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1979 Chevrolet LUV Pickup - Dalton1
Owner:   Dalton1
Year: 1979
Make: Chevrolet
Model: LUV Pickup
Est.Horsepower: 225
Engine Type and Size: Buick 231 V6
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Transmission: TH350
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I'm putting this on here for a local kid that built this truck with his dad. Dalton and Kurt, his dad, spent a couple of years building this little truck. I think Dalton was 10 yrs old when the project began and learned a great deal about every facet of hot rodding along the way. He is a great kid and I'm sure he'd get a kick out of seeing his truck on the website, maybe even in the magazine.

The engine is a 231 Buick V6 with a Kenne Bell intake, 500cfm Edelbrock carb, a small Comp Cams bumpstick and shorty headers. TH350 trans with B&M shift kit and an ACC 2500 converter. The axle is stock with factory 4.10 gears, for now.

He and his dad are working on a very mean 383 SBC over this winter and hope to have it done by spring next year.

Many thanks to anybody that happens to give the kid some kudos for his work.

cowboycarey
cowboycarey | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 03/30/09
Posted: 03/30/09 11:27 AM

hey guy nice job!!  hey i am wondering if anyone knows where i can get a dash pad for my 78 chevy Luv
Racin_retta
Racin_retta | New User
Posts: 15 | Joined 11/06/08
Posted: 11/10/08 09:04 PM

Great job guys. Brings back memories of my Dad and I at 15yrs. old. No better experience to create a lifelong bond. Credit to the Poster, for posting this for Kurt and Dalton ! Awesome results, you two can be very very proud ! Two thumbs up !!!
benander-m
benander-m | New User
Posts: 31 | Joined 10/24/08
Posted: 10/31/08 07:19 PM

Love the truck. Did an excellent job. This should be a featured truck in a magazine. Check out my 72 Camaro.
DragonSlayer054
DragonSlayer054 | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 10/11/08
Posted: 10/11/08 11:02 PM

HEY DALTON!!! I'M ALSO PROUD OF YOU!! I KNEW YOU AND YOUR DAD WERE WORKING ON A TRUCK BUT YOU GUYS WERE HOLDING OUT ON ME!!! I DIDN'T KNOW IS WAS THE SHIZZNIT LIL BUDDY!! GOOD JOB GUYS!! WHEN THE 383 IS INSTALLED IT WILL SURELY BE A SERIOUS ASS-PHALT KICKER!! TAKE CARE AND KEEP ENJOYING YOUR PROJECT!!

SLAYER
showtime1397
showtime1397 | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 10/11/08
Posted: 10/11/08 08:08 PM

HI DALTON, I'M SO PROUD OF YOU AND ALL OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THE TRUCK IS THE BOMB!!!!  MAN I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT IN ACTION AFTER THE 383 INSTALL. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.   SHOWTIME
Dink3
Dink3 | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 09/29/08
Posted: 09/29/08 07:36 PM

What a great way for a father and son to spend time
with each others.  These are moments that they will not soon forget.  Good job Dalton and Kurt.
shoveler
shoveler | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 09/29/08
Posted: 09/29/08 06:04 PM

Great Job!!!!
It's nice to see stories like this. Some parents don't spend any time with their kids.

At 35 the only thing I can do myself is change the oil.

Jason
cfaranda
cfaranda | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 09/29/08
Posted: 09/29/08 04:58 PM

Dad anb Son are a great team!!!  Nice work fellas.

Chuck
dawnc
dawnc | New User
Posts: 0 | Joined 09/29/08
Posted: 09/29/08 12:11 PM

  Good job to Dalton and his dad!!!  Love to see an article about him!  How interesting!  GREAT JOB!!!!
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