Summary

This custom 4X4 pickup received a frame-off, nut-and-bolt, no-expense-spared restoration. Powered by a computerized fuel-injected 5.3-liter V8 LS engine with a 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission and a Stage 3 stall converter.

Details

This 1959 Chevrolet 4x4 custom pickup underwent a full frame-off, nut-and-bolt, no-expense-spared restoration. The drivetrain features a fuel-injected 5.3-liter V8 LS engine with an aluminum block, LS3 polished aluminum intake manifold with a 90mm throttle body, high-performance 1650cc fuel injectors, and polished and ported aluminum heads. The power plant is mated to a 4L60E automatic transmission with a Stage 3 stall converter. It features stainless-steel headers with a custom exhaust system featuring Corvette tips. The engine is highlighted with a polished aluminum oil pan, polished timing cover, Jones Racing power steering pump, aluminum 3-core radiator, polished aluminum fan shroud with an electric fan, chrome master cylinder and brake booster, and a chrome air conditioning compressor. This pickup is outfitted with 4-wheel power disc brakes, drilled and slotted with dual-piston calipers in the front and single-piston in the back. The exterior is finished in a Velvet Red Candy base coat and clear coat with Pearl highlights. The bed features oak wood stained Velvet Red, coated with four coats of clear and then buffed. The tailgate has billet bulletproof latches on the inside and red halo headlights with high-output H4 bulbs. The gas tank was relocated to the rear of the bed. The interior is finished in two-tone Peanut Butter and Cream with a custom console, custom seat with cup holders, Intellitronix digital gauge cluster, and a chrome tilt steering column with billet steering wheel. This Chevy features a double-DIN stereo, Bluetooth, backup camera, navigation, amplifiers and subs. The pickup includes power windows, power keyless-entry door locks, new glass, new wiring, new weatherstripping, and Vintage Air with heat and defrost. It rides on mud terrain tires.