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1990 Toyota Pick-up on Air Suspension

September 9, 2012 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1990 Toyota Pick-up owned by Richard "Halfdead" Knip

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Issue
September 2012
Owner
Richard "halfdead" Knip
Ride
Freakshow
(1990 Toyota 22r Pickup)
Meaning Behind the Name
Anyone that knows me, knows the name fits! LOL!
Photographer
a camera

Ride Details

Original Cost
$3500
Build Cost
Over 40K
What was the inspiration?
Freakshow is to be my last design/build of my career. I wanted to leave something behind to remember me by.
How long did it take you to build?
It was a two year rebuild of a truck that was originally built in the early part of 2000. We went from the frame up and rebuilt/rewelded everything.
How long have you been building?
I started in this scene back in 1992 as a Sophomore in High School. I had a 1988 Chevy S-10 that later became known as "Project Biohazard". It was a Team Rockford Fosgate show truck.
Club Affiliations
None
Your future plans?
If anything a dirty, rusty rat rod. Maybe like a 29-30's Model A or an old truck, if I decide to build again.
Vehicle history
Purchased from Mautofied.com out of NC. Drove down and picked it up. Drove there and home in one shot. No stops except food and fuel. Built originally by Jody Hall of the Drop Shop in Pikesville, KY. It had traded hands and was severely mishandled through the years.
Thanks to
The entire build crew that I had help me with this project. Marty Ward of Marshall's Shop in Fithian, IL for the fab work. Bill Byrd for the Upholstery. Mike and Mikey from Mike's Kustom Shop in Urbana for the wiring, fiberglass and stereo. John Wargo for the amazing paint work shot at The Custom Shop in Flanagan, IL. Jake Martin and Scott Summers for the bodywork that was redone. Fagen Truck Acc in Champaign, IL for the use of the use of the shop and Dan Pacely for his mechanical expertise. Danville Industrial Painting for their powdercoating. Gauge magazine.com for the price breaks on the needed parts! Raceline Wheels for giving me a great deal on a beautiful set of billet rims! Of course, My Mom. She has backed me in anything I have ever wanted to do in life. Thank you.
Previous Rides
1988 Chevy S-10 "Project Biohazard" 1991 S-10 Tandem axle "Evilution"

Engine Details

Make
Toyota 22r 1990
Cylinders
4
Displacement
2.4
Engine Mods
painted and powder coated. Engine is dropped as low as possible. Painted valve cover. Painted custom engine surround covers. Headman header
Engine Add Ons
see above
Chrome or polish
Nope. Black and silver. engine bay is dark. Mostly flat black.

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
stock
Torque Converter
stock
Axle
stock
Gears
stock
Builder Shop
Dan Pacely, Marty Ward and MyselfFagen's Truck Acc in Champaign, IL

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
Rear is notched and bridged over axle. Compressor and tank mounts have been added. Tranny crossmember raised.
Frame Builder
Marty Ward at Marshall's Shop in Fithian, IL
Drop or lift inches
somwhere between a 4 and 5" body drop. Frame lays out flat.
Front Shocks
Custom cut and sized to fit.
Rear Shocks
early 80's Buick Regal.
Spindles
stock
Springs
non existent
Four Link
custom built reverse four link
Compressor Info

Viair 444C Compressor Dual Pack

Valve Info
6

3/8" SMC Valve

fitted with slowdowns on the dump side.
Airbag Info
front: Airlift Dominator 2500Rear; Airlift Dominator 2600
Other Mods
Back wall of the cab is home to a biomechanical sculpture that houses the amp rack. The sculpture is made from Industrial and metal gears with skulls, bones, tubes and wires all coated in flat black and highlighted with airbrushing. Skull above teh console, "Zeke", has the cig lighter is his mouth. Fiberglassed in skull, "Bruce" lives above the rear axle, imbedded into the suspension bridge/bag mounts.
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Powder coated and painted flat black. Bridge is painted Silver.

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
18X8 Raceline Explosion 5's made with a +40 FWD offset
Rear Wheel Type
18X8 Raceline Explosion 5's made with a +40 FWD offset
Front Wheel Size
18x8
Rear Wheel Size
18x8
Front Tire Size
215/35-18
Rear Tire Size
215/35-18

Paint Details

Color
Custom mixed Flor green base
Paint Type
31 colors of Pro Spray, PPG and House of Kolor. Pearls and kandy's.
Graphics Description
Multi leveled full color graphics laid over a biomechanical background. Lots of 3d effects and dimension.
Painted By
John Wargo at the Custom Shop in Flanagan, IL
Graphics By
John wargo Everything done in a week and a half!

Body Details

Channeled
nope
Hood
stock
Grille
stock chrome
Bumpers
rear cali combo to shave evrythingfront has a molded one piece bumper/valance with a sunken plate box in the lower grill.
Wing
nope
Addon Accessories
4x4 fenders
Body Mods
everything shaved. Mirrors, cowl, wipers, bodyline on back of cab, door handles, door locks, bed, tailgate, roll pan, fuel door, trim and mouldings, emblems, cab light. Bed is shaved with metal panels with bead rolls. Caddy tail lights. Vortex bedliner, steel plating added to rockers.
Body Mods by
Jody Hall at the Drop ShopSteve Summers and Jake Martin in Urbana, ILJohn Wargo at The Custom Shop

Interior Details

Dashboard
Rolled steel, shaved. No gauges or vents. wrapped in stitched leather
Gauges
nope
Steering Wheel
Colorado Customs billet switchcock
Console
custom fiberglass backbone design
Head Unit
JVC KD-G340 CD Player
Amps
1- Image dynamics I4500 4ch
Speakers
2-6" Image Dynamics Component sets XS65 series
Video System
nope
Stereo Installed by
Mike and Mikey at Mikes Kustom Shop in Urbana, IL
Shifter
Custom Milled billet
Seats
Cut down Chevy Cavalier seats wrapped in stitched leather with stainless steel cup holder placed between your legs.
Tint Percent
none
Trunk or Bed
Vortex Bedliner
Upholstery Description
Tan Leather with external "Frankenstein" style stitching in black thread. Fiberglass all painted to match. Floor boards shaved with metal and painted to match with graphics.
Upholstery Description
Back wall of the cab is home to a biomechanical sculpture that houses the amp rack. The sculpture is made from Industrial and metal gears with skulls, bones, tubes and wires all coated in flat black and highlighted with airbrushing. Skull above teh console, "Zeke", has the cig lighter is his mouth. Fiberglassed in skull, "Bruce" lives above the rear axle, imbedded into the suspension bridge/bag mounts.
Upholstery By
Bill Byrd in Champaign, IL

1990 Toyota Pick-up owned by Richard "Halfdead" Knip

1990 Toyota Pick-up “Freakshow” owned by Richard “Halfdead” Knip

 

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