Work performed during the refurbishment included taking the body down to bare metal, repairing rust, and replacing the rocker boxes, rocker panels, and a front fender. The radio antenna hole was also filled, and the truck was repainted Viper Orange. Equipment includes a white removable hardtop with gas tailgate struts as well as a replacement grille, windshield, door glass, weatherstripping, door seals, and chrome-finished bumpers. Imperfections are noted in the clear coat, and rock chips are present along…
Work performed during the refurbishment included taking the body down to bare metal, repairing rust, and replacing the rocker boxes, rocker panels, and a front fender. The radio antenna hole was also filled, and the truck was repainted Viper Orange. Equipment includes a white removable hardtop with gas tailgate struts as well as a replacement grille, windshield, door glass, weatherstripping, door seals, and chrome-finished bumpers. Imperfections are noted in the clear coat, and rock chips are present along the bottoms of the side panels.
Rally-style 18″ wheels wear 35×12.5″ BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires. Equipment reportedly includes Off Road Design suspension components, Alcan leaf springs, heavy-duty spring shackles, Warn manually locking front wheel hubs, a RedHead steering gearbox, and an Off Road Design heavy-duty crossover steering and steering stabilizer. Recent work is said to have included rebuilding the front and rear axles with replacement bearings, seals, and gears. Braking is provided by vented discs all around.
The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in replacement black vinyl with plaid inserts as well as black door panel inserts and carpets. The floor is coated with bedliner, and equipment includes cruise control, Vintage Air air conditioning, a RetroSound Bluetooth stereo, and an aftermarket center console with integrated cup holders.
The replacement two-spoke steering wheel frames Dakota Digital instruments consisting of a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer shows 1,500 miles, which is said to be the distance covered since the completion of the build. True mileage is unknown.
The replacement 5.3-liter Vortec V8 is equipped with an aluminum radiator, electric cooling fans, stainless steel exhaust headers, and a Holley in-tank fuel pump. Work performed by the seller is said to have included replacing the oil pump, wiring, fuses, engine sensors, and engine gaskets.
Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed 4L65E automatic transmission, a 4.11:1 limited-slip rear differential, and a dual-range NP241C transfer case that is equipped with a slip yoke eliminator kit. Maintenance carried during the refurbishment is said to have included coating the frame, suspension, and driveline components in epoxy satin black sealer, installing Tom Wood’s Driveshaft universal joints, and replacing the transfer case seals.