
1958 Chevrolet Viking 40
Owner/Builder
Specs
ENGINE
- Work performed by Jarrod Bowen, John Powell and Ball Metal Fab
- 550 hp with 1,000 ft-lbs torque running 30 pounds of boost
- 2005 6.6L Duramax LLY V-8
- 417 Motorsports intake and intake manifold
- Fuss 150 lift pump
- Industrial Injection injection pump
- Two Garrett GTX 3076 first gen turbos, 40 psi
- 417 Motorsports intercooler
- Fully custom exhaust with built dual 4-inch stainless exhaust
- Factory 2005 Allison transmission retuned
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
- Full custom chassis by Ball Metal Fab
- One-off frame
- 3.5×7 3/16-inch thick
- 2005 Duramax Hydro-boost master cylinder
- Custom brake lines
- T-Bird rack-and-pinion steering box
- Flaming River steering column
- Stainless 47-gallon driver’s side saddle tank
- Optima Yellow Top in faux passenger side saddle tank with 90% of truck’s electrical
- Airlift air management system
- Long Shot Fabrication custom-designed front axle
- Ride Tech shock absorbers
- Firestone air springs
- 1978-87 C-30 front brakes
- 3.73 axle ratio rearend
- Firestone air springs from Ride Tech
- Ride Tech single adjustable shock absorbers
- Ford rear disc brakes
- Randy’s Ring and Pinion locker
WHEELS & TIRES
- American Force Omen, prismatic powder Cadillac Gray with black center
- Front: 24×8.25 inches, rear: 24×8.25 inches
- Toyo Proxes 285-40-24
BODY & PAINT
- Work performed by Trevor Dewitt at Ball Metal Fab
- 1958 Chevy Viking 40 cab
- Custom front bumper brackets
- Custom rear bumper
- Bumper and frame power coated by Mulberry Industrial Power Coating
- Bed box semi fenders cut down with custom reveal trim piece
- Custom mirrors
- JW Speaker headlights
- Super Bright LED headlights, semi-style
- Original OEM 1958 Chevy Viking 40 red paint restored by Evapo-Rust then cleared six coats
- Black and charcoal gray custom-mixed paint
- Matte gray finish on cover plates and side plates painted by Steven Castleman and Richard Perkins
INTERIOR & STEREO
- Shop: Bill Hoover in Kansas City, MO
- Black German square weave
- Leather seats
- Leather headliner
- Dakota Digital gauges
- Billet Specialties steering wheel
- Custom-built console
- JW speakers hidden behind seats and front kick panel
- Lizard Skin sound deadener
SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE OWNER: “Special thanks to all of my family and friends, and to the sponsors of his build: Toyo Tire, American Force Wheels, Dakota Digital, Turbos by Garrett, VIAIR, Lizard Skin, JW, 417 Motorsports, Travis Ball & Ball Metal Fab, everyone at Evapo-Rust, and anyone else who had a hand in this build.”