Reader’s Rides & Off Road Vehicles

Make/Model:  ’74 Chevy Blazer

Estimated Value:  $23,000

Build time:  On going

Owner:  Robert Butterfield

Hometown:  Sierra Vista, Arizona

Occupation:  Government Contractor

Years wheeling experience:  15

Favorite wheelin’ spots:  Southern Arizona

Why did you chose this vehicle to build?  It chose me, it just popped off the lot and the price was right

Favorite terrain:  Mild to aggressive trails, sand dunes and washes

Engine:  ZZ 383 GM performance crate.  425hp---449 ft lbs torque

Aspiration:  Using an Edelbrock 750cfm for break in, 750cfm Barry Grant Demon bolting on soon

Transmission:  TH350

Transfer case:  NP203

Front axle/diff:  Stock

Rear axle/diff:  Stock

Ring & Pinion: 3.73:1

Front suspension:  Rancho leaf 2” lift, dual shocks per wheel w/ dual steering stabilizers

Rear suspension:  Rancho leaf 2” lift, dual shocks per wheel

Wheels:  17” Pro Comp Extreme Alloy, gloss black powder coat

Tires:  33 x 12.50 Dick Cepek Baja Claw

Other cool stuff:  LG1 Corbeau reclining buckets front seats, 42” Corbeau Baja Bench in the rear, 4 point Simpson racing belts.  

Favorite mods:  Enough chrome in the engine bay to attract large mouth Bass and fellow Rednecks from 3 States away.  March Performance “Style Track” serpentine system, chrome Power brake booster w/ master cylinder, chrome LMC truck fender wells, chrome “Be Cool” dual electric fan system, “Be Cool” Aluminum radiator.

Least favorite mods:  Shoulda bought bigger tires.  

If I had to build it again….  Alpine Stereo system w/ JBL speakers is next.  Then once I make up my mind what color, a new paint job and custom interior.  But I won’t rest until I do a complete body off and have the frame inspected for wear and tear then powder coated.  And last but not least….. more chrome.