'93 Chevy S10 - Red Blaze

Chevy introduced the S-10 Blazer in 1983, and the "baby Blazer" grew rapidly in popularity. Today, however, you just don't see that many of them on the road. So when we spotted this bright red one, we knew we wanted a closer look.

Andrew Haywood from Chandler, Arizona, owns this '93 2WD model that has seen significant changes since it rolled off the showroom floor. Andrew acquired the Blazer in early 2007 and is quick to admit that much of the custom build work, including the paint, should be credited to the hands of Jason Miller, who was the former owner.

The truck started life as a 100.5-inch-wheelbase Tahoe LT model. It's got the 195hp 4.3L CPI V-6 backed by a 4L60E auto tranny. The engine remains primarily stock, save for headers and an exhaust upgrade. The tranny received a B&M shift improver kit to make gear changes a little crisper. Also, a B&M Truck Megashifter makes snapping those cogs easier.

The truck has always served as a daily driver but was built with some performance in mind. A 7-inch Fabtech long-travel suspension kit was installed. This, along with a set of Rancho RS5000 shocks, allows the front tires 13 inches of travel movement. Out back, the stock suspension leaf packs were slightly modified to keep a fairly low stance but soak up the bumps well.

The stock 4.3L Vortec V-6...        read full caption The stock 4.3L Vortec V-6 remains the powerplant behind this Blazer, but power gets a boost from the addition of Hedman headers and a Flowmaster Stage 1 exhaust system.	Inside, a 1-1/2-inch steel...        read full caption Inside, a 1-1/2-inch steel tube cage helps protect the occupants in case of an inadvertent rollover. Switches for the driving lights are mounted in an overhead panel here.	A quartet of Hella 500s on...        read full caption A quartet of Hella 500s on the roof can be called upon when it's really time to light up the night. They sit on a super-clean lightbar.
Here you can see the Fabtech...        read full caption Here you can see the Fabtech replacement A-arms that comprise the front suspension. Low-profile urethane bumpstops, limit straps, and Rancho shocks help control the movement.	Up front under the Blazer...        read full caption Up front under the Blazer you'll find a Fabtech 7-inch long-travel kit that offers 13 inches of travel. It's this setup that necessitates the large fender openings provided by the fiberglass fenders above.	In the bed of the Blazer lies...        read full caption In the bed of the Blazer lies a custom spare-tire carrier. A rear-mounted Optima YellowTop provides the vehicle with electrical power and helps support the Pioneer sound system with 10-inch subwoofer.

The smallish stock tires were shed and replaced with Yokohama Geolandar A/T+II tires. The 32-inch rubber was mounted on 15x8 Mickey Thompson Classic II wheels.

There was no way the stock front fenders could accommodate the new meats, so off they came. In their place went a pair of Hannemann Fiberglass race fenders. These bulge out nicely and offer plenty of space to allow the Fabtech suspension to push the tires up high.

Other modifications involve significant steel work, including front and rear bumpers, an interior spare-tire carrier, and an internal cage. The front bumper and rooftop lightbar hold halogen spot/flood lights. Interior appointments consist of three Renegade Racing seats and five-point harnesses.

The whole package results in a vehicle that turns heads on the road and provides the owner with a cool ride and reliable transport. Andrew's not sure yet if he'll make more changes to the Blazer or just enjoy it as is for a while. He deserves congrats for just graduating from high school, and he currently works for a company building NHRA superchargers as he prepares for college classes. In any case, we liked his Blazer and figured you would too.

On the business end, a B&M...        read full caption On the business end, a B&M shifter and Auto Meter tach allow competent control of the vehicle. For pleasure, an APC steering wheel and Pioneer/Sirius stereo make driving more comfortable.	A third Renegade seat is mounted...        read full caption A third Renegade seat is mounted where the back seat once sat. The only thing missing at the moment is the added harness. A matching Simpson will soon be in that place.	The stock seats are long gone...        read full caption The stock seats are long gone and replaced with a set of Renegade Racing low backs with Simpson five-point harnesses. These provide great support while romping across the dirt and maintain good comfort for all-around commuter driving.
Mickey Thompson Classic II...        read full caption Mickey Thompson Classic II wheels look right at home on this rig. The 15x8 aluminum slugs hold 32-inch Yokohama Geolandars, a tire with enough tread to handle the desert soil yet stay well behaved on the street.	Jason Miller (the previous...        read full caption Jason Miller (the previous owner) laid his own paint on what was originally a red Chevy. He turned the lower portion white and ran a tasteful checker pattern to separate the colors and add some flair to the sheetmetal.	A custom prerunner bumper...        read full caption A custom prerunner bumper was fabricated and supplemented with an aluminum skidplate to keep desert debris out of the front chassis. A set of Hella 500s helps add some illumination to the factory headlights.