1977 CHEVROLET PROMOTIONAL FILM “ 1977 CHEVY K5 BLAZER ” 19944a
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This film presents Chevrolet’s 1977 Chevy Blazer pointing to its various features and parts. It opens with a red four-wheel drive Chevy Blazer (:09) which was also available in a two-wheel drive model (:16). A low entry height of about twenty inches is pointed to enabling easy access (:25). The vehicle makes turns around a highway bend to demonstrate its easy turning ability (:28). Due to its height, it enabled easy viewing over cars ahead as one cuts through a town area (:34). A shot of the Blazer’s sales over the years follows (:38). The vehicle is shown pulling up to a ranch as it was versatile and could be used for work or pleasure purposes (:43). Two trim levels were available to be chosen from (:56). The interior is exposed (1:01) with front bucket seats. Double wall construction was used in the hood (1:10), front fenders, doors, rear porter panels and tailgate (1:14). The Blazer body is dipped into the Elpo Electron Coating Dip to prevent corrosion (1:25). It is then seen towing a boat (1:38). With proper equipment the Blazer could tow up to 5,500 pounds (1:44). A choice existed between four engine types including the 305 cubic inch V8 engine (1:48). All of the vehicles could be run on leaded or unleaded fuel (1:56). Three transmission were available to be chosen from (2:00). The locking hubs are pointed to (2:11). Four-wheel drive Blazers with automatic transmissions had a full-time four-wheel drive system which prevented drivers from having to manually engage or disengage the front hubs (2:19). As the use of low and high range traction is pointed out, a warning light goes off to inform the driver to only remain in LOC position for as long as necessary (3:00). The Blazer had a calibrated soft ride suspension system (3:16). It was designed to have good ground clearance in order to protect the underside components (3:31). The transfer gauge (3:33), drive shafts (3:38) and steel shield plates are shown (3:43). It sat up to five passengers (3:49). The comfort tilt steering wheel is shown (3:57), as well as the cruise control (4:00). Hard tops were equipped with rear roll down windows (4:10). The sliding side windows are then pointed out (4:18). The soft top convertible model follows (4:24). The Blazer chalet is then shown in the factory as a fiber glass camper body is installed over the steel frame work (4:40). The pop top was raised easily (4:51) and provided over six feet of head room (4:54). The compact galley is shown to be equipped with stainless steel sinks, a water supply with an electric pump and a two-burner stove (5:01). One of the two storage compartments came equipped with a hanging wardrobe (5:10). Chalet seats are converted for sleeping accommodations (5:16). Other available convenience items include an LPG heater and a refrigerator (5:22). The film wraps up as the Blazer rides out of water onto grass (5:32). The Chevy logo closes the film (5:40).
The Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a full-size sport-utility vehicle that was built by General Motors. GM's smallest full-size SUV, it is part of the Chevrolet C/K truck family. Introduced to the Chevrolet line for the 1969 model year, the K5 Blazer was replaced for 1995 by the Chevrolet Tahoe. The Blazer was designed and marketed to compete with International Harvester Scout and the Ford Bronco. Both of these were originally aimed at the short Jeep CJ series, which were much smaller than other trucks. The innovation of the Blazer was to simply offer a shortened pickup truck, which both increased interior space, and lowered the cost of production with a shared platform.
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That "tough double wall construction" that holds the salt and moisture, to ensure fast even rusting of all body panels. LOL
Live and learn. Still a great vehicle.
If that isn't the truth with my 87k5 🤣
@@joshuagibson2520 Actually, these vehicles were a lot of things, but "great" wasn't one of them. They rusted quickly & were quite....ugly.
@@cardtrix1970 Then why are you here? Go lurk somewhere else!
@@LG123ABC Spunds lime you need to chill. I made the comment months ago. Am only "here" today to respond. I have a GM vehicle from this era, so...I know what I sm talking about. While somebody the vehicles looked sharp, the "build quality" was awful & for many years, the metal was not properly galvanized, so, the vehicles rusted quickly. They were...in a few words...garbage.
I have been searching for years for a promotional film that showcases the Blazer Chalet. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Cool and rare I just saw one for sale for 10k in palm springs
If it was 1977 I would be on my way to the dealership... 😆
Thanks CZcams algorithm, that was quite nostalgic.
