Built by for the 50th Anniversary of Mr. Gasket, Roadster Shop transformed an ordinary 1966 Chevrolet Suburban into a modernized show vehicle with throwback surfwagon styling, big block power, and a killer chassis.
Cleaned up classic lines tilt a hat to the past and show off what top level car builders are capable of creating.. The paint and body work by Charlie Hutton are something that only seeing the truck in person can express. The truck is the definition of “straight” bodywork covered in expertly applied base coat and seriously finessed clearcoat. Nearly every panel on the truck has been modified by the Roadster Shop to create a totally unique and custom look.
Exterior modifications include:
- smoothed and tucked front bumper
- custom fabricated grill
- modified fender/hood openings
- custom inner fenders and radiator close out
- eliminated fender to cowl seams
- a smoothed firewall, shaved door handles
- 1 piece door glass
- flush mounted side glass
- flush mounted windshield and back glass
- stretched and reshaped wheel openings
- reshaped and tucked rear bumper
- Fuel filler mounted behind tail light
- Custom PPG “Mr. Gasket Green” paint by Charlie Hutton
As soon as you open of the doors of Lime Crush, the level of custom work is as intoxicating as the smell of rich leather that pours out. Custom teak floors flow from the back tailgate all the way up the the fire wall of the truck. Tweed and woven leather accents compliment the rich caramel leather seats. The design is cohesive and you get the feeling that Chevy could have almost built an interior like this back in the 60’s.
Interior Modifications:
- Custom dual hump dash
- Custom gauge cluster
- Hand made teak floors
- Custom aluminum center console
- 1940 Ford steering wheel
- Ididit Steering column
- Vintage Air
- Kicker stereo system
- American Autowire harness
The engine is a tried and true Chevy ZZ502 crate motor, expertly adapted to run on the Accel FI system. Without pause is fires up every time and slides into a nice and burbly, big block idle. Cooling the system is a Ron Davis aluminum radiator, and the transmission is a beefy 4l85E overdrive unit. Exhaust flows through Sanderson headers into a Flowmaster 3″ stainless set up which is tucked cleanly under the chassis.
Engine and transmission:
- GM performance ZZ502
- custom grind cam
- Accel DFI Thruster engine management system
- Accel EFI intake manifold
- Accel billet throttle body Accel Dual Sync distributor
- Mallory CT Pro 6A ignition module
- Mallory E-Core High Output ignition coil
- Hayes Heavy-Duty flexplate
- Sanderson Headers
- Flowmaster three-inch stainless exhaust
- Ron Davis custom aluminum radiator
- 4L85E transmission
A Roadster Shop build would not be complete without one of their signature custom chassis. The Fast Track chassis is a functional piece of art the transforms Lime Crush from any over the top show truck into a sharp handling, wonderful riding machine. Beyond the precision welds and slick constructions put a lot of features on the table. The independent front suspension uses tubular control arms, Penske Racing shocks, power rack and pinion steering to create a tight and precise feel. The rear end is a rock solid for 4-bar that is confident under hard acceleration, and nobody is going to argue with the Strange 9″.
Chassis/Suspension:
- Roadster Shop Fast Track custom chassis
- Penske Racing coilover shocks
- Roadster Shop Fast Track IFS with tubular upper and lower control arms, power steering and splined sway bar
- Roadster Shop 4-bar rear suspension
- Strange Engineering Ford 9″ rear axle assembly with 3.90 and Detroit Tru-Trac Posi
Wheels and Tires
- Billet Specialties SL62 wheels
- 22×10 front and 24x 12 rear
- Pirelli Scorpion Tires
- 292/30R22 Front and 305/35R24 Rear
For the classic car and hotrod enthusiast looking for an over-the-top, no expenses spared build that is ready to build, this Chevy does not leave much to be desired.
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