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1988 Chevy S-10 Blazer

April 29, 2022 By Gauge Magazine


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Issue
May 2022
Owner
Allen Clark
Ride
Blaazin
(1988 Chevy S-10 Blazer)
Meaning Behind the Name
Thought is would be perfect for a s-10 blazer
Photographer
Nick means

Ride Details

Original Cost
800
Build Cost
Around 10000
What was the inspiration?
Just an old school low rider absolutely love any old stuff still stuck in my high school years according to my wife stuck in the 90’s but loving it
How long did it take you to build?
4 years
How long have you been building?
On and off since high School had a Monte Carlo ss it was hit then an s10 for 16 years had kids sold the s-10 kids are older now so it’s my time again and this is what I enjoy cruising around and car shows
Club Affiliations
None
Your future plans?
Would like to build an old impala 2 spaces in the garage would look good next to the truck
Vehicle history
Purchased in Rock hill South Carolina all original brought back to Ohio for the fun to begin
Thanks to
Damon Taylor for the body mod’s and painted he does great work on everything he does and thanks to Guage magazine for the opportunity
Previous Rides
84 Monte Carlo ss and 1987 Chevy s-10

Engine Details

Make
4.3 throttle body Original 88 4.3
Cylinders
6
Engine Mods
Just stock painted to match the truck chrome spinner on the breather cover to match the Dayton wire wheels
Engine Add Ons
Only painted engine parts to match the truck
Chrome or polish
Only Dayton wire wheels and fender trim, ss headlight brow

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Original
Torque Converter
Original
Transfer Case
Original
Axle
Original other than homemade brackets for air ride
Gears
Original

Chassis Details

Chassis
Standard other than air ride brackets
Mods to Frame
Air bags
Compressor Info
Just small compressor and tank manual switch setup
Airbag Info
Manual switch setup slow and easy
Other Mods
Stillen ground effects
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Dragon green sikkens

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Dayton wire wheels
Rear Wheel Type
Dayton wire wheels
Front Wheel Size
15/10
Rear Wheel Size
15/10
Front Tire Size
225/50/15
Rear Tire Size
225/50/15

Paint Details

Color
Dragon green
Paint Type
Sikkens
Graphics Description
No graphics just Plain green
Painted By
Damon Taylor
Graphics By

Body Details

Channeled
No
Body Drop
None
Hood
Original
Grille
Billet
Bumpers
Front painted to match the truck
Wing
Texas tail molded to top
Addon Accessories
Stereo, grille, air ride,Dayton wire wheels,several accessories painted to match
Body Mods
Texas tail molded to top, stillen ground effects molded, shaved doors,shaved tail gate,6 ball opens latch for tail gate, remote rear window, painted front bumper, wiper arms and license plate bolt covers
Body Mods by
Damon Taylor

Interior Details

Dashboard
All plastic painted to match the truck
Gauges
Original
Steering Wheel
Original
Console
Custom built for air ride controls and arm rest
Head Unit
Jvc
Amps
Rockville amps painted to match the truck
Speakers
12 inch Rockford punch
Stereo Installed by
All done at home
Shifter
Original
Seats
Original
Tint Percent
5% all the way around
Trunk or Bed
All black carpet
Upholstery Description
Most of it is original custom console between the seats dash panels painted to match
Upholstery Description
Shaved doors , shaved tailgate .remote rear window, stillen ground effects, molded Texas tail, fat bubble guards for windows,6 ball used for inside latch to open tailgate, green license plate covers,, all green neon lights, wiper arms, front bumper and all license plate bolt covers painted to match

“Blaazin”

1988 Chevy S10 Blazer owned by Allen Clark

Blazin’ 1988 Chevy S-10 Blazer: A Lowrider Dream Come True

Allen Clark’s Blazin’ 1988 Chevy S-10 Blazer is a lowrider enthusiast’s dream come true. The Blazin’ is a stunning masterpiece that has been designed to capture the essence of old-school lowrider culture. From the Dragon Green Sikkens paint job to the Dayton wire wheels, every detail of the Blazin’ has been meticulously crafted to perfection.

The Blazin’ is the perfect combination of classic and modern styling. It has been channeled to give it a unique and aggressive stance. The stillen ground effects have been molded, and the doors and tailgate have been shaved to give it a sleek and smooth look. The Texas tail has been molded to the top, and a fat bubble guard for windows has been added. The Blazin’ features a 6-ball latch that opens the tailgate, remote rear window, and all-green neon lights. The wiper arms, front bumper, and all license plate bolt covers have been painted to match the truck.

The interior of the Blazin’ features original seats, an original steering wheel, and gauges. The console has been custom-built for air ride controls and armrest. The dash panels are painted to match the truck, and all plastic has been painted to match the truck. The Blazin’ has been fitted with a JVC head unit, Rockville amps painted to match the truck, and 12-inch Rockford punch speakers.

The Blazin’ has been designed for cruising and is fitted with a 4.3 throttle body Original 88 4.3 engine. The engine has been left stock, and only the engine parts have been painted to match the truck. The chrome spinner on the breather cover matches the Dayton wire wheels. The Blazin’ is equipped with original clutch flywheel, original torque converter, and original transfer case. The axle is original other than homemade brackets for air ride, and the gears are original. The chassis is standard, other than air ride brackets. The airbags are fitted with a small compressor and tank manual switch setup, which makes it easy to control the air ride.

The Blazin’ has Dayton wire wheels, fender trim, and an SS headlight brow, which gives it a classic look. The front wheel size is 15/10, and the rear wheel size is 15/10. The front tire size is 225/50/15, and the rear tire size is 225/50/15. The front bumper has been painted to match the truck, and the wing is a Texas tail molded to the top.

The Blazin’ was purchased in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and brought back to Ohio, where it was transformed into the masterpiece it is today. The Blazin’ is the third car that Allen has built. He has been building cars on and off since high school and is a true lowrider enthusiast. His inspiration for the Blazin’ came from his love for old school lowrider culture.

In conclusion, the Blazin’ 1988 Chevy S-10 Blazer is a stunning masterpiece that has been designed to capture the essence of old-school lowrider culture. Every detail of the Blazin’ has been meticulously crafted to perfection, from the Dragon Green Sikkens paint job to the Dayton wire wheels. Allen Clark has created a lowrider dream come true, and the Blazin’ is a testament to his love and passion for lowrider culture.

Owned by: Allen Clark

Photos by: Nick Means


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Filed Under: Features, May 2022 Tagged With: 1988 Chevy S-10 Blazer, 4.3 throttle body, air bags, air ride, Allen Clark, black carpet, Blazer, Chevrolet, chevy, chrome, clutch, custom, Damon Taylor, Dayton wire wheels, dragon green, Feature, flywheel, Gauge Magazine, green neon lights, JVC head unit, license plate bolt covers, low rider, Lowered, molded Texas tail, original, original seats, polished, Rockford punch, Rockville amps, s10, shaved doors, Sikkens paint, standard chassis, Stillen ground effects, wiper arms


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