Work included a repaint in dark green, as well as the installation of a fuel-injected 302ci V8, a replacement wiring harness, a James Duff 3.5″ lift kit, and more.
The 302ci V8 was rebuilt and fitted with an Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 intake manifold, fuel injectors, and fuel pump. Dual fuel tanks with an electric valve switch were fitted, and the driver’s side fresh air vent was converted to a tool box. Additional modifications include the following: Performance roller camshaft, Polished valve covers, James Duff headers and dual exhaust system, Vortex Cherry Bomb mufflers, Uprated alternator, Poly Armor steel fuel and brake lines, Champion aluminum radiator and electric fan, Stainless steel overflow tank.
Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through a NV4500 five-speed manual transmission, a twin-stick Dana 20 dual-range transfer case, a Dana 44 front axle, and a 9″ rear end with 3.50:1 gears.
The transmission have been rebuilt and installed with an Advance adapter and a hydraulic clutch.
Originally finished in Prairie Yellow, the body was repainted dark green with white door and window frames following the completion of rust repair.
A Pro Flow fiberglass hood was fitted, the frame was powder coated speckled silver, and the rear wheel arches were modified with fender flares.
The badging and side markers were deleted, and additional features include a removable green and white hardtop, LED exterior lighting, a roof-mounted spotlight, tinted windows, and removable doors with stainless steel hinges.
Black Raceline 17″ wheels were recently mounted with 285/70 Maxxis Razr MT tires, and the front axle features manually-locking hubs.
The brake system has been converted to four-wheel discs, and suspension modifications consist of a James Duff 3.5″ lift kit, 70/30 shocks, a steering damper, and progressive-rate front springs.
The cabin features high-back bolstered black leather front seats with three-point seat belts, a matching rear bench, black carpets, and a powder coated dash and door panels.
Bedliner material was applied to the floor pans and side panels, and the fuse box was relocated to the glovebox.
Additional equipment includes a locking center console with cupholders and a tan leather armrest, a roll cage with integrated overhead lighting, a billet aluminum shifter and range selector knobs, and a retro-style AM/FM radio with Bluetooth functionality.
An aftermarket leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel mounted on a tilting column fronts an electronic Classic Instruments combination gauge featuring a 140-mph speedometer and a tachometer, as well as gauges for oil pressure, engine temperature, voltage, and fuel level.
The five-digit odometer shows approximately 70 miles added since the build.
