When was the last time you saw one of these? Meticulous body off frame custom restoration of this very rare truck. It was truly a labor of love for the gentleman who built it. Lots of pictures to document the process. Custom paint, custom interior plus a crate engine are just a few of the upgrades. It's subtle yet profound at the same time. This truck is an absolute winner in every single way!
EXTERIOR: Super cool color combination! It was taken down to a bare shell before being .....
professionally painted inside and out. Everything is super slick with a gorgeous Dove Gray color on the exterior including the unique front grille. I really love the red lettering on the tailgate that is outlined in black, and definitely adds a nice little pop. The body is all smooth, clean, and straight metal. All the panels are properly aligned with gaps that are well above average. The doors close easily with minimal effort. The fuel tank was relocated from behind the seat, to the back under the bed. The bumpers and all the chrome is really sparkly. The dual side mirrors are very practical with a unique shape. All the glass is new with a light green tint. All the rubber seals and even the fuzzy strips were replaced. The wheels were custom made by Wheel Vintique with the correct offset etc. They are wrapped in a like new set of Cooper radial tires.
INTERIOR: Inside the jambs are painted just like the body. The weatherstrips were replaced. It has custom made door panels that fit really nicely with an armrest, speakers and pockets integrated too. All the handles are new. The entire inside of the cab was all painted body color then sound deadener was installed. It has a beautiful modern set of gauges that have a retro look to them, really appropriate style for this vintage truck. All new wiring throughout. The stereo looks stock but actually has modern guts with Bluetooth plus am/fm capabilities built in. There are new speakers in the dash and doors. The glovebox liner was replaced. It has a modern heating system with new carpeting and floor mats too. The bench seat was completely reupholstered and has new cushioning also. Behind the seat and the headliner are all custom made and upholstered panels. Even the sun visors were redone and the dome light is working. A very comfy cushion grip steering wheel rounds off the interior perfectly.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Reliable performance! The crate 390 FE big block Jasper engine is upgraded with an RV cam, Sanderson headers, Edelbrock intake, Edelbrock carb with electric choke and more. Red accents are abundant, and a very attractive compliment to the Dove Gray. New dual horns and a full MSD ignition system too. It's equipped with power steering and power brakes. All the components, wiring, hoses, belts etc. look brand new. Upgraded electric wiper system too. The fender wells and firewall are all neatly painted. What a pretty engine bay!
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: The nice tonneau cover is attached with clamps and can be removed without hurting the truck. The backside of the tailgate has a simple latch mechanism to keep it shut, and it was upgraded with coated cables to hold it up. The backside of the tailgate and jamb are both painted slick just like the body. Inside is all solid metal that is also painted Dove Gray. A thick rubber mat was carefully cut for a precision fit. The new fuel filler is located at the rear of the bed under the mat.
UNDERSIDE: The front end steering and suspension was completely rebuilt. It was upgraded with a swaybar and coil over shocks. Same thing in back, it has new springs, bushings, swaybar, and coilover shocks too. It has a custom dual exhaust system with stainless Magnaflow mufflers and a new fuel system including a fuel tank from a 1969 Mustang. The brake system has been completely redone and upgraded with disc in the front. Looking up at the motor it's spotless and has a custom-made oil pan plus a high torque starter. The heavy duty C6 automatic transmission was rebuilt and has a custom-built drive shaft. In back is a rebuilt 9"" rear end with Strange Engineering 31 spline axles and 3.25 posi gearing. It has totally solid, rust free floors that are smooth and clean and neatly painted satin black. The frame was completely sandblasted, prepped, and painted semi-gloss black as well.
SERVICE: We inspected this truck and we fixed the temperature gauge, adjusted the driver's door lock, and replaced exhaust manifold gaskets.
I bought this truck locally from the craftsman that restored it. It is his baby; he says he has a garage full of trophies! I spent a lot of time with him as he proudly described all the efforts he put into this truck. This truck really does look a lot more expensive than how much we are asking for it. That is the general consensus amongst employees here at the museum. All this custom work, a frame off restoration, and a crate 390 engine for under $60,000. Sounds like a hell of a deal for a hell of a truck to me!
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Power Steering
Power disc brakes
Custom interior
Custom gauges
Bluetooth stereo
Posi rear end
Dual mirrors
Radial tires
Tonneau cover
Dual exhaust