LG Billet USA Interior Grab Handles for 1999-2006 Chevy/GMC NBS (New Body Style) Silverado pickups are made from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, and have been engineered and precision-machined to have a fitment that closely resembles the factory part while also improving the aesthetics of your interior. The factory grab handle consists of a rubber material that deteriorates over time, and chances are, the one in your truck is already crusty and in need of replacement. The LG Billet USA NBS grab handle is the perfect option for you since it installs in less than 5 minutes using the custom hardware that is included in the package. Each handle is sold individually and is available in a machined or black anodized finish.
LG Billet USA
480-590-2537
www.lgbilletusa.com
Classic Industries announces the arrival of the new OER premier reproduction of the chrome front bumper designed for use on 1967-’70 Chevrolet pickup, sedan delivery Blazer, and Suburban models. This reproduction bumper is designed exclusively for the restorer who demands the best the market has to offer. The front bumper features superior triple chrome plating that exceeds OE standards, and features all the original style contours and pre-drilled mounting holes. Replace your old or worn-out original bumper with this show-quality reproduction.
Classic Industries
800-854-1280
www.classicindustries.com
Performance Online’s disc brake conversion kit is for 1947-’59 Chevy and GMC trucks is a great way to upgrade your straight axle to disc brakes while keeping the original 8-lug bolt pattern. Performance Online’s disc brake conversion also utilizes all-new components. There is no more having to use “old” original hubs or shouldering the added expense of upgrading to tapered roller bearings. This kit will not work with 15-inch stock-type wheels unless they are modified for disc brakes, but it will work with 16-inch artillery wheels, modified or not. This conversion is great for the enthusiast who wants added safety with a classic look.
Performance Online
888-638-1703
www.performanceonline.com
AFR proudly presents the Magnum intake manifold—the ultimate power upgrade for your Big Block Chevy engine. Crafted with precision and engineered to perfection, this manifold is the key to unlocking a new level of performance for your street vehicle. Designed to seamlessly integrate with AFR’s acclaimed Magnum oval port cylinder heads, this manifold promises a hassle-free enhancement to your engine’s capabilities. Say goodbye to the painstaking task of port matching, as it’s a direct bolt-on solution for our select cylinder heads. The Magnum intake manifold utilizes a dual-plane design, featuring runners that are custom-tailored for high-horsepower applications thriving in the 1,800-6,200 rpm range.
Air Flow Research
661-257-8124
www.airflowresearch.com
A lot of throttle bodies are available for GM LS engines, and Edelbrock’s Victor Series Pro-Flo XT throttle body is definitely a worthy selection. CNC-machined from billet aluminum, the 90mm cable-driven throttle body has progressive throttle linkage and a parabolic bore design to increase power and enhance low-speed drivability. The thick throttle blade eliminates deflection due to large amounts of airflow—a big plus for boosted applications. Edelbrock even includes the throttle position sensor and idle air control motor, which is another bonus. The Edelbrock Victor Series Pro-Flo XT throttle body fits Gen III and Gen IV LS engines and is available in satin aluminum or black anodized finishes.
Summit Racing Equipment
800-230-3030
www.summitracing.com
These custom, billet, electronic control panels from Vintage Air make an economical but beautiful upgrade for 1964-’66 and 1967-’72 GM C10 trucks running the company’s Gen IV and Gen V SureFit climate control systems. Bolt-in units are available with polished bezel as shown or in black anodized bezel, and work on Gen IV and Gen V SureFit systems only.
Vintage Air
800-862-6658
www.vintageair.com
NEW PRODUCTS
Smooth functionality with outstanding appearance is designed into every set of Eddie Motorsports’ Billet Hood Hinges and their latest addition is for the popular GM classics including 1967-1969 Camaro & Firebird, 1964-1967 Chevelle, 1963-1967 Impala, 1964-1967 GTO, and 1964-1967 Olds Cutlass.
Eddie Motorsports
Eddiemotorsports.com
Forget the core charge! Chevs of the 40s’ new replacement clutch kits for 1938-53 Chevy cars and trucks come with a 9″ clutch, pressure plate, pilot bushing, throwout bearing, alignment tool, and lube.
Chevs of the 40s
Chevsofthe40s.com
Classic Industries’ latest in the line of Mopar Authentic Restoration Products is a new remote outer door mirror from OER. It fits the driver’s side (left hand) door of a variety of Dodge and Plymouth vehicles, specifically 1966-72 A-Body models equipped with a vent window and remote mirror option, and 1966-70 B-Body models.
