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1983 Chevy S-10 Custom and Dropped

February 1, 2006 By KZ Leave a Comment


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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

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1983 Chevy S-10

Owned by Kevin Dawson


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Filed Under: Features, February 2006 Tagged With: 1983 Chevy S-10, 2006, Chevrolet


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