chevrolet Blazer reportedly spent time in California and Oregon prior to its acquisition around four years ago by the seller, who performed a subsequent body-off refurbishment along with a number of modifications. Work included the installation of a supercharged 418ci GM V8 that features a second-generation six-bolt LSX block, GMC Jimmy exterior components, and a bare-metal repaint in blue and white. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission, and additional features include power steering, an Eaton Positraction rear differential, a RetroSound stereo with Bluetooth connectivity, four-wheel disc brakes, staggered-width 15” Wheel Vintiques wheels, and 3” drop spindles with 2″ lowering springs.
The body was removed from the frame during the refurbishment and received a bare-metal repaint in its current blue and white following the installation of a replacement tailgate, passenger-side quarter panel, doors, and inner fenders. The front grille and badging from a GMC Jimmy were added, the bumpers re-chromed, and LED lighting and projector-style headlights were fitted.
Staggered-width 15” Wheel Vintiques wheels have been repainted white and feature chrome GMC-branded hubcaps. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel discs, and suspension modifications include the following:
Tubular upper and lower front control arms
3” drop spindles
2” lowering springs
Energy Suspension body-mount bushings
The cabin features power-adjustable front bucket seats sourced from a 2009 Buick Enclave, a rear bench sourced from a 2009 Tahoe, and a gray dashboard, door panels, and replacement carpets. Faux woodgrain trim is found throughout the cabin, and additional equipment includes a roll bar, power steering, and a RetroSound stereo with Bluetooth connectivity. The floors have reportedly been reinforced around the seat mounting points.
A two-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of New Vintage instrumentation that includes a 140-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer shows just over 40 miles since completion of the build, though total mileage is unknown.
The 418ci GM V8 features a second-generation LSX six-bolt block and is reportedly tuned to utilize either E85 ethanol or 93-octane pump gasoline. Features include PRC cylinder heads as well as a supercharger said to be sourced from a 2013 Camaro ZL1. The seller notes the following specifications for the camshaft: Additional equipment includes the following:
The Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission is fitted with a McLeod RSX twin-disc clutch and a short throw shifter. Power is sent through a chromoly driveshaft and a rebuilt 12-bolt rear axle housing an Eaton Positraction differential with 3.73:1 gearing.