Grant Kustoms fabricated a '57 Chevy pickup-style dash with an actual '57 dash, gauge cluster, and eyebrow. Auto Meter white face classic gauges reveal the engine's vital signs. The driver steering input is handled by an ididit chrome tilt steering column, capped by a Billet Specialties GTX 101 steering wheel that was wrapped with tan leather by Buster's Upholstery in Porterville. The crew at Edwards Automotive installed the Painless Wiring harness. The dash contours continue and are wrapped into the doors. Ronnie and Randy Broadhead, a father and his son, at Buster's Upholstery did all of the cutting and stitching. A steel fabricated center console separates the two custom cut-down low-back tan leather Glide bucket seats. The rear bench seat was custom fabricated to fit between the wider wheel tubs. Custom tan leather door panels with Billet Specialties door handles and RB's Obsolete Automotive covered fiberglass armrests add style to the open-air interior. Then, Dynamat sound deadening insulation was applied on the floor before the tan pile carpet was laid down. Lokar is responsible for the gas and brake pedals. The air conditioning is the California breeze and the headliner is the clear blue sky.
The open-air audio sound system is orchestrated by a Pioneer head unit, which is powered by two Rockford Fosgate amplifiers. The massive custom subwoofer enclosure was designed and constructed by Mark Felix at California Car Stereo in Porterville. The sub enclosure houses an Optima battery, two amplifiers, a chrome fire extinguisher, and additional storage. A pair of 12-inch ported Rockford Fosgate subwoofers produce the hard hitting heavy base vibes. The mid tones are produced by four Rockford Fosgate 6-1/2-inch Triaxials, which are located in the lower kick panels. The entire system was also wired by Mark.
Fulfilling the vision of a perfectionist sometimes makes for a long journey, just ask Mike's wife Renee.