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February 28, 2014 02:39 PM

Bagby's Beauty

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Wayne Bagby transformed this 1936 Chevy pickup from a well-used Arizona relic into this stunning pearl red street rod, consuming 8 years and countless shop hours in the process. The truck was literally rebuilt from the ground up.
Wayne Bagby transformed this 1936 Chevy pickup from a well-used Arizona relic into this stunning pearl red street rod, consuming 8 years and countless shop hours in the process. The truck was literally rebuilt from the ground up. The Wichita Eagle
Ruth and Wayne Bagby
Ruth and Wayne Bagby The Wichita Eagle
Tucked neatly between the narrow frame rails is a 370 horsepower LS1 Corvette engine of 2004 vintage, complete with custom-painted engine cover and Street and Performance headers and accessory drive. Bagby cut the side panels of the hood because the engine was too beautiful to hide.
Tucked neatly between the narrow frame rails is a 370 horsepower LS1 Corvette engine of 2004 vintage, complete with custom-painted engine cover and Street and Performance headers and accessory drive. Bagby cut the side panels of the hood because the engine was too beautiful to hide. The Wichita Eagle
Bagby wanted to make sure no one confused his classic Chevy truck with a Ford, so he centered a Chevrolet badge in the beautifully contoured grille. Note the nifty nerf bars he made by altering a set of Mustang bumper guards.
Bagby wanted to make sure no one confused his classic Chevy truck with a Ford, so he centered a Chevrolet badge in the beautifully contoured grille. Note the nifty nerf bars he made by altering a set of Mustang bumper guards. The Wichita Eagle
The owner/builder couldn't make the original dashboard accommodate all the guages and controls he needed to use, so he artfully cut off the lower part of the dash and formed a new panel, welding it to the curved upper portion. Space was always at a premium when building the narrow-bodied Chevy pickup.
The owner/builder couldn't make the original dashboard accommodate all the guages and controls he needed to use, so he artfully cut off the lower part of the dash and formed a new panel, welding it to the curved upper portion. Space was always at a premium when building the narrow-bodied Chevy pickup. The Wichita Eagle
Rick Fisher stitched the custom interior of the truck, covering a set of S-10 Blazer bucket seats in a two-tone pattern that is repeated throughout the cab. Bagby chose the seats for their thin backrests, which provide needed space in the confined interior space.
Rick Fisher stitched the custom interior of the truck, covering a set of S-10 Blazer bucket seats in a two-tone pattern that is repeated throughout the cab. Bagby chose the seats for their thin backrests, which provide needed space in the confined interior space. The Wichita Eagle
The door panels are covered in matching materials, with the surface-mount door hinges smoothly blended in. The center `bump' accommodates electrical contacts that supply power to the door locks and electric windows.
The door panels are covered in matching materials, with the surface-mount door hinges smoothly blended in. The center `bump' accommodates electrical contacts that supply power to the door locks and electric windows. The Wichita Eagle
An overhead console was used to mount the truck's sound system; note the two-tone upholstery theme carried through on the headliner, which retains the old metal trim pieces.
An overhead console was used to mount the truck's sound system; note the two-tone upholstery theme carried through on the headliner, which retains the old metal trim pieces. The Wichita Eagle
An S-10 tilt column, complete with cruise control and a modern 4-spoke wheel, is used for the top end of the steering controls.
An S-10 tilt column, complete with cruise control and a modern 4-spoke wheel, is used for the top end of the steering controls. The Wichita Eagle
Auto Meter white-faced gauges with red pointers gives the driver feedback on the road. Bagby crafted his own steering column drop, installing a matching analog clock on one side and a 12-volt electrical outlet for charging cell phones on the other.
Auto Meter white-faced gauges with red pointers gives the driver feedback on the road. Bagby crafted his own steering column drop, installing a matching analog clock on one side and a 12-volt electrical outlet for charging cell phones on the other. The Wichita Eagle
The door handles were shaved and a set of thin teardrop mirrors added to smooth the lines of the truck, with the cab left at its original, unchopped height.
