It was even immortalized by a Testors model kit, Boyd’s Hauler, released in 1998. The truck was a huge success, appearing in magazines and drawing immediate recognition wherever it went. A set of 16-inch billet aluminum wheels were carved to match the truck, measuring a whopping 11-inches wide at the rear, and wearing Corvette-size 315-width BF Goodrich rubber. The front of the stripe matches Eddie’s guitar headstock design. To make the truck unique, it was given a bright red paint job with signature “Frankenstein” guitar-inspired stripe. A billet grille was installed and a set of low-profile mirrors was bolted in place of the stock units. Boyd gave the truck his signature clean look with monochromatic paint, a smooth front bumper and rear roll pan. The second was made for Edward Van Halen and had more modifications, and looked less flashy, featuring a bright red paint job with signature “Frankenstein” guitar-inspired stripes only on the sides.Įddie’s truck features numerous go-fast parts pulled from the Corvette, including the LT-1 engine and independent rear suspension. The lucky winner was a general motors mechanic named Robert Cotter of Lansing, Michigan. The first truck they made featured an allover stripes paint job, and was made to be given away through the magazine. They also decided to make a second truck to be given away. In 1993, Eddie Van Halen asked Boyd to turn his truck into something wild. Around the same time, Boyd Coddington has been building hot rods for rock stars, including Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and Michael Anthony of Van Halen. Given some simple body modifications and suspension adjustment, the truck became a modern hot rod. When the new 1988 Chevy C/K truck came onto the market, it marked the beginning of the sport truck boom. Here’s a look at both “Van Halenized” trucks. The other featured less stripes and was made for Edward Van Halen. The truck is one of only two such beauties in existence. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.On this day in 1993, Petersen Publishing Company gave away a Chevy C1500 red, white, and black striped project truck in a Sport Truck magazine giveaway. Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. Please feel free to get in touch with us for an in-hand description. The serial number may differ but specs will all be the same. Note: The photos above may not be of the exact guitar you'll receive. This Eddie Van Halen Stripe is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for EVH. Direct Mount Wolfgang Humbucking Pickup.Bridge: EVH Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo with EVH D-Tuna.A perfect guitar for the Van Halen fan or anyone looking for a high-octane shred machine. (It's labeled "Tone," but it's a volume control - just like Eddie's guitar!) The EVH-Branded Floyd Rose locking trem system has the EVH D-Tuna, so tuning down to get that low D is hassle-free. There's one direct mount Wolfgang Humbucker in the bridge position and one volume control. Electronically, this guitar has everything you need and nothing that'll slow you down. The maple fretboard has 22 jumbo frets, dot inlays and a 12" to 16" compound radius. The graphite-reinforced maple neck has a simple hand rubbed oil finish, giving it a natural, easy feel that really lets the wood breathe. The EVH Striped Series features a basswood body with a red/white/black striped finish, just like Eddie's infamous axe.
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