Issue
April 2008
Owner
Tony Lloyd
Ride
The Bitch
(1973 Chevrolet Chevelle)
(1973 Chevrolet Chevelle)
Photographer
Jason Peckovitch
Ride Details
Original Cost
300
Build Cost
200000
What was the inspiration?
The car was my first ever and everyone said it could never be done.
How long did it take you to build?
4.5 year the last time
How long have you been building?
Born with the Disease!
Your future plans?
66 or 67 Nova
Vehicle history
First year of the new body style, last year for the SS Option
Thanks to
My wife and kids for putting up with the mess.
Previous Rides
This is my first car
Engine Details
Make
Merlin Block 2006
Cylinders
8
Displacement
540 Cubic Inches
Engine Mods
Custom
Engine Add Ons
Nitrous
Chrome or polish
March Pulleys
Driveline Details
Torque Converter
2800
Axle
Chevy 10 Bolt
Gears
410’s
Builder Shop
700 R4 US Transmissions
Chassis Details
Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
All welds ground smooth and powder coated.
Frame Builder
Myself
Drop or lift inches
Air Ride Suspension
Front Shocks
Shock Waves
Rear Shocks
KYB’s
Spindles
Belltech 2” Drop Spindles
Springs
Bags
Compressor Info
Air Ride
Airbag Info
Shockwave in Front and A-Body in Rear
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Everything is powder coated
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Bonspeed Wild Thangs
Rear Wheel Type
Bonspeed Wild Thangs
Front Wheel Size
17x8
Rear Wheel Size
18x12
Front Tire Size
245/45/ZR17
Rear Tire Size
335/30/ZR18
Paint Details
Color
Black Sand Mica and Custom Mix Silver
Paint Type
Standox
Graphics Description
Medium Gray Tribal
Painted By
Wright Weldom
Graphics By
Wright Weldom
Body Details
Hood
6” Cowl Hood
Grille
Stock
Bumpers
Stock
Body Mods
Shaved marker lights
Body Mods by
myself
Interior Details
Dashboard
Customized Stock
Gauges
Autometer Carbon fiber
Steering Wheel
Billet Specialties
Head Unit
Pioneer
Amps
MTX
Speakers
Infinity/MTX
Stereo Installed by
myself
Shifter
B & M
Tint Percent
20%
Upholstery Description
All Black
Upholstery Description
Roll bar and Simpson Seats
1973 Chevy Chevelle
Owned by Tony Lloyd
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