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Negative Camber - 1955 Chevy Stepside

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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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