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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 |






