Synopsis
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…
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- Running time
- 5 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
