Owner: Curtis Canton Sr.
Ride: '99 Chevy Blazer
Hometown: Christiansted, Virgin Islands
Curtis Canton of Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, is a classic example of tried and true minitruckin'.
We hear the word "sport" applied to our lifestyle quite often, but sometimes that can be confusing, as we really aren't playing a game. Curtis attended NOPI Nats back in the day with some of his buddies and he was instantly hooked to this "sport" known as minitruckin'.
Back in '02, he purchased an unscathed '99 Chevy Blazer, and right away hooked up with one of his good friends Alvin Lawrence. Curtis knew that with Alvin at his side his truck would be built right the first time around. First thing the duo tackled was the suspension. Utilizing Slam Specialties 'bags along with DJM components, bringing the trucks stance down a little lower.
Mike's Electronics was called upon to deliver Curtis's ultimate wish, an amazing audio/video set up. Curtis knew exactly what he wanted as his passion is his music. Once again, Alvin helped install what could be called a dream system when it comes to stereos. Can you say JL Audio? Curtis did, and just like that, a plethora of JL equipment rocks this Blazer like no other. A JVC in-dash DVD sends all the right signals to the speakers as well as the Sound Stream monitors.
Once again, Alvin was summoned to help complete the one-of-a-kind interior. With fiberglass and suede throughout, along with a custom center console splitting the truck down the middle, this interior is first class. All the panels are either smoothed or wrapped to color match the paintjob on the outside. Anthony Rhodes from R.A.W. in Sandford, Florida performed some of his artwork on the exterior. Leaving the factory blue on top, Anthony laid down a custom blend of silver and black liquid, accented with a Porsche red pinstripe for the break.
Curtis truly built this truck with the motivation and help of the minitruck lifestyle of family and friends. He knows without those two factors he would have never been able to put his truck in a container and deliver it to the mainland with pride.
The Lowdown
Rolling Attire
Wheels: 20-inch DeCorsa
Backspace: Two inches
Tires: Nitto NT555
Chassis Modifications
Suspension: Front: 'Bag cups Rear: 4-inch lowering blocks
Airbag: Slam Specialties
Spindles: DJM 2-inch drop
Shocks: Toxic
Valves: Eight Parker -inch
Compressor: Viair 450
Air line: 1/2-inch
Frame mods: C-notch
Performed by: Alvin Lawrence
Body Modifications
Taillights: APC
Exterior bolt-ons: Street Scene Gen 2 front bumper, and sideview mirrors, billet grille, HID conversion
Performed by: Owner
Paint
Brand and colors: R.A.W. custom mixed silver, PPG black
Style: Two-tone
Pinstriping: Porsche Red
Performed by: Anthony Rhodes at R.A.W.
Interior
Material: Blue vinyl and suede
Dash: Smoothed and painted to match the truck
Door panels: Fiberglassed and painted
Center console: Custom fiberglass and painted metallic silver
Flooring: Black Carpet
Headliner: Blue suede
Performed by: Alvin Lawrence
Stereo
Head unit: JVC 9500 in dash DVD
Mids and highs: Fourteen 6.5-inch JL Audio XR650s, four JL Audio 6x9 TR690 TXI, two JL Audio TR460
Amplifier for mids and highs: Three JL Audio 300/4
Subwoofers: Three JL Audio 12w6 V2
Amplifier for subwoofers: Three JL Audio 1000/1
Wiring/accessories: JL Audio
Video: Two Sound Stream 15-inch behind each quarter-panel window
Custom fabrication: Speaker box, and amp rack
Performed by: Alvin Lawrence
Engine/Performance
Intake: K&N
Battery: Four SVR H/D,
Performed by: Alvin Lawrence
Special Thanks By Owner
Alvin Lawrence, Mike Dawson, Anthony Rhodes, Cosmos Laurent, and last but not least my fianc Brenda Revera.