Motoexotica is proud to offer another incredible custom pick up that was built as a tribute to the builder's son Ricky. Monica and Ricardo Lopez of Norwalk, California own Customs by Lopez in Compton California. Halfway through building a father/son '55 Chevy Stepside, Ricardo's son Ricky passed away. He didn't have the heart to continue with the project for some time. With love and support from family and friends, he came to realize that completing the Chevy would be a way to honor his son, finishing it in his memory.Construction commenced with the customization of the Chevy's chassis. Father and son had boxed the original '55 framerails and replaced the stock front suspension with a '79 Camaro IFS unit. KYB gas shocks and Air Ride Technologies airbags gave cushion and ride-height adjustability to the front, as it did for the four- link-located '81 Camaro differential in the rear. After installing a 20-gallon aluminum fuel tank behind the third member, the duo plumbed the fuel and brake lines.There was a professional rebuild of the 350ci Chevy small-block backed by a renewed TH350. Since Ricardo wanted a solid street-performing Chevy, the buddies built the Bow Tie mill for reliable performance. They added aluminum valve covers, an aluminum intake, and a Holley 650-cfm four-barrel carb to ensure the correct measure of fuel and air made effective combustibility.Lopez performed quality, professional bodywork to the fenders, hood, and roll pan, before crafting the bed and bed floor out of aluminum. For covering the pickup, Ricardo selected the hue he has applied to all of his personal creations: Smooth Yellow.In addition to his custom-crafted center console, Ricardo smoothed and painted the dash the same color as the Chevy's exterior. Tomas Armendariz wired the truck with a Painless Performance Products wiring harness. Before handing the hauler over to the auto trimmers, Ricardo found a set of '96 Infiniti G30 power seats. Orange Auto Upholstery in Orange, California, upholstered the seats in tan leather and vinyl. Tomas and Ricardo completed the cabin and the truck by adding a Sony CD/stereo/DVD/TV system, which included four 6x9-inch speakers, two 12-inch woofers, and two amps.This truck has been featured on multiple magazine covers (Custom Classic Trucks, Street Trucks, Truck Builder), has had a short cameo in the new hit series "Knight Rider" and has had a full write up on the Custom Classic Trucks website (http://www.customclassictrucks.com/featuredvehicles/0511cct_1955_chevy_stepside/). You can also see photos of the car on the Customs By Lopez website here (http://customsbylopez.com/index.html). This incredible one off custom truck is a sight to behold and is truly a masterpiece of art and metal. The truck gets more than its fair share of compliments whether it's at a gas station or a car show. With the air ride, the truck can be slammed to the ground or raised to a comfortable ride height. The freshly rebuilt motor has plenty of power on tap and stops with ease thanks to the front disc brakes. We purchased the truck from Mr. Lopez and are now honored to be able to sell such an important truck. The truck is being sold on a clean California title with VIN H255K013325 and current mileage showing just 17.