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1969 Chevy Blazer on Air Suspension

May 9, 2013 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1969 Chevy Blazer owned by Justin Short

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Issue
May 2013
Owner
Justin Short
Ride
The Blaze
(1969 Chevrolet Blazer)
Meaning Behind the Name
Self explanitory
Photographer
Lenny Thompson

Ride Details

Original Cost
$500.00
Build Cost
$30,000 +
What was the inspiration?
I don't know how to do anything else
How long did it take you to build?
7 years
How long have you been building?
15+ years
Club Affiliations
No Regrets
Your future plans?
1961 Cadillac or a 1950 Chevy Pickup
Thanks to
I'd like to give a shout out to Seagram's Gin, Cuz I drink it and they payin me for it
Previous Rides
1962 Chevy Impala

Engine Details

Make
Chevrolet 1969
Cylinders
8
Displacement
355 C.I.
Engine Mods
10:1 Edelbrock Performance RPM Heads, Roller Rockers, Comp Big Mutha Thumpr Hydro Cam, Gear Drive
Chrome or polish
Polished everything except the block

Driveline Details

Torque Converter
2800 RPM
Axle
GM 12 Bolt
Gears
3:73, Auburn Locker
Builder Shop
Myself

Chassis Details

Chassis
Stock
Mods to Frame
Z'd 3', Boxed, Step notch and 4 link rear, Tutwar A arms, Custom 2x3 from motor mounts forward
Frame Builder
Myself
Drop or lift inches
Layed
Spindles
McGaughy 2 1/2' drop
Four Link
Suicide doors
Compressor Info

Viair 480C Compressor

Valve Info
Air Ride Big Red 3/8
Airbag Info
Firestone 2600 in front and rear
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
All airline is 08AN steelbraid

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Hipnotic Roxstar
Rear Wheel Type
Hipnotic Roxstar
Front Wheel Size
20x8.5
Rear Wheel Size
22x9.5
Front Tire Size
255/35
Rear Tire Size
265/35

Paint Details

Color
Grey
Paint Type
Primer
Painted By
Myself
Graphics By

Body Details

Hood
Forward tilt
Grille
Stock
Bumpers
none
Body Mods
What hasn't been modified, too many to list.
Body Mods by
Myself

Interior Details

Dashboard
Custom fiberglass
Gauges
Dakota Digital 55-59 Chevy Cluster
Steering Wheel
Aluminum
Head Unit
Pioneer
Speakers
4 - 6/5's and 2 10's
Stereo Installed by
Myself
Seats
Custom

1969 Chevy Blazer owned by Justin Short

1969 Chevy Blazer “The Blaze” owned by Justin Short

 

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Filed Under: Features, May 2013


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