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Negative Camber - 1955 Chevy Stepside
| Facts & Figures | | Ron Porter | | Phoenix, Arizona | | 1955 Chevy Stepside | | CHASSIS | | Frame: | Porterbuilt C4 Mantis | | Rearend / Ratio: | C4Dana 44 / 3.90:1 | | Rear suspensioN: | C4 IRS, custom rocker arms w/Air Ride ShockWaves | | Rear brakes: | C4 disc | | Front suspension: | C4 IFS, Air Ride ShockWaves | | Front brakes: | C4 disc | | Steering: | close-ratio rack-and-pinion | | Front wheels: | Coddington Smoothie II, 18x8 | | Rear WheelS: | Coddington Smoothie II, 20x10 | | Front tires: | BFGoodrich, 245/45R18 | | Rear tires: | BFGoodrich, 295/40R20 | | Gas tank: | Porterbuilt custom 16 gal. | | DRIVETRAIN | | Year and make: | '02 GMPP LS1 | | Heads: | stock | | Valve covers: | stock | | Manifold/Induction: | stock | | Ignition: | stock | | Headers: | WS6 Trans-Am | | Exhaust / Mufflers: | Porterbuilt custom / Flowmaster | | transmission: | '02 4L60E | | Modifications: | stock | | Shifter: | Lokar | | BODY | | Style: | 1/2-ton Big Window | | Modifications: | shaved extras, molded cowl, rounded corners | | Fenders, Front/Rear: | stock, shaved | | Hood: | stock, nosed | | Grille: | custom billet in '57 surround | | Bed: | stock, shaved stake pockets, aluminum floor w/upholstered panels | | Bodywork and paint by: | Porterbuilt, Liquid Creations | | Paint type / Color: | House of Kolor / Tru Blu Pearl | | Headlights / Taillights: | Speedway Halogen / Lambert LED | | Outside mirrors: | none | | Bumpers, Front/rear: | shaved, flipped, tucked front / rolled rear pan | | INTERIOR | | Dashboard: | Porterbuilt custom w/linear-actuated glovebox door | | Gauges: | Auto Meter | | Stereo: | Pioneer | | Steering wheel: | Billet Specialties Vintec | | Steering column: | Flaming River | | Seats: | modified stock | | Upholstery by: | Curly's | | Material / Color: | UltraLeather, simulated carbon fiber / tan |
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