I wish we could buy basic vehicles like this again someday.
@@joshuagibson2520 Think I had a 2002 Blazer. It lasted my entire career and then a relative crashed it. I knew a Joshua Gibson, he was an Air Force MQ-1 Predator crew chief. Good friend... Heavy smoker.
@@StormyJoeseph I'm a heavy smoker LOL but no Air Force. I lived in Dayton Ohio for decades and those 2002 Blazers were made about 3 miles from my house in Moraine Ohio. I had several friends and family that have worked at GM truck and bus plant and there's a very good chance many of them had their hands on your 2002 Blazer. You're about the 10th person in CZcams comments that new a Josh Gibson as well I've never actually been the one though.
@@StormyJoeseph the plant is since shutdown and fuyao glass occupies the plant. A Chinese company... I was a tool and die maker back then. There were thousands of tool shops in that town. GM and Delphi are non existent there now. They gave my wife and others a $75,000 (about a years pay and benefits) buyout and shut the place down. 4000 people out of work. Then you had another 8 jobs for every one at the plant that were lost. So 30-35000 jobs together. Many tool shops and related type businesses shut down as a result. As well as carryouts, restaurants, convenience store employees, etc. Anyhow just thought I'd share... that was a golden time. So was the period in the video.
@@joshuagibson2520 Wow, thank you for the history. I bought that Blazer in Alaska, it was a creampuff. No cruise control and the steering column was not adjustable. No power windows or seats... 2 door V6 4WD. Best car I ever had. I drove it 6,000 miles from Alaska to Nevada, the Alcan highway in December is no joke! I'm sorry they closed. Severance packages are a bitter pill for anyone to swallow. I think my Air Force buddy spelled Gibson with a P, everyone called him 'Gibby'. Good crew chief.
I envy your profession as a tool and die maker, I love machining. I still have need of custom dies but have no idea how to fabricate them properly.
I had the GMC Jimmy version with Warn winch and 44" Gumbo Mudders on 15x15 wheels
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Thank you for sharing
My first wife had a Jimmy. She traded it in for an RX-8. She was a deplorable wretch of a woman. Hope she's doing well... 😒
I had a 76 Blazer Cheyenne my very first American auto (I live in the UK) it was so costly to run with fuel prices being so high in this country but I loved that truck!
Those Blazers are going for big money nowadays. I've seen them go for $50k at auction.
I had a 2wd and a 4wd. One had a full removable hardtop. Federal rollover standards were the death knell of the full top
Comfort, Convenience and Value!
In a Chevrolet
That conversion camper was cool.
Got a 1985 K5 Blazer! Love that ole thing!
Got a 78 in the garage
From 1969 to 1980 those were the golden years for the blazer in my opinion. Does your 78 have the 400 small block ? You don't see very many blazers around anymore from those years if I had one I would never sell it they are built like Sherman tanks and made to last. I kick myself for not buying a one owner 1973 blazer a few years ago that was one of the nicest bone stock beautifully taken care of ones I have ever seen.
@@sswcustomsewing4276 Mine was a 48 State federal emissions package when I bought it in Georgia. That means it had the same emissions requirements as a dump truck. It had the 350 small block with factory for barrel and factory door exhaust. That motor has long since been windowed. I am in the process of putting a LS and a 4L 60 in it.
@@sswcustomsewing4276 and I’ll NEVER sell it! Been offered a Lot for it! And my 71 nova as well!(5 digit offers on them) I’ll keep them forever and pass them on to my daughter and son. My little girl Really wants the K5(she’s 6 and already has Excellent tastes!🤣🤣😍)
@@sacrificialrubber779 Yeah man update them, keep them on the road, and keep them in the family is exactly what I grew up with. Do you remember if the original 350 was a Flint Michigan cast block ? If it was I would have held onto it if it was not cracked or damaged beyond repair.
@@sswcustomsewing4276 I don’t think it was, I put it In my S 10 for the first V-8 swap in it while I was doing the rust repairs on the blazer and literally put two windows in the block!
I use to have 76' Jimmy practically the same truck. That same style was around it seems like 20 years
73-87 I think. Great generation of trucks.