The door handles were shaved and a set of thin teardrop mirrors added to smooth the lines of the truck, with the cab left at its original, unchopped height. The Wichita Eagle
Bagby built his own custom oak bed floor in his woodworking shop, as well as the aluminum honeycomb tonneau cover. He hand-formed his own aluminum fuel tank and installed the filler cap in the bed floor.
Bagby built his own custom oak bed floor in his woodworking shop, as well as the aluminum honeycomb tonneau cover. He hand-formed his own aluminum fuel tank and installed the filler cap in the bed floor. The Wichita Eagle
All systems, from engine controls to electrical circuits are managed by a modern `fly-by-wire' computer system cleverly hidden under the driver's seat. The truck's battery rests below the passenger seat.
All systems, from engine controls to electrical circuits are managed by a modern `fly-by-wire' computer system cleverly hidden under the driver's seat. The truck's battery rests below the passenger seat. The Wichita Eagle
To keep car show materials from sliding around, Bagby built a lightweight removable container from PVC pipe and thin paneling. It locks in place using hand-made retainers.
To keep car show materials from sliding around, Bagby built a lightweight removable container from PVC pipe and thin paneling. It locks in place using hand-made retainers. The Wichita Eagle
An example of the kind of detail work that went into the project is the  capped bed rails and smooth bed brackets and tail panel retainers, with no exposed bolts showing.
An example of the kind of detail work that went into the project is the capped bed rails and smooth bed brackets and tail panel retainers, with no exposed bolts showing. The Wichita Eagle
Bagby used a set of Rally-style wheels as rollers for the chassis during the build; when he finished, they looked good enough that he added beauty rings and Corvette flipper-style hub caps and kept them on the truck. Wife Ruth says the truck would look even better with a set of old-school Cragar 5-spoke mags on it.
Bagby used a set of Rally-style wheels as rollers for the chassis during the build; when he finished, they looked good enough that he added beauty rings and Corvette flipper-style hub caps and kept them on the truck. Wife Ruth says the truck would look even better with a set of old-school Cragar 5-spoke mags on it. The Wichita Eagle
Look closely at the aftermarket bed, which has been shortened 5 inches. Bagby created a new filler panel on each side behind the fenders, as well as the new tail panel and roll pan. The wide rear tires are 275/6015 Goodrich TA radials.
Look closely at the aftermarket bed, which has been shortened 5 inches. Bagby created a new filler panel on each side behind the fenders, as well as the new tail panel and roll pan. The wide rear tires are 275/6015 Goodrich TA radials. The Wichita Eagle
Fiberglass front and rear fenders were used, with metal running boards fabricated to take into account the taper from front to rear. The rear fenders are actually 1934 Ford pieces widened 3 inches to accommodate the oversized rear wheels and tires.
Fiberglass front and rear fenders were used, with metal running boards fabricated to take into account the taper from front to rear. The rear fenders are actually 1934 Ford pieces widened 3 inches to accommodate the oversized rear wheels and tires. The Wichita Eagle
Wayne and Ruth Bagby have been dedicated street rodders for nearly 20 years, going and showing a customized '49 Chevy pickup before switching to their flawless '36 Chevy truck, completed about a year ago.
Wayne and Ruth Bagby have been dedicated street rodders for nearly 20 years, going and showing a customized '49 Chevy pickup before switching to their flawless '36 Chevy truck, completed about a year ago. The Wichita Eagle
The rear view of Bagby's vintage Chevy hauler not only shows the truck's impressive stance, but reveals the amount of work that went into building the fixed tail panel, which features frenched '41 Chevy tail lights, a rolled rear pan with recessed license plate and exhaust outlets and a thin third tail light mounted high on the panel.
The rear view of Bagby's vintage Chevy hauler not only shows the truck's impressive stance, but reveals the amount of work that went into building the fixed tail panel, which features frenched '41 Chevy tail lights, a rolled rear pan with recessed license plate and exhaust outlets and a thin third tail light mounted high on the panel. The Wichita Eagle
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