Issue
November 2010
Owner
Kenny Rose
Ride
Blue Ballin'
(1980 Chevy S-10)
(1980 Chevy S-10)
Meaning Behind the Name
Because it’s blue and it’s ballin’
Ride Details
What was the inspiration?
Because I love mini trucks and the whole scene
How long did it take you to build?
It’s 2 years in the making, unemployment for 1 year slowed me down
How long have you been building?
10 years
Club Affiliations
Aftermath
Your future plans?
Mid 50’s-Mid 70’s fullsize Ford
Vehicle history
Fire recovered vehicle, got it before it was “totaled” by insurance company as a stock vehicle
Thanks to
Aftermath, Matt Minnich, Kyle Griffin, Dayton Mini Trucks.com, My girlfriend Michelle, Mom and Dad, and all my friends and family
Previous Rides
Too many to list
Engine Details
Make
Chevy 1980
Cylinders
8
Displacement
355
Engine Mods
Bored .30 over, ported/flowed stock heads, Comp cam, Performer intake manifold, Hedman Headers
Engine Add Ons
M/T valve covers
Chrome or polish
Not yet
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Built TH350 Transmission
Gears
4:10 rear gear
Builder Shop
Matt Minnich
Chassis Details
Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Smoothed front to rear, complete custom back half
Frame Builder
Matt Minnich
Drop or lift inches
12” drop
Front Shocks
None yet
Rear Shocks
None yet
Spindles
Belltech 2” drop
Four Link
Custom made triangulated 4-Link
Compressor Info
Two Viair 480s
Valve Info
Eight SMC 3/8” valves
Airbag Info
Firestone 2600 in front and 2500 in rear
Other Mods
Shaved dash with 2 psi gauges molded in
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Painted front to rear with metallic black single stage paint
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Coy C-5
Rear Wheel Type
Coy C-5
Front Wheel Size
20x8.5
Rear Wheel Size
20x8.5
Front Tire Size
245/35/20
Rear Tire Size
245/35/20
Paint Details
Color
Daytona Blue Pearl
Paint Type
Urethane Base (Hot Rod Flatz)
Painted By
Jason Turner “Booger”
Graphics By
Body Details
Hood
Don’t have one yet
Grille
Billet insert
Bumpers
Stock
Addon Accessories
M3 mirrors
Body Mods
Shaved firewall, wiper cowl, door handles, taillights, antenna hole, third brake light, 7” LED tails, suicide passenger door
Interior Details
Dashboard
1959 Ford Fairlane
Gauges
AutoMeter
Steering Wheel
Billet chrome wheel
Console
Custom made
Shifter
Hurst Pro-matic 2 shifter
Seats
98 up Blazer power heated leather seats with headrests removed
Upholstery Description
Shaved dash with 2 psi gauges molded in
1995 Chevy S-10 “Blue Ballin'” owned by Kenny Rose
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