Issue
August 2015
Owner
Danny McCallister
Ride
Black Beauty
(2006 Chevy LS2 -505hp, 490 torque Coupe)
(2006 Chevy LS2 -505hp, 490 torque Coupe)
Meaning Behind the Name
Because it is!
Photographer
J.R. Janicek
Ride Details
Original Cost
$7,500
Build Cost
$65,000
What was the inspiration?
One of my first rides as a kid.
How long did it take you to build?
2 years.
How long have you been building?
40 years.
Previous Rides
1940 Chevy, 1953 Olds, 1956 Pontiac 2-door wagon
Engine Details
Displacement
6.0
Engine Mods
Custom motor mounts, battery moved to trunk, custom valve covers, Billet Specialties air cleaner, Hedman headers, 2.5-inch exhaust pipes with flow master muffler, Howell wiring, and custom hoses.
Engine Add Ons
Electric fan & aluminum radiator.
Chrome or polish
Black paint
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Stock
Axle
86 Monte Carlo SS rear end Wilwood brakes with stainless lines.
Gears
410 posi
Chassis Details
Mods to Frame
Mustang front, tublar A-arms
Frame Builder
D&D Hot Rods
Front Shocks
Ridetech
Rear Shocks
Ridetech
Spindles
Dropped
Four Link
4 Link
Airbag Info
Shockwaves
Other Mods
Door handles and rear view mirror by Billet Specialties, custom 2-piece headliner, and Mercedes red carpet.
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Billet Specialties - Vin-Tec Dish
Rear Wheel Type
Billet Specialties - Vin-Tec Dish
Front Wheel Size
18x7
Rear Wheel Size
20x9
Front Tire Size
Michelin 225-45-18
Rear Tire Size
Michelin 255-40-20
Paint Details
Color
Black
Painted By
D&D Hot Rods
Graphics By
Body Details
Hood
Stock
Grille
Custom
Bumpers
Custom front and rear
Body Mods
Jeep Liberty headlights, custom LED taillights, and 1-piece windshield with green tint.
Body Mods by
D&D Hot Rods
Interior Details
Dashboard
Custom dash- all switches hidden.
Gauges
Custom Classic
Steering Wheel
1955 Chevy with 1972 Chevy pickup steering column.
Console
Custom floating style.
Head Unit
Pioneer
Amps
400 watt amp
Speakers
5-inch front, 6x9 in quarter panel, 10-inch sub in trunk.
Stereo Installed by
D&D Hot Rods
Shifter
Hurst
Seats
Chrysler 300 power seats
Upholstery Description
Red leather, red & black houndstooth.
Upholstery Description
Door handles and rear view mirror by Billet Specialties, custom 2-piece headliner, and Mercedes red carpet.
Upholstery By
D&D Hot Rods
1950 Chevy Coupe “Black Beauty” owned by Danny McCallister
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