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Previous owner had made this truck into a Darksider. I have nothing against Darkside trucks, but I wanted more of a restomod. I bought the truck because it had no rust, and because it had at least some of the drive -train components that I wanted.
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Fresh rebuild of the 302 engine
Replaced an awful NP435 4-speed manual transmission with a C6 automatic, also rebuilt
Lokar floor shifter
Replaced all accessories (starter/alternator/etc.)
New carb, HEI distributor
Completely overhauled Ford 8" rear-end, installed 2.79 gears
Suspension Modifications:
GM G-Body (Monte Carlo) front clip
Replaced/tweaked front coil springs and rear leaf spring to achieve desired stance/ride
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
P235/70R15's on front and P275/60R15's on the rear
Wheel Vintiques 12 Series bare smoothies 15x8 with 4" backspace. (had to use 1" spacers on the front to clear the calipers)
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
40/20/40 power seat
GM tilt column
Carpet
Door and kick panels
Headliner
Vintage Air -air conditioning
Fabricated dash extension for AC controls and vents
3-point safety belts
New wiring harness
New Gauges
New sound system
New side glass
Power windows
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