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1948 Chevy Suburban - Just Call A Taxi!

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Theresa & Dick Feile
Mooresville, North Carolina
1948 Chevy Suburban
CHASSIS
Frame: Stock, boxed, new crossmembers
Modifications by: Richie Royer, Harrisville, RI
Rearend / Ratio: Currie:9" / 3.73:1
Rear suspension: Posies springs, Kugel adjustable coilovers
Rear brakes: Ford drum
Front suspension: Kugel IFS
Front brakes: Kugel-JFZ disc
Steering box: Dodge Omni rack
Wheels: Stockton 15" Steelies w/ribbed rings
Tires: BFGoodrich Silvertown radial whitewalls
Gas tank: TANKS 25-gal. Stainless
DRIVETRAIN
Engine: '74 Chevy 383ci V-8
Machining / Assembly: Michael Morris Racing Engines, Mooresville, NC
Valve covers: finned Weiand
Manifold / Induction: Edelbrock/ Edelbrock 600
Serpentine system: Street & Performance
Ignition: GM HEI w/Taylor wires
Headers: Sanderson cast iron
Exhaust: stainless by Dick Feile, Turbo mufflers
Transmission: 700-R4 by Bruce Bastedo
Shifter: on column
BODY
Style: Suburban Carryall
Modifications: 3rd door added, '94 Impala handles, shaved trim by Richie Royer
Fenders front / rear: stock w/blinker / stock w/flush gas door
Hood: stock, nosed
Grille: stock, blinkers removed
Bodywork and paint by: Angelo Andaloro
Paint type / Color: R-M / '04 Viper Yellow w/custom-mixed light yellow
Headlights / Taillights: frenched / '37 Ford
Outside mirrors: '92 Miata
Bumpers: stock
INTERIOR
Dashboard: custom-made by Richie Royer
Gauges: Classic Instruments
Air conditioning: Vintage Air
Stereo: Kenwood w/XM Radio
Steering wheel: Lecarra
Steering column: ididit
Seats: '02 Trailblazer
Upholstery by: Chuck Hanna, Mooresville, NC
Material / Color: leather, velour / red
Carpet: short pyle red wool


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