I got this truck from my Grandpa in 2000, when I was 13. In the mean-time I grew up, and am now working at a body shop. I get to work on this truck every moment inbetween work and sleep.
Right after I hauled it home, I paid a guy $1500 to paint it, and It sat in his garrage in a stripped state for four years. Not only did I get virtually nothing out of the deal, but he destroyed the orriginal 326 Pontiac V8 that I got running.
I seriously started in on it in April of 2005. First thing I did was come across a '79 Camero I traded a paint job for. I took the front stub from the camero and welded it onto my truck. This gave me all new front spring suspension, sway bar, disk brakes, and power steering. Not to mention it lowered it down conciderably. 2" drops I will put in later will take it down as far as it needs to go though.
After that, I shortened the frame from a long box to a short box. I then sand blasted and painted the frame and the underbelly of the cab black.
The Fire wall was next. I shaved it, leaving only the hole for the brake booster I robbed from the Camero. At this time, I also put in other parts I took from the Camero: the brake and accelerator pedals. I also found a tilt column out back of the shop, and put that it.
The paint I decided on is much more stunning and beautiful in person. I mixed up the PPG paint and sprayed the firewall and the jams on the doors.
The dash was perhaps one of the most enjoyable parts to do, because of the creation of the gauge cluster. I hand built it and filled the rest of the holes for a truly smooth feel. Arctic white Auto Meter Gauges filled the cluster necely, and a gourgeous dual vent from Phillips will transfer my Vintage Air heat and a/c to me and my passenger.
Yet to come is a '94ish S-10 bench seat, which will connect to a custom metal center console. Behind the seat, there will be a 10" Diamond Audio sub, as well as my Diamond M3 sub and full range amps, resting comfortably amidst a fiberglass enclosure yet to be finished.
Then onto the exterior. Too many mods and creations to list, but you'll see them all in good time.
A 350/350 setup under the hood will be sufficient in alowing me to enjoy this beautiful machine. (plus I can't afford the tickets I would get with a big-block)
Stay tuned. This rod will be rollin' before even I know it.
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