This 1934 Chevrolet Phaeton Custom is powered by a supercharged
454ci GM big-block V-8 engine producing an estimated 850hp and 650
lb-ft of torque, backed by a TH400 automatic transmission with
titanium racing gears and a 2,500-rpm stall converter. The engine
features a 7.5:1 compression ratio, a Blower Shop 671 CNC-cut
supercharger, GM 990 high-performance cast-iron cylinder heads with
porting, a polished Edelbrock intake manifold and twin 700-cfm
Holley carburetors. Internal components include a Callies 4340
crankshaft, Eagle 3D connecting rods, TRW forged pistons, a Comp
solid roller camshaft, high-roller rocker arms, a stud girdle and
Manley stainless-steel valves. Additional equipment includes an MSD
distributor and ignition system, Jackson gear drive, Meziere chrome
electric water pump, Moroso timing cover, Ansen valve covers and a
chrome high-torque mini starter. Cooling is provided by a custom
Griffin radiator with twin 11-inch Spal electric fans. The
drivetrain includes a 3-inch Mark Williams aluminum racing
driveshaft and a C4 Corvette independent rear end with 3.73 gears
and new neoprene bushings. The custom boxed and tubular chassis
features Heidts independent front suspension, QA1 adjustable
coilover shocks and a C4 Corvette independent rear suspension with
QA1 coilovers. Exhaust components include Sanderson headers,
custom-built Doug's Headers electric side exhaust, Flo Pro mufflers
and polished stainless-steel tubing. Chassis plumbing incorporates
braided hoses, polished stainless-steel hard lines and custom
polished brackets. Braking is handled by Wilwood disc brakes. The
custom Old Chicago fiberglass body is finished in 2010 Camaro Jewel
Red using Sikkens water-based paint. Exterior modifications include
widened rear fenders, widened running boards, a reinforced rear
deck and custom hood cutouts surrounding a chrome Moroso hood
scoop. A removable Carson-style hardtop is upholstered in matching
Mercedes-Benz red cloth. Additional exterior equipment includes
Hankook tires and a 12-gallon fuel tank with a polished
stainless-steel wrap. The interior features dual gray leather bench
seats with matching door panels and kick panels. A color-matched
dashboard houses AutoMeter Pro-Comp instrumentation, including a
160-mph speedometer, 10,000-rpm tachometer and gauges for oil
pressure, water temperature, voltage and fuel level. Interior
equipment includes power windows, remote keyless entry, a tilt
steering column, Lokar floor shifter and Boss Marine
Bluetooth/CD/USB audio system with an 800-watt amplifier. The cabin
was rewired using a Painless Wiring system and insulated with
Dynamat. The vehicle underwent a five-year reconstruction from
2010-15, with receipts, photographs, diagrams and build records
documenting the process. It is accompanied by a clean Arizona title
and reconstruction documentation. The digital odometer displays
3,462 miles since completion of the build.
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