1992 Chevy S10 owned by Jay Hammond

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Issue

August 2023

Owner

Jay and Courtney Hammond

Ride

Tiki Lux
(1992 Chevy S10 ext. Cab)

Meaning Behind the Name

It has a tiki theme, Lux is from our business and the car club we was in.

Photographer

Nick means

Ride Details

Original Cost

1200

Build Cost

Very hard to put a number here with all the bartering and help from family and friends.

What was the inspiration?

Owning a square body s10 was a high school dream. The tilt dancing bed inspiration came from seeing Jeremy French at Carl Casper dancing and spinning his bed....fell n love at first site.

How long did it take you to build?

We are in our 4th year building this truck and its definitely not done.

How long have you been building?

I have been building lowriders and mini trucks for almost 30 years.

Club Affiliations

We are solo now. We was in Luxurious cc from 2004- 2008. Been solo since 2009.

Your future plans?

We rewrap the truck every year. The newest design I'm in love with and will build around it. So not much will change but it will have changes for sure. A 4th stage is being added this year and a spinning bed and hood is in the near future for sure. Plan on added chrome headlines to the hydraulic lines. Chrome and engraving for the suspension as well. There will always be surprises so please keep ur eyes out for those.

Vehicle history

The truck was bought In pieces July 4th 2019. Had a very generic single dump bed and 2 pumps. We got started on the rebuild right away. It seen its first show in the middle of August at the dedication show in 2019. In the end of 2020 We replaced the single tilt with a 3 stage rack built by Cris Ponder with the help of his club Westside CC and advice from Jeremy French. By the end of 2022 I went through 3 beds and 5 wraps. It was a learning process for sure.

Thanks to

This build would not be possible if it wasn't for these amazing people: Courtney Hammond- wrap and support Harold Crain - interior and fabrication Cris Ponder - suspension, zrack and fabrication All Around Bumper 2 Bumper- body work Jeremy Naylor - body work, paint and fabrication Brent Green - welding, mechanical, fabrication and just flat out clutch whenever we need him Wilgus Sallie - everything this guy helps with absolutely everything Aaron Oliver- engine, suspension and fabrication Matthew Slamka - welding, suspension and fabrication Jeremy French - tilt bed advice Luxurious Wraps, llc - providing the wraps Casey Claypool with Trailer Rentals Joey "taz" Henderson - pinstripping Andrew Detmer- tilt hood fabrication Patrick Kelly- body kit Deanna Smith - bench seat

Previous Rides

1984 Buick regal lowrider full frame wrap, 4 pumps, 13x7 daytons 1986 dodge d50 mini truck - patterns, walk through, static drop 6-8, 16" billets 1989 Lincoln Town car lowrider 3 pumps 6 batteries custom house of color Orange (still have this car, owned for 20 years) 1965 chevy Malibu chevelle full custom 1 off wrap, 14x6 wire wheels, org interior, 350 motor (still own this car as well) 1992 gmc Sonoma static drop, camper shell, drip green and gray wrap, 17 eagle alloy 203s 2009 Lincoln Town car 2 pumps, 6 batteries custom graphic top with matching wire wheels 1988 mazdarossa on 16" primes, lowered with air shocks.

Engine Details

Make

Chevy 1992

Cylinders

Engine Mods

Chrome accessories

Chrome or polish

Chrome

Chassis Details

Chassis

Stock

Mods to Frame

Full frame wrap

Frame Builder

Cris Ponder

Drop or lift inches

Lays frame

Front Shocks

8" cce cylinders

Rear Shocks

mini coils with 8" cylinders

Spindles

2" Bell Tech drop spindles

Compressor Info

5 pump cce hydraulic setup

Chrome, Paint, or Polish

Chrome

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

Custom powder coated Dayton wire wheels

Rear Wheel Type

Custom powder coated Dayton wire wheels

Front Wheel Size

14x7

Rear Wheel Size

14x7

Paint Details

Color

Teal and orange

Paint Type

Full custom wrap

Graphics Description

Tiki style with graphics and murals

Painted By

Wrapped by Jay and Courtney with luxurious wraps, llc

Graphics By

Jay Hammond with luxurious wraps

Body Details

Hood

Full tilt sideways

Grille

Chrome

Bumpers

Chrome with wrap

Wing

None

Addon Accessories

Full body kit

Body Mods

Shaved antenna, shaved tailgate, shaved gas door, shaved door locks

Body Mods by

Jeremy Naylor and All Around Bumper 2 Bumper

Interior Details

Dashboard

Alligator pattern and Mexican blanket covered

Gauges

Stock

Steering Wheel

Wooden grant

Console

None

Head Unit

Kenwood 7.5 din

Speakers

2 12" Rockford Fosgate

Stereo Installed by

Levi

Shifter

Custom gun handle

Seats

Bench seat with custom alligator and Mexican blanket pattern

Tint Percent

None

Trunk or Bed

Custom bed floor with lowrider bike

Upholstery Description

Alligator pattern and Mexican blanket

Upholstery By

Harold Crain

Get ready to be enchanted by the allure of Tiki Lux, a 1992 Chevrolet S10 extended cab with a dancing bed lovingly owned by Jay and Courtney Hammond. This stunning lowrider masterpiece holds a special meaning, blending a Tiki theme with elements from their business and former car club.

Inspiration and Build

For Jay, the dream of owning a square body 1992 Chevrolet S10 was a long-standing aspiration from his high school days. The inspiration for the tilt dancing bed came to him after witnessing Jeremy French’s mesmerizing display at Carl Casper. A love-at-first-sight moment led to the creation of this extraordinary lowrider.

The journey to bring Tiki Lux to life has been ongoing for four years, a testament to the passion and dedication poured into every detail. With the support of family and friends, the build has been an incredible experience, filled with bartering and invaluable assistance.

Future Plans

Tiki Lux is a work in progress, and Jay has exciting plans for its continued transformation. The truck’s exterior will see a rewrap every year, with the newest design serving as the focal point for future enhancements. An impressive 4th stage and a spinning bed and hood are just some of the spectacular features on the horizon. Chrome headlines for the hydraulic lines and exquisite chrome and engraving for the suspension will elevate its visual appeal even further. With Jay’s penchant for surprises, spectators can expect delightful additions that will leave them in awe.

Vehicle History

The journey of Tiki Lux began on July 4th, 2019, when it was acquired in pieces. It had a generic single dump bed and 2 pumps, setting the stage for the transformation to come. By August 2019, the truck made its debut at the dedication show, marking the first milestone in its evolution. Since then, it has undergone multiple iterations, with three beds and five wraps, providing invaluable learning experiences.

Gratitude to the Dream Team

Jay and Courtney extend their heartfelt appreciation to the incredible individuals who made Tiki Lux possible. Harold Crain’s impeccable interior and fabrication work, Cris Ponder’s expertise in suspension, and zrack and fabrication, Jeremy Naylor’s body work, paint, and fabrication skills, and Brent Green’s invaluable welding and mechanical assistance all contributed to this magnificent build. Additional thanks go to Wilgus Sallie, Aaron Oliver, Matthew Slamka, Luxurious Wraps, llc, and others for their unwavering support.

Conclusion

Tiki Lux is a testament to the dedication and passion of its creators.