Custom 1972 Chevrolet Blazer: A Lowrider with High Power
by AutoExpert | 19 January, 2024
Most Chevrolet Blazer models based on the original classy model are often boxy, high, and ready for an off-roader, but a new tailor-made example took another path: a lowerider construction.
The owner, Tony, repainted his vehicle in a pearlescent black hue with a white roof, the latter featuring a custom-made rag top. Tony himself customized the 22-inch wheels. For a staggered setup, these measure 22x.9.5 inches in the front and 22x12 inches. As for the tires, the truck received 315/30 bands in the back and 265/30 rubber in the front. That rubber is almost useless paired with the engine powering the Blazer - but we’ll get back to that later.
To accommodate the slammed look, Blazer's chassis was majorly rebuilt with broad wheel wells, while a Porterbuilt suspension set with AccuAir management enables easy ride height modifications.
The interior also went through a series of changes. The driver's side was slightly raised, while the back bench was cut off. The transmission tunnel went through a renovation process as well.
Everything captures a new reddish shade, including the carpeting, door cards, the dashboard, and the leather seats. While the rear sliding windows will help evacuate any smoke caused by burnouts, the Dakota digital gauge cluster guarantees that all vitals can be surely tracked.
This leads us to the vehicle's showpiece.
Under the skin, this very Blazer received a supercharged LS2 V8 motor coupled with a T56 six-speed manual transmission and a Currie nine-inch rear. According to Tony, the configuration fires around 600 hp to the wheels and 700 at the crank.
It may not be as wild as the Ringbrothers Blazer construction, but as the project was meant to ride low and slow, 700 should be sufficient for the cause.
Among other performance improvements, we find a Holley mid-mount accessory drive system, an Arizona Pro Performance brake kit, and a custom 3-inch exhaust with Borla mufflers steal the spotlight.
