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1985 Chevy Astro

December 9, 2002 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1985 Chevy Astro

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Issue
December 2002
Owner
Jonathon Bettis
Ride
The BIG Yellow Bus
(0 1989 Astro)
Meaning Behind the Name
Because it looks like a Big Yellow Bus
Photographer
Big Wood

Ride Details

Original Cost
It was a gift, from my Grandma.
Build Cost
$25,000
How long did it take you to build?
4 years
How long have you been building?
12 years
Club Affiliations
Roll Models C.C.
Thanks to
Greenville Wheel and Trim,Sounds Good Audio,Dazz Motorsports,Lonen Hart,Jeff Smith,John Barnett- Step Dad

Engine Details

Make
1989 0
Cylinders
6
Displacement
4.3
Engine Add Ons
Flowmasters

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
4in. Notch
Front Shocks
Nitro Drop Shocks
Rear Shocks
Bell Tech Shocks
Spindles
Bell Tech Spindles

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Maido
Rear Wheel Type
Maido
Front Wheel Size
20in
Rear Wheel Size
20in
Front Tire Size
Pirelli 245 / 35 /20
Rear Tire Size
Pirelli 245 / 35 /20

Paint Details

Color
Sunrise Yellow
Paint Type
House of Kolor
Graphics Description
Traditional Flames with hand painted jagged pin stripping
Graphics By

Body Details

Addon Accessories
Trenz Billet Grill,Xenon Bumpers,Trenz Wiper Cover,Trenz Billet Antenna,Trenz Billet Bowties,APC Mirrors
Body Mods
Shaved:Handles,Body Molding,Tag,Wind Shield Wipers

Interior Details

Steering Wheel
One piece Trenz Billet Aluminum
Head Unit
Panasonic
Amps
Memphis
Speakers
12- 12in Bostwick SPLโ€™s
Shifter
Billet
Upholstery Description
Gray and black Tweed

1985 Chevy Astro “The BIG Yellow Bus” owned by Johnathan Bettis

 

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Filed Under: December 2002, Issues


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