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Anyone heard anything about the K5 Blazer concept from the 2001 Detroit Auto Show actually seeing the light of day...or was it just another great idea that died on the vine?  I really wish someone would address the full-size short-wheelbase market again...I'm a lifelong Bronco guy (Early & Big), but if Chevy's the one who brings back the breed, I'll jump ship.  

 

Considering a 99 2-door Tahoe with 41K miles in the meantime...can't find a late-model Bronco with low (<60K)mileage.

 

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Tucson_02Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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It's suppose to be out for 2004 model year along with Chevy's nose change on the other UTES.

 

I thought I saw a rumor that might be delayed to 2005 to put on a IRS along with the other 1500 UTES.  The IRS would change the flooring a great deal.

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[/b][/i]IRS?!?    What a freaking abomination of a truck's running gear that is...I hate Ford for introducing that crap to the mid- & full-size SUV market on the Explorer & Expedition.  That would be an absolute shame...both the IRS AND if they put the K5 badge on some big car/minivan.  Why can't someone be original (okay, AND do what I want  :nono: ) instead of just chasing the other guys' ideas (most of which I don't like :) )?  See what happens when you finally accept Inferior FRONT Suspension?  Just like the gun grabbers...give 'em an inch, they take a mile...

 

Where'd ya hear about the 2004/2005 introduction?  

 

Oh, and that 86 K5 is really nice, BTW.

 

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2k3TahoeZ Enthusiast

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I wouldn't expect IRS to be around very long.  I am originally from Michigan and I still have quite a few friends back there.  One of my friend's father is an engineer for Ford, he said that the IRS is already on it's way out.  It's too expensive to produce and nobody on the showroom floor really cares about it.  

 

Whether Chevy pays any attention to that remains to be seen, but I will say this;  IRS will be the end of my truckin days.  

 

I do like the k5 concept though.  The wife and I are already discussing what to do with our Tahoe if they do bring the Blazer back (with a solid rear axle).

akjay Enthusiast

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Ok for us dummies out there.  Whats IRS?  Other than some blood sucking government agency I mean...
GMMediumDutyMQ Enthusiast

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Well, gang, looks like I got this pic just in time.  Went to a car show @ GM Tech Center today, this was in one of the side lots.

 

I think I had seen a mule before, but it wasnt for a while.  I thiknk this was made for a potential vehicle for the South American market, but don't think it ever made it to fruition.  Still is a dang nice truck.  I want one.

 

MQ

 

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woyster_00z71 Enthusiast

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That 2-door concept appears to be the same length as a 4-door Tahoe only without the other 2 doors. If that is the case, what is the point? Weren't the '99 and older 2-doors quite a bit shorter than the 4-door version?

 

I'm all for the 2003/2004/whatever K5 but I'm not too sure about the 2-door concept I see here.

 

B.J.

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