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situation. This machine’s exhaust system is a work of art
                                                                 all by itself that’s worthy of being on full display.
                                                                 Every system within this machine is a bright spot of
                                                                 ingenuity and detail, including a Gearstar Performance
                                                                 4L80E overdrive automatic transmission. A Duramax
                                                                 radiator with electric fans help keep this big-block power
                                                                 plant cool for any kind of hauling you have in mind. The
                                                                 custom front crossmember incorporates independent
                                                                 suspension. Out back, a specialized aluminum Ford
                                                                 9-inch housing flaunts Dutchmen axles and makes the
                                                                 package look like it should be on exhibit in an art and
                                                                 science museum. The first pair of rear wheels disperse the
                                                                 engine’s power to the pavement, whereas the rearmost
                                                                 wheels are actually floaters.
                                                                 The Decoliner (Lot #1318) rides on a fully adjustable
                                                                 computer-controlled air-ride suspension system that
                                                                 incorporates high-performance Alden shocks. Six classic
                                                                 American Racing Torq Thrust wheels with modern
                                                                 radial tires put the truck’s serious street capability to the
                                                                 pavement with extra style and proper respect for hot-rod
                                                                 tradition. Stopping power comes via 14-inch Wilwood
           - - -                                                 disc brakes up front and C5 Corvette disc brakes on all
           THE ORIGINAL GM STEEL CAB WAS STRETCHED, AND TWO      four rear wheels.

           ADDITIONAL FACTORY DOORS WERE PRECISELY MORPHED INTO THE   The original GM steel cab was stretched, and two
           DESIGN, SO YOUR FAMILY OR FRIENDS WON’T BE LEFT OUT WHEN   additional factory doors were precisely morphed into the
                                                                 design, so your family or friends won’t be left out when
           THE GOOD TIMES ROLL.                                  the good times roll. And they will be hauled in high style.

           - - -                                                 The new cab offers four bucket seats and door panels
                                                                 draped in red Italian leather – the work of Lee Baxter’s
           result is a completely new paradigm emerging in the   Hot Rod Interiors.
           world of custom vehicles, and it will cross the block at   An early 1960s-era Chrysler dashboard and gauge cluster
           the 2022 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction January 22-  referred to as the “Astro Dome” in Chrysler’s national
           30, where it will be selling with No Reserve.         advertising campaign – now utilizing modern Dakota

           This truck’s concept was launched because of the builder’s   instruments – was incorporated and offers a nostalgic
           fascination with the art-deco styles of the late 1930s   view of what the future looked like back then. The
           through the ’40s. When he finally acquired this truck, he   present, however, is represented by Vintage Air climate
           drew a rough sketch of the finished product he saw in his   control and a custom audio system by Andres Car Audio.
           mind’s eye, then had an artist friend do a real illustration   The rear portion of the body hides a compartment that
           of it that served as the master blueprint for the build.   opens like the cargo bay of the space shuttle and is the
           Exterior body work was extensive, as the fenders alone   perfect place to stash luggage or four bags of golf clubs.
           required 1,000 hours of dedicated artisanship to create.  No mere show car, the Decoliner has been driven from

           A totally new and handmade frame of aluminum was      Canada to California, and has a fifth wheel hitch for
           crafted to provide the ultimate superstructure from   towing. This vehicle was built for dreamers who dream
           wheels to wheels to wheels. This meticulously engineered   big, and someone’s dream will come true in Scottsdale
           chassis is 23 feet long and hand welded on all four sides.   in January.
           It houses a GM crate 502ci Ram Jet fuel injected V8   – Roger C. Johnson
           engine that provides the performance required for any   For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com



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