Vehicle Description
What do you get when you combine the timeless aesthetics of one of
America's pre-eminent blue collar heroes with a roster of some of
the best performance hardware money can buy? Well, you get a 593
horsepower workhorse that shatters preconceptions, expectations and
urbane enthusiasts' egos 'like a rock'! Mixing the universal appeal
of all-American style with the road going prowess of a
well-massaged custom, this brutally dapper Square Body is one super
cool resto-mod. What's better: you can own and drive this exclusive
head turner for a fraction of the money and time it takes to
complete a ground-up build. If you're an anxious buyer who's tired
of the 'garage furniture' culture that seems to pervade the classic
car hobby, this sweet Chevy is one of the coolest road-ready hot
rods your money can buy!
IT'S COOL TO BE SQUARE
Wrapping choice resto-mod style around a solid California profile,
this super clean Chevy benefitted from a frame-off, nut-and-bolt
restoration that marries original sheetmetal with dynamic PPG
Deltron Stone Blue two-stage. A fine example of the final era of
square Chevrolet pickups, the truck wore original paint until that
no-expense-spared rebuild stripped every one of its panels to bare
metal. And that tight steel laid the groundwork for an array of
subtle yet purposeful customization. At the front of the truck, a
polished bumper frames a polished 1979 C10 grille, which centers a
billet bowtie and custom bars between clear torches and
body-matched buckets. Above that clip, a sculpted hood fronts muted
wipers, which clear a crisp windshield that fronts a tinted
greenhouse. That dome, enhanced by shaved drip rails, caps a buff
fuselage that follows filled marker lamps with factory handles and
factory mirrors. At the back of that fuselage, a body-matched bed
centers a relocated fuel filler between upsized wheel wells and
filled stake pockets. And at the back of that bed, a second
polished bumper frames bright taillights and a tasteful,
Chevrolet-branded gate.
WORLDY POWER
593 dyno-proven horsepower in a short wheelbase pickup? Yep, sounds
like a lot of fun to us! Summon the billet Eddie Motorsports hood
supports and you'll find 489 cubic inches of stroked Chevrolet big
block that, thanks to the pros at Houston Texas's Westside
Performance and Machine, turns a hefty 593 dyno-proven horsepower
into 558 lb./ft. of tire-spinning torque! At the top of that magic
mill, a K&N X-Stream air cleaner funnels breeze into a
Holley-ticked Quick Fuel carburetor, which rides a Holley 300-5
Strip Dominator intake. At the sides of that plane, coated Eddie
Motorsports valve covers balance familiar K&N breathers on
proven World Products Merlin cylinder heads. Under those heads, a
SCAT Enterprises rotating assembly spins a forged 4340 crank
beneath forged H-beam rods, forged pistons and a quality Isky
hydraulic roller cam. Those internals play well with an MSD
Pro-Billet distributor and loomed Taylor ThunderVolt wires. At the
front of those wires, a fluid serpentine drive spins a trusty ATI
balancer between a factory-style AC compressor and lucid power
steering. In front of those ancillaries, a thick aluminum radiator
makes excellent use of low-profile puller fans. And exhaust gets
handled by 2-inch Hooker tubes.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE
Bottom-side, a tough TCI Super StreetFighter 3-speed works
especially well between a 3,200 RPM stall and a custom driveshaft.
That proven Turbo-Hydramatic 400 twists power to a narrowed 12-bolt
that's finished with Moser axles, a Truetrac posi and Yukon 3.42
gears. That dressed pumpkin pushes a familiar 4-bar rear-clip
that's propped on adjustable QA-1 coil-overs. Opposite that clip, a
thick CPP sway bar leads predictable drop spindles, tubular CPP
control arms and traditional power steering. Stops come courtesy of
factory-style discs and drums that have been supplemented with
hydroboost power-assist. Exhaust floats from the aforementioned
headers into 3-inch, aluminized pipes, which center rowdy
Flowmaster mufflers in front of side-exit dumps. The truck sits
right thanks to a C-notched frame and chromed Coys C5s, which spin
fresh 255/45ZR18 Nitto NT555 G2s in front of fresh 315/35ZR20 Nitto
NT555 G2s. And details are on point, with items like a 7-quart
Milodon oil pan ensuring plenty of lubrication, and a 20-gallon
fuel tank poised for miles of cruising.
SIMPLY STYLISH
Between the doors, a customized Cheyenne interior provides a
delightfully simplistic driving experience. Warm Saddle leather
dresses a broad bench seat. That throne faces a straight,
Cheyenne-spec dash, which wraps satin trim around Dakota Digital
VHX telemetry, factory-style climate control and correct Delco-GM
audio. The driver spins a wood-rimmed steering wheel around a
tilting column. And all that retro goodness rides between a custom
headliner, Cheyenne-spec side panels and clean carpet that floats
color-keyed mats on quality Dynamat insulation.
A nicely finished classic that was built to be driven AND seen,
this rowdy Chevy uses top-notch components to create a unique
classic that mixes killer personality with awesome curb appeal.
Looking for a road ready hot rod that's guaranteed to draw a crowd
wherever you go? Your search is officially over!
HIGHLIGHTS
Cool Chevy Square Body resto-mod that's benefitted from a
frame-off, nut-and-bolt restoration
489 cubic inch Chevrolet big block stroker with 593 dyno-proven
horsepower
TCI Super StreetFighter TH400 3-speed automatic transmission with a
3,200 RPM stall
Narrowed 12-bolt rear axle with a Truetrac posi and 3.42 gears
Factory-style air conditioning
Power steering
Hydroboost-assist power front disc and rear drum brakes
C-notched frame with a heavily upgraded front suspension and 4-bar
rear suspension
Lightly customized Saddle leather interior
Lightly customized body with PPG Deltron Stone Blue paint
18 and 20-inch Coys C5 wheels
Flowmaster side-exit exhaust
Historical documentation
Restoration photos
Restoration receipts
Dyno results
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
