Issue
March 2007
Owner
Allen Fall
Ride
Southern Magic
(1978 Chevy k5 Blazer)
(1978 Chevy k5 Blazer)
Meaning Behind the Name
Ive always liked the south
Photographer
Toby Mosholder
Ride Details
Original Cost
2500
What was the inspiration?
It was something Ive always wanted to do
How long did it take you to build?
22 years
How long have you been building?
22 years
Your future plans?
1989 Suburban
Vehicle history
In the future I plan on adding a 4 Link Suspension, 871 Blower, and Rear Steer
Previous Rides
74 Blazer, 98 Shower Chevy Short Bed
Engine Details
Make
Chevy Suburban 1978
Cylinders
8
Displacement
468
Engine Mods
9.5 to 1 pistons, crane cam & Roller Rockers
Engine Add Ons
Merlin Heads, Edlebrock Dual Quad Intake and 2 Edlebrock carbs.
Chrome or polish
Valve Covers, Polished Intake, Polished Wire Looms, Polished Engine Pulleys
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Factory
Torque Converter
TCI Torque Converter 3500 Stall
Transfer Case
203 Transfer Case
Axle
1/2 ton GM 12 Bolt
Gears
456 Gears
Builder Shop
Bobs Transmission
Chassis Details
Chassis
Stock
Mods to Frame
Frame off, Sandblasted and powder coated
Frame Builder
Alan Dall
Drop or lift inches
12” Super Lift, 3” Body Lift
Front Shocks
Dual Rancho Shocks
Rear Shocks
Dual Rancho Shocks
Spindles
Stock
Springs
Super Lift
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Powder coating leaf springs, powder coated drive shaft, chrome shocks and chrome sway bars.
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Weld Wheels
Rear Wheel Type
Weld Wheels
Front Wheel Size
15” x 14”
Rear Wheel Size
15” x 14”
Front Tire Size
44”
Rear Tire Size
44”
Paint Details
Color
Orange, Red and Yellow
Paint Type
PPG
Graphics Description
Flames, Yellow , Orange, and Red with Blue and Maroon pin striping
Graphics By
Body Details
Body Mods
Flares, Shaved Handles, and Lambo Doors
Body Mods by
Myself
Interior Details
Dashboard
Custom Covered Dash
Gauges
Stock Tach
Steering Wheel
Grant custom painted orange and yellow
Console
Custom made center console
Head Unit
Pioneer DH 7200
Amps
Audiobahn
Speakers
6 12” Audiobahn
Video System
2 6.5” Pyle TV’s
Stereo Installed by
Chris McMahon
Shifter
Stock
Seats
FX Racing Seats
Upholstery Description
Grey and Red Tweed, Black Carpet and Black Vinyl
Upholstery Description
Custom Roll Cage with down tubes holding the Amps
Upholstery By
Kent’s Auto Upholstery
1978 Chevy K5 Blazer 454
Owned by Allen Fall
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