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1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer – Marco

Vehicle Quick Facts

Profile ID: 67962
Year: 1981
Make: Chevrolet
Model: K5 Blazer
Markets: Classic & Antique, Driven Daily, Muscle Car, Performance, Pro Touring, Racing, Resto-Mod, Rod & Custom, Sports Car, Supercar, Truck
Vehicle Type: American
Contact: Hills Hot Rods

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Vehicle Story

Marco... Our GT3 inspired Build-a-Square Level 3 K5.                                                                                                                                                                                          Started out with the first TCI Engineering Coilover Conversion for the 2wd K5 platform. This gives Marco the stance needed for carving up any highway, and the lowered look desired. Braking from Wilwood helps slowing this one down. Plenty of power from a Lonestar Horsepower tuned LT 6.2, and 8L90 transmission from Apache Transmission, both here in Lubbock. The PPG Racing Green/Summit White Paint was sprayed over the smoothed over and gapped body and shell. One Piece Products Quarter Panel Flush Glass and a Fesler USA Flush Mount Windshield modernize the look of the Glass. Pulling more inspiration from Porsche, we worked with Apex Auto Leather on the "Retro" style Interior. From the High Back front seats to the small woodgrain inserts, it sure feels sporty behind the wheel. JDGlassworks worked their magic wraping all the interior panels, and also with the custom audio featuring the latest Kicker products. Custom coated 20inch Raceline Scoundrel Wheels and Nitto 555 G2 tires keep this one planted on the asphalt. This build was finished to lead the way on our 2024 Dash to Nash road tour from Lubbock, to Nashville for the Triple Crown of Rodding. Marco did just that, stopping at many of our pals shops along the way on the 1300+ mile trip!


Tech Sheet

Chassis

  • Body Mounts:
    • Energy Suspension - 3-1148G
  • Brake Calipers:
    • Wilwood Disc Brakes - 140-11292-BK
  • Brake Pads:
    • Wilwood Disc Brakes
  • Brakes:
    • Wilwood Disc Brakes - 140-*12569-D
  • Control Arms:
    • Total Cost Involved Engineering Inc.
  • E-Brake:
    • Wilwood Disc Brakes
  • Frame:
    • Total Cost Involved Engineering Inc. - Complete Front Coilover Conversion w/ Crossmember / Rear 4link Coilover Conversion w/ Swaybar
  • Links/Kits:
    • Total Cost Involved Engineering Inc. - Rear 4link Coilover Conversion w/ Swaybar
  • Plumbing/Fittings/Hoses:
    • Summit Racing Equipment - SUM-220687B / SUM-220690B /SUM-240620B
  • Suspension Kit:
    • Total Cost Involved Engineering Inc.
  • Sway Bars:
    • Total Cost Involved Engineering Inc.

Drivetrain

  • Lubricants:
    • O’Reilly Auto Parts
  • Tires:
    • Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. - NT555 G2 245/40zr20 295/40zr20
  • Wheels:
    • Raceline Wheels - Custom Coated Scoundrel 20x8.5 / 20x10

Engine

  • Accessories:
    • Holley Performance Products - 20-205BK
  • Camshaft:
    • Brian Tooley Racing - Gen V Truck Stage 4
  • Coolant:
    • O’Reilly Auto Parts
  • Cooling - Radiator:
    • Johnsons Hot Rod Shop
  • Exhaust Mufflers:
    • Borla Performance - Sportsman
  • Fuel Pump:
    • Holley Performance Products
  • Hoses:
    • O’Reilly Auto Parts
  • Lubricants:
    • O’Reilly Auto Parts
  • Motor Mounts:
    • Energy Suspension
  • Pulleys:
    • Holley Performance Products
  • Pushrods:
    • Brian Tooley Racing - PR7850375-16
  • Starter:
    • Powermaster Performance
  • Tuning:
  • Valve Springs:
    • Brian Tooley Racing - SK007
  • Water Pump:
    • Holley Performance Products
  • Wiring Harness - Engine:
    • Speartech Fuel Injection Systems

Exterior

  • Body Panels:
    • LMC Truck
  • Bumpers:
    • Classic Parts of America
  • Car Care Products:
    • Griot’s Garage Inc.
  • Door Handles:
    • Classic Parts of America
  • Emblems:
    • Classic Parts of America
  • Grille:
    • LMC Truck
  • Headlights:
    • Classic Parts of America
  • Mirrors:
    • Classic Parts of America
  • Paint & Primers:
    • PPG Industries Inc. - Racing Green / Summit White
  • Trim:
    • Classic Parts of America
  • Weather Stripping:
    • Classic Parts of America
  • Windows:
    • Fesler USA - Flush Mount Front Windshield
    • One Piece Products - Flush Mount Quarter Glass
    • Classic Parts of America - Door Glass
  • Windshield Wipers:
    • Classic Parts of America

Interior

  • Amplifier:
    • KICKER
  • Dash:
    • Classic Parts of America - Custom Covered in Apex Auto Leather
  • Door Handles:
    • Classic Parts of America
  • Door Panels:
    • Classic Parts of America - Custom finished by JDGlassworks in Two-tone Apex Auto Leather
  • Gauges:
  • Head Unit:
    • Alpine Electronics
  • Heat & AC:
  • Lighting:
    • Classic Parts of America