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1997 Chevy S-10 Custom

August 1, 2004 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
August 2004
Owner
Bobby Hilgaertner
Photographer
Big Wood

Ride Details

Original Cost
199000
Build Cost
Too Much!
What was the inspiration?
To show!
How long did it take you to build?
4 years
How long have you been building?
7 years
Club Affiliations
Acrophobia
Thanks to
Audio Nutz Speed Lab

Engine Details

Make
Chevy 1997
Cylinders
4
Displacement
2.4
Engine Mods
ntake, CAM, Header, NOS

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
7 in. Notch
Front Shocks
Shockwave
Spindles
Bell Tech

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Intro Twisted Vista II
Rear Wheel Type
Intro Twisted Vista II
Front Wheel Size
20 X 8
Rear Wheel Size
22 X 10
Front Tire Size
235 / 35 / 20
Rear Tire Size
285 / 30 / 22

Paint Details

Color
Amber Fire Pearl
Paint Type
House of Kolor
Painted By
C. F. C.
Graphics By

Body Details

Bumpers
Street Scene
Body Mods

Shaved Door Handles, Full Tailgate Skin, Hood Squirters.

Interior Details

Dashboard
Face Panels painted to match with air brush work.
Gauges
Nu Image
Steering Wheel
B. A. D.
Console
Custom Fabricated
Head Unit
Sony
Amps
Rockford
Speakers
OZ Audio
Shifter
Billet Specialty
Trunk or Bed
Spray in bed liner, and a custom enclosure for wheel tubs and bridge.
Upholstery Description
Tan Tweed and Paint
Upholstery Description
12” Woofers in the doors.

Owned by Bobby Hilgaertner

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Filed Under: August 2004, Features Tagged With: 2004, Chevrolet, Lowriders


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