Issue
May 2018
Owner
Mike & Kate Simpson
Ride
Facelift
(1992 Toyota Pickup)
(1992 Toyota Pickup)
Meaning Behind the Name
She had great “bones” to start with but needed a facelift to make her mine
Ride Details
Original Cost
4800
Build Cost
Hopefully my husband doesn’t see this part, lol, 20,000
What was the inspiration?
I hated riding in the passenger seat of my husbands truck all the time. I wanted something I could enjoy.
How long did it take you to build?
We got the truck Sept 1st and I learned how to drive stick in a couple weeks then tore her completely apart and debuted her at Battle in Bama the first weekend of May.
How long have you been building?
I have helped my husband, Mike on other projects but not as in depth as this one. I learned a lot!
Club Affiliations
Relaxed Atmosphere
Your future plans?
Would love to get my hands on a 1986 Chevy C10
Vehicle history
Truck was originally built in Florida under the name “The Fear.” It was featured in 2009 and some how made it up to Illinois where We found it on Facebook.
Thanks to
My husband, Mike for doing this project with me. John Wargo and The Custom Shop for the amazing paint and interior work.
Previous Rides
Had a body dropped s10 with boss 304’s at one point like everyone else.
Engine Details
Make
Toyota 1992
Cylinders
4
Displacement
Not enough
Engine Mods
Got rid of all unnecessary emissions equipment. Painted and deburred the engine.
Chrome or polish
Valve cover, cylinder head and intake
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Stock
Axle
Stock
Gears
Stock
Chassis Details
Chassis
Tubular upper control arms, modified lower control arms, bag on bar two link rear suspension
Mods to Frame
Stockfloor body drop, boxed and plated frame, c-notch.
Frame Builder
Previous Owner
Front Shocks
KYB
Rear Shocks
KYB
Spindles
Stock
Springs
None
Four Link
Custom
Compressor Info
Viair
Valve Info
Airlift 3H
Airbag Info
Slam Specialties
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Painted
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Rapeline Chargers
Rear Wheel Type
Rapeline Chargers
Front Wheel Size
Small by tiny 18x7
Rear Wheel Size
18x7
Front Tire Size
215/35R/18
Rear Tire Size
215/35R/18
Paint Details
Color
Mazda True Red base with over 30+ colors in the graphics
Paint Type
Pro Spray
Graphics Description
You got see it to believe it
Painted By
Mike Simpson
Graphics By
John Wargo at The Custom Shop
Body Details
Body Drop
Yes
Hood
Got one
Grille
4Runner
Bumpers
Front is a 4 Runner. Rear is a rollpan
Wing
Wings are for birds
Body Mods
Shaved door handles, antenna, mirrors and gas door. Cali combo. Raised bed floor
Body Mods by
Previous owner and Mike Simpson
Interior Details
Dashboard
Smoother and painted
Gauges
Stock
Steering Wheel
Billet Specialties
Head Unit
Pioneer
Amps
Alpines
Speakers
Alpines
Stereo Installed by
Kate Simpson
Seats
Custom leather bench seat
Tint Percent
35%
Trunk or Bed
Raptor Color matched bedliner, air tanks in bed with matching graphics
Upholstery By
The Custom Shop
1992 Toyota Pickup
Owner: Mike and Kate Simpson
Photos by: Des Gower
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