Is it a daily driver? Is it a fully customized show truck? Could it is possibly be just a Chevy S-10? The trucks owner, Jason Woods of Glendora, California would likely tell you it's just an S-10. In fact, he's said it several times to me. This definitely isn't "just an S-10" by any means. This 1998 Chevrolet S10 pickup has been around the Southern California show scene for almost as long as this website has existed. I have seen it in at least 3 different customized stages during that time. This latest stage has been completed for some time and I finally got a chance to put it in front of my camera.

   One constant throughout the years has been the adjustable airbag system that is installed on all four corners. It starts with a set of chrome upper and lower control arms in the front of the truck as well as SSBC Spindles, and SSBC Force Ten 13” Rotors with four-piston calipers. The factory anti-lock brakes have been removed. The rear setup is functional as well as cool to look at. It includes a chrome 6-link, step notch, and fully tubbed bed. The air is delivered by ASCO valves, stainless steel braided airline, and ViAir Compressors. All wiring and fuse blocks were relocated under the dashboard to assist in fitting the 22x8.5-inch MHT G-Note 2-piece wheels with Hankook 245/30/22 tires in the front and 255/30/22 tires in the rear. Additionally, the front has a set of custom inner fenders. All suspension work on Jason's truck was completed by himself and Aaron Iha.

   Another way to refute Jason's statement about his truck is to point out the many changes that make it better than a factory S-10. The door handles were removed and the holes were welded shut and the Grant Kustoms roll pan replaces the stock bumper. Other items that were permanently removed from the truck include the wiper cowl, tailgate handle, taillights, wipers, windshield squirters, and mirrors. Taking the place of the taillights is a set of flush mounted LED’s and the mirrors were tossed out in favor of Pro-One motorcycle-style mirrors. The bed is capped off with a SnugTop tonneau cover. The paint base coat is Indigo Blue and topping that is Kandy Lime gold and Orion Silver Flames with white ice pearl. The paintjob was laid down by Jared Crutchfield of Classic Traditions with pinstriping by Bob Iverson and Airbrushing by Dan Schultz of DVS Designs. The bed was also covered in Line-X spray-on bed liner for bed protection and sound deadening.

   The interior has been modified in so many places, it looks nothing like a factory S-10 or any other factory vehicle. The stock seats were cut down to reshape them into better looking and more comfortable buckets. The rear view mirror was thrown in the trash and a Severed Ties logo mirror takes it's place. The stock steering wheel also lost it's spot in Jason's interior and in it's place sits a Billet Accessories Direct Fury steering wheel. Other items were removed and their replacements include white faced gauges, FBI billet shifter and FBI billet dash kit. The interior was covered in blue, black, charcoal, and lime suede. Custom Fiberglass door panels were constructed as well as a center console and speaker box. The speaker box houses six 12-inch MA Audio subwoofers and the doors were fitted with two 6.5-inch component sets in each door. The system is powered by one MA Audio HC504 amplifier for both sets of components, two HC1002 amplifiers for subwoofers, four 1- Farad capacitors, and three Optima yellow top batteries. The amplifier rack in the bed is also covered in suede. Finishing off the entertainment portion of Jason's truck is a  PS2 video gaming console that can be played on a 11.3-inch flip-down monitor in the headliner.

   Not a single area of this truck was left untouched. The factory V-6 received a polished Vortech Supercharger to really bump up the horsepower. The motor performance was also modified with a Crane Ignition, an air intake, and a Vortech fuel pump. The factory exhaust was tossed out and swapped for a much louder and better performing Flowmaster exhaust. The stock alternator was not made to handle the electrical draw of Jason's sound system so he opted for a Powermaster 200 amp alternator to keep everything running with enough juice to do the job. The engine compartment was also detailed with many chromed and painted items as well as some air brushing under the hood.

   Jason would like to thank Alyson, Kyndall, Brooklyn, Mom and Dad. AD Hale at MHT Wheels, Jared Crutchfield at Classic Traditions, and SSBC.