This Chevrolet 454 SS got away, but there are more like it here.
This 1991 Chevrolet 454 SS pickup was modified in 1991 by California Street Rods in Huntington Beach, California. Work performed during the build process included a repaint in black and red with green pinstriping as well as the installation of a fiberglass cowl hood, a custom-fabricated aluminum grille, a roll pan with C4 Corvette-style taillights, rear fender flares, and a fiberglass tonneau cover and interior bed panels. Power is supplied by a Paxton-supercharged 454ci V8 linked with a four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential, and the 454 SS package added separate oil and transmission fluid coolers as well as a heavy-duty radiator, a larger front sway bar, and quick-ratio steering. Additional equipment includes 17″ Boyd Coddington five-spoke aluminum wheels, a Belltech lowering kit, and Bilstein shocks in addition to air conditioning, a Delco AM/FM/cassette stereo, cruise control, sport bucket front seats, and power windows and door locks. This 454 SS is now offered in California by the selling dealer with issues of Sport Truck and Hot Truck magazines in which the truck is featured as well as an accident-free Carfax report and a clean Arizona title.
The 454 SS package was only offered in a standard-cab short-bed configuration, and this example was modified in 1991 by California Street Rods in Huntington Beach, California. The body was repainted in black and red with green pinstriping following the installation of a Belltech fiberglass cowl hood, a custom-fabricated aluminum grille, a Belltech roll pan with C4 Corvette-style taillights, a hardshell tonneau cover, and a Choo Choo Custom fiberglass bedliner assembly. The rear wheel wells were also enlarged and fitted with fender flares at that time, the factory taillight openings were filled, and the tailgate latch was relocated to the inside. Additional exterior features include a sliding rear window, fog lights, and body-color mirrors.
Polished 17″ Boyd Coddington five-spoke aluminum wheels are mounted with Nitto tires. Stopping power is provided by front discs and rear drums. The suspension was reportedly lowered 5″ up front and 7″ out back using a Belltech drop kit along with Bilstein shocks.
The cabin features bolstered high-back bucket seats trimmed in Garnet red cloth and complemented by color-coordinated plastics and carpets. Amenities include a Delco AM/FM/cassette stereo with a graphic equalizer as well as air conditioning, cruise control, a lockable center console, and power windows and door locks.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames a metric instrument panel that was installed during the build process. Gauges include a 180-km/h speedometer and a tachometer with a 5k-rpm redline. The six-digit odometer shows 4,300 kilometers (~2,600 miles), and total mileage is unknown.
A 502ci V8 was installed during the 1991 build, and the current 454ci V8 was later installed along with a Paxton supercharger under prior ownership.
The 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission was reportedly installed during the 1991 build and is linked to a limited-slip differential. The transmission support crossmember was relocated to accommodate the drivetrain modifications.
The sale includes issues of Sport Truck and Hot Truck magazines featuring articles on the truck.
The Carfax report is free from accidents or other damage and shows registration history in Ontario, Canada, as well as Arizona. An open recall pertaining to the throttle position sensor is noted in August 1991.
The truck cannot pass a California emissions inspection.
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| Winning Bid | USD $37,000 by Westend1 |
| Auction Ended | August 1, 2023 at 12:49PM PT |
| Bids | 10 |
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Seller: apappas1988
Location: Costa Mesa, California 92626Listing Details
- Chassis: 1GCDC14N3MZ133129
- 4,300 Kilometers (~2,600 Miles) Shown, TMU
- 454ci V8
- Paxton Supercharger
- Four-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Limited-Slip Differential
- Repainted Black & Red w/Green Pinstripes
- Red Cloth Upholstery
- 17" Boyd Coddington Wheels
- Belltech Suspension Kit w/Bilstein Shocks
- Fiberglass Cowl Hood
- Roll Pan w/Corvette Taillights
- Sport Bucket Seats
- Air Conditioning
- Delco AM/FM/Cassette Stereo
- Accident-Free Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: $0
Lot #115395
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