Chris' Blazer sports a set...
Chris' Blazer sports a set of Eagle 18x8-inch wheels wrapped in 225/40R18 low-pro rubber.
For a taste of Rat Fink nostalgia, Chris built a super-tall billet shifter topped with a skull that sits well above the dash. Next, they wrapped a pair of Saturn bucket seats with leopard print and black vinyl. The rest of the interior, including the headliner, carpet, and door panels, also received matching leopard-print material to bring the beast to life.
After the guys finished putting it all back together, there's no doubt they were extremely happy with all their accomplishments. After the truck was taken to a few shows, we're sure that Chris' shop began to overflow with customers hoping to have their rides turn out half as dope as Chris' Ruthless Blazer.
The Lowdown
Wheels/Tires: 18x8-inch Eagle wheels wrapped with 225/40R18 tires
Suspension/Chassis: Suspension modifications by Ruthless Customs in Tucson, Arizona / Belltech 2-inch drop spindles / Firestone airbags all the way around / chrome and powdercoated suspension components and rearend / stainless-steel brake lines / custom three-link rear suspension setup
Body Modifications/Paint: Smoothed body seams / roll pan / swapped stock mirrors for a set of hot-rod billet mirrors / custom-made Negative Camber grille insert / Travis Martin did all the bodywork and painted the Blazer R&M Hugger Orange
Interior/Stereo: Interior by Ruthless Customs / fiberglass dash painted to match exterior / Dolphin gauges / Saturn bucket seats wrapped with leopard print and black vinyl / leopard-print carpet and headliner / tall custom billet shifter topped with a skull head / Billet Specialties steering column / Colorado Custom steering wheel / two 10-inch Audiobahn subwoofers in custom enclosure behind front seats
Engine/Performance: Engine mods by Ruthless Customs / 355ci Chevy small-block crate motor and GM Turbo 350 transmission combo / 420 hp / polished tunnel ram intake with twin Holley four-barrel carbs / geardrive / chrome and billet dress-up accessories / custom driveshaft / B&M shift kit / relocated Optima battery to rear of truck / Hedman headers powder-coated silver / DynoMax 2-1/2-inch exhaust / Mallory distributor and coil / Taylor plug wires
First Place at Super Chevy / Second Place at Vegas Nationals and Best Engine
Special Thanks: Ruthless Customs / Travis Martin / Photo Finish