- TRUCKIN.COM [6 0 ] NOVEMBER 2019 -
Huntington Beach Blues
Shortly after their arrival at DWS Classics, both trucks were
treated to a quick patina finish and were up and running on the
streets of Huntington Beach as shop trucks. Gino Capps, Darin’s
close friend and righthand man at DWS Classics, took a liking
to the ’64 C 10 and ended up driving it quite a bit. Fast-forward
a couple of years, and while contemplating the coming year’s
shop build and what it might be, Darin and Gino discussed the
possibility of building the ’64 C 10 shop truck. Darin mentioned
he’d make a few calls the next morning to some of their previous
sponsors to see if there’d be any interest. By noon the following
day, most of the partners were committed to the build.
DWS Classics quickly tore the truck down to a bare cab and
chassis. The cab and the frame were sent out for media blasting
at Primo Powder Coating in Huntington Beach. From there, the
frame went to Paint by Fernando for the POR15 gloss black finish
to be applied. DWS Classics got the frame back to the shop and
began the process of installing various tubular suspension
pieces, four-wheel disc brakes, and crossmembers from CPP in
Placentia, California. The decision was made to reinforce the
stock trailing arms, drill speed holes, and install polished brass
bezels into said speed holes. The same treatment was given
to the front and rear bumper brackets as well. While this was
happening, the cab went to Paint by Fernando for bodywork.
The decision was made to add two new doors, fenders, a core
support, front bed panel, and a new tailgate from Truck Shop of
Orange, California.
While the various parts and cab were in the paint shop, the
drivetrain was starting to take shape. JEGS sent out an ATK High
Performance Engine 383 stroker with 425 horses and 475 lb-ft of
torque. Then it was decided a Hilborn electronic fuel injection
unit would poke through the hood, as has been DWS Classics’
trademark in every full build. B&M sent a TH 400 with a 2,30 0 -stall
converter to get the C10 moving. Dutchman Axle sent out a
couple of axles, and Eaton sent a posi unit and 3:73 gears to J&S
Gear in Huntington Beach for final assembly. Not only would this
truck run hard, but it would be streetable and somewhat freeway
friendly. Darin and Gino agreed a set of 19x8 and 20x10 Budnik
Muroc IVs were exactly what they were looking for. Falken Azenis
FK 510 s were a no-brainer, with the front sized at 245/35R19 and the
rear at a wide 275/45R20. Helping to get the power down—and for
incredible handling—DWS Classics turned to Viking Performance
for its double-adjustable, aluminum -bodied shocks.