1987 Chevrolet Blazer

1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Restomod - 5.3L LS | 4L60E | 6-Inch Lift | Frame-Off Restoration | Full TMI Interior Highlights * 5.3L LS V8 engine * Mild performance camshaft * 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission * 4-wheel-drive * Approximately $7,500 recently spent addressing a transmission leak * Complete frame-off restoration * Body completely disassembled and refinished * 6-inch suspension lift * Solid-axle 4x4 chassis * Leaf-spring suspension * Upgraded shocks * Power steering * Power brakes * Dual exhaust system * Full TMI interior from front to back * Digital gauge cluster * Upgraded stereo system * Subwoofer and amplifier * Polished aftermarket wheels * Aggressive mud-terrain tires * Removable rear hardtop * Dark-tinted rear glass * Chrome grille and bumpers * Chrome exterior mirrors * Updated clear-lens headlights * Factory-style K5 Blazer badging * Rear receiver hitch This 1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer combines the unmistakable square-body profile with modern LS power, a lifted 4x4 chassis, a completely redone interior, and the extensive restoration work required to make a classic Blazer present at this level. Finished in deep gloss black with extensive chrome trim, the truck retains the recognizable character of a K5 while benefiting from significant mechanical and cosmetic upgrades. Powertrain & Drivetrain Power comes from a 5.3-liter LS V8 equipped with a mild camshaft, giving the Blazer modern fuel-injected V8 performance with a more aggressive exhaust note and personality than a stock LS installation. The engine is paired with a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission, making this build considerably more comfortable for regular street use than many heavily modified vintage 4x4s. Approximately $7,500 was recently spent repairing a transmission leak, representing substantial recent attention to the drivetrain. The Blazer retains its traditional four-wheel-drive configuration with solid axles and the rugged underpinnings expected from a full-size K5. Frame-Off Restoration & Chassis This truck underwent a complete frame-off restoration, during which it was fully disassembled before being refinished and reassembled. The underside photographs help illustrate the extent of the build, showing the body separated from the chassis during restoration and a clean, refinished undercarriage. The frame is finished in black, while the underside of the body presents cleanly and provides a good look at the suspension, driveline, fuel tank, and exhaust system. The truck uses traditional leaf-spring suspension with upgraded shocks and a substantial 6-inch suspension lift, giving it the tall, properly proportioned stance seen in the photos. A solid rear axle, driveshaft, fuel tank, suspension hardware, and chassis components remain readily visible underneath rather than being hidden by excessive undercoating. Exhaust The LS V8 breathes through a dual exhaust system routed underneath the truck with separate mufflers and rear-exit piping. Combined with the mild camshaft, the system gives the Blazer the deeper V8 character appropriate for the build. Exterior The body is finished in a high-gloss black that works especially well with the Blazer's chrome exterior hardware. The front end features a bright chrome grille with Chevrolet bowtie, chrome bumper, updated clear-lens lighting, and the classic stacked rectangular headlamp arrangement. Additional exterior details include: * Chrome front and rear bumpers * Chrome side mirrors * Chrome wheel-opening moldings * Factory-style K5 Blazer fender badging * Removable rear hardtop * Heavily tinted rear and side glass * Bright tailgate trim panel * Rear receiver hitch The polished multi-spoke wheels and aggressive mud-terrain tires fill the wheel openings appropriately with the 6-inch lift, creating a muscular stance without losing the recognizable proportions of the original K5 body. Interi