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1948 Chevy Pickup on Air Suspension

January 9, 2011 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1948 Chevy Pickup

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Issue
January 2011
Owner
Murray Hopper
Ride
Sanford & Son
(1998 Chevrolet Pickup)

Ride Details

Original Cost
$2,500
Build Cost
$15,000
What was the inspiration?
Dream truck
How long did it take you to build?
1 year
How long have you been building?
Life
Your future plans?
40 Ford Truck
Vehicle history
Second owner
Thanks to
Dad
Previous Rides
40 Ford Truck, 98 S-10 "350"

Engine Details

Make
Chevrolet 1998
Cylinders
8
Displacement
355
Engine Mods
Total rebuild
Engine Add Ons
Carbureted
Chrome or polish
Everything

Driveline Details

Torque Converter
2,200
Axle
Ford 8"
Gears
273
Builder Shop
Self, Tony's Rod Shop

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Mustang 2 front end, stainless steel tubular control arms, hand made notch, hand made cups
Frame Builder
Self
Drop or lift inches
11" in rear, 10" in front
Rear Shocks
Air Ride
Spindles
2" drop
Four Link
Custom
Compressor Info

Viair 450C Compressor Dual Pack

Valve Info
Eight 1/2" Black Jack
Airbag Info
Front:

Air Lift 2500

, Rear:

Air Lift 2600

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Coys
Rear Wheel Type
Coys
Front Wheel Size
20"
Rear Wheel Size
20"
Front Tire Size
255x35zr
Rear Tire Size
255x35zr

Paint Details

Color
Primer
Paint Type
PPG
Graphics Description
Will be 2007 Corvette burnt orange
Painted By
Will be myself
Graphics By

Body Details

Hood
Smooth
Grille
Chrome
Bumpers
Front chrome
Body Mods
Frenched headlights, shaved doors, welded hood, smooth running boards, custom bed floor, roll pan, LED taillights
Body Mods by
Self

Interior Details

Dashboard
Custom
Gauges
Haneline
Steering Wheel
Will be Billet
Console
Custom
Head Unit
Pioneer
Amps
Four channel Memphis
Speakers
All Memphis 6 1/2's, 6x9's
Stereo Installed by
Self
Shifter
Lokar 23"
Seats
Evo
Tint Percent
Non
Trunk or Bed
Custom
Upholstery Description
Mexican blanket...Will be peanut butter/tan leather and cloth
Upholstery By
Will be done by Roy's Upholstery

1948 Chevy Pickup “Sanford and Son” owned by Murry Houston

 

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