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Sweet 35



Meaning behind name:

Owner: Russell Sweet

Make: Chevrolet

Model: 1/2 ton Truck

Year: 1935

Original Cost: $2,500

Build Cost: $27,000

Photos By: Double D

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Why build?:

I have always loved to fix things and bring things back to life,my wife called this truck a bucket of rust and didnt see what it could be

How long did it take to build?:

7 years

How long have you been in the sport?:

10 years

What would you like to build next?:

1946 Chevrolet Suburban

What's the history of the vehicle or any special notes?:

It drives as nice as it looks

Thanks to:

My wife for allowing me alot of money and hours of time.Russell Hazelwood for paint and body work.Harvey west for the beautiful interior and all the others that have helped me.

Previous Rides:

68 Camaro,71 Camaro

BODYDetails

Grille:

Jim Carters

Add On Accessories:

Custom rear rollpan.Replaced inner wood with steel

Body Mods:

DS firewall,38-39 Chevy truck fenders,CIT running boards to fendeers,new floor,bed and dash

Who Did Your Body Work?:

Russell Sweet

ChassisDetails

Chassis:

Custom

Mods to Frame:

Custom Frame made by Progressive Automotive,Columbus ohio,Powder coated

Inches of Lift or Drop:

1 1/2 in the fron 3 in the back

Front Shocks:

Coil overs

Rear Shocks:

Coil overs

Spindles:

SSBC 1 1/2"

4-Link:

Any Chrome, Polish, or Paint?:

Chrome "A" arms,Chrome 4-Link

DrivelineDetails

Torque Converter (Stall Converter):

2600

Axle Brand or Size:

Nunins Ford 9"

Gears:

3:13

Transmission Builder / Shop:

Bill Allen

EngineDetails

Make:

Chevrolet

Year:

1977

Cylinders:

8

Displacement:

355

Engine Modifications:

Roller Cam,Roller Lifters,Roller Rockers,Forged Crank and Pistons

Engine Add Ons:

6:71 super charger,Weiand,Iron Eagle 215cc heads

Chrome and Polish:

Polished valve covers

Engine Builder / Shop:

Owner

InteriorDetails

Dashboard:

Filled

Gauges:

Classic Instruments

Steering Wheel:

Laccerra

Console:

Roof

Head Unit:

Alpine

Amps:

Alpine

Speakers:

5 1/4 Focal K2 speakers with tweeters and crossovers

Stereo Installed By:

Harvey West

Shifter:

Column

Seats:

Wise Guys

Window Tint %:

50%

Trunk / Bed:

Custom

Describe the Upholstery Material / Color Scheme:

Leather,Ultra leather,Alligator,Light Grey

Other Interior Mods:

A/C Pod,Roof Console

Upholstered By:

A Auto Upholstery

PaintDetails

Color:

Sapphire Trance

Paint Type:

Hot Hues

Painted By:

Russell Hazelwood

WheelsDetails

Front Wheel Type:

Budnik

Rear Wheel Type:

Budnik

Front Wheel Size:

18x8

Rear Tire Size:

29x18x20

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