1958 Chevrolet Viking 40

Motortopia Staff . 10th January, 2022

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Vehicle Details

Owner/ Builder

David Harris

Vehicles Highlights

Manufacturing year: 1958

Engine:

ENGINE

Work performed by Jarrod Bowen, John Powell and Ball Metal Fab

550 hp with 1,000 ft-lbs torque running 30 pounds of boost

2005 6.6L Duramax LLY V-8

417 Motorsports intake and intake manifold

Fuss 150 lift pump

Industrial Injection injection pump

Two Garrett GTX 3076 first gen turbos, 40 psi

417 Motorsports intercooler

Fully custom exhaust with built dual 4-inch stainless exhaust

Factory 2005 Allison transmission retuned

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Full custom chassis by Ball Metal Fab

One-off frame

3.5x7 3/16-inch thick

2005 Duramax Hydro-boost master cylinder

Custom brake lines

T-Bird rack-and-pinion steering box

Flaming River steering column

Stainless 47-gallon driver’s side saddle tank

Optima Yellow Top in faux passenger side saddle tank with 90% of truck’s electrical

Airlift air management system

Long Shot Fabrication custom-designed front axle

Ride Tech shock absorbers

Firestone air springs

1978-87 C-30 front brakes

3.73 axle ratio rearend

Firestone air springs from Ride Tech

Ride Tech single adjustable shock absorbers

Ford rear disc brakes

Randy’s Ring and Pinion locker

WHEELS & TIRES

American Force Omen, prismatic powder Cadillac Gray with black center

Front: 24x8.25 inches, rear: 24x8.25 inches

Toyo Proxes 285-40-24

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Specification

ENGINE

BODY & PAINT

Work performed by Trevor Dewitt at Ball Metal Fab

1958 Chevy Viking 40 cab

Custom front bumper brackets

Custom rear bumper

Bumper and frame power coated by Mulberry Industrial Power Coating

Bed box semi fenders cut down with custom reveal trim piece

Custom mirrors

JW Speaker headlights

Super Bright LED headlights, semi-style

Original OEM 1958 Chevy Viking 40 red paint restored by Evapo-Rust then cleared six coats

Black and charcoal gray custom-mixed paint

Matte gray finish on cover plates and side plates painted by Steven Castleman and Richard Perkins

INTERIOR & STEREO

Shop: Bill Hoover in Kansas City, MO

Black German square weave

Leather seats

Leather headliner

Dakota Digital gauges

Billet Specialties steering wheel

Custom-built console

JW speakers hidden behind seats and front kick panel

Lizard Skin sound deadener

SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE OWNER: “Special thanks to all of my family and friends, and to the sponsors of his build: Toyo Tire, American Force Wheels, Dakota Digital, Turbos by Garrett, VIAIR, Lizard Skin, JW, 417 Motorsports, Travis Ball & Ball Metal Fab, everyone at Evapo-Rust, and anyone else who had a hand in this build.”