Vehicle Description
1956 Divco Model UM Custom For Sale- Truly Unique Full-Custom Truck
LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1956 Divco Model UM
Custom. In 1926, the Detroit Industrial Vehicle Company was formed.
Initially being nicknamed "Divco" by the owners and employees of
the company, Divco became the official name in 1944. Along the way,
Divco launched its tremendously successful "snub-nose" line of
multi-stop delivery trucks, beginning in 1939 and continuing all
the way until Divco's bankruptcy and liquidation in 1986. Due to
the ubiquitous nature of the snub-nose Divco, it became a part of
popular culture and an indelible image in the North American
collective consciousness. This particular 1956 Divco Model UM is
not exactly the slow and steady milk delivery appliance that may
have roamed your neighbourhood in the past. The first hint is the
stance. It's low and it rides on massive Billet Specialties 5-spoke
wheels that look amazing! Next, there is the paint. It's two-tone,
black and white, broken up with a chrome strip down the side that
has been wet sanded and polished to a show quality shine. Step up
into the van to reveal that the factory utilitarian interior has
been entirely replaced with gorgeous red leather everywhere. The
leather is soft and smooth, a truly great place to spend time, and
has won multiple awards for its quality and terrific appearance.
The interior is finished with awesome Dakota Digital gauges, power
windows and a polished metal steering wheel. A mighty Alpine stereo
is ready for the tunes of your choice, which can be selected via
Bluetooth compatibility. All of this excellence can be enjoyed with
friends too, as the Divco now boasts two bucket seats up front with
a comfy leather bench just behind. The dashboard and trim are 1956
Chevrolet components. And in case you find yourself getting warm,
Vintage Air conditioning is ready to cool you down. Tilt the hood
forward and you will find a 6.0 litre LS engine that has been
mildly upgraded. It inhales through a BBK intake manifold and
Spectre Performance intake ram pipe, and exhales through headers, a
304 stainless steel full exhaust system and Magnaflow mufflers.
Beautiful Billet Specialities valve covers and a Billet Specialties
accessory drive finish up the engine bay. The engine starts and
idles very nicely due to the magic of electronic fuel injection.
Backing up the engine is a 4L65E electronically controlled
four-speed automatic transmission. To ensure that the operators of
this fine machine do not break any milk bottles, the Divco rides on
Heidts coilover suspension at all four corners with Wilwood disc
brakes to slow things down. To gain the maximum benefit from the
upgraded suspension, the frame of the truck has received boxing
that has greatly improved its strength and rigidity. Superb
craftsmanship is displayed throughout the vehicle. Everything is
tight and well-fitted. With less than 400 miles since its build it
runs and drives well. It is far faster than stock, handles better,
brakes better, and is built better. If you would like to add this
unique example to your collection, do not delay. Additional
Details: 1956 DIVCO MODEL UM -
