Vehicle Description
The GMC "New Design" series of light trucks were introduced in 1947
alongside Chevrolet's nearly identical "Advanced Design." As with
the Chevy, the GMCs were branded as being sleeker and more advanced
than the older AK series. For 1954, a series of upgrades were added
such as a Windshield now curved one-piece glass without center
vertical dividing strip. Revised steering wheel. Revised dashboard.
Cargo bed rails, previously angled, now horizontal. Tail lights
round instead of rectangular. Grille changed from five horizontal
slats to crossbar design. Also a 235cid I6 replaced the earlier
216cid engine.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this unique 1947 GMC Restomod
van for your consideration. The exterior of the van is 100% old
school GMC but it sits on a 1979 GM light truck frame. The current
owner purchased the truck back in 1984 and subsequently restored
the truck. The exterior is is very solid and straight and features
generally nice paint work. The two tone grey looks good but has a
few minor imperfections. The chrome trim is nice and larger steel
wheels with factory hubcaps are fitted. The interior is nice and
features a comfortable bench seat, updated gauge cluster, wooden
bed floors with fitted carpet, and dual rear clamshell doors.
Mechanically, this is a very solid and easy to drive vehicle. The
new frame is a lot more sturdy and the newer engine is more
reliable as well. Also equipped with power brakes and power
steering, this truck will have no problem being enjoyed on todays
roads.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including undercarriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.