1997 Chevy C3500 Dualie - 2 Live Crew

Super Stripes uses a talented crew of professional bodyworkers with skills and paint knowledge, so when it came time to give the dualie a signature hot-rod appearance, it was a cakewalk for the experts at Super Stripes. Professional bodyman Bill "Porkchop" Coen, of Super Stripes, ironed out the wrinkles and performed all of the trick body modifications in the dualie's stock landscape. First, the truck was given a nose job with a complete Cadillac Escalade front clip supplied by U.S. Auto Parts. A Sir Michaels steel roll pan was seamlessly welded into the bed region, and the tailgate was given a clean shave with a Sir Michaels tailgate handle relocator. The factory taillights were shaved and filled using Sir Michaels taillight fillers and 12-inch LED taillights from Hitech. These lights, frenched into the roll pan, provide bright stops and turn signals. Cleaning up the top of the bed region was done by shaving the factory stake pockets. Moving forward, a Street Scene smooth cowl panel added style behind the Escalade clip, while Street Scene Cal-Vu sport mirrors help keep opposing traffic in sight. Completion of the intense welding, grinding, sanding, and filling session brought the truck up to snuff for paint.

The dualie was destined to match custom motorcycle builder KC Creation's V-twin motorcycle project, of Overland Park, Kansas, so Super Stripes' Mike Martin and Kim Suter drew some different flame patterns and finally settled on a traditional set of sizzling hot licks. The base was laid down in a factory using PPG White, while the nose, front, and rear doors were set ablaze by Mike Martin using PPG Yellow, Orange, and Red flame patterns. The pinstripe was finished in One Shot Blue. Then, the truck was rolled out of the booth, color-sanded, and polished to bring some shine and depth to the flames before being driven from Nevada back to California. Once 2 Live Crew was back in California, a trip was made to Katzkin Leather Interiors in Montebello, California, where trick two-tone blue leather and suede seat covers were sewn up for the front buckets and rear bench. White stitching was used to highlight the seating surfaces. The door panels were trimmed with blue suede inserts. The folks at Katzkin did an excellent job in finishing the truck off nicely by creating an attractive and classy interior package for the project dualie. Creating this picture-perfect Crew Cab was a team effort between Super Stripes, the staff at Truckin' magazine, and the time and patience invested by each team. Because of this, a stunning custom was produced. All we can say is we love it when a plan comes together.