The stock hood hinges were rebuilt for more precise operation and painted with Axalta Imron.


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The hood is reinstalled, and LED headlights will light the way with many more lumens than the original bulbs!


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The vintage air runs off a stock controller with a new lens.


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The new red interior is installed, including carpet, dash pad, and a recovered original seat. The new wood rimmed steering wheel has been sanded and sprayed with automotive clear coat for a long-lasting lusture. New door weatherstrip helps block wind noise and leaks.


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Lightning bolts are stitched in the seats for a little hint of the fury under the skin!


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“Thunder’s Truck” is polished up and a new set of 18x10” Billet Specialties SCL85 wheels and Nitto 295-45/18 tires are mounted up, and it’s ready for the road!


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The build series was featured on the V8TV television show airing on Tuff TV, the Rev’n Network, and The Action Channel as well as online.


V8TV Build Videos:

The truck performs fantastically, and met all of its goals. The V8 Speed & Resto Shop crew really enjoyed working on this one, with the extremely stock and slightly weathered exterior and modern tech and power under the skin. What ideas do you have for your next ride?