Bruce
Flannagin |
Hartselle,
AL |
1986
GMC Truck |
Vehicle Year/ Make/ Model: |
1986 GMC Truck |
Original Cost of Vehicle? |
$5,500.00 |
Cost to Build Vehicle? |
$25, 000.00 |
Why did you build your Ride? |
This was always my favorite
body style. |
How Long to Build your Ride? |
1 year approximately |
How Long Have You Been in
the Sport? |
Approximately 17 Years |
Previous Rides: |
1991 Isuzu Pup |
What would you like to build
next? |
Street Rod |
Engine |
Make: GMC |
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Year: 1986 |
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# of Cylinders: 8 cylinders |
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Engine Modifications: Built
350 4 Bolt Main |
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Any Chrome or Polish? Valve
Covers, Breather, Timing Chain |
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Engine Builder/ Shop: Merimans
Garage in Hartselle, AL |
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Driveline |
Clutch
& Flywheel: Automatic |
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Torque
Converter (Stall Converter)
2500#’s of torque |
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Transmission Builder/ Shop:
Merimans Garage in Hartselle,
AL |
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Chassis |
Stock or Custom? Custom |
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Mods to the Frame: From the
middle of the cab to the rear
of the truck, they built a tube
frame which is C-notched. The
engine was raised for clearance.
The bed was raised and gas tank
is reinstalled in the Bed. C-
Notch done in front with stock
frame. The fender wells and etc.
were removed to allow for drop. |
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Inches of lift or drop? Please
specify! With the airbags the
truck sits on the ground-literally. |
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Who did the Mods to the Frame?
The Hot rod Shop in Dayton, OH |
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Front Shocks: Stock |
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Rear Shocks: Stock |
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Spindles: Stock |
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4-Link: 4-Link in the rear |
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Compressor
model and Brand: ¼ Horsepower
with 5 gallon tank. |
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Number of Valves and Size:
2 |
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Air Bag Size/ Model; Front
and Rear: 2600 # Firestone on
the front and rear |
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Other Chassis Mods: |
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Any Chrome, Polish or Paint: |
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Wheels and Tires |
Front Wheel Type: Boss |
Size:
22” |
Tire Size: 265/35R/22 |
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Rear Wheel Type: Boss |
Size:
22” |
Tire Size: 265/35R/22 |
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Paint |
Paint
Color: Sonic Blue |
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Type
of Paint: Dupont |
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Describe
Graphics, including paint colors
and types: The truck was taken
apart for the paint. |
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Painted
By: Stringers Paint and Body
Shop in Hartselle, AL |
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Graphics
By: N/A |
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Body |
Chopped:
Center Floor |
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Body
Drop: Stock with 2.0” raised
in center. |
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Hood:
Stock |
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Grille:
Billet |
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Bumpers:
Chrome in Front |
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Add
On Accessories: Billet Side
Mirrors |
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Body
Mods: Custom built rollpan,
filled gas tank, filled the
third brake light, relocated
the tag, shaved side markers,
removed and filled wipers. |
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Under Body Mods By: Jake Burton at Hitek Hot Rods in Dayton, OH |
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Interior |
Dashboard:
Custom Leather |
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Gauges:
Aftermarket- oil, temp and
water |
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Steering
Wheel: Billet |
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Amps:
Coming in future |
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Video
System: Future plans |
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Shifter:
Stock |
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Seats
: Tweed and Leather custom
bench. |
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Window
Tint %: 35% Doors and Limo
Tint on the back |
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Trunk
/ Bed : |
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Describe
Upholstery Material/ Color
Scheme: Grey leather and grey
tweed with custom stainless
steel. |
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Any
Other Interior Mods: Billet
rearview mirror, Billet GMC
door sill plates. |
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Upholstered
By: Troy at Shades Glass Tinting
in Decatur, AL |
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