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Highline Classics<\/a> created this 1972 Chevrolet Blazer K5 at their company in Hubbard, Oregon. The classic SUV is powered by a 6.2 L LT1 V8 making 460 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. The motor features 6-bolt nodular iron main caps, forged steel crank, forged rods, aluminum pistons, and custom stainless steel exhaust. Power is sent to all four wheels through a 10L90 10-speed automatic transmission, push-button transfer case, and GM front axle and 12-bolt rear axle. The Blazer sits on a Roadster Shop Legend Series chassis<\/a> with Fox shocks and Wilwood disc brakes front and rear. The body is painted in Hugger Orange and Polar White accented by Baja AR 17×9-inch wheels with BFGoodrich KO3 305\/70 tires. On the inside they installed Brown Oxide leather covered heated seats, Dakota Digital gauges, Mark 7 steering wheel, and Vintage Air AC system. <\/p>\n

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Highline Classics created this 1972 Chevrolet Blazer K5 at their company in Hubbard, Oregon. The classic SUV is powered by a 6.2 L LT1 V8 making 460 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. The motor features 6-bolt nodular iron main caps, forged steel crank, forged rods, aluminum pistons, and custom stainless steel exhaust. 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