Vehicle Description
Only 366 miles on incredible 1/4 million $ build! Has many uses-
haul your show car, bikes, race car etc. Promote your business.
Steal any show you take it to.
Where do I start! I guess I want to stress the quality and
workmanship that went into this build is amazing. No expense was
spared. It is restored to a concourse level, even the chassis is
detailed.
Billy Jarrett of North Carolina had the dream to build a custom
truck as a tribute to American trucking. $250,000 invested, 23
years to build and only a few hundred miles since finished. He took
an old 1956 Ford C800 COE (cab over engine) and created a truly 1
of a kind, functional show piece. Unfortunately Billy passed, some
lucky person will be able to enjoy the "no expense spared" "no
detail overlooked" results of his dream.
There is so much to talk about, so many details worth mentioning, I
broke it down into categories. The closer I look, the more
impressed I am and you will be too.
EXTERIOR:
Cab: 1956 cab over body was restored to show quality. No rust or
damage. The metal is straight as an arrow and has black paint
polished like a literal mirror. Door jambs are slick black, the
latch is even chrome. Top of the hood was louvered and has a chrome
ornament perched in the middle. The cowl vent actually is power
operated.
It is decorated with show quality chrome. Every single little piece
is new including all the trim around all the windows, the door
handles, washer tips, antenna etc. The emblems are chromed and the
inserts are painted. Even the key lock covers and wiper arms are
polished. Has a substantial bumper with chrome vertical guides at
both ends and a license plate bracket that folds into two steps.
The grill is chrome. There are 2 polished air horns on the roof and
yes they work. Has stainless extended mirrors on each door with
Ford script. There's diamond plate protective trim on each fender
with vintage style aluminum Ford step plates. All new smoked glass.
Every gasket, weatherstrip and window seal is new. A big rig
wouldn't be complete without exhaust stacks! The chambered pipes
are ceramic coated and they have stainless steel guards.
Lights, it has lots of lights. 5 cool cone shaped running lights on
the roof, 2 chrome Ford spotlights and vintage Ford fog lamps with
yellow lenses on the bumper.
The Double Sleeper:
It is a vintage 1980s double sleeper. Restored to show condition.
No rust, dents, damage or waves. It is straight metal. Custom 3
tone paint is polished smooth and glossy. There's a good sized
locking compartment on each side, inside both is all carpeted. On
the passenger side there is a locking door that gives access into
the sleeper. There is even a step ladder and a big deluxe grab bar
to get in. Under the sleeper is a custom made battery box with two
12 volt batteries. Also huge polished fuel tanks on each side.
Enclosed Hauler:
One of a kind, custom built in Bowling Green to look like a Great
Dane semi trailer from the 1950s. The ribbed stainless is polished
like chrome. There is a wide access door on each side, each with
premium latches. Here are some of those over the top details: Not
only does each door have a rod that swings out to hold the door
open but there are also stainless cables as a back up. There is a
custom made, set of substantial aluminum steps with hand rail that
can be attached to side entrance. In back there is a power ramp
door that gets lowered by a remote. Under the hauler is filled in
and fitted with custom made diamond plate storage boxes. Every door
and compartment has a lock. Every compartment has a rubber seal
making weather tight. There is an air chuck with hose and tire
filler in one box.
Of course it has an abundance of marker lights. Has hitch receiver
and trailer plug with electric trailer brakes.
INTERIOR:
The Cab:
The inside of the cab is upholstered match- the visors, custom door
panels and Mustang bucket seats. The seats have a power lumbar,
adjustable side bolsters and armrest. Doors have custom armrests,
power locks and window switches. The dash is painted black and was
actually wet sanded and polished like a mirror. Machine turned
inserts decorate the dash. There is a nice looking set of gauges.
The floor is custom carpeted with sewn edges. Features include
retro stereo, air conditioning, tachometer, tilt wheel, overhead
map lights and my favorite- pull chain for the air horns! It also
has billet pedals, trailer brake adjuster. It is like new inside,
even under the seats the brackets look new, the brackets for the
visors look new. The cab was cut open to allow access directly into
the sleeper. They used a high quality rubber seal between cab and
sleeper.
The Double Sleeper:
Has all the comforts of home, well maybe that's a stretch but it is
cozy. There is a mattress on a platform. Under the platform are 2
sliding doors that give access to a big storage space. At each
front corner there are mini closets both with bars to accommodate
hangers. A divider curtain offers privacy. Has seat belts so can
also be used for transporting extra people it has its own heat and
air conditioning controls, overhead lighting and a stereo. It is
completely upholstered.
Enclosed Hauler:
Prior to us buying it there has never been a car inside, straps
were never unpackaged. The straps are in a polished diamond plate
tool box. It is finished in white paneling with aluminum strips
over the seams. The entire floor is diamond plate, even custom work
over the door sills. There are interior lights split into two
groups. There are two light switches by each side door, both are
protected by a steel gaurd (another over the top detail). On the
floor it uses EZ track, a versatile system for securing cars,
bikes, toys etc. Complete with straps and hardware. It has a
dovetail design. Inside height in front is 6'8" and in back is
8'2". In front there is a large storage deck. Also has a new
electric winch, never used.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: 1990 Cummins turbo diesel only had 175 miles on
it when installed. It's still new! It's arguably the most popular
of the various Cummins motors because of its simplicity and
respectable performance. (This is right off cumminshub.com). The
5.9L, 6 cylinder, 12 valve engine created double the torque and
better mileage then the gas engine. Is detailed like a show quality
car under the hood. The firewall is painted gloss black. All the
nuts and bolts are stainless. Every component is new or rebuilt.
New wiring, electric wipers and washers, has Hydromax power brake
system, hydraulic clutch, giant radiator with electric fan and fan
on the motor. The air conditioning system has all braided stainless
steel hoses. Has a big K&N air filter. Power steering system is
heavy duty, all new steering linkage.
UNDERSIDE: The entire chassis was painted a durable gloss red while
it was apart. It has been fitted with adjustable air ride front and
back. Lower the air and the back drops nearly to the ground, along
with the dovetail design you can load very low cars. The frame was
stretched. The front end and disc brakes are Chevy 1 ton, rear axle
and brakes are Chevy 1 ton. It also has a custom made tag axle.
Each axle has dual wheels for a total of 8. Typically a tag axle
has 2 wheels, not 4. The wheels front and back are polished
aluminum. It does not have air brakes so a special driver's license
is not required (check your local codes). It is show quality
underneath!
This truck is an attention magnet showpiece on it's own. Put a cool
car in back and no doubt you will steal the show. It's
functio...for more information please contact the seller.