1989 Chevy Silverado 1500 Step-side (Thing 1)
Started: April 2017
Finished: April 2018
A classic story involving an “un-fixable” truck. More like improperly LS Swapped nightmare. Two of these red, LS Swapped, ‘89 Stepsides came in, at the same time, this happens a lot at BCI, so we decided to name them Thing 1, and Thing 2 . Aptly named “Thing 1” was brought to Bad Company Inc to resolve issues spanning from incorrectly welded in motor mount, to the thing just not making enough power.
“Thing 1” was on the recieving end of a few eye-catching upgrades. Coil packs, relocated to the firewall behind the engine, custom stainless headers, flowing back to 2.5 inch stainless exhaust with Borla mufflers. Relocated PCM, and custom intake airbox designed and built by Austin Hodges and Bad Company Inc, with graphics by JAX.
BRakes AND SUSPENSION
Lowered suspension outside of BCI. Mild static drop
Replaced rag joints with stainless U-joint for sporty feeling steering
POWERTRAIN
Rebuilt stock LS1 bottom end
New piston rings by Total Seal
Torquer V2 Cam by Texas Speed
In-house custom ported 706 heads
2 inch intake valves
Sheetmetal fabricated intake
Custom built cold air intake and airbox by BCI, with graphics design by JAX
3000 stall converter by Hughes
Custom bracket for coil pack relocation
BODY, PAINT, INTERIOR
Red crinkle coat powder coated valve covers
Lokar Midnight Series shifter
Lecarra suede wheel with red stitching
Custom matching leather shift boot by JAX Art and Design