PURPLE PUMPED PICKUP

If you're a hot rod pickup lover, it doesn't get any better than this... a 1955 Chevy custom street rod pickup. Originally a California build, Texas is now home to this sweet ride.

From the classic front end to the smoothed tailgate, the eye popping purple paint showcases the beautiful lines of this stepside truck. Then there are the unique custom features that set this 55 Chevy apart from the crowd, like the suicide doors that retain the original position of the door handle. The doors also include power windows.

Inside you'll find comfortable high back cloth bucket seats trimmed with purple. Behind the chrome tilt column and custom steering wheel are modern white face gauges. Independent Front Suspension makes cruising a dream. An Alpine stereo with CD changer under the seat provides the cool tunes in this hot rod.

Now, get ready for some heavy hitting power. Under the hood is a 502 Chevy crate motor with an 871 blower and two Holley carbs. Inside is a serious cam that gives you that little thump to make your heart race. The engine is nestled in a very clean engine bay that is smoothed out with an aluminum firewall and inner fenders. The B&M floor shifter connects to a 400 TurboHydromatic transmission for smooth shifts. All that power is put down on the pavement with a 3.25 to Detroit Locker 9 inch Ford rear end and 18 inch rear Pro Street Wheels, neatly tubbed into the bed. Adjustable coil over shocks let you set the ride to your preference.

All this purple power is mounted on a nice black frame ending in bow tie tail lights. Even the bed has those extra touches that are sure to win trophies at any show.

Be sure to take a large mirror so judges can see the underside of this fine ride, it's as slick as everything else.

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