I
bought this truck back in 1989 as a stepside from my brother-in-law.
Since then, I have done quite a bit of work including adding
the short-bed fleetside bed which is rust free. I bought a clean
tailgate and added a new front panel. This is a frame-up truck
which was completed in '95. It has very low miles since completion.
It rides low, and straight. It also has 4 wheel power disc brakes.
This is a *great* cruising-show truck. I take it out about once
every 3 weeks. Been to the Street Machine Nationals, Slamfest
and other shows. It is an all metal truck except for the front
fenders (I still have the original metal one's stored in a shed!
Even thought this truck was completed in '95, this truck still
looks *EXCELLENT*. I am an auto painter by trade. I did all
the paintwork, so this is very quality job.
My
own formula (designed 1993) -BASF Glasurit 54 Line. I just
call it purple pearl.
Engine
1974
Chevy 454
Engine
Features
1967
427 Closed chamber, oval ports, 2.19-1.88 valves. Stock rods,
ARP bolts. TRW 2399 Forged pistons. Complete Comp Cam drivetrain,
292, .560 lift, Mallory unilite Dis., Coil and MSD in Glove
Box, Pete Jackson Gear Drive, Polished Alum Team-G manifold,
polished ball-milled valve covers, timing chain cover &
air cleaner. Low mount Alternator. All wires are hidden except
spark plug wires, No air, no heater, no PS
Transmission
Turbo
350
Trans
Features
10"
B&M Converter, Steel Sprag
Rearend
Ford
9" narrowed 20", 4.57 Gears, Traction Loc.
Suspension
Features
4
Wheel disc., Front susp. 1979 C10 spindles calipers, rotors.
Rear suspension-Chassis Engineering set-up that includes Alum
coil-overs, and ladder bas suspension, Master cylinder is
a 1986 C10
Tires
Front-Thin!
Rear-33X19.5 Sportsmans
Rims
15X4,
15X14 Rears Convo Pros-3 3/8" BS on rear
Interior
Seats-Pontiac
Grand Am center seat is made out of 1"X1" tubing,
custom console with B&M Ratchet shifter, Custom polished
alum guage panel that is ball milled. Gauges are all Auto
Meter 2/3/8" (oil,water,fuel,volts) and a Monster Tach
with shift light. Complete interior is covered on two-toned
tweed. There are no seatbelts.
Custom door panels with Mustang armrests. power windows work
perfect using ford pw motors. This truck also does not have
air.
Bed
Interior
of bed is done with thin Aluminum that is Slightly bead rolled,
very few rivets are shown. Center panel is removable for access
to shocks and rearend. Bed done by Guido's Specialties (Clr.
Fl (813) 538-9108). Polished by owner. The picture below is before the tail gate was put
on. I posted another photo
Other
Features and Info
2
1/2" Flowmaster exhaust with Ceramic coated headers.
Truck has been lowered 8", but still rides nice.
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on images for their larger images.
This photo is a close up of the reflection of a camaro that
was parked close to the truck. This really shows how flat
the paint job is. I took this shot off the left door.
At
the Corvette,
Classics and collectibles car show
