Issue
December 2020
Owner
Patrick McCrain
Ride
Fat back
(1955 Chevy truck 3100)
(1955 Chevy truck 3100)
Meaning Behind the Name
It’s has a wide rear end, wide tires and it’s a southern seasoning.
Photographer
Chris Gosda
Ride Details
What was the inspiration?
This was my Dads truck. He passed and willed it to me. I grew up at Shuffletown drag way and had hot rods over the years. Watching the tube frame drag cars sitting low was always a look I liked. I wanted something me and my wife could go cruising in. This was my favorite combination of 55-59 Chevy trucks.
How long did it take you to build?
15 years
Vehicle history
My Dads truck
Thanks to
My wife Cindy, sons Carter and Casey, Brothers Jason, Matt and Lanny. Father and son restoration. Ken Esajian and numerous other friends that helped me over the years
Previous Rides
1967 Ford Galaxy , 1968 Camero, 1972 Vega penal wagon pro street/ drag car.
Engine Details
Make
LS 1 2002
Cylinders
8
Engine Mods
Cam, Headers, and Fast mass air flow system
Engine Add Ons
Vintage air front drive system, AVS motor sports engine cover
Driveline Details
Torque Converter
2800 stall converter
Axle
9 inch ford Lincoln
Gears
3.73
Chassis Details
Chassis
Chevy
Mods to Frame
Camaro front clip, Fat man 2 inch drop spindles, 4 wheel disk brakes, rear was sectioned and dropped with 4 link.
Frame Builder
Patrick McCrain
Drop or lift inches
Dropped 7 inches in the front and 10 inches in the back
Front Shocks
Air bag it
Rear Shocks
Air bag it
Spindles
Fat Man 2 inch drop
Four Link
Yes
Compressor Info
Air bag it
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Esajian Billet wheels
Rear Wheel Type
Esajian Billet wheels
Front Wheel Size
18x7
Rear Wheel Size
20x12
Front Tire Size
26x8R18LT Mickey Thompson
Rear Tire Size
Micky Thompson sportsman SR 29X15R20LT
Paint Details
Color
Cumulus Grey
Painted By
Father and Son collision. Rock Hill SC
Graphics By
Body Details
Bumpers
Front bumper tucked and Painted body color
Body Mods
59 fleet side bed, raised bed floor, ash wood stained in Ebony. Visor, filled gas cap, smithed out tailgate. Bel Air dash. Widened fender wells for the bed
Body Mods by
Father and Son Collision Rock Hill SC
Interior Details
Dashboard
55 Chevy Bel Air dash
Gauges
Dakota digital classic gauges
Steering Wheel
15 inch BelAir steering wheel
Shifter
Vinnie shifter
Seats
Snowden bench
Trunk or Bed
59 fleetside / ash wood stained in ebony
Upholstery Description
Diamond pleated set headliner and door panels.
Upholstery By
Carolina upholstery Fort Mill SC
1955 Chevy Truck 3100
Owned by: Patrick McCrain
Photos by: Chris Gosda
