1983 Chevy S-10 Ocala, FL

Motortopia Staff . 31st May, 2022

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Vehicle Details

Owner/ Builder

Matthew Smith

Vehicles Highlights

Manufacturing year: 1983

Engine:

ENGINE

1962 Chevy 327 V-8 from a ’Vette

425 hp

Knife-edged crankshaft

Crane camshaft

Eagle rods

Keith Black pistons

Dart Iron Eagle heads ported and polished

Harland Sharp roller rockers

Edelbrock 750 carb

Edelbrock polished RPM Air Gap intake

Hooker headers

Ceramic exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers

Edlebrock high-flow water pump

Dual 10-inch fans

Griffin radiator

Magna Kool hoses

EZ wiring

Custom-finished tall valve covers

Custom-finished shotgun intake scoop

Optima Yellow Top battery

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Custom A-arms narrowed 1 inch

Flaming River rack-and-pinion

RideTech lower control arms

DJM drop spindles

Air Lift Dominator 2500 front airbags

KYB Excel G rear shocks

Firestone 2,600 rear ’bags

Custom 4-link

Boxed and C-notched frame

Little Larry’s switches

Custom fuel cell

12-inch Aerospace brake rotors

Four-piston brake calipers

Aerospace master cylinder

Transmission:

Exterior Color:

Interior Color:

Specification

ENGINE

WHEELS & TIRES

20x8.5 and 22x10 Billet Specialties SLG02 wheels

245/35ZR20 and 295/25ZR22 Pirelli P Zero tires

BODY & PAINT

Front and rear molded trailer fenders

Custom-cut hood

Shaved tailgate handle

Frenched antenna

Shaved and reduced front bumper

Rear roll pan

Custom bed floor with cutout

Custom-shaved gas filler

PPG Scarlet Red paint

Custom wood-grain trim and elements

INTERIOR & STEREO

Bluetooth head unit

Kicker sub

Two 6-inch Kicker speakers

Custom leather seats

Leather headliner

Leather floor

1955 molded Bel Air dash

Molded custom door panels and center console

Genie shifter

Auto Meter gauges

SPECIAL THANKS FROM THEOWNER: “God first and foremost! Next, my mom for going in halves on the truck and letting me do what I wanted since she made me go out and work for what I wanted, which made me appreciate it much more. My wife, Vicky, and the boys for understanding the late nights in the garage and for always being willing to lend a hand. Jerry Gallery, who helped through the whole build, and Duane Olson of Viking Cycle Art who started the wood grain. Jason Haymaker who finished the wood-grain artwork and helped with everything that goes into putting a truck back together after the chassis. Dave Benck of PPG and Scott Lapham of Citrus Sew&Vac. Tommy Gloer, who helped plumb the air, and Frank of Auto Glass Plus. Ted Wiggins of Gibbs Upholstery and Sheik of Ofab for the paint booth. Rob Blower at B&M Automotive and Josh Welch of Welch's Chop Shop. Thanks to everyone along the way who helped inspire this build in some way!”