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1957 Chevy Stepside Truck - A Father &Son Project

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Jonathan Ellison
Kaufmann, Texas
1957 Chevy Stepside
CHASSIS
Frame: modified stock
Modifications: Chassis Engineering crossmember, notched rear
Rearend / Ratio: Ford 9” / 3.00:1
Rear suspension: stock leafs w/reversed eyes, Monroe shocks
Rear brakes: 11” Ford
Front suspension: Chassis Engineering MII, Monroe shocks
Front brakes: disc
Steering box: rack-and-pinion
Front wheels: Torq-Thrust II, 17x7
Rear wheels: Torq-Thrust II, 17x8
Tires: Goodyear Eagle GT radials
Gas tank: custom, 22-gal.
DRIVETRAIN
Engine: Chevy 305
Heads: GM cast iron
Valve covers: Summit Racing
Manifold / Induction: Holley / Holley 600
Ignition: ACCEL
Headers: S&S
Exhaust / Mufflers: 2 3/4” coated steel / Summit
Transmission: TCI Turbo 350
Modifications: Steve McClarn
Shifter: ididit
BODY
Style: 3100 Stepside
Fenders front / rear: stock
Hood: stock, nosed
Grille: stock
Bed: stock, filled stake pockets
Bodywork and paint by: owner
Paint type / Color: PPG / Sunburst Orange, Platinum Silver
Headlights / Taillights: stock / custom LED
Outside mirrors: billet
Bumpers: stock front, rolled rear pan
INTERIOR
Dashboard: stock
Gauges: Auto Meter, custom panel
Air conditioning: Vintage Air
Stereo: Sony Xplod
Steering wheel: Lecarra
Steering column: ididit
Seats: Nissan buckets
Upholstery by: Jack Ellison
Material / Color: Ultraleather / gray
Carpet: gray wool


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