Issue
February 2020
Owner
Dave Vreeland
Ride
OverLord
(1967 Chevy Chevelle)
(1967 Chevy Chevelle)
Meaning Behind the Name
I had just retired from serving 31 years on Active Duty in the United States Army. “Overlord” was the military code name for the D Day invasion of Normandy. My late father was part of the US Invasion Force that landed on Utah Beach, in Normandy, France on June 1944.
Photographer
Chris Gosda
Ride Details
Original Cost
$12,000.00
Build Cost
$225,000
What was the inspiration?
My father was my inspiration for this build. He worked hard his entire life on a farm in upstate NY and fixed any and everything with a motor by himself. He taught me my way around a garage. He was drafted into the Army and was part of the D Day invasion force landing in Normandy France in June of 1944. I joined the Army myself at 18 years old and never looked back. I served for 31 years on Active Duty and my wife also served for 31 years in the Army!! My dad died just two years ago and enjoyed my passion for American Muscle Cars.
How long did it take you to build?
The Custom Shop helped me design and Build my Dream Car. We talked about all of the things I was looking for and John the owner of The Custom Shop helped me with Ideas he had and I had then did a Rendering of the ideas and he Nailed it. it was a Vision of a Car I had dreamed of for years. Plus with a lot of Crazy ideas and upgrades John came up with.
How long have you been building?
John Wargo, the builder of “The Overlord,” has been owner and builder of his own shop since 1988. He’s taken 58 cars to SEMA and continues to produce amazing builds of all generations and types of cars. John does all the work himself with his team; motor, interior, and paint right in his own shop located in Flanagan, Illinois.
Club Affiliations
The Custom Shop
Your future plans?
I plan to enjoy driving The Overlord and sharing it with other car enthusiasts. And then on to the next build!!
Vehicle history
Was a Barn Find local to The Custom Shop
Thanks to
John Wargo and his entire team at “The Custom Shop!!” His wife Kim, along with Matt, Mike, Twinkie, Justin, Rich and Brandon. You made my dream come true!!
Previous Rides
1967 Chevelle Supercharged LS3
1967 Chevelle 572 BB
1967 Chevelle 454 BB
1970 Roadrunner Fuel Injected 440 BB
Engine Details
Make
Chevy 2006
Cylinders
8
Displacement
418 the Car Dynoed 620 Wheel HP on 13lbs of boost, could be turned up to 19 lbs if owner wants more HP.
Engine Mods
Bored and Stroked by Kenny King Racing Engines
ARP studs, nuts and bolts,
Comp Cams Humper Cam, Hedmen Headers, American Auto Wire wiring Harness,
Engine Add Ons
ProCharger D1X, Holley EFI, Sniper Dual TB Intake, Treadstone Intercooler, Tuff Stuff Altenator,
Vintage Air system, MBM Brake Booster, with Hydratech Booster, Perma Cool trans cooler and Fans, Holley valve Covers
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
HAYS DRAGON CLAW CLUTCH KIT- DUAL DISC
Builder Shop
The Custom Shop
Chassis Details
Chassis
Roadster Shop Chassis Powder Coated Prizmatic Powder Blue Candy
Frame Builder
Roadster Shop
Drop or lift inches
Lowered 5 inches with Roadster Shop Chassis
Front Shocks
Aldan
Rear Shocks
Aldan
Four Link
Roadster Shop
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Cor Wheels
Rear Wheel Type
Cor Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19 x 8
Rear Wheel Size
19 x 12
Front Tire Size
235/35/19 Toyo tires
Rear Tire Size
315/25/20 Toyo Tires
Paint Details
Color
Pure White
Paint Type
Eastwood Paints
Graphics Description
Charcoal Grey, with Blue Stripe with airbrushed details and 3D edge.
Engine bay matching Grey but with Hot Rod Satin Clear coat
Sata Spray Guns and Badger Airbrushes used to Paint this one.
Painted By
John Wargo The Custom Shop
Graphics By
John Wargo The Custom Shop
Body Details
Channeled
no
Body Drop
no
Hood
GoodMark Cowl Hood with Custom Billet Vents
Grille
Custom Built removed Quad Headlights and build Custom Grill in Lower bumper
Bumpers
Custom built, Bumpers with Intercooler inlet and Custom lower chin spoiler on front Rear has Custom built defussor and roll pan
Wing
Custom Billet spoiler two part
Addon Accessories
Eddie MotorSports Billet hinges and accessories
Body Mods
Shaved Drip rails, Removable lower qtr panel with Exhaust cut out, Pypes Stainless polished exhaust,
Custom built Lower rocker panels with Ground effects, all new Good Mark sheet metal, Shaved Firewall, Mini Tubbed, Custom inner fender well built to Clear wheels and Procharger, Custom engine Cover,
Body Mods by
The Custom Shop Rich Lloyd, Justin Rambo, Dennis Sullivan
Interior Details
Dashboard
Custom built with Floating Center bar
Gauges
Holley EFI Pro 12" digital
Steering Wheel
Grant Custom
Console
Custom built full length Console with Cut out sides andLED
Head Unit
Sony XAV-AX8000
Amps
XM-GS4 (2) XM-GS100 Sub Amp
Speakers
XS-GSW121D (2) 12" Subs, XS-GS1631C Front Channels, XS-GS1621 Rear Channel
Video System
Sony
Stereo Installed by
The Custom Shop Brandon Wargo, John Wargo
Shifter
MGW
Seats
Distinctive Industries Custom ProCar Seats
Tint Percent
30
Trunk or Bed
Fully Custom paneled trunk with Odyssey batteries and Grote LED lights
Upholstery Description
Custom Interior with will Custom panels made of PVC and Covered with Enduratex Materials Faux Leather, with Seats from Distinctive Industries front and Rear, Custom dash with Floating Sony headunit, ACC Dayton Weave Carpet,
Upholstery By
The Custom Shop John Wargo, Matt Gurgone, Betty Weers
“Overlord”
Owned by: Dave Vreeland
Photos by: Chris Gosda
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