Classic Industries
Classicindustries.com
Protect wiring, hoses, fuel lines, hydraulic lines and other similar components in the highest automotive heat conditions with Heatshield Products Lava Tube. The material is specially formulated and uses a fibrous thermal-barrier weave made from volcanic rock. The basalt fiber allows Lava Tube to protect components from continuous temperatures of 1,200° Fahrenheit, and intermittent temperatures of 2,000° Fahrenheit.
Heatshield Products
Heatshieldproducts.com
Summit Racing has you covered with its new Garage Cabinetry Sets. They are a convenient place to store things and give you a place to get actual work done. Features include: Industrial-grade steel construction, high-quality, welded frame construction, 3.2 mil thick epoxy powdercoat paint finish, HMC high-security tubular locking system and keys, and tough bamboo work bench surfaces
Summit Racing
ClassicIndustries.com
Racepak’s IQ3D Drag Logger Dash is designed for the sportsman drag racer looking for a compact, all-in-one solution for data logging and instrumentation. It eliminates the need for an external data logger, and features an easy to access MicroSD memory card, four user-definable display pages, programmable shift and warning lights, and the ability to display up to 28 inputs.
Racepak
Racepak.com
Performance Automatic has new Ford 6 Speed Coyote Street Smart Transmission Packages complete with everything you need: 11.5” Factory Spec Torque Converter, flex plate, block plate, inspection cover, “6600” Stand Alone Transmission Controller and wiring harness, plus all the required hardware.
Performance Automatic
Performanceautomatic.com
Classic Instruments has just released their updated gear selector interface module the SN46Z. The kit includes a transmission mounted sensor and interface module that works with Classic Instruments’ gear selector gauges or individual LED indicator lights. The transmission sensor works with most three and four speed automatic transmissions and easily connects to the shift arm with the included parts.
Classic Instruments
Classicinstruments.com
[divider]Editor’s Note:[/divider]
A version of this article first appeared in the June 2016 print issue of the Drive Magazine.
Chris has built quite a few custom rides for himself and clients, but one that he had always wanted to tackle was a late-’60s Chevy truck. He finally got his chance when he picked up a 1968 C10, but it would take more than three years to complete. After all, you can’t rush perfection!
The GM Snow White three-stage pearl paintjob by Alamo Custom really accentuates the second-gen C10’s beautiful lines, but you can’t just ignore all of the work hidden underneath. Pretty much anything that protruded from the body was shaved off, front and rear roll pans were grafted on, and both the inside of the bed and engine compartment were completely reworked with some amazing sheetmetal magic. But there’s more—a lot more.
To give you a more thorough idea of the type of work that went into the body, we’ll let Chris finish explaining it himself.
“Every possible pinch weld and seam has been completely welded up, removed and smoothed out,” he says. “The entire front end and cab have been welded together to form a single assembly. The entire bed received the same treatment with a custom sheetmetal floor. The hood was sectioned and narrowed, and the leftover outer material was added to the front fenders.”
Yeah, he totally explained it better!
The chassis is every bit as wild, with Porterbuilt front and rear “dropmember” Stage 3 air suspension setups added onto the factory framerails for an asphalt-hugging stance, and then coated with copper paint for maximum contrast. The rearend was narrowed and beefed up to better handle the higher output of the fresh 383 stroker engine, which was dressed with a Holley intake manifold, FiTech fuel injection and Hooker headers and mated to a 4L60E transmission. Wilwood and CPP brake components were bolted on front and rear for added confidence when flooring the “go” pedal, and they look pretty dang tasty behind the copper 22×9 and 22×12 Intro Classic wheels as well.
We guess that when you do it for a living and you love what you do, it just goes with the territory!
As for the interior, that’s where Chris and his team at MTI Interiors really got to shine. Building around the custom-made bucket seats that were fitted with Relicate leather, the inner confines of Chris’ truck are nothing short of amazing. Again, it makes the most sense to let Chris describe exactly what’s going on.
“The interior was completely modeled in AutoCAD and Fusion 360, and was machined using our in-house CNC machines,” he says. “[The] techs responsible for executing the build are Matt Vowell, Edgar Diosdado, Matt Thomas, Lance Coffman, with me as the lead.”
Classic Industries instrumentation was used in the custom dash, but instead of using a ’67-’72 cluster set, a ’55-’59 Chevy truck setup was fabbed into the center of the dashboard and looks right at home. An Arc Audio stereo system was strategically placed throughout the cab, adding yet another dimension to the already insane interior.
But like we said, Chris is a bit of a perfectionist, so at the time of this writing he was already tearing apart the inside of the truck to completely redo it. We guess that when you do it for a living and you love what you do, it just goes with the territory!
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