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1994 Chevy C-1500 on Air Suspension

August 1, 2015 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1994 Chevy C-1500 owned by Erwin

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Issue
August 2015
Owner
Erwin
Ride
Sticky Switch
(1996 Chevy 350 C-1500)
Meaning Behind the Name
Air ride switches were known to be sticky.
Photographer
Ron McKinnis

Ride Details

Original Cost
$3000
Build Cost
$unmeasurable
What was the inspiration?
The call to build something custom, which was better and badder than everything else I had seen in the small town I am from, came to me from an interest to roll tough, and hang with a crew even tougher.
How long did it take you to build?
6 years.
How long have you been building?
8 years.
Club Affiliations
Twisted Creations.
Your future plans?
Wait and see......
Vehicle history
A repo, bought from a bank, for the purpose of being a work truck. About two years later it was lowered, and then hand built madness for several years until it became what you see today.
Thanks to
Richie Strong, James Mayes, Justin White, Farmer Ken, Steve Harrington, John Ensminger, Eric Gump, and last but not least, the fine folks in Twisted Creations.
Previous Rides
Just this one, the first and only.

Engine Details

Displacement
350cc
Engine Mods
Mild cam, Pace Setter Headers, EZ Flow Carb,
Engine Add Ons
York air compressor
Chrome or polish
Billet Valve covers

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Stock
Torque Converter
NA
Transfer Case
NA
Axle
stock
Gears
Stock
Builder Shop
D and K Motorsports

Chassis Details

Chassis
Stock
Mods to Frame
Custom tri-angle notch, modified stock control arms, custom tie-rod cups.
Frame Builder
Shane Mayes, and Owner
Drop or lift inches
Frame lays out.
Front Shocks
Toxic Shocks
Rear Shocks
Toxic Shocks
Spindles
Western Chassis 3" drop.
Springs
NA
Four Link
KP Components
Compressor Info
York Belt Driven.
Valve Info

1/2" SMC Valve

Airbag Info
Slam re2600
Other Mods
Chevy Colorado tail light mod. Shaved Door handles, mirrors, stack pockets, extended cab trim, third brake light, tailgate handle, and antenna.
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Notch is custom black, spikes, watts link and brake components are powdered blue.

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
RVM Cabo
Rear Wheel Type
RVM cabo
Front Wheel Size
22"
Rear Wheel Size
22"
Front Tire Size
235/35/22
Rear Tire Size
235/35/22

Paint Details

Color
PPG Mariner Blue
Paint Type
PPG
Graphics Description
Custom pin striping
Painted By
Andre' Johnson with Steve Harrington and Owner.
Graphics By
KR8 Airbrush Studios

Body Details

Channeled
NA
Hood
2004/1994 blended.
Grille
2004 Silverado custom fit.
Bumpers
2003 Chevy HD, chopped, custom Fit
Wing
NA
Addon Accessories
NA
Body Mods
Full front end conversion from 1994 c-1500, to 2003/2004 Silverado.
Body Mods by
Owner.

Interior Details

Dashboard
Completely removed and rebuilt, all custom sheet metal.
Gauges
Auto Meter, all indigo blue.
Steering Wheel
B.A.D. Skulls
Console
Custom sheet metal
Head Unit
NA
Amps
NA
Speakers
NA
Video System
NA
Stereo Installed by
NA
Shifter
Billet shifter by Empire billet
Seats
60/40 Split bench, rear bench, custom wrapped.
Tint Percent
No Tint
Trunk or Bed
Custom bike rack in the bed, in a Chevy long box, modified into a mid box.
Upholstery Description
Two tone blue and black vinyl with white piping.
Upholstery Description
Chevy Colorado tail light mod. Shaved Door handles, mirrors, stack pockets, extended cab trim, third brake light, tailgate handle, and antenna.
Upholstery By
Seats by Millers Upholstery, other trim by Owner.

1994 Chevy C-1500 “Sticky Switch” owned by Erwin

1994 Chevy C-1500 owned by Erwin

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Filed Under: April 2015, Features, Unknown Tagged With: chevy, Chevy C1500, custom, Feature. C1500


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