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1935 Chevy 1/2 Ton Truck

November 9, 2011 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1935 Chevy 1/2 Ton Truck

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Issue
November 2011
Owner
Russell Sweet
Ride
Sweet 35
(1977 Chevrolet 1/2 ton Truck)
Photographer
Double D

Ride Details

Original Cost
2,500
Build Cost
27,000
What was the inspiration?
I have always loved to fix things and bring things back to life,my wife called this truck a bucket of rust and didnt see what it could be
How long did it take you to build?
7 years
How long have you been building?
10 years
Your future plans?
1946 Chevrolet Suburban
Vehicle history
It drives as nice as it looks
Thanks to
My wife for allowing me alot of money and hours of time.Russell Hazelwood for paint and body work.Harvey west for the beautiful interior and all the others that have helped me.
Previous Rides
68 Camaro,71 Camaro

Engine Details

Make
Chevrolet 1977
Cylinders
8
Displacement
355
Engine Mods
Roller Cam,Roller Lifters,Roller Rockers,Forged Crank and Pistons
Engine Add Ons
6:71 super charger,Weiand,Iron Eagle 215cc heads
Chrome or polish
Polished valve covers

Driveline Details

Torque Converter
2600
Axle
Nunins Ford 9"
Gears
3:13
Builder Shop
Owner

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Mods to Frame
Custom Frame made by Progressive Automotive,Columbus ohio,Powder coated
Drop or lift inches
1 1/2 in the fron 3 in the back
Front Shocks
Coil overs
Rear Shocks
Coil overs
Spindles
SSBC 1 1/2"
Four Link
Progressive Automotive
Other Mods
A/C Pod,Roof Console
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Chrome "A" arms,Chrome 4-Link

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Budnik
Rear Wheel Type
Budnik
Front Wheel Size
18x8
Rear Wheel Size
20x15
Rear Tire Size
29x18x20

Paint Details

Color
Sapphire Trance
Paint Type
Hot Hues
Painted By
Russell Hazelwood
Graphics By

Body Details

Grille
Jim Carters
Addon Accessories
Custom rear rollpan.Replaced inner wood with steel
Body Mods
DS firewall,38-39 Chevy truck fenders,CIT running boards to fendeers,new floor,bed and dash
Body Mods by
Russell Sweet

Interior Details

Dashboard
Filled
Gauges
Classic Instruments
Steering Wheel
Laccerra
Console
Roof
Head Unit
Alpine
Amps
Alpine
Speakers
5 1/4 Focal K2 speakers with tweeters and crossovers
Stereo Installed by
Harvey West
Shifter
Column
Seats
Wise Guys
Tint Percent
50%
Trunk or Bed
Custom
Upholstery Description
Leather,Ultra leather,Alligator,Light Grey
Upholstery Description
A/C Pod,Roof Console
Upholstery By
A Auto Upholstery

1935 Chevy 1/2 Ton Truck “Sweet 35” owned by Russell Sweet

 

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Filed Under: Features, November 2011


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