Summary

Full frame-off nut-and-bolt restoration. Aluminum LS1 V8 engine, 4L60E overdrive automatic transmission, 4-wheel power drilled/slotted disc brakes, power steering, Mustang II front suspension and Heidts upper/lower control arms.

Details

This fully restored Chevy pickup started out as a solid truck from Texas. The body and frame were stripped to bare metal and the two-year restoration process began. The process is well-documented with hundreds of pictures. This truck is fitted with a 345hp, all-aluminum, fuel-injected LS1 V8 engine backed by a 4L60E 4-speed overdrive automatic transmission finished off with a 10-bolt 3:73 posi-traction rear end. It also features Chassis Engineering front and rear suspension; the total drop is about 4', giving this truck the perfect ride height and attitude. It's equipped with American Autowire wiring harness, modern LED turn signals and brake lights, and 20x9' American Racing wheels wrapped in Cooper CS3 high-performance tires. Stopping power is provided by 4-wheel drilled and slotted power disc brakes. The red-oak bed is also new with five coats of polyurethane and polished stainless-steel slats. The original seat frame was retained and covered in Saddle Brown vinyl with black piping. New black carpet tops the floor. Interior is 100% covered with sound deadening material. It features a CD/MP3 stereo with four speakers nicely mounted behind the seat. Nothing in this interior has been cut. Other interior features include Auto Meter gauges with tachometer, tilt column attached to a power rack & pinion, and the stock-style heater/defroster was retained, receiving a modern electric fan motor. The engine compartment is incredibly clean and detailed with as much of the wiring hidden as possible. The original brass radiator was purposely retained for a bit of nostalgia. The fuel tank was moved out of the cab and mounted under the bed behind the rear axle. This truck has been driven approximately 1,100 miles since completion. Everything works as it should. The undercarriage of this truck is as detailed as the exterior. No corners were cut in this restoration.