The Chevy's finishing touches include a spectacular Paul Atkins (Cullman, Alabama) custom interior in rich black leather, Vintage Air a/c, Classic Instruments, and a custom-fabricated power rear window.
We're sure you'll agree when we say Vic's a lucky man to have gotten a hold of such a stunning ride as this Blazer turned pickup. He's not only gotten his hands on a beautiful truck, but one that's been crafted by some of the best talent the automotive world offers and his masterfully massaged Chevy can now be truly considered one in a million.
Facts&FiguresVic BranstetterSanta Monica, California1967 Chevrolet Blazer
| CHASSIS |
| Frame / Manufacturer | custom / Lil' John Buttera |
| Modifications | hand-formed tube construction |
| Rearend / Ratio | Corvette / 3.90:1 |
| Rear suspension | Corvette independent, custom-machined torque arms and trac arms, Carrera coilovers |
| Rear brakes | Corvette disc |
| Front suspension | Corvette independent, Carrera coilovers |
| Front brakes | disc |
| Master cylinder | Corvette |
| Steering | power rack -and-pinion |
| Steering column | ididit |
| Front wheel make, size | Colorado Custom, 18x8 |
| Rear wheel make, size | Colorado Custom, 20x9 1/2 |
| Front tire make, size | Toyo Proxis, 225/45ZR18 |
| Rear tire make, size | Toyo Proxis, 295/40ZR20 |
| Gas tank | steel, 18-gallon |
| ENGINE |
| Year and make | 2000 Chevrolet |
| Displacement | 502 ci |
| Camshaft | GM Performance |
| Cooling fan | Spal electric |
| Heads | Chevrolet |
| Valve covers | GM Performance |
| Manifold / Induction | GM Performance / Demon 750-cfm |
| Ignition / Wires | GM HEI / Taylor |
| Headers | Performance Coating prepared Sanderson |
| Exhaust / Mufflers | 2 1/2-inch stainless / Flowmaster |
| TRANSMISSION |
| Make | GM TH400 |
| Converter | B&M |
| Shifter | column |
| BODY |
| Body style / Material | Blazer turned pickup / steel |
| Body manufacturer | Chevy, Hot Rods by Boyd |
| Body mods | roof and doors replaced with chopped
Chevy pickup items, filled tailgate,
'70s Chevy pickup wheel openings,
shaved drip rails, filled cowl, front &
rear rolled pans, power rear window,
filled taillight and marker light openings,
rolled rockers (pinchwelds removed) |
| Hood | pie-cut |
| Grille | '67 GMC |
| Bed | modified GMC Jimmy |
| Bodywork | metalwork by Hot Rods by Boyd,
finish work by Barry Alford and Jeff
Pierce of Johnson's Hot Rod Shop, Gadsden, AL |
| Painter | Alan Johnson, Johnson's Hot Rod Shop |
| Paint type / Color | PPG / black, champagne |
| Pinstriping | Alan Johnson, Johnson's Hot Rod Shop |
| Headlights / Taillights | stock / custom LED |
| Outside mirrors | custom |
| INTERIOR |
| Dashboard | custom, Hot Rods by Boyd |
| Gauges | Classic Instruments |
| Air conditioning | Vintage Air |
| Wiring | Charlie Barnett, Centech panel |
| Steering wheel | Colorado Custom |
| Seats | custom by Paul Atkins |
| Upholsterer | Paul Atkins |
| Material / Color | leather / black |
| Carpet | wool, black |