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1998 Chevy S-10 on Air Bags

October 9, 2012 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1998 Chevy S-10 owned by Todd King

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Issue
October 2012
Owner
Todd King
Ride
Nasty Obsession
(1998 Chevy S-10 S-10)
Meaning Behind the Name
Obsessed.... Put many hours and late nights in with friend
Photographer
Dan Davis

Ride Details

Original Cost
$3,500
Build Cost
$12,000
What was the inspiration?
When I was 13 i saw a lowered truck and have always wanted one since then.
How long did it take you to build?
3 years
How long have you been building?
7 years
Your future plans?
Fullsize of some sort
Vehicle history
I bought the truck almost stock and cut it up to make it nasty.
Thanks to
My wife Amanda, Zach for all his fab help, my neighbor Marcus for bodywork and paint help, Scott Crow for airbrush work, JD Fine for interior work, and everyone else that helped along the way.

Engine Details

Make
Chevy S-10 1998
Cylinders
4
Displacement
2.2 SLO
Engine Mods
Cavalier intake manifold, Handmade intake, recessed radiator
Chrome or polish
Valve cover and fuel lines

Driveline Details

Builder Shop
Owner

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
2x3 back half, narrowed 3", back half is air tanked, and right hand drive
Frame Builder
Owner
Drop or lift inches
rear 14" and front 13"
Rear Shocks
On 4 link bars
Spindles
Stock
Four Link
Triangulated 4 link bag on bar setup
Compressor Info

Viair 480C Compressor

Valve Info

1/2" SMC Valve 8 Pack

Airbag Info

Slam Specialties RE-6 Air Bag

Other Mods
Tweed carpet

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

Ridler Wheels

Rear Wheel Type
Ridler
Front Wheel Size
20x9
Rear Wheel Size
20x9
Front Tire Size
225-35-20
Rear Tire Size
225-35-20

Paint Details

Color
Candy White and Cobalt Candy Blue
Paint Type
Dupont
Graphics Description
Skulls and multiple different items mixed in
Painted By
Owner / Marcus Ralston
Graphics By
Scott Crow

Body Details

Hood
Stock Sonoma
Grille
Full size Chevy section down
Body Mods
Shaved everything, sheet metal bed
Body Mods by
Zach Smith / Owner

Interior Details

Dashboard
Rolled sheet metal
Gauges
Summit Brand Digital
Steering Wheel
Billet Specialties
Console
Sheet metal
Head Unit
Pioneer
Amps
Pioneer
Stereo Installed by
Owner
Shifter
Bud Light Tap
Seats
Custom wrapped vinyl and tweed
Tint Percent
30%
Upholstery Description
Blue and white tweed to match exterior
Upholstery Description
Tweed carpet
Upholstery By
JD Fine

1998 Chevy S-10 owned by Todd King

1998 Chevy S-10 “Nasty Obsession” owned by Todd King

 

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Filed Under: Features, October 2012


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