tx_1987_gta's 1981 Chevrolet Blazer

Factory Options:

This started life and was used as a company vehicle. Basically a stripped down Utility Vehicle. It started Life as a Red truck with a Black Top.

Exterior Modifications:

This vehicle has had the Front bumper shortened so that it would tuck closer to the body and the bumper bolts welded in place and the heads removed for a cleaner look. Front fender side marker lamps removed, all mldgs & trim removed, Door handles shaved leaving only the lock cylinders ( cylinders re-worked so that they opened the door when key was turned ). All headlamps upgraded to dual lamps system, all mldgs & headlamp trim painted body color. Original grille used was a Square Tubed Grille painted Body color. The Square tubed grille was later replaced with a Billet unit that was also painted body color, leaving only the polished faces of the grille . Removalble top was smoothed ( to remove the factory texture ) and painted body color. Tailamps removed and pockets filled. Taillamps relocated to rear bumper utilizing an old style Cutlass Taillamp ( located in salvage yard ). Tailgate Pocket filled.

All Graphics were Painted - No Vinyl used on this truck . The side graphics consisted of a larger gray graphic designed and painted to match the tweed interior color utilized on the interior. Also was 2 House of Color Pearl Pink Designs and several smaller designs all to form the unique graphic on the truck. Also on this truck we Air Brushed 3 M&M Characters ( Red, Yellow & Blue ) on the tailgate & then burried all the graphics in the clearcoat.

Interior Modifications:

The Interior seating was all done in Gray Tweed. The Interior trim panels were custom fabricated & Sculpted & then covered in matching gray Tweed. All carpeting was custom fabricated & then all the dash & roof was painted in a flat Dk Gray. All Seat belts dyed to match new interior.

Performance:

Original motor that was put in this truck was a 327, later replaced with a GM 350 Crate Motor. Edelbrock Carburator, Headers, Old School Cut Outs & Custom Fabricated Exhaust.

Suspension/Chassis:

Suspension was lowered. Used Bell Tech Front lowering components on the front, and had to custom fabricate the rear kit to flip the rear leaf springs, since no-one made a lowering kit for this truck. Remember it was built in approx 1991.

Drivetrain:

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Electronics:

Simple AM/FM Cassete Deck......

To-Do List:

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