Issue
November 2016
Owner
Connie and Larry Massengil
Ride
White Lightning the Truck
(1938 Chevy 1/2 ton truck)
(1938 Chevy 1/2 ton truck)
Meaning Behind the Name
use to be an old Drag Racing truck and was named that years ago
Ride Details
Original Cost
$500
Build Cost
$ 200,000
What was the inspiration?
Wanted to rebuild an Old Drag truck and make it a show truck
How long did it take you to build?
2 years
Your future plans?
None
Vehicle history
The truck Was owned and Drag races for many years many years ago
Thanks to
Connie my WIFE and The Custom Shop in Flanagan Il.
Engine Details
Make
Chevy 488 Cu in. Big Block
Cylinders
8
Displacement
488 cu in
Engine Mods
all Custom built dynoed 1,000 hp chassis dynoed 878 hp
Engine Add Ons
BDS 8-71 Blower Dual Holley carbs
Driveline Details
Torque Converter
3,000 stall
Transfer Case
Gear Vendor Over Drive system on Turbo 400 trans
Axle
Narrowed 9" Ford
Gears
4;10
Builder Shop
Bowler Performance
Chassis Details
Mods to Frame
Z notch and boxed
Front Shocks
Rear Shocks
Four Link
Custom triangulated 4 link
Compressor Info
Viair dual compressors
Valve Info
Ride Tech
Airbag Info
Shock waved Ride Tech
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Chassis smoothed and painted by The Custom Shop
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Billet Specialties
Rear Wheel Type
Billet Specialties
Front Wheel Size
18x7
Rear Wheel Size
20X15
Front Tire Size
Mickey Thompson 26 x 6 x 18
Rear Tire Size
Mickey Thompson 28 x 18 x 20
Paint Details
Color
Custom Pearl white with Blue tint
Paint Type
Prospray Paint
Graphics Description
Tu Tone Blue and White with Real Fire Blue pearl flames
Painted By
John Wargo The Custom Shop
Graphics By
John Wargo The Custom Shop
Body Details
Channeled
5" over frame
Hood
Custom built flip side with scoops
Grille
Laid back 3" and custom built
Bumpers
None
Body Mods
Shaved handles, drip rails, Custom Ram air intake from nose scoop, Custom side panels with Billet inserts, bed wood raised and Custom finished
Body Mods by
The Custom Shop
Interior Details
Dashboard
Billet insert with Digital Dakota gauges
Gauges
Steering Wheel
Billet Specialties
Console
John Wargo The Custom Shop custom built
Head Unit
Sony
Amps
Sony GS-X1
Speakers
Sony 8 Speaker system
Stereo Installed by
The Custom Shop
Shifter
Lokar Shiter
Seats
Custom made seats
Trunk or Bed
Custom wood bed with Pearl ghost flames in them
Upholstery Description
Blue and White Pearl leatherette custom Sculpted John Wargo The Custom Shop
Upholstery Description
Harley laid back headlight in Pods, Molded in LED tail lights and turn signals,
Upholstery By
The Custom Shop
Connie and Larry Massengil 1938 Chevy Truck “white lighting”
Photos by: Jason Carroll
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