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

1989 Chevy S-10

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.

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