Matt
Petro |
1989
Chevy S-10 |
Indianapolis,
IN |
Original
Cost of Vehicle? |
$500 |
Date
of Purchase? |
November
2003 |
Why
did you build your ride? |
To
bring something new to air suspension
technology. |
How
long to Build? |
6 months and still fine tuning! |
How
long have you been in the sport? |
9
years |
What
would you like to build next? |
I
am in the process of building another
radical air suspension dancer. |
Name
of your Vehicle? |
Project
S-10 Air Dancer www.projects10airdancer.com |
Engine
Make:
Chevy
Year:1989
Chassis
Who did the Mods to the Frame? Boxed
in frame rails with plate steel, built
a rear clip re-enforcement cage and tank
mounts.
Control Arms: Chassis Tech Lower Tubular
Control Arms, Stock Extended Upper Control
Arms
Spindles:
Chassis Tech 3” Lift Pre-Runner
4-Link: Suicide Doors 5-Link Rear
Suspension System
Batteries:Optima Yellow Top Batteries
Raptor 4-Gauge Battery Cable & Connectors
Number of Valves and Size: 8-Air Lift
1/2” 300psi Electric Valves w/
Keep It Clean Relays & Electrical
Components, 8-Air Lift 1/2” 500psi
Electric Valves (Prototype) w/ Raptor
4-Gauge Battery Cable & Connectors
Air Regulator: Weldmark 600psi
Compressed Nitrogen Regulators
Air Gauge: Weldmark 600psi Air Tank
Pressure Gauges
Air
Bag Size/ Model; Front and Rear: Slam
Specialties XS-7 600psi Air Bags
Electrical Add Ons: Autoloc 16-Channel
Keyless Entry System & A Colorstorm
Custom 20-Piece LED Lighting System
Wheels and Tires
Front Wheel Type: LA Wire Wheel Size: 14 X 7 Tire/Size: Firestone
185/75/R14
Rear Wheel Type: LA Wire Wheel Size: 14 X 7 Tire/Size: Firestone
185/75/R14
Paint
Paint
Color: Lime Green
Type
of Paint: Sherwin Williams
Suspension: All
Parts Powder coated Lime Green
Describe
Graphics, including paint colors and
types: Cobalt Blue Vinyl flame graphics, with checker design on rear half.
Painted
By: DJ’s Autobody & Graphics
Graphics
By: DJ’s Autobody &
Graphics
Body
Channeled:
Suicide Doors 8” Rear Step Notch
Kit
Hood: Goodmark
Steel Cowl Induction Hood
Grille:
Chassis Tech Polished Phantom Grill
Bumpers: Chassis
Tech Modified Smooth Painted
Add On Accessories: Chassis Tech Sport
Mirrors, Autoloc 75lb. Door Solenoids
Autoloc Deluxe Power Window Kit
Body Mods: Shaved Door Handles, Shaved
Taillight Fillers, Molded In Rollpan,
Shaved Antenna Hole, Shaved Emblem Holes,
Smooth Tailgate Skin, Tailgate Handle
Relocated
Body
Mods By: DJ’s
Auto Body & Graphics
|
Interior
Dashboard: Custom Painted Kandy Cobalt
Blue Dash, FBI Billet Dash Kit
Steering Wheel: Chassis Tech Skull
Billet Steering Wheel
Seats
: APC Custom Racing Bucket Seats
Trunk
/ Bed : Line-x Spray In Color Match Bed
Liner
Describe
Upholstery Material / Color Scheme: Black
Cloth
Any Other Interior Accessories: FBI
Billet Pedal Set, FBI Billet Rearview
Mirror, Evolution Auto Design Custom
Floor Mats, Stockinteriors.com Custom
Carpet Kit, Stockinteriors.com Custom
Headliner Kit.
Upholstered
By: Melissa Petro
Special Thanks
My
co-workers at Gauge Magazine; Donnie
Babb, Ginger Babb, Big Mike, Toby Mosholder.
All the guys at DJ’s Auto Body & Graphics;
Chuck Jones, Bob Simpson, Scott Jones,
Marlene Jones. And My Good Friend, Mike
England. My wife Melissa Petro, and my
sponsors; which without them this would
not have been possible.
Sponsors
Gauge
Online Magazine (Indianapolis, IN) http://archive.gaugemagazine.com
Gauge Store (Indianapolis, IN) http://archive.gauge-store.com
Slam Specialties (Fresno, CA) http://www.slamspecialties.com
Suicide Doors (Francisco, IN) http://www.suicidedoors.com
Auto Body Panels (Indianapolis, IN) http://www.abpanels.com
Advanced Automotive Technologies (Portland,
OR) http://www.autoloc.com
A-DAPT-IT USA Wheel Adapters (Tampa, FL) http://www.adaptitusa.com
Air Lift Company (Lansing, MI) http://www.airliftcompany.com
American Products Company (Corona, CA) http://www.4apc.net
Buztronics (Indianapolis, IN) http://www.streetfxseries.com
Chassis Tech (Mesa, AZ) http://www.chassistech.com
Evolution Autodesign (Atlanta, GA) http://www.evolution-autodesign.com
Fender Bender International (Rancho Cordova,
CA) http://www.fbirides.com
Kicker Car Audio (Stillwater, OK) http://www.kicker.com
Millennium Linings (Indianapolis, IN) http://www.millenniumlinings.com
Optima Battery Company (Milwaukee, WI) http://www.optimabatteries.com
Stockinteriors.com (Greenville, SC) http://www.stockinteriors.com
TR Manufacturing (Garrett, IN) http://www.trmanufacturing.com
360 Auto Design (Indianapolis, IN) http://www.360autodesign.com
DJ's
Autobody & Graphics (Indianapolis,
IN) http://www.djsautobody.net
Project Web-Site
http://www.projects10airdancer.com
Make sure to check out the official
web-site for the Project S-10 Air Dancer
where you can find pictures, videos,
and even media coverage from this truck. |