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1999 Chevrolet Silverado

October 31, 2021 By Gauge Magazine


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Issue
November 2021
Owner
Lee Pittman
Ride
Hollywood
(1999 Chevrolet Silverado)
Meaning Behind the Name
She drawls attention just like "Hollywood" sign
Photographer
Dan Davis

Ride Details

What was the inspiration?
I've always wanted a truck that would stand out and drawl attention, and for people to ask questions. So maybe one day they would build a bagged truck of their own.
Club Affiliations
President and state rep for Ground Level Illinois chapter
Your future plans?
Redo all air management and narrow the rear end and front A arms.
Thanks to
My very supportive wife and my club family, plus all my social media friends and family.
Previous Rides
To many to list.

Engine Details

Make
5.7 Vortech 1999
Cylinders
V8

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
4 inch traditional body drop, raised factory fuel tank tubbed for 26s. 3 link wishbone rear set up.
Drop or lift inches
4 inch body traditional body drop
Front Shocks
Yes
Rear Shocks
Yes
Compressor Info
2 viair 480C
Airbag Info
Air lift 2600
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
All custom airbrush paint inside out.

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
KMC
Rear Wheel Type
KMC
Front Wheel Size
24
Rear Wheel Size
24
Front Tire Size
275/35/24
Rear Tire Size
275/35/24

Paint Details

Color
Woodgrain
Paint Type
Airbrush
Graphics Description
Woodgrain with light flames coming off front fenders.
Painted By
Jason Maddox
Graphics By
Jason Maddox

Body Details

Body Drop
4 inches

Interior Details

Dashboard
Sanded and smoothed painted to match.
Steering Wheel
B.A.D. wheel painted to match.
Head Unit
Sony
Speakers
Skar
Stereo Installed by
Richard club member
Seats
Custom made factory Silverado seats, with head rest shaved off. Just had them wrapped this year.
Upholstery Description
Two tone peanut butter, with cream stitching.
Upholstery By
Nick VanDeventer

“Hollywood”

1999 Chevrolet Silverado owned by Lee Pittman

Introducing Lee Pittman’s 1999 Chevrolet Silverado: “Hollywood”

Lee Pittman’s 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, named “Hollywood,” is a true standout in the world of custom trucks. This impressive ride is a 5.7 Vortech-powered Silverado with a 4-inch traditional body drop, raised factory fuel tank tubbed for 26s, and a 3-link wishbone rear set up. The truck’s name is fitting, as it draws attention just like the iconic “Hollywood” sign.

Pittman’s inspiration for this build was to create a truck that would stand out and draw attention, inspiring others to build their own bagged trucks. He’s the President and State Rep for the Ground Level Illinois Chapter and plans to redo all air management and narrow the rear end and front A-arms in the future.

Pittman’s supportive wife and club family, along with his social media friends and family, are all appreciated for their support of the build. Pittman has had too many previous rides to list, but “Hollywood” is truly a standout among them.

The truck’s engine is a 5.7 Vortech from 1999 with a V8, and it sits on KMC wheels with 24-inch fronts and rears wrapped in 275/35/24 tires. The air management consists of 2 Viair 480C compressors and Air Lift 2600 bags.

The truck’s custom airbrush paint job is a woodgrain pattern inside and out with light flames coming off the front fenders. Jason Maddox painted the truck and did the graphics as well. The body drop is 4 inches, and the interior features a sanded and smoothed dashboard painted to match. The steering wheel is a B.A.D. wheel painted to match, and the head unit is a Sony with Skar speakers. The custom-made factory Silverado seats have been wrapped in a two-tone peanut butter with cream stitching by Nick VanDeventer.

Lee Pittman’s “Hollywood” is a true work of art that inspires others to build their own custom bagged trucks. It’s clear that Pittman has put in a lot of hard work and dedication to make this truck a reality, and the end result is truly impressive. This truck is a testament to the fact that anything is possible with a little imagination, hard work, and dedication

Owned by: Lee Pittman

Photos by: Dan Davis


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Filed Under: Features, November 2021 Tagged With: air management, bagged truck, body drop, Chevrolet, chevy, Club Affiliations, custom, custom seats, Feature, KMC Wheels, Lowered, Silverado


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