Issue
May 2022
Owner
Allen Clark
Ride
Blaazin
(1988 Chevy S-10 Blazer)
(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”
Owned by: Allen Clark
Photos by: Nick Means
