JR Machowiak
South Bend, In
1994 Chevy Blazer

Club: Costly Obsessions

Original Cost of Vehicle: 27,774
Date of Purchase: 10/95
Cost to Build: 52,000
How Long to Build: 21/2 years and still going!!
Reason for Building Vehicle: To make Gauge Magazine and spend time with my Dad!
How Long Have You Been in the Sport? 6 years

Paint:
Custom mix of PPG Metallic Orange and Copper Pearl

Suspension:
Front:
Air Ride Technology- Shock Waves
Custom Fabricated A-Arms to fit Shock Waves
Modified Spindles
Modified Brackets for stock Sway Bar
Modified Tie Rods
Rear:
Triangulated 4 Link
Air Ride Technology-Air Bags
3 in C-notch, Bump stops removed

Interior:
Tan Interior
Sweade Cheeta accents to top off the clean look!
Custom Rear Bucket Seats
System:
Diamond Technologies-Highs
4-12 in JL Audio W3's
4-Phoenix Gold 350's
1-Phoenix Gold 450
Eclipse 7002 CD Player
Kicker Panels

Body Mods:
Shaved:
Door Handles
Antenna
Tail Lights
Hood Squirters
Roof Rack
Rear Wiper
Rear Bumper-Custom Roll Pan, 80 hours in the bad ass custom dollar signs
Recessed 6in to keep the smooth look!
Frame:
Gas Tank- Modified and relocated, Reused original Sending Unit
Rear End- All brackets removed and housing was shortened 2 in on each side
Cross Members- Replaced to gain more clearance in the rear
Front End- Removed Differential, CV axles, and Torsion bars
Frame- Boxed in and shaved where needed, and shortened

Wheels and Tires:
18 in Enkei Enzos
BF Goodrich Comp TA 235/40/18

Engine:
96 Vortec 4300
6 Cylinders
160 amp Ohio Generator Alternator
2 1/4 Straight Pipe Exhaust

Extras:
Sport Mirrors
FBI Bumpers
Phantom Grill
White Face Gauges
Billet Psycho Steering wheel

Special Thanks To:
Troy Galloway with Galloways Body Shop
Ryan Hack for stereo install
Barry's Upholstery
Costly Obsessions