Vehicle Description
This 1937 International pickup truck is one impressive hauler. It's
beautifully finished, of course, but the longer you look, the more
details you'll find to delight the eye. That's the true hallmark of
a quality rod, and this one delivers in more than one way.
The body is original steel, and the hard part was finding one,
never mind refinishing it to this level. OK, the fenders are
'glass, and I like that full-fendered look a great deal. Working
with quality materials also makes it easy to achieve spectacular
results, so you'll note how well it fits together, with doors that
fit flush and no worries about previous repairs or damage coming
back to haunt you. This sucker's extremely nice and keeps to the
stock look for the most part. The light yellow paint lets the shape
do most of the talking, working in harmony instead of as a solo,
and the modifications are minimal: removable hood sides, 1937 Chevy
taillights, and shaved bumpers. Trick bumperettes offer a modicum
of protection for the front fenders, a custom rear pan makes the
rear end look finished, and without a few pinstripes, it just
wouldn't be a custom. In the bed you'll find gorgeous honey-stained
wood whose deep, rich color contrasts beautifully the bodywork,
putting a neat twist on an old favorite. And with that tilt-up bed
cover it's weatherproof, making this a great truck for
long-hauls.
Tan leather upholstery works well inside and the combination of
leather and patterns makes it feel far more upscale than it was in
1937. All the soft parts were custom stitched for just this truck,
including the headliner and neat-fitting floor mats which are bound
in leather themselves. A slightly renovated dashboard carries the
retro-styled Auto Meter instruments and a custom fabricated lower
panel houses controls and vents for the powerful A/C system. You'll
also appreciate the overhead console and a powerful AM/FM/CD stereo
that fills the cab with sound. A tilt steering column with a custom
leather-wrapped wheel makes it surprisingly easy for just about
anyone to slide into the driver's seat. Built for comfort and
easily capable of long-distance hauls, they didn't forget to also
make it beautiful inside. Guys in the 1930s would have killed for
something this luxurious.
For reliability and performance, it's hard to beat a small-block
Chevy powerplant. The 350 cubic inch V8 fits nicely under the
International's rounded hood and is dressed up with all the
familiar gear like an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and polished
intake manifold, chrome accessories tucked in tight to the block,
and a few shiny bits that are designed to be seen when the hood
sides are off. The firewall was custom made to accommodate the
Chevy's rear-mounted distributor, with form following function in a
very trick way, and there's massive cooling available from the
radiator up front. It's backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic and a
12-bolt rear end, and it rightfully shows a few signs of use; who
wouldn't take this one out on the road? The front suspension is
from a '72 Nova, so you get disc brakes and rack-and-pinion
steering, while the dual exhaust system has the right mellow hot
rod tone but hushes on the highway. Thanks to a set of pretty
Billet Specialties and staggered Goodyear rubber, this cool little
truck has the perfect hot rod stance.
A beautifully finished hauler that's totally sorted and ready to
cruise. Call today!
