Completed in May of 2004, construction of Brian's first body-off custom classic truck lasted 3 1/2 years. As you can imagine, he received an A in auto shop class and has accumulated awards at various street rod and truck shows since. We'd say he's well on his way to a career in automotive engineering. Whether he winds up becoming a legend in the automotive customizing arena remains to be seen. Who knows, his legend may start out thus, "Brian Anderson was born with a die grinder in his hand." And to think it all started with a box of Legos and, a little later, a '33 Dodge Model KC pickup.
A custom-stitched 33 adorns...
A custom-stitched 33 adorns each darker gray panel of the two-tone gray door panels.
Brian and his dad crafted...
Brian and his dad crafted and installed a mahogany dashboard, which is crowned by a Custom Banjo steering wheel from The Wheel Shoppe.
Mike Bazzani, owner of Bitchin'...
Mike Bazzani, owner of Bitchin' Stitchin', trimmed the Glide Engineering seat in gray vinyl. Notice the Dodge Ram horn emblem-a nice custom graphic.
From a wide-angle view, one...
From a wide-angle view, one can well appreciate the aggressive street rod stance that the father/son team built into the '33 Dodge. Air Ride Technologies airbags, a Fatman Fabrications IFS, modified leaves, and a Ford 9-inch all went into the mix of components for achieving the perfect ride and show height.
Maple and black walnut comprise...
Maple and black walnut comprise the bed floor, thanks to the craftsmanship of the owners.
The side-view mirrors are...
The side-view mirrors are from famous American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson.
A U.S. Radiator core supplies...
A U.S. Radiator core supplies the 350ci GM engine with plenty of coolant, while a Delco HEI ignition provides constant electric current. A K&N air filter element purifies the incoming air.
Using the Dodge Ram horn emblem...
Using the Dodge Ram horn emblem to cover the crank hole in the grille is one creative detail among many on Brian's Mopar machine.
Gorgeous bodywork and chrome...
Gorgeous bodywork and chrome halogen filled King Bees headlights make for a stunning first impression.
Stock Dodge taillights fit...
Stock Dodge taillights fit the custom Pentastar truck perfectly.
On the day of Evan and Brian's...
On the day of Evan and Brian's prom, Brian actually coaxed his girlfriend Evan into going to the paint booth to watch spray gun specialist Andy Moilanen work his magic. Brian, don't let Evan get away!