Having an old truck is good. Being unique is better! When you are the only game in town or possibly the only '48 GMC Suburban in the state, life is good.
Facts & FiguresRon and Nelly WrightRowland Heights, California1948 GMC Suburban
| CHASSIS |
| Frame / Manufacturer | Stock |
| Modifications | custom crossmembers and suspension brackets |
| Rearend / Ratio | '89 Corvette / 3.73:1 |
| Rear suspension | '89 Corvette fiber leaf spring |
| Rear brakes | stock Corvette 12" disc power assist |
| Front suspension | '94 Corvette independent A-arm |
| Front brakes | '94 Corvette disc, 12" |
| Master cylinder | '94 Corvette |
| Steering | '94 Corvette rack-and-pinion Chevy Astro Van |
| Steering column | '94 Chevy Astro Van |
| Front wheel make, size | Boyd Coddington, 15x7 |
| Rear wheel make, size | Boyd Coddington, 15x8 |
| Front tire make, size | Roadmaster, P215/60R15 |
| Rear tire make, size | Dunlop, P235/75R15 |
| Gas tank | custom-made aluminum, 30 gal. |
| Other chassis items | underside chassis and body all powdercoated |
| ENGINE |
| Year and make | '94 LT1 Corvette, mostly stock |
| Displacement | 350 ci |
| Camshaft | stock |
| Cooling fan | electric Vintage Air |
| Heads | stock |
| Valve covers | stock |
| Manifold / Induction | '94 Corvette, fuel injection |
| Ignition / Wires | stock / Delco |
| Headers | Sanderson ceramic coated |
| Exhaust / Mufflers | Flowmaster |
| TRANSMISSION |
| Year and make | '94 4L60E electronic |
| Converter | stock |
| Trans mods | none |
| Shifter | stock '92 Astro Van |