Issue
January 2015
Owner
Robert Conroy
Ride
7-year Itch
(1990 Chevrolet S10)
(1990 Chevrolet S10)
Photographer
Dan
Ride Details
Original Cost
$2500
Build Cost
$30k
What was the inspiration?
Ross Johns had a dream to build and drive the coolest S-10 in town and outdo anyone who came in his way.
How long did it take you to build?
8 years
How long have you been building?
Since 15 years old
Club Affiliations
Balistik
Your future plans?
03 GMC 1500 Sierra
Thanks to
Ross Johns and everyone who had a helping hand on building this immaculate truck
Engine Details
Make
Chevrolet 1990
Cylinders
0
Displacement
355 small block
Engine Mods
Patriot s-10 small block headers,painted engine block,all stainless hardware and misc. Billet accessories
Chrome or polish
polish
Driveline Details
Torque Converter
700R4 Auto with 2600 stall
Axle
Stock
Gears
Stock
Builder Shop
BBT Fab
Chassis Details
Mods to Frame
Boxed frame, smoothed weld seams,painted and polished
Frame Builder
BBT Fab & Ross Johns
Front Shocks
Monroe
Rear Shocks
Monroe
Four Link
Custom Triangulated Four-Link
Compressor Info
Valve Info
Airbag Info
Firestone bags front and rear
Other Mods
Watson window switches
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Painted
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Bonspeed Clutch with brushed hoops
Rear Wheel Type
Bonspeed Clutch with brushed hoops
Front Wheel Size
20x8.5
Rear Wheel Size
20x8.5
Front Tire Size
245/35ZR20
Rear Tire Size
245/35ZR20
Paint Details
Color
Custom mixed PPG Green and Brown
Painted By
Greg Stallmeyer of GS Customs
Graphics By
Body Details
Grille
T-Rex Grille insert
Addon Accessories
Billet Specialties Taillights
Body Mods
Shaved: Taillights, cab seams, upper body line, door handles, mirrors, cowl, gas door, antenna
Body Mods by
Ross Johns, BBT Fab, Rich Crouse and Casey Pipal
Interior Details
Dashboard
Custom sheet metal dashboard that flows into the door panels and center console
Gauges
Dakota Digital with Custom Billet polished bezel
Steering Wheel
Billet Specialties
Console
Customs sheet metal
Head Unit
Kenwood
Amps
4 JBL MS
Speakers
Dual JBL MS 6 1/2-inch components.4 JBL MS 10-inch subs
Stereo Installed by
Ross Johns
Shifter
Hand-Built shifter with one off aluminum trim
Seats
2003 Chevrolet Malibu seats cut and modified
Trunk or Bed
Custom sheet metal bed with aluminum Trim
Upholstery Description
Brown leather wrapped
Upholstery Description
Watson window switches
Upholstery By
Ross Johns, Kyle HIx, BBT Fab, Garnet Johns
1990 Chevy S10 “7-Year Itch” owned by Robert Convoy
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