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1948 Chevy **bare Metal Patina - Ratrod - Rustomod - Hotrod** Truck on 2040-cars

Year:1948 Mileage:999999 Color: has been stripped and cleared
Location:

Morrison, Tennessee, United States

Morrison, Tennessee, United States

 Up for auction is a *MUST SEE* 1948 CHEVY TRUCK!  

This running/driving, unique bare metal truck is sure to turn heads!  The exterior has been stripped and cleared, and the brand new all chrome grille helps give it that "IN YOUR FACE" attitude!  Body does show its 66 years of being an American workhorse, but it only adds to the style and character of the truck, so I chose to leave it as is.  I am wanting to be as honest and upfront as I can, so pictures of what some might consider exterior "flaws", are included in the listing. 

The body has been lowered and is setting on an S-10 frame, with disc brakes and power steering.  The bed has been narrowed to fit the chassis, and the wooden plank floor has been raised and notched to clear the custom 1969 beer keg fuel tank.  The front floor pans have been replaced, and the transmission tunnel was fabbed up.  The side vents were welded up, and the door handles shaved with new Bear Claw latches installed.

The engine is a stock 350 with aluminum intake and a new 600 CFM Edelbrock carb.  It is cooled with an aluminum radiator and electric fan.  The exhaust is handled by Hedman Husler fender well headers, dumping through 2.5" straight pipes.  The transmission is a newly rebuilt 350 with Lokar shifter.  Brand new (uninstalled) hood hinges are included as well (see pic).

The interior of the truck is red with new Shark gauges, new wiring harness, new electric wipers, and new windshields and back glass with new rubber.  All lights and gauges work great.

Wheels are Weld Drag Star - 15x3.5 front - 15x8 rear, with 28x11.50/15 Mickey Thompson ET Street rear tires.  The tires have about 50% tread left on the rear and 80% on front.     

The truck has that "old school" ratrod look and feel and runs and drives great!  If you like getting attention and the "thumbs up" sign when driving down the road, then this is the truck for you!!!!

IF THERE'S ANYTHING YOU ARE UNSURE OF OR HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT, PLEASE ASK PRIOR TO BIDDING!  MORE PICTURES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

TRUCK IS FOR SALE LOCALLY, SO SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO END AUCTION EARLY.




On Jul-12-14 at 20:05:58 PDT, seller added the following information:

 As requested, I have uploaded a few more pictures. 

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