Vehicle Description
Take a good, long look at this 1952 Chevrolet panel delivery truck.
Seriously, look closely and you'll see that with the amount of work
that went into this build, not to mention the extensive parts list,
that the asking price is a genuine bargain. To duplicate this
car-provided you can even find another one-expect to spend three
times that much money. Or you can just buy this one today and start
having a blast the moment you get it home.
It's too bad delivery trucks don't look this good today, because
they'd make SUVs obsolete overnight. The 1952 Chevy still had that
classic rounded look from the late '40s and even dressed in
high-profile Porsche Guards Red it looks nostalgic. Workmanship is
exceptional throughout and I have to imagine they started with a
really straight truck to begin with, because getting a black
vehicle this straight takes cubic dollars. They let the original
shape speak for itself, and didn't waste time with graphics or
stripes, and it really works well. It's got a few signs of use and
age, but to be honest, nobody will care because this one has that
old car look that seems to attract admirers everywhere it goes. The
bumpers, grille, and other details were refinished, and all the
stainless was professionally buffed and reinstalled, so it really
glitters against the black paint. It wasn't shaved or modified, so
all the little details are there, from the hood ornament to the
stainless wheel shields on the rear fenders. From the back, the
only parts that tell you this isn't a stocker are the two exhaust
tips peeking out from under the chrome bumper.
This truck's commercial days are long gone as evidenced by the
two-tone gray interior with a nicely finished front bench and
beautifully sculpted side panels in the cargo bay. That's the
original dash, which has been painted to match the interior, and it
still houses the original gauges that have been reworked to monitor
the small block V8 up front. The steering wheel is pure race car
cool and it's been seamlessly attached to a modern column,
including the shifter for the TH350 3-speed automatic transmission.
There's also a neatly integrated Pioneer CD player with speakers
throughout the interior and the A/C controls now live in the center
of the dash. Every single surface inside this truck was hand-made,
including the door panels, carpets, headliner, and the rear area
which uses a diamond plate floor that both looks good and remains
tough enough to use as intended. Look around and you can imagine
how much it cost to make it look this good, more proof that this
truck is grossly underpriced.
They didn't phone it in with the powerplant, which is a 350 cubic
inch V8 with an extensive list of parts and modifications that
would make it the right engine for a high-performance Camaro. Up
top there's an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and matching aluminum
intake manifold, and there's a mild cam inside that sounds pretty
darned good. Artfully crafted with finned valve covers, Chevy
Orange paint, and a few chrome pieces, it's low-maintenance and
looks great at the local shows. Upgrades like power steering and
brakes are very welcome and the dual exhaust system has a nice
burble that's not too aggressive. Flashy Rally wheels give it the
right look and wear 235/75/15 Michelin radials.
Nicely built, eminently practical, and always handsome, this panel
delivery will be welcome anywhere, but you may enjoy driving it so
much that you never want to park it. Call now!
