1972 Chevy C50 Custom Pickup- Must See on 2040-cars
Sarasota, Florida, United States
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.7L 350 cubic inch V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: Regular Cab
Drive Type: Dually rear drive
Mileage: 30,000
Disability Equipped: No
Sub Model: C50
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: Dark Green
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Dark Green
One of a kind custom Chevy C50 Pickup. My father and I bought this truck from a very talented fabricator in Tampa, FL about a year ago. We were blown away by the quality of work, though there were a few details left to finish up. We completed the truck; restored the engine compartment beautifully and took care of some vibration issues in the driveline. The truck now looks and drives AWESOME! In a nutshell: engine, trans, clutch, rear end, brakes, steering are all solid and trouble-free and the body and frame are completely rust-free. You can drive this truck anywhere.
Here are the details:
10 FEET removed from original moving truck frame; 5 feet in front of and 5 feet behind the rear wheels. That is a stock width 8' Chevy truck bed set atop the original C50 framerails. She has a strong, reliable 350 V8, 4-speed manual with a 2 speed rearend for a total of 8 forward gears. Runs and drives great, totally sorted with no vibrations. Everything works, stops, goes well. Body has a nice 10-footer paintjob, I am picky, it looks great to most people. Minor issues include some bodywork shrinkage & tiny bubbles on the bedsides. The interior is clean & original. This truck is a blast to drive and turns heads everywhere. The engine compartment is completely restored with the carb rebuilt, working manual choke, new belts & hoses, new master cylinder; looks absolutely fantastic. Wood bed floor all redone. Rear end, wheel bearings & brakes just serviced. Front tires are fine for around town but may need to be replaced in the future due to some dry rot. Other than that needs nothing! No disappointments. This truck will fit on a normal open flatbed for shipping and estimated weight is between 6-7k lbs.
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If you have any questions, call Jeff at 941-350-1964 or email ledfoot327@aol.com
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