Chris Echel`s 1997 Chevy Bagged and Shaved Full Size

Chris Echel’s
1997 Chevy
Bagged and Shaved Full Size
Exterior
Currently in blue sealer w/flames
Body modifications:
o Shaved roof seams
o Shaved third brake light
o Shaved door handles
o Shaved pocket stake holes
o Shaved gas door
o Shaved tailgate handle
o Shaved antenna
o Shaved taillights
o Molded roll pan
o Relocated license plate
o Cowl induction hood
o Hi Tech LEDS
o Checkmate bed cover
o Diamond parking lights
o Blue corners
o Chrome grille w/chrome insert
o Mirror and blue flame window tint
o Stained glass back window w/ club logo
Interior
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Alpine Head Unit w/ XM radio
7” monitor in center console
PS 2 mounted where passenger airbag used to be
(4) Diamond Audio CM3’s 12’s
MTX 302
Orion 250 HCCA
Custom painted and fiberglass speaker enclosure
Flamed Gages w/ Billet insert
Billet accessories in cab
Flamed Billet rearview mirror
Air Gauges mounted on each side of PS 2
Headliner seats floor door panels and all interior pieces are covered in
electric blue tweed with zebra highlights
Engine
Currently I have a 4.3 liter V6 with some cosmetic upgrades which include throttle,
body, spacer, and custom made air intake. Some fabricating has been done under the hood.
Custom made inner fender wheel wells replace the stock ones. Removed the ABS system to
allow room for the 22” tires to tuck. Relocated the computer and fuse box. Added two Optima
gel cell batteries and moved them forward to allow clearance. This concluded the engine bay.
Truck Bed
The bed has been modified to allow room for the 22” reams and tires to tuck when
truck is laid out. The entire bed has been molded in with sheet metal for a smooth look. To
nitrogen tanks are mounted in the rear of the bed for the air ride suspension.
Suspension
o (8) ½” I.F. Customs Valves
o (4) Slam Specialty Bags
o Pete and Jake’s 4 Link reinforced to hold pressure of bags (Bags are
located on bottom bar of link)
o (2) 2200 psi Nitrogen bottles
o (4) Switches mounted in console of truck
o Tubular upper A arms by DJM, polished bag mounts up front, Monster
notch & boxed frame from cab back
Shows Attended
Nov 03
Oct. 03
Oct 03
July 03
June 03
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Feb 03
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Dec 01
July 01
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Best Undercarriage
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Top 30
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Local School Car show, Ayden, NC
Local School Car show, Ayden NC
Crystal Coast Nats, New Bern, NC
Freak Show, Kinston NC
The Big Show, Dinwiddie, VA
Draggin & Braggin, Fayetteville, NC
Krazy Fest, Kinston, NC
Blood Drag, West Palm Beach, Fla.
Xtreme Nats, Dinwiddie, VA
SCR8Pfest, Kannapolis, NC
Nopi Nats, Atlanta, GA
Carolina Showoff, Fayetteville, NC
Bash at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC
Draggin Rights, Pembroke, NC
CrystalCoastNats, Morehead City, NC
CrystalCoastNats, Morehead City, NC
Rad Fest, Tarboro, NC
Dream Chaser Show, Ahoskie, NC
Radical Design Show, Tarboro, NC
East Coast Nats, Richmond, VA
Exterior: What’s to come?
Escalade front conversion was installed in 11/15/03 and will be sealed to match the rest
of the truck. The tailgate will be welded and molded to have a smooth appearance. Then the
trick will be headed to Triple X Customs to receive 3-inch body paint. After the body drop is
completed it will then go to the paint shop. It will be painted metallic blue with “ghost” tribals
and tribal flames.
Interior: What’s to Come
Since the pictures, the dash and center console has been removed to be painted to match
fiberglass speaker box. After the dash and console are painted and put back, a Colorado
Customs flame steering wheel will be installed.
Engine: What’s to Come
I’m in the progress of completely rebuilding a 96 350 Vortec. It will be painted to match
the truck and will also have a mild cam, new pistons, bored 20 over, and some other items will
be added! While the engine is out, the fire wall will be smoothed and painted.
Truck Bed: What’s to Come
Custom stainless steel fuel cell will be mounted in the front of the bed after the bed has
been sprayed with Rhino lined to match the outside of the truck. Then a custom made 9 gallon
stainless steel polished air tank and two chrome 450 viair compressors will be installed upon
completion.
Suspension: What’s to Come
I will be swapping out the four link with a chrome four link. Then, the rear end will be
painted to match the trick and some parts will be power coated also.