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1998 Chevy S-10 on Air

June 9, 2013 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1998 Chevy S-10 owned by Dave Wearley

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Issue
June 2013
Owner
Dave Weakley
Ride
Super 10
(1998 Chevrolet S-10)
Meaning Behind the Name
Because people always ask what the "S" stood for
Photographer
Dan Davis

Ride Details

Original Cost
$11,000
Build Cost
$20,000+ a few thousand
What was the inspiration?
Having a passion for the truck scene, I built this truck to what I thought it should have been as if it had just rolled off the assembly line.
How long did it take you to build?
Been ongoing since 1998
How long have you been building?
18 years
Club Affiliations
IV Ever Low
Your future plans?
67-72 Chevrolet C10
Vehicle history
I purchased this vehicle new in 1998 and its been an ongoing project ever since.
Thanks to
My parents for co-signing & helping me purchase the truck all those years ago. Also my wife Lindsay for allowing all of the extra expenses to make the truck what it is today. An an added bonus, I'd like to thank Lucky's Auto Sports for hosting the Mid West Mayhem Show
Previous Rides
Too many to list

Engine Details

Make
Chevrolet 1998
Cylinders
4
Displacement
2.2L
Engine Mods
Stock with 210,000 miles on it
Engine Add Ons
Cold air intake & free flow exhaust
Chrome or polish
Polish intake and painted valve cover

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Stock NV1500

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
8 inch step notch with air bags behind the axle, de-humped LCA's w/ Silver Star no notch tie rods.
Frame Builder
Brad Field, Mark Burris & Me
Drop or lift inches
Laying frame
Spindles
Belltech 2"
Four Link
Suicide door weld-on
Compressor Info

2- Viair 480C Compressor Dual Pack

Valve Info

3/8" SMC Valve 8 Pack

Airbag Info
Front

Slam Specialties RE-7

Rear

Slam Specialties RE-8

Other Mods
Paint to match interior plastics
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Frame painted chassis black

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Billet Specialites
Rear Wheel Type
Fast Lane
Front Wheel Size
18x8
Rear Wheel Size
20x9.5
Front Tire Size
225/40 R18
Rear Tire Size
255/35 R20

Paint Details

Color
Sunset Orange / Pewter
Paint Type
Dupont
Painted By
Mark Burris & Wesley Clark
Graphics By

Body Details

Grille
Billet
Addon Accessories
Billet grilles front and rear.
Body Mods
Raised bed floor 6", front wheel tubs, rear bumper sectioned 3 1/2' inches and billet grille added
Body Mods by
Owner & Josh Jewell of Spanky's Hardcore Customs

Interior Details

Steering Wheel
Billet Specialites
Head Unit
JVC Double Din
Speakers
MB Quart 6/5" components
Video System
Power Acoustik 7" Sun Visor
Stereo Installed by
Owner
Shifter
Billet Specialties
Seats
Cavalier buckets
Upholstery Description
Black ostrich and burnt orange suede
Upholstery Description
Paint to match interior plastics
Upholstery By
Vaughn Kelley of Lexington KY

1998 Chevy S-10 owned by Dave Wearley

1998 Chevy S-10 owned by Dave Wearley

 

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