Freshly completed 1986 Chevrolet C1500 Long-Bed Restomod. This rust-free South Carolina square-body combines its classic beige exterior with a custom 6.2L V8, upgraded drivetrain, lowered suspension, and staggered 20" U.S. Mags.
Highlights
- Rust-Free Truck
- 48,000 Original Miles on Body
- Replacement Electronic Dash from a '91 Suburban Reads ~180K Miles
- Classic Beige Exterior
- Factory Air Conditioning
- New 7176 A/C Compressor
- Factory Power Steering & Power Brakes
- Tinted Glass
- New 1987 EFI Fuel Tank
- Bluetooth Stereo
- New 14" Aluminum 6-Bolt Steering Wheel
Engine & Drivetrain
- Custom-Built 6.2L Iron-Block V8
- Mahle Pistons
- Forged SCAT Rods
- .550" Lift Camshaft
- Rocker Trunnion Upgrade
- Performance Valve Job
- Rebuilt 4L60E Automatic Transmission
- 2200 RPM Street-Stall Torque Converter
- Rebuilt GM 10-Bolt POSI Rear End
- 28-Spline Axles
- 3.42 Gears
- 8.5" Ring Gear
- 1350 Forged Yoke
- New 3.5" .080-Wall Custom Moly Driveshaft
Suspension, Wheels & Cooling
- 3" Front Drop Coil Kit
- 2.5" Drop Spindles
- 2" Rear Lowering Blocks
- 1.25" Sway Bar
- U.S. Mags UC143 Scottsdale Wheels
- 20" x 8.5" Front
- 20" x 10" Rear
- New Performance Tires
- New Aluminum Radiator
- Brushless Soft-Start Electric Cooling Fan
Exhaust
- Custom 2.5" Dual Exhaust
- H-Pipe
- Heartthrob Mufflers
Schwanke Engines LLC specializes in building high-quality custom cars and trucks, from complete frame-off restorations to turnkey street rods and modern performance chassis conversions.
Our experienced team offers complete in-house services, including:
- Frame-off restorations
- Custom chassis and suspension fabrication
- Engine and drivetrain upgrades
- Metal fabrication
- Bodywork and custom paint
- Suspension systems
- Complete turnkey custom builds
Whether you've found the perfect body style or have a cherished family vehicle you'd like brought back to life, we can transform it into the vehicle you've always envisioned. From preserving classic originality to creating a modern performance cruiser, we'll build it to your specifications.
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Please contact us if you are interested!
