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1948 Chevy Pickup Lowered

November 1, 2008 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
November 2008
Owner
Kerra Sass
Ride
Draggin Pink
(1948 Chevy Pickup)
Meaning Behind the Name
Its pink and it drags
Photographer
Double D

Ride Details

Original Cost
1500
Build Cost
20000
What was the inspiration?
Wanted to build a better truck than my boyfriend, Rusty
How long did it take you to build?
5 months
How long have you been building?
1 Year into it grew up around custom and classic cars.
Club Affiliations
Twisted Koncepts
Your future plans?
1960 BelAir Body dropped Maybe even a Galaxy.
Thanks to
Todd Smurf Selbitchka, Dustys Body Shop, Todd Thompson, Suite 1, Townsend Import Service, Twisted Koncepts, Rusty Townsend, Jake Richardson, Matt Bush, Big Sean, Matt Flossin Stevens, Ron Townsend, Mike Belmont, Jenna Sass
Previous Rides
1999 Tahoe

Engine Details

Make
327 Corvette 1965
Engine Add Ons
Billet Air Cleaner, Chrome Alternator, Billet Valve Covers
Chrome or polish
Billet Air Cleaner, Chrome Alternator, Billet Valve Covers

Driveline Details

Torque Converter
2200 Stall Converter
Gears
373
Builder Shop
Jake Richardson, Ron Townsend

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Nova Front SLip, Camera rear with airbags and 4 link, airbags up front with drop spindles
Frame Builder
Rusty
Rear Shocks
Afco Racing Shocks
Spindles
2 Drop Spindles
Springs
Airbags 2600lb Airlift

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Maas
Rear Wheel Type
Maas
Front Wheel Size
20 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 8.5
Front Tire Size
245/40/20
Rear Tire Size
245/40/20

Paint Details

Color
RS293
Paint Type
Dupont
Painted By
Dustys Body Shop
Graphics By

Body Details

Bumpers
Stainless Front
Addon Accessories
Stainless around windows
Body Mods
Custom bed, shaved door handles, shaved drip rails

Interior Details

Dashboard
Custom smooth dash
Gauges
Autometer
Steering Wheel
Billet Specialities
Head Unit
JVC
Amps
Soundstream 850 Watt
Speakers
Alpine
Stereo Installed by
Suite 1
Shifter
Lokar 35
Seats
99 Tahoe
Trunk or Bed
Custom Bed Floor
Upholstery Description
Pink and white seats custom design by Big Sean
Upholstery Description
Custom door panels and custom fit
Upholstery By
Big Sean

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1948 Chevy Pickup

Owned by Kerra Sass


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Filed Under: Features, November 2008 Tagged With: 1948 Chevy Pickup, 2008, Chevrolet, Lowriders


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