Vehicle Description
No, your eyes aren't deceiving you, this is a lowered and chopped
1967 GMC pickup. Beautifully built and dressed in flame red paint,
it's anything but subtle. If you're the sort who likes to stand out
in a crowd, this truck will definitely do it, but it's also
comfortable to drive and ready to do some work with a fully
functional late-model bed out back.
They took about three inches out of the roof of this GMC and boy
does it make a difference! It goes from pedestrian and familiar to
sleek and muscular. Part of that is due to the late-model stepside
bed out back, which fits so well that it's shocking that the bed is
two decades newer than the rest of the truck. But beyond that, the
workmanship is very nicely done, with a seamless chop that still
fits together like it should. No wonky window frames, no crooked
glass, no ill-fitting weather seals; it's almost as if the factory
designed it that way. The beautiful red paint is a big help in the
eye appeal department and the quality of the work speaks for
itself, because it really is as nice as it looks in photos. Sure,
there might be one or two minor signs of age and use, but for the
most part, this sucker looks ready to stop shows all over the
country.
The interior is fresh and thoroughly modern, including a pair of
black leather buckets from a late-model that look like they belong
here. Black carpets, bright red dash, and a new dash pad dress it
up and a period steering wheel seems like the right choice. The
gauges are beautiful originals that include a factory tach, all set
into a black camera case instrument panel that's straight out of
the 1960s. Entertainment comes courtesy of a modern AM/FM/CD stereo
system set into the original slot in the dash, and remarkably
enough it fits like it was made for the truck (are you sensing a
theme here?). Reproduction door panels help with the seamless
blending of original and custom pieces and you'll quickly discover
that even with the chopped top, there's plenty of room to get
comfortable behind the wheel.
Performance is not a problem thanks to a strong-running 307 cubic
inch V8 under the hood. It's nicely detailed with matching red
inner fenders, firewall, and radiator cradle, so the engine itself
stands out. Other dress-up parts include the finned air cleaner,
Edelbrock valve covers, and a polished fan shroud to really make
things bright. There was an effort to keep the wiring and plumbing
neat and even the heater box was painted to match the bodywork.
Thanks to a professional build, it starts easily, idles well, and
pulls the relatively lightweight truck around with performance that
rivals a muscle car. Thanks to a frame-off build, the chassis is
very well detailed, with satin black components, a fresh dual
exhaust system fed by long-tube headers, and a lowered suspension
that handles well on the street. A TH350 3-speed manual
transmission powers a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end that includes
custom traction bars to help it hook up. Other goodies include a
new gas tank, monoleaf springs in back, and those flashy Torque
Thrust wheels that are just the right choice on a truck like
this.
It's a little radical, but sometimes a little radical is what you
need. Beautifully and professionally built, this is a truck that
you can drive every day or win trophies on weekends. Call
today!