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1986 Mazda B2000

March 3, 2021 By Gauge Magazine

1986 Mazda B2000 owned by Blake Grogan

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Issue
March 2021
Owner
Blake Grogan
Ride
War Paint
(1986 Mazda B2000)
Photographer
Crystal Johnson

Ride Details

What was the inspiration?
I wanted an over the top mini I could use my paint skills
How long did it take you to build?
1 year
How long have you been building?
all my life
Club Affiliations
Relaxed Atmosphere
Vehicle history
Built by Jeff Giles and he sold it to me where I added the paint and new interior
Thanks to
Jeff Giles, Jan Van Kooten, My Family and grandfather Bobby Hill

Engine Details

Make
Mazda 2.0 1986
Cylinders
4
Engine Mods
Stock, rebuilt with Vega carburetor and air cleaner, Pacesetter header, Dropped 1 ยฝ inches
Engine Add Ons
Vega carburetor and air cleaner, Pacesetter header

Chassis Details

Chassis
a Z-notch in the front with 2500lb Airlift Dominators upfront. In the rear, he used a 4-link with 2600lb Airlift Dominators with Viair compressors to supply air to the 5 gallon tank. Converted to 5 lug
Mods to Frame
a Z-notch in the front, a 4-link Rear
Frame Builder
Jeff Giles
Four Link
yes
Compressor Info
Viair compressors
Airbag Info
2500lb. Front 2600lb Rear Airlift Dominators

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
18 x 6 Hotrod by Boyds Tri Fans / 205/40/18
Rear Wheel Type
18 x 6 Hotrod by Boyds Tri Fans / 205/40/18
Front Wheel Size
18 x 6
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 6
Front Tire Size
205/40/18
Rear Tire Size
205/40/18

Paint Details

Color
Many
Paint Type
PPG
Graphics Description
Old school graphics on 1 side war paint on the other
Painted By
Blake Grogan
Graphics By
Blake Grogan

Body Details

Body Drop
Stock Floor
Grille
Phantom
Bumpers
Toyota
Body Mods
Miata door handles
Body Mods by
Blake Grogan

Interior Details

Seats
Custom
Upholstery Description
Grey with a lot of stitching
Upholstery Description
AR-15 in headliner
Upholstery By
Jan Van Kooten of Stitch by Stitch

1986 Mazda B2000

1986 Mazda B2000 owned by Blake Grogan

Owned by: Blake Grogan

Photos by: Crystal Johnson


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Filed Under: Features, March 2021 Tagged With: air suspension, B2000, custom, Feature, Lowered, Mazda


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