A Rowdy ’68
It’s amazing how someone unexpected can change your life. We call those people ‘cops.’” —Author unknown
You can interpret this quote in a few different ways. Gearheads will immediately think of traffic school, speeding tickets and equipment violations. As the saying goes, “You’ve gotta pay to play.” Gearhead cops, on the other hand, are an interesting bunch unto themselves, as they are no doubt caught in a never-ending conundrum of, “Do I pull that car over because it was speeding?” or “Do I pull that car over because it was speeding … and I need to know what exhaust it has?”
Lance Laquay has always been a fan of fast cars. Among the fleet he has owned, however, none has captured his heart quite like his ’68 Chevy C10 pickup. This truck isn’t just a ride: it’s his pride, his joy, and, let’s be real—probably his favorite family member!
His love for racing is no secret. Lance was determined that his latest truck build would scream “Fast and Furious” while still making Vin Diesel jealous. Pairing a boxed and reinforced frame from Finch Performance with a Magnuson-supercharged Gen IV-based 454 drivetrain with the right peripherals gave Lance a potent package that was ready to outrun and out-handle just about anything on the Truetrac track. Come on—he’s still obligated to keep things civil on the street.
With an 11.0:1 compression ratio and that Roots-style Magnuson 2650R hot rod supercharger kit set up by Diligent Speed Shop, you can bet that Lance’s engine is more pumped up than a bodybuilder on protein shakes. The 335 millimeter Michelin rear tire must be a challenge to keep from igniting. LuxSpeed’s T-56 Magnum 6 speed was mounted behind the 454 and used a McCleod Clutch to transfer power to the Ford 9-inch floater with 31-spline and Detroit TrueTrac Limited-Slip Differential.
Even with that impressive performance setup, it’s the wheels that truly make jaws drop and eyes pop at first glance. Lance went all-in with a combo of 19×11- and 20×12-inch Forgeline DE3C wheels. As you can tell, these babies aren’t just eye candy—they are the cherry on top of this Anniversary Gold and Off-White sundae as they enhance the handling and performance to another level while looking good doing it!
If you’re wondering about the awe-striking chassis, it’s equipped with the latest and greatest from Detroit Speed, as well as tubular trailing arms from Porterbuilt and AFCO Racing coilovers at each corner—not to mention 14-inch Wilwood brakes behind each wheel.
Interior is just as impressive as exterior. It features low-back ProCar Rally buckets seats and carbon fiber door panels. This Chevy isn’t completely devoid of convenience features as it is equipped with power windows. To tell the truth, though, they’re a bit necessary—imagine trying to roll down the passenger window while strapped into the G-Force 4-point safety harness! In case Lance’s truck runs out of fuel and it is loud enough to be heard, he keeps a JVC head unit in the dash as entertainment.
Lance enjoys every moment of his C10 on and off-track since completion. Whether it’s driving or wrenching, the truck remains tip-top at all times and is always ready to rock. Wait, we forgot that he’s retired, so he gets to do this every day—livin’ the dream!
TRUCK SPECS
Owner
- Lance LaQuay
- Waxahachie (TX)
- 1968 Chevy C10 CST
Chassis & Suspension
- Finch Performance has stiffened and boxed the frame.
- Detroit Speed X-Gen front suspension clip
- Porterbuilt Trailing Arms
- AFCO Racing coilovers, front and back
- Custom engine mounts
- Ford 9-inch Full Floater Rear End Assembly with Limited Slip
- Wilwood 14″ 6-piston front Brakes
- Wilwood 14-inch 4-piston Rear Brakes
- Wilwood brake master and proportioning valve
- Rick’s Tanks fuel tank with dual pumps
Wheels, Tires, & Brakes
- 19×11 and 20×12 Forgeline DE3C Concave wheels
- Michelin Pilot Sports 325/30ZR19 & 335/30ZR20 Tires
Engine & Drivetrain
- 2019 GM Performance Gen IV engine
- Magnuson 2650R Hot Rod supercharger kit
- Nick Williams 112mm throttle Body
- BP Automotive engine control kit with upgraded wire loom
- Injector Dynamics ID1300 injectors
- Wegner Automotive front drive kit
- Aeromotive Stealth Eliminator Corvette fuel system
- Custom headers
- Magnaflow mufflers
- Griffin 4-core aluminium radiator
- Transmission manual Tremec T56 Magnum 6 speed
- McLeod RXT 1200 dual-disc clutch
- Finch Performance short-throw shifter
- QA1 driveshaft
- Wilwood clutch pedal
Body & Paint
- Matte Chevy Anniversary Golden and Off-White Paint
- Custom rear spoiler
- Relocated core Support
- Custom inner front fender wells
Interior & Stereo
- ProCar Rally low-back Bucket Seats
- Custom door bars integrated in chassis
- Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges
- MOMO Competition steering Wheel
- JVC stereo headunit double DIN
- Carbon Fiber Door Panels and Dash Trim
- Power windows
- Finch Performance Shift Knob
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