1997 Chevy C 3500 Dualie - Flame-Broyled

To add to the already potent 454ci big-block Chevrolet, Jimmie bent up a custom air intake system with a Ractive heat shield and added a set of Gibson stainless ceramic-coated headers to help ventilate the raspy big-block. Miscellaneous components were removed and powdercoated by Performance Coatings of Oklahoma City to contribute to the bling factor. Once the engine compartment was mildly dialed in, the envelope was slated for a healthy shave and fresh coat of color.

When it came time to get silly with the welder on the dualie's exterior, Jimmie was definitely not shy and delivered the truck to Norman Body Works in Norman, Oklahoma, to have many of the truck's factory exterior features deleted. The door handles and tailgate handle were shaved to clean up the truck's beltline, and a Sir Michaels roll pan was welded in to clean up the tail end. A Distinctive smooth front bumper was added in front for facial definition, while a custom 47-bar billet grille by Louie at Bullet Customs fills a '98 GMC grille shell. Projector headlights by Newtron, along with Newtron driving lights and APC clear cab lights, illuminate the road for those late-night cruising sessions.

After the metalwork was complete, it was time for a cutting-edge helping of custom color to bring the envelope to a sizzle. Jimmie left the dualie in the capable hands of Dough Boy Customs in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and instructed the paint professionals to make it loud and bright. Several coats of PPG Acura Supersonic Blue were used for the basecoat, and to increase the shock factor, the truck was engulfed with several sets of gold-pearl flames licking the hood and blazing down both sides while wrapping up on the tailgate. The flames were buried in clear for a gleaming shine and to promote smooth edges before the truck was rubbed to a high-gloss. Now that Jimmie's hot hauler was slammed on mother earth and sporting an impressive facelift, it was time to bring some of that off-the-hook custom style inside the cab.