Vehicle Description
An interesting history meets useful upgrades like V8 power and an
upgraded suspension. All of this makes this 1946 GMC pickup one of
the most unique classic trucks you can get your hand on right
now.
This is the pickup truck that got America moving again after WWII.
In fact, since this was made during just the first full year of
peacetime, this CC-series is basically a pre-war model put back
into production because we needed pickups to get working at home
again. These are a rare sight because GMC would eventually update
the lineup in 1947. So this one has a story to tell, and it seems
to even wear part of its history. The two-tone red and black is a
classic color combo. It's a later application that is more about
keeping this workman going than trying to be flashy. And we really
love the details on this one, including the General Motors Truck
badging on the hood, the steel running boards, and the weathered
lumber on the truck bed floor. The lowered stance hints at some
more of the upgrades beneath the skin, and so you may see this is a
nice base for a restomod or rat rod project. But we already like it
just the way it is. You're going to see that most of the upgrades
are about making this a better cruiser. And the presentation of the
paint and body look like it's coming off of decades on the farm. So
you get a very authentic worker style that also is pretty easy and
fun to show off around town.
The interior is still working-class all the way, but that's all
part of the vintage truck appeal. You have the classic elements
like the two-piece windshield, large/grippy steering wheel, and an
art deco gauge panel. And the luxuries that we added never get too
fancy, like the carpeting or better-cushioned bench seat. They make
it nicer but not flashy. In fact, your only real indicator of
something special going on with this one is the added auxiliary
readouts under the dash.
When you open the classic butterfly hood, there is a bit of a
surprise. It's a General Motor powerhouse, but it's a different
kind of post-war marvel. You have a 305 cubic-inch small block V8.
It has been enhanced with a four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock
Performer intake, and shorty headers feeding a rather straight set
of dual exhaust pipes with glasspacks. It's a nice power upgrade,
but this truck is also set up to be more of a cruiser than an
all-out street machine. That's why you have good supporting
components, like a 12-volt electrical system, an alternator, and an
aluminum radiator with an electric fan. As you look underneath,
you're going to see an impressively new-style tubular A-arm front
suspension with everything from good bushings to disc brakes with
drilled & slotted rotors. Modern Goodyear touring tires, power
brakes, KYB rear shocks, and a three-speed automatic transmission
complete a solid driving package.
This 1946 GMC is a great classic pickup that can be driven to work
or shows with plenty of pride. Someone gets to tell its story, and
so you might want to hurry if it's going to be you. Call
today!!!
