Kevin Dawson
1983 Chevy S-10
Lima, OH
Original Cost of Vehicle? $2,500
Date of Purchase? 1993
How long to Build? 10 years
Reason for building? For fun!
How long have you been in the sport? 10 years.
Previous Rides? 1977 Firebird

History of your vehicle/ anything you would like to add? I bought this truck for work 10 years ago. I lowered it 2”’s and then I wrecked it. I have had 3 different paint jobs, 2 transmissions and 2 motors since then. I made my own door hinges, radiator, washer fluid and overflow tank covers.

Engine
# of Cylinders
8 Cylinders
Displacement 355
Engine Modifications Bored out 30
Engine Add-Ons Dars Heads & Intake, 100 Shot Nos, Roller Rockers, Gear Drive
Any Chrome or Polish? Valve Covers, Alternator and Brackets, Air Cleaner, Overflow tank cover, Battery Cover, Washer Fluid Cover
Exhaust Modifications: Headers, Turbo Mufflers, Chrome Tips
Engine Builder/ Shop Vision
DrivelineTransmission:
700R4
Transmission Builder/ Shop
Vision

Chassis
Stock or Custom
Mods to the Frame:
3” C-Notch
Inches of lift or drop? Please specify!
Who did the Mods to the Frame? Me
Front Shocks: Toxic
Spindles: 2” Bell Tech Drop Spindles
Suspension: Air Ride
Other Chassis Mods: Ford 9” Rear End, 411 Gears Lock Right Locker

Wheels and Tires
Front Wheel Type:
Crager Donta Tease
Size:
17”
Tire Size: YoKohoma 205/40/17
Rear Wheel Type: Crager Donta Tease
Size:
17”
Tire Size: YoKohoma 205/40/17

1983 Chevy S10

Paint
Paint Color:
Violet Purple and Tangalo
Type of Paint: House of Kolor
Painted By: Bob Dawson of Lima, OH

Body
Hood:
21/2 Cowl Induction
Grille:
Phantom
Wing: Astro
Add On Accessories:
Slider Sun Room, Rollpan
Body Mods:
Shaved Handles, Cowl, Gas Door, Antena, Tailgate, Suicide Doors, and a Tilt Forward Hood
Body Mods By:
Myself
InteriorDashboard
: Stock Covered in Tweed
Gauges: Phantom and Autometer
Steering Wheel: Billet Aluminum
Console: Custom made Aluminum
Shifter
: B & M
Head Unit:
Panasonic
Amps: Volfenhag
Speakers:
MTX 5000
Video System: Monitors in Visors and Bed
Stereo Installed By:
Myself
Seats :
1992 Grand Am
Trunk / Bed :
Grey Tweed
Describe Upholstery Material / Color Scheme: Gray Tweed, Painted Violet
Upholstered By:
Myself

Special Thanks
Bob Dawson
Bobbie Dawson
Terry Shaffer
Tim Bardo

Special Thanks to Model:
Brenda Torres of Paulding, OH

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