Boyd's
Hauler
Modified
Chevy Truck
- Original year: 1998
- Company: Testors
- Scale: 1/24
- Designer: Boyd Coddington (kit by David Carlock)
Boyd Coddington is famous for his understated, elegant
approach to design. His rods are all awe-inspiring--but they invoke the
reverence quietly and with great dignity. CheZoom, Aluma Coupe, Smoothster
and others remain at the forefront of hot rod design, not because they
a re flashy, but because they are just so right. Boyd's creations never
waste energy. And so it is with his Hauler.
Built for a rock 'n roll star with deep pockets, the
Hauler began as an everyday Chevy C-1500 1/2 ton, shortbed pickup. Out
goes the engine and drivetrain and in goes a brand new Corvette LT-1 and
a 700-R4 automatic transmission.
The truck was lowered and modified to accept Corvette
independent rear suspension. Up front the Hauler is distinguished billet
grill, and a sleek front bumper and air dam; the backend features a rolled
pan and recessed license plate. A flush-mounted cover protects the bed.
It wouldn't be a Boyd without the right shoes, so let's add a set of his
asymmetrical billet wheels, and mount the "big and bigger" BF Goodrich
tires. Now that's the way to build a truck!
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Dave's
comments:
Another
slick Boyd modification. Here's a contribution from a Rally fan on the
"UN-named Rock Star" for whom this truck was customized:
The
Unamed Rock Star is none other than Eddie Van Halen. The truck
was built by Boyd as per Eddie's specs--he wanted a fast mothertrucker
that handled like a Vette. Well, you see the result . I believe Street
Rodder had an article describing the process. Thanks for a Great Site
! Gary Dray, Canada
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