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1957 Chevy Pickup, 1/2 Ton, 6cyl 235, 3 Speed Trans W/overdrive, A Nice Survivor on 2040-cars

US $6,850.00
Year:1957 Mileage:1001
Location:

Molalla, Oregon, United States

Molalla, Oregon, United States
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1957 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Pickup
A Nice Survivor of its Era
Vin Body tag matches title

This truck is a good true survivor which sits straight and looks right.  It even has its original wiring that is NOT all butchered.  A great canidate for a complete restore or drive it now like it is.

This has an Original 235 6-cylinder motor (not 1957) that is a few years newer. However, if you are looking for the original motor that came out of this truck I do have it available. (see notes below on Original motor)

3-Speed transmission with overdrive. Shifts good. (see notes on transmission below)

This is not a shortbox or a longbox.  It is the in-between that most talk about that is used for the Cameo conversions. 48x90 on the interior.
New Doug fir wood in bed.

Glass is all new or good except the wing windows that have some bubbling.

Body looks like someone has done some restoration on it years earlier.  Hood has some bondo on it.  Any body work that was loose I removed the bondo.  .  Some rust in typical places.

Doors need adjusting as they sag some.  I think they need new hindge pins.

New Rebuilt seat

Windshield wipers work.  
All lights work.
Original gauges work except there is a hole in oil sending line, so it needs replaced.

New fuel tank and sending unit
New rebuilt carburator
Fresh tune up with new points, rotor, condenser, cap, wires and plugs.

New master cylinder. Brakes are a little soft. I think the wheel cylinders should be replaced eventually.
Needs heater core.

NOTES:
I also have the Original Motor - Needs rebuilt, good rebuilder with no ridge on cylinders, crank looks good, bearings look good, needs head gasket, rings are ceased from not being started in a lot of years.

Transmission- It is all there including the original wiring except theres a linkage that goes from the accelator petal to the transmission that is missing.  Should not be hard to find.

Actual mileage unknown on vehicle.

This vehicle runs awesome!


Please ask for any additional pics or contact me if you have additional questions and I will be sure to get back to you with any answers to the best of my abilities.  Seller has vehicle listed locally and reserves the right to put the listing for a local sale if the reserve has not been met.


Please keep in mind that you are entering into a legal contract.  If you are not prepared to pay your bid price please do not bid.

Please email me with your questions prior to bidding. If you would like to talk to me send your phone number and I will be glad to call you back.

PLEASE MAKE SURE AND CHECK SHIPPING COSTS PRIOR TO BIDDING. If you fail to check cost prior to bidding it is no reason not to pay for the vehicle. Your bid is a binding agreement.


A deposit of $500 is due within 24 hours of auction close by Paypal and the balance of CASH within 7 days of auction close.  If you cannot do cash I will consider a wire.

If you need to make other arrangements contact me prior to bidding. Seller will not release vehicle or title until all funds are cleared.Yes I will sale to a international buyers.


This item is described to the best of the Seller's ability.  I  will disclose everything I know about the vehicle but this an old pickup and as such we cannot possibly be aware of every possible defect. I strongly encourage a physical inspection to avoid any misunderstandings or misrepresentations. I make no guarantees unless arranged in writing. 

This vehicle is sold "AS is, Where is" with buyer being solely responsible for doing any research needed or asking questions prior to bidding. Buyer is responsible for all costs and arrangements for the removal of the pickup from Seller. Vehicle must be removed within 14 days unless other arrangements are made with seller. Just keep me informed and communicate. 


Happy bidding and thanks for looking.


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