Classic Car Studio gave a 1953 Chevy 3100 truck a top to bottom custom restyling to build a couple’s road trip dream truck.
Full-Build Photo Recap
This photo recap of the full build is from season 2 of the shop’s TV show, “Speed is the New Black” — Full build specs below…
Powertrain
- LS V8 408ci Stroker
- Dart Cathedral Port Heads
- Inglese Stack Injection
- Custom Stainless CCS Exhaust
- Holley Dominator EFI
- Vintage Air Inc – Air Conditioning
- Gearstar 4L80E Transmission
- Ford 9″ Posi Rearend w/ 4.10’s
- Wilwood Disc Brakes
- RideTech Coilovers
- Modified Stock Chassis w/ IFS
- Budnik Wheels – 18″ Fronts, 20″ Rears
Paint & Body
- BASF Glasurit Paint & Clear
- Custom Pinstriping by VanGogh at Bauers Studios
- Cab was stretched 4″
- Stretched Rear Fenders
- Custom Tailgate w/ License Plate Opening
- Modified Front Bumper for Fog Lights
- Modified Rear Bumper w/ Cadillac CTS-V Exhaust Tips
- Pros-Picks Bed & Tonneau Cover
- Shaved Firewall
- Shaved & Smoothed Hood
- Custom Running Boards
- Flush Mount Glass by All Car Auto Glass
Interior
- Classic Instruments Gauges
- Budnik Steering Wheel
- Custom Dash & Door Panels
- Custom Center Console
- Kicker Q-Series Speakers
- Relicate Leather
- One Piece Leather Headliner
Noah Alexander and his team build and restore cars at Classic Car Studio in St. Louis, Missouri.
