1999 Isuzu Hombre Crewcab owned by Bryon Bennett

It was a replacement ride/build after a total loss house fire

Chris Gosda

In october 2016 my family suffered a total loss house fire where we lost 2 custom trucks, 1 daily, 1 car trailer and the entire house. This was the resurrection from that fire for me. I wanted to build something that would fit the family in the vehicle without taking a second vehicle. I also wanted to incorporate things in the build that were hot when i started in this lifestyle, so that is why there is lots of billet, a topper and sliding rag tops.

I got lucky to find the truck in another state that had some of the work already completed. I tore the truck down as soon as we moved into our new home after the house fire. It was originally done with in 3 months but there are constant changes that I am adding to the truck. This season introduced the solid topper, custom interior, billet accents inside the cab and new to my truck wheels.

I started building trucks back in high school, so it has been over 20 years. My first truck was a 81 Ford 100 then a 92 S10.

SUNSET WORLDWIDE

Update the air management, add more details to the paint, powder coating of the suspension parts and maybe eventually a body drop but that is not a priority to me.

Vehicle started life as a single cab 95 S10. The frame was stretched 33in to accommodate the crew cab addition. 99 Isuzu front clip and bed were added to the build to make it a one of a kind Hombre crewcab.

I want to thank my wife and kids for being there with me through this journey. Life delt us a stiff hand but we rebounded very well and together. I have to give a shout out to my Sunset Illinois Chapter members that have given me tons of advice and ideas on this build. They were the primary inspiration for the topper and the double sliders in the build. All my friends and family that have been there with the support and love to continue doing what I love.

1999 Chevy s10 Xtreme- full show truck 1981 Nissan 720- was on way to being a full show ride 04 Dodge Ram- bagged, shaved, ghost flame paint 92 Chevy S10

4.3L 1995

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Edlebrach intake, Edlebrach valve covers, Edlebrach breather, full set of March Performance Pulleys, still runs heat and AC

Billet specialties Rad overflow

Air Ride Tech- uppers and lowers control arms, Air Ride Tech road gratter 4-link, Kesler Fab notchless tie-rod kit with bump steer corection, bags front and rear

C-notched, stretched 33 inches for cab

Rods by Roudy, Indiana

Lays frame

Beltech drop spindles

Air Ride Tech Road Grader

2 Viar 440

3/8" SMC 8 Pack

Front:

AirLift 2500 Air Bag

Rear: Firestone Sleave

Billet Specialties Phantoms

Billet Specialties Phantoms

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Nitto Neogen 235/40zr20

Nitto Neogen 235/40zr20

Ferrari Rosa read

single color

Pinstriping

myself

Layin Licks

Billet insert

Rear bumper shaved smooth (no plastics)

Grant customs shaved wiper cowl, SungTop popper

36x45 Sliding rag top in cab, 36x60 sliding rag top in topper, caddy tails, side exit eshults through bed corner

Painted bezel with billet accents

Billet Specialties Phantom

Pioneer 7in Touchscreen

Memphis Audio- 4ch amp and Mono sub amp

Memphis audio components (2 sets), Memphis audio special application 10in subs

myself

Billet specialties shift stick with a Wicked Knobs custom painted knob

custom covered and chopped down Chevy crew cab seats

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tubbed and bed lined

Black vinyl with red diamond stitching inserts on the frent and rear seats, black vinyl insets on the door panels with ISUZU embroidered on the front panels, black vinyl headliner

Seats done by INDIANA SEAMS, rest performed by myself