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1959 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup 348, 4spd, Antique Original Street Rod Rat Rod on 2040-cars

Year:1959 Mileage:60076 Color: The body needs paint and has surface rust spots on the hood
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United States

United States

PLEASE CALL DON AT 908-304-4424 WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Up for sale and your consideration is a 1959 Chevrolet El Camino pickup 348, 4spd antique original street rod rat rod which has been family owned for over 30 years. This is a father and son project. The truck starts, runs, drives and stops. The 3 speed standard shift was converted to a Muncie 4 speed with a Hurst shifter (this is the only non-original part on this truck). It has dual exhaust.

It has a newly relined gas tank, new gas lines, rebuilt carburetor, and all new brakes. The truck had a recent tune-up including new spark plugs, new spark plug wires, new distributor cap and rotor, new fuel pump, new air filter, and all new fluids.

This vehicle has been off the road for over 20 years. Even though extensive work has been done, we recommend that a mechanic go through this vehicle before placing it on the road.

ENGINE
348 cu in with 4 barrel carburetor. Engine has been recently tuned up and all fluids have been changed.

TRANSMISSION
Presently has a Muncie 4 speed with a Hurst shifter on the floor.

EXTERIOR
The body needs paint and has surface rust spots on the hood, top of the cab, and the bed floor. There are no rust through issues in wheel wells, rocker panels, or under the doors, although there is some evidence of early signs of rust in those areas. Driver's door window regulator is broken and the glass has come out of the track. The glass is broken but is available as a pattern. Grill is intact, tailgate is in working order and in good condition. The bed chrome has tonneau snaps installed in it.

INTERIOR
Completely original including bench seat, door panels, dashboard, instrumentation, and headliner. There is no carpet, just bare metal floor. Driver's side has a new professionally installed floor, there is evidence of work done on the floor around the Muncie transmission and Hurst shifter. There is no spare tire behind the seat.

WHEELS
Original wheels with original wheel covers. Four brand new (zero miles) BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewall tires.

PAYMENT
A $500 deposit is required by PayPal within 2 days of the auction close. The full payment is required as a bank to bank wire transfer within 7 days of the auction close.

I will not accept bids from anyone with a feedback score of -3 or less.

A transportation quote is available. Although it is the responsibility of the buyer to transport this vehicle, we will assist in the loading of the vehicle or locating of a vehicle transportation company.

Please take the time to look over all 24 photos that I have listed in this auction. You can click on any photo to supersize and zoom in. If you need any additional photographs please contact me. Please check my 100% positive feedback and buy with confidence. This truck is sold in AS IS condition with no actual, implied or expressed warranty or guarantee of any kind. Bidders are invited to inspect this vehicle and drive it or send a representative. This vehicle is being sold with a reasonable reserve.

PLEASE CALL DON AT 908-304-4424 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

Thank you for looking at my listing and good luck bidding.

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