Vehicle Description
After being stored in a barn for over thirty years, this all steel
1936 Chevrolet pickup was brought to a truck show where it was
purchased to begin its new life. This custom truck is rust-free and
has no patch panels. The original frame was modified to fit a
Heidts Mustang II front end including power disc brakes and power
rack & pinion steering. The rear suspension and differential are
from a Chevy S10 with a 3.08 gear ratio. It is powered by a 350ci
engine with an Edelbrock intake manifold and carburetor and block
hugger headers with a 2.5" dual exhaust system. A Turbo 350
automatic transmission completes the drivetrain. This icon of
American nostalgia was taken apart piece-by-piece for a frame-off
restoration. An all-new Painless wiring system converted the
original to a 12-volt electrical system. A new master brake
cylinder and lines were installed to complete the rolling chassis.
The pickup box is finished with unique ironwood held in place by
stainless steel runners. An antique toolbox was restored and
mounted in the front of the bed and is an excellent addition to
this classic truck. The fuel tank is frame-mounted behind the
differential under the pickup box and filled from the rear of the
bed. While still in pieces, the body and box were painted Chevrolet
Cobalt Blue, while the fenders and running boards were painted
black. After the body was assembled onto the frame, a classic red
pinstripe was added. Artillery wheels complete the look of the era.
The cab's interior paint is all-original including the dashboard
and door panels. The unique roll-out windshield still provides 1936
air conditioning. The steering column is a GM tilt with shifter.
The original gauges have been reworked and have new faces. The
springs, foam and seat cushions have been refurbished, however, the
old leather seat covers were reused since they were in excellent
condition. Insulation, headliner and carpeting were all
custom-fitted to the truck. While the integrity of the original
look has been maintained, this truck's unseen upgrades make it
dependable and allow it to be driven with ease. What was once the
workhorse of American farm life has been reborn as a beautiful
classic.
