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1992 Chevy S-10 Minitruck Air Ride on 2040-cars

Year:1992 Mileage:183000
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I built this lowrider mini truck to be clean and functional.  The bed is completely built from scratch, and no corners where cut during construction. The inside is formed, welded and finished from 16 individual pieces of 18 gauge steel nicely contoured over the 3 link.  The Fresh paint job is enhanced with a smoothie front bumper, clear signals and markers, and a fresh bumper apron.  This Truck is highly influenced by the custom era flowing throughout its construction.

Body mods include a full custom smooth bed hand built from scratch with new bed sides.  The gas door has been shaved and relocated inside the bed with a pop-up gas fill. The inside of the bed is bare-metal to show off the craftsmanship.  the tailgate has been re-skinned with the handle relocated to the inside, and a crooked plate-box with working light has been frenched in. A roll pan has been welded on with 59 Cadillac taillights frenched deep within. Stock taillights have been shaved. The door handles and locks have been shaved along with the antenna. The Omaha Orange paint job was done by a professional auto body shop, and has received awards for best in class and best paint.  The body work is really strait as you can see in the pictures. This truck also sports a new front bumper, deflector, clear signals and markers.

The interior has been updated with subtle enhancements.  The bench seat has been recovered in black. The stock headrests shortened and the sun visors have been narrowed.  The headliner has been redone with a pleated insert to match the seat.  Door panels have also been freshened up with new material to match the seats.  Audio system is stock, except for the Ipod ready Pioneer DEH-P49001B cd player.

Controlled by a 9-rocker switch-box, This minitruck lays frame with a Thorbeck Bros 3 link, 8 gallon air tank, and an engine-driven compressor. The frame has been c-notched and the rear half of the frame has been boxed. It has Slam Specialties air bags all the way around,with 3/8 line in the back and 1/2 inch up front. It is a very reliable setup controlled by 8 SMC solenoids.

Wheels are 14" western wheel aluminum mags which have been powder coated black.  Tires are Hankook p215/70R14, and have good tread.


This truck has received Awards for best in class, and outstanding paint at the 2013 Milwaukee World of Wheels car show.  



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