SUPERCHEVY.COM 57There’s nothing like dependable
power and to make sure the Nomad
had plenty of it a 1994 GM 350ci
LT1 V-8 gets the job done. Starting
with a cast-iron block with four-bolt
mains it’s filled with a stock cast-iron
crank linked to matching powdered
rods wearing hypereutectic pistons
getting a bump from a factory stick.
Aluminum heads generate plenty
of seamless power, especially whendriver-level offering that seemed to be
well put together so a deal was made
and the title changed hands. While
he enjoyed driving the car it was obvi-
ous that he wanted to take it to the
next level. Having worked with Gary
Corkell and the team at One-Off Rod
& Custom in Middletown, Delaware,
in the past on other builds it was an
easy decision to drop the Nomad off
for a full redo. Brainstorming with
Gary, the pair outlined a plan to inject
a new vibe into the wagon, starting
with a full teardown.
Seeing that the original frame
was a clean, rock solid base it was
perfect for a suspension upgrade to
infuse a proper stance and improved
handling along with enhanced
braking capabilities. Out back, a Ford
9-inch rear was packed with 3.73 gears
spinning 31-spline axles from Quick
Performance. It’s suspended in place
by a custom four-link by One-Off
combined with RideTech coilover
shocks and a custom Panhard bar.
To get the nose to the pavement, a
Heidt’s IFS was installed, including
their exclusive tubular control arms
deftly matched to 2-inch dropped
spindles and RideTech coilover
shocks. When it’s time to drop
anchor, a GM dual power master
pushes fluid through steel lines to
matching 12-inch vented rotors and
calipers at each corner. Linking it
all to the street you’ll find a set of
sparkling 19-inch front and 20-inch
rear Ridler Model 695 five-spokes
wheels capped with low-profile
Michelin Pilot Sport rubber.