Vehicle Description
Incredible resto-mod. 1994 Lincoln Town Car chassis with 1951 GMC
pickup on top. Drives like a Lincoln. 4.6 SOHC V8, 4-speed
automatic overdrive, 4-wheel disc brakes. Full Town Car interior
including dash! The coolest GMC we've ever
seen!<BR><BR>When is a Town Car not a Town Car? When
there's a cool Advance Design pickup on top! The build on this
truck is almost too clever to be called simply a resto-mod. It's
more the seamless blending of a 1994 Lincoln Town Car and a 1951
GMC 3/4-ton pickup, creating the best of both worlds. The key is
the wheelbase, and it turns out that the Lincoln is exactly the
right size to slide under the cab and bed of the GMC. Of course,
there's a lot more to it than that, but the ultimate result is a
cool 5-window pickup that looks traditional and drives like a
luxury car. The bodywork is 100% steel and completely stock, so it
has the right look from any angle. No fiberglass, no chopping, no
questionable mods to make it fit, just a super clean pickup with
straight bodywork and nice panel fit so it'll stand out at shows.
We like the subtle Wimbledon White paint job, a kind of off-white
that's highlighted by a set of bright red stripes along the
rockers. Nothing too flashy, just enough to tip folks off that
there might be something interesting going on here. The factory
grille and bumpers were painted to match, and the emblems are a
blend of original GMC letters and late-model badges that further
blur the line between old and new. The bed is finished in Douglas
Fir, which was raised a bit to clear the original Town Car fuel
tank underneath. All the weather seals are new, too, so it seals up
like it should. No tricks, just a clean truck that was built
right.<BR><BR>The interior is where things really start
to get interesting. Not only did they use the Lincoln's chassis,
but most of the Lincoln's interior was transplanted into the GMC's
cabin. The result is rather remarkable, with a full Lincoln
dashboard, steering wheel, and leather bench seat in place of the
original pieces. Even more incredibly, things like the digital
gauges, steering wheel controls, radio, and other switches are
fully operational, just as they would have been in the Town Car.
The only notable deviation from Town Car spec is that there is no
automatic climate control simply because there was no room for the
system to fit behind the dash or on the firewall-some compromises
had to be made. But that doesn't change the fact that this is a
showstopper anywhere it goes and everyone does a double-take when
they see that leather-wrapped wheel and bright digital instrument
panel. Even the Lincoln's digital clock was transferred and works
properly! The door panels were custom upholstered to match the seat
and yes, that's the original GMC pedestal underneath. A custom
center consolette is on the floor, adding a little contrast, and
the headliner is familiar GMC fiberboard so it keeps a bit of its
truck DNA. Sliding behind the wheel of this pickup is always a
thrill.<BR><BR>The Lincoln Town Car's full powertrain
and chassis made the trip under the GMC fully intact. That means
power comes from a Ford 4.6-liter SOHC V8. Impeccably smooth, it
generates enough torque to make the truck feel downright quick
(remember the truck is probably 1000 pounds lighter than a Town
Car) yet feels completely effortless in everything it does. Thanks
to factory fuel injection, it starts instantly and idles properly
under all circumstances and it's all but silent on the road. And
best of all, it can be serviced at any Ford dealer and the factory
scan tools can be used! It also uses the Lincoln's 4-speed
automatic transmission and rear end with 2.73 gears inside, so it's
a superlative highway cruiser that never works very hard. The front
suspension is independent and there's a big disc brake at each
corner (power assisted, of course). Even the Lincoln's exhaust
system made the trip intact, making this perhaps the
cleanest-running 1951 GMC you'll ever find. On the truck side,
you'll note that the floors and cab corners are excellent with zero
rust issues and the battery is tucked away in back under the bed.
Ride quality is unbelievably smooth, braking is confident, and,
well, it drives like a modern luxury car. That's just too cool. The
only real indication that there's any modern hardware on board are
those gorgeous chrome Torque Thrust wheels, which carry 245/45/17
performance radials at all four corners.<BR><BR>Very
cleverly built, nicely engineered, and a ton of fun at shows when
you pop the hood, this GMC pickup is one of those no-hassles old
vehicles that everyone says they want. Get in, turn the key, and
go! Ride quality is worlds better than original, so if you like the
idea of an old truck but want something a little more capable, this
is a fantastic choice. I don't know what it cost to build, but
surely it was far more than the asking price. Take a look then give
us a call today!<BR><BR>Note: this vehicle is titled as
a 1951 GMC.<BR><BR>Harwood Motors always recommends and
welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
