Vehicle Description
1950 Chevrolet 2-Ton COE (Cab Over Engine)
The Colors: Magnetic Red (2000 Corvette) /Sandstone Silver (2000 Suburban)
The Engine: 1995 Dodge Cummins 12 valve Turbo Diesel producing 325 horsepower
(475 Horsepower with capable propane injection)
The Transmission: 1995 Dodge Cummins ATS Modified 4 speed Automatic Overdrive
The Differential: 1985 Chevrolet 1-Ton 3.73:1 Posi-traction Rebuilt, Dually rear axle.
The Frame and Suspension: Chevrolet 1- Ton Crew Cab lengthened 24” and completely boxed,
with air ride suspension.
2, 40-gallon polished aluminum fuel tanks symmetrically mounted on each side of the bed
Power front disc brakes, and power steering
All aluminum bed surface with provision to pull a 5th wheel style trailer, and a receiver hitch as well hidden behind the rear license plate.
The interior: Fawn Beige full leather, electronically adjustable with lumbar, and heated seating, leather door panels, and headliner
Complete Dakota digital dash, and temperature control system for A/C and heat, with aluminum toggle switches for ride adjustment.
Well thought-out control placement in console for headlights, Fog lamps, interior lighting, transmission cooler, fuel tank switches and propane injection
Electronic trailer brake,and cruise control
“Secret Audio Stereo”, with 6-disc CD changer
There's practically not enough internet space to describe this unbelievable, 10 year build of this very unique, so well built, and very wisely thought out 1950 COE.
The description above touches on a few bullets, but this is one of those trucks that you can look at 100 times, and still find some unique aspect that you didn't notice before.
The build quality is nothing short of amazing. The paint work, the hand painted trim stripe, the metal work around the entire truck leaves no room for improvement. A bold statement for sure, but true, nevertheless.
The Cummins Turbo Diesel engine fires right up, and with the cabin closed, you practically can't hear it run. This truck is so well insulated.
This truck will pull your 40' car trailer over the mountain with no issues, and will do it in complete comfort for you and some friends as the rear seating area is plentiful.
This truck has only rolled 3,860 miles since it's completion. All books and manuals, simple to read wiring schematics, and receipts for components for the build are available and will accompany the truck, as well as a very cool 1932 Ford Grill show sign. I guess the downside to this truck is, if you haul your show cars with it, when you get to the show, this truck will most likely garner all of the attention.
If you've ever had the desire to hit one of the big auctions and bid on one of those half-million dollar builds, well, by that standard, this truck is a super deal!!!
