THE LOWDOWN
Rolling AttireWheels (Front/Rear): Painted 17x7-1/2-inch Cadillac Escalade
Tires (Front/Rear): 205/40R17 Ventus HR2
Chassis ModificationsSuspension type: AirSuspension (Front/Rear): Modified control arms, four-linkAirbag/cylinder type and size: (Front): Contitech 2500lb air spring (Rear): Contitech 2600lb air springControl arms: Modified stockKShocks: Factory S-10Valves: Four 1/2-inch HeroinCompressors: Two Viair 450cAir line: 1/2-inch DOTAir/hydro accessories: Two switches for air controlFrame mods: C-notch>Gas tank15-gallon aluminumBrakes: Stock disk front, S-10 rear drumDetail work: Suspension and frame painted blackPerformed by: Owner Jimmy and his father Jim NeeldCity/state: New Waterford, Ohio
Body ModificationsShaved: Bumper, front and rear marker lights, wiper cowl, door handles and locks, side vents, taillights, and rear bed seemsBack end: Molded in tailgateTaillights: '89 Cadillac taillightsExterior bolt-ons: Hot-rod side view mirrors, Buick fender ventsPerformed by: Owner Jimmy and his father Jim NeeldCity/state: New Waterford, Ohio
PaintBrand and colors: PPG 3800 GM White, House of Kolor Planetary Green, pinstriping black, green, and silverStyle: white With green scallopPinstriping: Guy Shively of Guy's GraphicsPerformed by: Jim NeeldCity/state: New Waterford, Ohio
InteriorSeats: '82 Celica bucketsMaterial: Black tweed with green tweed inserts and green pipingDash: Stock covered in black tweedLDoor panels: Black tweed with Maltese and Chevy emblemsCenter console: Custom-made fiberglassFlooring: Black tweedHeadliner: Black tweedGauges: Stock, Auto Meter, and ViairMisc.: Billet Maltese cross steering wheel, Maltese cross rearviewPerformed by: Owner Jimmy and his father Jim NeeldCity/state: New Waterford, Ohio
StereoHead unit: Dual CD/DVD flip out 7-inch touch screen monitorMids and highs: 5-1/2-inch and 6x9-inch Sony XplodVideo: 5.6-inch Legacy monitorPerformed by: Owner Jimmy and his father Jim NeeldCity/state: New Waterford, Ohio
Engine/PerformanceDisplacement: 231 ciModel/Year: '82 3.8L 3800 Series IINumber of cylinders: V-6Head type: OHVTransmission: Turbo 350Header/exhaust: Custom-made header and exhaustDriveshaft: Custom-madeRearend type: 2nd Generation S-10Battery: Optima RedTopLocation: StockDetail work: Chrome valve covers, air cleanerMisc.: Aluminum radiator and transmission cooler, painted brake lines, four-barrel Holley carburetorPerformed by: Owner Jimmy and his father Jim NeedCity/state: New Waterford, Ohio
Special Thanks By Owner:I would like to thank my dad, Jim, for all the long hours and being just as dedicated to the project as me. I would also like to thank my friends for putting up with me during the build, and my mom and girlfriend for being supportive throughout the entire build. Matt, who kept telling me that this truck is one-ofa- kind, and all the guys on luvtruck.com for all the information that I needed to find parts and build the truck.