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1948 Chevy Pickup Custom

February 1, 2005 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
February 2005
Owner
Adam McCarthy
Photographer
Big Wood

Ride Details

Original Cost
8800
Build Cost
19000
What was the inspiration?
I always wanted a pickup for my son.
How long did it take you to build?
1 year
How long have you been building?
2 years
Thanks to
I bought this truck from my Dad, and I wanted to finish it for him. Special thank goes out to Jason McDonald and Wayne Runion for all there help in taking this sweet ride to where it is today!

Engine Details

Make
Chevy 1943 Nova
Cylinders
8
Engine Mods
Mild Cam
Engine Add Ons
Chrome Electric Fan

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
Front Nova Sub Frame
Four Link
Chassis Tech

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

Eagle

Rear Wheel Type

Eagle

Front Wheel Size
17 X 8
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 8
Front Tire Size
205 / 35 / 17
Rear Tire Size
205 / 35 / 17

Paint Details

Color
Melon Poly
Paint Type
2000 Volvo
Painted By
Adam McCarthy at Kentucky Customs
Graphics By

Body Details

Body Mods
Shaved Door Handles, Tail Gate Handle.

Interior Details

Dashboard
Painted to Match
Steering Wheel
Grant
Trunk or Bed
Custom Cover Flames by Bashems Auto Upholstery
Upholstery Description
Tan Tweed with Flames

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1948 Chevy Pickup

Owned by Adam McCarthy


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Filed Under: Features, February 2005 Tagged With: 1948 Chevy Pickup, 2005, Chevrolet


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