Issue
February 2006
Owner
Kevin Dawson
Photographer
Toby Mosholder
Ride Details
Original Cost
2500
What was the inspiration?
For Fun
How long did it take you to build?
10 years
How long have you been building?
10 years
Vehicle history
I bought this truck for work 10 years ago. I lowered it 2”’s and then I wrecked it. I have had 3 different paint jobs, 2 transmissions and 2 motors since then. I made my own door hinges, radiator, washer fluid and overflow tank covers.
Thanks to
Bob Dawson
Bobbie Dawson
Terry Shaffer
Tim Bardo
Brenda Torres of Paulding, OH
Previous Rides
1977 Firebird
Engine Details
Cylinders
8
Displacement
355
Engine Add Ons
Dars Heads & Intake, 100 Shot Nos, Roller Rockers, Gear Drive
Chrome or polish
Valve Covers, Alternator and Brackets, Air Cleaner, Overflow tank cover, Battery Cover, Washer Fluid Cover
Driveline Details
Builder Shop
Vision
Chassis Details
Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
3” C-Notch
Frame Builder
Me
Front Shocks
Toxic
Spindles
2” Bell Tech Drop Spindles
Other Mods
Ford 9” Rear End, 411 Gears Lock Right Locker
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Crager Donta Tease
Rear Wheel Type
Crager Donta Tease
Front Wheel Size
17”
Rear Wheel Size
17”
Front Tire Size
YoKohoma 205/40/17
Rear Tire Size
YoKohoma 205/40/17
Paint Details
Color
Violet Purple and Tangalo
Paint Type
House of Kolor
Painted By
Bob Dawson of Lima, OH
Graphics By
Body Details
Hood
21/2 Cowl Induction
Grille
Phantom
Wing
Astro
Addon Accessories
Slider Sun Room, Rollpan
Body Mods
Shaved Handles, Cowl, Gas Door, Antena, Tailgate, Suicide Doors, and a Tilt Forward Hood
Body Mods by
Myself
Interior Details
Dashboard
Stock Covered in Tweed
Gauges
Phantom and Autometer
Steering Wheel
Billet Aluminum
Console
Custom made Aluminum
Head Unit
Panasonic
Amps
Volfenhag
Speakers
MTX 5000
Video System
Monitors in Visors and Bed
Stereo Installed by
Myself
Shifter
B & M
Seats
1992 Grand Am
Trunk or Bed
Grey Tweed
Upholstery Description
Gray Tweed, Painted Violet
Upholstery By
Myself
1983 Chevy S-10
Owned by Kevin Dawson
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