While Todd was at Havoc, he entered the Chevy in the Sport Truck Challenge, in which trucks are judged on looks and quarter-mile performance. Todd piloted the truck down the 1320 fighting wheelspin most of the way and running a best time of 13.28 at 110 mph. Just by looking at the mph, if he had had some slicks his time would have dipped down into the 12s with no problem. When it came to judging the truck on looks, Todd's ride really shined and almost maxed out the judging sheet. After all of the sheets were in, Todd won the Sport Truck Challenge and we just had to shoot it again. I personally got to go for a ride on the way to the photo shoot, and let me tell you this truck planted me back in the seat when Todd hit the go-pedal.
This Chevrolet has it all: sweet paint, 'bagged suspension, shaved everything, and a 650-plus horsepower mill. After seven years, three owners, and a lot of work, this truck has truly evolved.
The 411
Engine/drivetrain:
'70 454 big-block punched out to 477 ci / TRW 11.5:1 pistons / Bow Tie aluminum heads / Erson solid roller cam / Erson roller rockers / Edelbrock Victor intake / custom 2.125-inch headers built from a Hooker kit / custom 4-inch exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers / 1,000-cfm Holley 4150 HP carb / K&N air cleaner / MSD Digital 6 / 4L80E transmission with TCI controller and 3,500 Coan Racing 10-inch converter (3,500-stall speed) / limited-slip rearend with 4.10 gears
By: Larry Nagy Sr. / Larry Nagy Jr.
Rims:
Front: 18x8 Billet Specialties Vintec
Rear: 20x9.5 Billet Specialties Vintec
Tires:
Front: 245/45R18 BFGoodrich Comp T/A
Rear: 275/35R20 BFGoodrich Comp T/A
Suspension:
Front: Air Ride Technologies ShockWaves
Rear: Air Ride Technologies ShockWaves / four-link
Accessories: Two Air Ride Technologies five-gallon tanks, valves, and switch box / two Viair 400 compressorsChassis: Custom-fabricated 2x4 back half
By: Bob Thrash / Larry Nagy Sr.
Body Mods:
Shaved gas door, handles, cab seams, stake pockets, and taillights / custom LED brake light molded into the sheetmetal / phantom grille / recessed headlights / Sir Michaels front bumper and roll pan / custom center-exit exhaust tips / Street Scene mirrors / Checkmate tonneau cover
By: Larry Cheffer / Warren Lewis
Custom Paint:
DuPont Volkswagen Cosmic Green and dark green two-tone with some pearl / airbrushed stainless moldings / a custom blend of HOK oranges to create the flames
By: Jeff St. Aubin / Bob Thrash
Interior:
Reworked stock seats covered in suede and cloth / covered door panels / BAD steering wheel / Trenz billet accents
By: Shannon at Drivers Edge
Audio/video:
Sony CDX-M650 head unit / JL Audio 3x5 in the dash and components in the doors / JL Audio W6 12-inch subwoofer / JL Audio 500-watt amp / StreetWires wire kit
By: Shannon at Drivers Edge
Special Thanks:
To the two Larrys (Larry Nagy Sr. and Larry Nagy Jr.) for their endless hours of help and advice, Mark Bishir and his wife Kim and daughter Paige for not complaining when he was working on the truck, Grandma for always being there, and of course anyone else who had a hand in making this truck what it is today