@@joshuagibson2520 no doubt
@@joshuagibson2520 thru 91,I have an 89 GMC Jimmy.
Wish I could still get one today !!
I agree, But that will never happen again, The stuff they have now is a bunch of junk !
You can. $10-$60. It's a thirsty one too.
Hi there
I had one bad on gas.
I had it for 10 years
Have a good day be safe
I've owned a few of them wish I had them now.
Very interesting!
I seriously wish they build these basic trucks today.
after 44 yrs wonder how that top has held up. I liked riding in the middle of rear seat. view right down the hood 2 arm rest to hold on to off roading
With a citizens band radio! Must have been one of the last years you'd find that factory installed on any vehicle?
Pretty Cool . I wonder what the L Lock mode was in 4wd - probably 100% lock up to transfer case .
Yes it was
Yes; full time 4wD transfer case that could fully lock in low & high range.
True 4wd. No slip computer compensation etc. Power to all 4 wheels all the time.
@@joshuagibson2520 What made me wonder was there is 2 Low range settings - my trucks have always had 2w , 4wH and 4wL . You'd have to have lockable diffs front and rear to lock up the whole system and get all 4 to turn at the same rate which in 1977 would be impressive from the drivers seat in a GM . I think you have to get a RangeR or Merc G wagen to get that from a company today ... maybe Jeep I don't know . Jeep seems to keep them pretty capable if you option them right .
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To fight rust and corrosion?
Not on mine... We had road salt and ocean beach driving.
Sad how they rusted so bad then .
I kept my 1979 until it has 376 ,000 miles and rusted so bad in 1994 couldn't pass inspection anymore.
Sad
I spray oil under trucks in panels before winter now.
Is that carpet around the gear stick
There is around the transfer case lever cause it's mounted on the floor
_Canyonero!_
See how many truck commercials these days talk about the transfer case instead of how many screens it has in the cab
The 305 they made was soo! Underpowered even the ones they made in the 1990s
Drive to church.! You don't hear that anymore.
I wish Blazers look like this today instead of a soccer mom suv
These things had a high center of gravity, rode like a boulder and handled like a wet sponge. Today's SUV driver would hate them, but they were simple and reliable work vehicles.
@@milfordcivic6755 Yes
music title on intro please
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Me gusta la camioneta una Chevrolet Blazer K5 1977; motor 350 V8; transmisiones automática o manual; sistema 4x4; me pongo a imaginar a dos muchachas; solteras, libres, sin compromiso, sin hijos, sin tatuajes, ni piercings, ni implantes en sus cuerpos; la pelirroja es blanca, ojos verdes oscuros, cabello rojizo; la cara maquillada; los labios rojos; el cabello arreglado; ella viste un vestido azul oscuro de jean; calcetines canilleros blancos; gomas blancas; la rubia ella es blanca; ojos azules oscuros, cabello rubio, la cara maquillada, los labios rojos, el cabello arreglado; ella viste una blusa blanca manga larga; minifalda azul oscuro de jean; calcetines canilleros blancos, gomas blancas; la pelirroja va manejando la camioneta; la rubia va en el asiento del pasajero; yo voy en el asiento trasero de la camioneta; cuando todo se estabilize en Venezuela; vamos a dar un paseo; para Curimagua Cubiro La Puerta y Mérida; y si vamos a dar un paseo por caminos de arena y barro (trochas); porqué es un todoterreno saludos y buenas noches
Chevrolet ruined the Blazer and the Trailblazer when they turned them into crossovers. I've had 2 Blazers (95 and 2004), a 98 Jimmy, and a 2007 Trailblazer. Loved all of them. Can't afford the Tahoe or Suburban, so I won't be going back to Chevy. Current vehicle is a 2016 Ford Explorer 4WD. 76000 miles without a problem.
The bare bones model is called the Custom Deluxe. Only in America.
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"Ma'am, this is a Wendy's".
Yeas, these were very poorly built and rusted quickly. Not very attractive, either. Kind of a "herd" vehicle.
At the time they were actually better built than the competitors. You can't compare these to today's trucks, apples to oranges. Yes they did have problems with rust.
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i think i will get the bronco sport instead
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And much more? Like what brah?