Issue
November 2007
Owner
Gary Gallopo
Ride
Bride of the Beast
(1980 Kenworth Semi)
(1980 Kenworth Semi)
Photographer
Gary Gallope
Ride Details
Original Cost
23000
Build Cost
250000
What was the inspiration?
This Truck is like one of the Kids!!
How long did it take you to build?
2 ½ Years
How long have you been building?
30 plus years
Vehicle history
I drove the truck for 18 years before the makeover
Thanks to
ETC Chrome Shop, Diesel Wheels, Bill’s Crome Depot, Hood Express, and to my Wife, for letting me spend the money.
Engine Details
Make
Kenworth Semi 1980
Cylinders
6
Displacement
550 HP
Engine Add Ons
Chrome
Chrome or polish
Most of the truck
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Eaton
Chassis Details
Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
New Frame Rails
Drop or lift inches
5’ Drop
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Diesel Wheels
Rear Wheel Type
Diesel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
11-24-5
Rear Wheel Size
11-24-5
Front Tire Size
11-24-5
Rear Tire Size
11-24-5
Paint Details
Color
Yellow Pearl
Paint Type
Dupont, 8 Coats of color and 8 Clear coats
Graphics Description
Sick! A one of a kind.
Painted By
ETC
Graphics By
Ricks Super Print in Keyport, NJ
Body Details
Body Drop
Traditional or Stock Floor
Hood
Extended 5’
Grille
Stock 1980 KW
Bumpers
22’
Interior Details
Dashboard
Made
Gauges
J and J
Steering Wheel
Victor
Head Unit
Pioneer
Amps
Extonic
Speakers
Pioneer and Extonic
Shifter
Home Made
Tint Percent
30%
Upholstery Description
Custom Yellow and Grey
1980 Kenworth Semi
Owned by Gary Gallopo
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