Issue
December 2007
Owner
Bruce Flannagin
Photographer
Brad Walker
Ride Details
Original Cost
5500
Build Cost
25000
What was the inspiration?
This was always my favorite body style.
How long did it take you to build?
1 year approximately
How long have you been building?
Approximately 17 Years
Your future plans?
Street Rod
Previous Rides
1991 Isuzu Pup
Engine Details
Make
GMC 1986
Cylinders
8
Engine Mods
Built 350 4 Bolt Main
Chrome or polish
Valve Covers, Breather, Timing Chain
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Automatic
Torque Converter
2500#’s of torque
Builder Shop
Merimans Garage in Hartselle, AL
Chassis Details
Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
From the middle of the cab to the rear of the truck, they built a tube frame which is C-notched. The engine was raised for clearance. The bed was raised and gas tank is reinstalled in the Bed. C- Notch done in front with stock frame. The fender wells and etc. were removed to allow for drop.
Frame Builder
The Hot rod Shop in Dayton, OH
Drop or lift inches
With the airbags the truck sits on the ground-literally.
Front Shocks
Stock
Rear Shocks
Stock
Spindles
Stock
Four Link
4-Link in the rear
Compressor Info
¼ Horsepower with 5 gallon tank.
Valve Info
2
Airbag Info
2600 # Firestone on the front and rear
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Rear Wheel Type
Boss
Front Wheel Size
22”
Rear Wheel Size
22”
Front Tire Size
265/35R/22
Rear Tire Size
265/35R/22
Paint Details
Color
Sonic Blue
Paint Type
Dupont
Graphics Description
The truck was taken apart for the paint.
Painted By
Stringers Paint and Body Shop in Hartselle, AL
Graphics By
Body Details
Body Drop
Stock with 2.0” raised in center.
Hood
Stock
Grille
Billet
Bumpers
Chrome in Front
Addon Accessories
Billet Side Mirrors
Body Mods
Custom built rollpan, filled gas tank, filled the third brake light, relocated the tag, shaved side markers, removed and filled wipers.
Body Mods by
Jake Burton at Hitek Hot Rods in Dayton, OH
Interior Details
Dashboard
Custom Leather
Gauges
Aftermarket- oil, temp and water
Steering Wheel
Billet
Amps
Coming in future
Video System
Future plans
Shifter
Stock
Seats
Tweed and Leather custom bench.
Tint Percent
35% Doors and Limo Tint on the back
Upholstery Description
Grey leather and grey tweed with custom stainless steel.
Upholstery Description
Billet rearview mirror, Billet GMC door sill plates.
Upholstery By
Troy at Shades Glass Tinting in Decatur, AL
1986 GMC Truck
Owned by Bruce Flannagin
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