1994 Isuzu Rodeo
Owner: Dan Evander

So, What's In It?

Well, glad you asked. I purchased my latest truck from Scott Isuzu in August of 1994. It was considered a fully loaded S model, 4WD, and in Radiant Red. It came from the factory with:

• High power 24 valve V-6 engine, 175HP

• Power Steering

• Power 4 wheel disc brakes with rear wheel anti-lock

• Gas pressurized shocks

• Auto locking front hubs

• 21.9 gallon fuel tank

• Carpeted floor mats

• Rear window wiper, washer, and defogger

• Tinted glass

• Reclining front bucket seats

• Tweed cloth upholstery

• Center console with storage

• Child safe rear door locks

• Underbody skid plates

• Outside tire carrier & cover

• 4 speed automatic transmission

• 16" aluminum wheels & limited slip differential

• Sport side step

• Brush/Grille guard

• Keyless security system

• Air conditioning

• Power windows and door locks

• Dual outside power mirrors

• Cruise control

• Aero roof rack

• Rear convenience net

• Intermittent front and rear wipers

Now I just couldn't leave a perfectly good vehicle stock. So I have discreetly made the following modifications:

• Clarion CD player

• 4 Sony mids, 4 Sony tweeters, and 2 Orion Red XTR 12" woofers (1st order box)

• Blaupunk 4 channel, Punch 200 DSM

• Turbo Tube muffler and 5" Monster Tip.

• D pillars painted to match.

• Window tint (only slightly illegal)

• Chrome door handles and tail lights

• 3" chromed CALMINI suspension lift.

• Chromed CALMINI hi-flo intake.

• De-emblemed.

• Chrome fender well trim.

• Aluminum pedals.

• 3" Body lift

• 325/60 15 All-terrains on 15 X 12.5 inch rims

I am getting fairly close to completing my truck, but there are still a couple of extras I would like:

• Yellow scallops with purple pinstriping

• All the chrome accessories from the LS model

• 4 foot sliding rag top

• Six point roll cage

• Winch/winch bumper

• Locker

My experience with the truck are all positive. It has done exceptionally well. I have driven the Crown King Trail four times, and every time it made it without hiccup or complaint. The last time I did the trail was with the new CALMINI suspension lift. I was thoroughly impressed with the way the truck would walk through sections that it would have difficulty with before. Very impressive!

On to Project Rodeo's Buildup History

For more information on this well-built Rodeo, check out Dan's Rodeo page at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/1069/rodeo.html. Please mail Dan Evander if you want to discuss this Rodeo or its modifications.