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The Stallion (custom Car)
''The Stallion'' is a customized 1934 Ford 3-window built by Chip Foose for Ron Whiteside. It won the Ridler Award at the 2003 Detroit Autorama. Construction details The chassis is custom-made by Larry Sergeff, with a wheelbase, more than stock. Andy Wallin built the engine, starting with a 1996 Corvette LT4 crate engine, with stainless steel headers, built by Steve Greninger, and mufflers from Stainless Steel Specialties. Greninger custom-built a cover for the fuel injection, and Karl Jonasson machined custom valve covers. It is mated to a TH700-R4 automatic transmission, controlled by a 1998 Camaro shifter, connected to rear axle (ratio 3.55:1) by an aluminum driveshaft provided by Empire Driveline. The Jack Mattson radiator uses a Vintage Air fan. The alternator is a 100 amp Powermaster. The IRS, based on a late-model Corvette, was carved from billet aluminum by Larry Sergeff, who also did the IFS. The shock absorbers are Carrera coilovers, the brakes in Wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Custom Car
A custom car is a passenger vehicle that has been either substantially altered to improve its performance, often by altering or replacing the engine and transmission; made into a personal "styling" statement, using paint work and aftermarket accessories to make the car look unlike any car as delivered from the factory; or some combination of both. A desire among some automotive enthusiasts in the United States is to push "styling and performance a step beyond the showroom floor - to truly craft an automobile of one's own." A custom car in British according to ''Collins English Dictionary'' is built to the buyer's own specifications. Although the two are related, custom cars are distinct from hot rods. The extent of this difference has been the subject of debate among customizers and rodders for decades. Additionally, a street rod can be considered a custom. Custom cars are not to be confused with coachbuilt automobiles, historically rolling chassis fitted with luxury bodywo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
