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2003 Chevy Cavalier Custom

November 1, 2008 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
Novemeber 2008
Owner
Aaron Lancaster
Ride
Orage Crme Cicle
(2003 Chevy Cavalier)
Meaning Behind the Name
Because Erin Said
Photographer
Erod

Ride Details

Original Cost
6000
Build Cost
Under 5000
What was the inspiration?
Honestly, I just have to have something to do. I am not the type to sit around. This car got me back to my roots.
How long did it take you to build?
So far its been one year, however, its never ending
How long have you been building?
About 8 Years
Club Affiliations
Do Support Groups Count?
Your future plans?
I would love to finish my MR-2 Spyder
Thanks to
I have to give huge thanks to Michelle, my lovely soon to be wife and model for this article for so much support. It was her encouragement to build another ride that got me going on this one. Secondly, my paint guy Jeremy at Smooth Custom Paint for his awesome work and dedication on all my projects, no way this car would be where it is without his help and talent. All my friends at JBOK.org and J-body.org for all their support as well.
Previous Rides
All Cavaliers

Engine Details

Make
Ecotec 2003
Cylinders
4
Displacement
2.2L
Engine Mods
Custom Intake, Stainless 4-2-1 Header, Magnaflow Exhaust
Engine Add Ons
More like RemovalRelocated ECU, Relocated Battery, AD Delete, Shaved Battery Tray and Mild Wire Work

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Did a lot of Seam Cutting and Rolling to allow the car to ride all the way down
Frame Builder
All done by Me
Drop or lift inches
6 drop
Front Shocks
Modified Easystreets
Rear Shocks
Custom 3 billet Cylinders
Compressor Info

Viair 380

Valve Info
OG Aim Manifold valves 3/8

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Falken Circuit Spec
Rear Wheel Type
Falken Circuit Spec
Front Wheel Size
19x8
Rear Wheel Size
19x8
Front Tire Size
225/35/19
Rear Tire Size
225/35/19

Paint Details

Color
Burnt Copper and Pure White
Paint Type
Dupont
Graphics Description
Custom 2 Tone with Coppe on top and Pure White on the bottom. A thin Stripe of Teal breaks the Colors.
Painted By
Smooth Custom Paint
Graphics By

Body Details

Addon Accessories
Wings West Big Mouth Body Kit
Body Mods
Shaved Trunk Keyhole, Shaved Antenna
Body Mods by
Me, Michelle Catlett, Joe Abel, and Smooth Custom Paint

Interior Details

Dashboard
Shaved Dimmer Switch, Shaved Lighter Hole, Molded Gauge Holders
Gauges
Easystreet Air Gauges
Steering Wheel
Momo
Head Unit
Pioneer
Speakers
Pioneer
Stereo Installed by
Me
Shifter
Custom Billet
Seats
17%
Trunk or Bed
Flase floor wrapped in charcoal vinyl, billet battery tray, air tanks

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2003 Chevy Cavalier

Owned by Aaron Lancaster


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Filed Under: Features, November 2008 Tagged With: 2008, Chevrolet


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