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1953 Chevy Full Size P/U

carterkustom (3 owner profiles)
Purchased: 2002-01-01

Engine

350 Chevy crate with 700R4 Trans. Custom dual air intake, & dual Flowmaster mufflers.

Exterior

DuPont British Racing Green paint with gold ghost flames, custom wood panel bed floor, roll pan, hidden radio antenna in passenger side fender, sun visor shaved, molded-in hot rod tailights, and shaved tailgate chains.

Interior

Tan leather thru-out, smoothed dash painted to match with gold ghost flames, Ididit steering column, vintage steering wheel, custom seats, and leather headliner.

Suspension

9-inch ford posi rear end with 3.55 gear ratio, Mustang II suspension with 2-inch dropped spindles up front, Camaro leaf springs in rear, and KYB shocks all around.

Wheels

18-inch American Racing Torque thrust II with Perelli rubber. Brakes: 11" Ford Grenada rotors and Chevy calipers up front and 11.5" Lincoln disc in rear.

Stereo

Secret Audio with a 600 watt Kendwood amp.

Awards

Too many to list!

Future Plans

Check out the full build on www.CarterKustom.com