1953 Chevrolet Other Pickups Description
Rescued from an old shed in Texas. This is one fun 1953 Chevy 3100 to take to shows and run around town. She is one clean machine . Add your own style or drive her like she is you will have the time of your life playing around with this truck. Many hours have been invested inbringing back and preserving this beautiful example of Chevrolets Advanced Design Truck. We pulled her all apart and gave her a new life with all of the following.....
FrameCleaned and Painted Boxed up front
Suspension and SteeringFront: 4" Drop axle by Nostalgia-Sids-Droppedaxlescom Modified steering arms with new style ball joint New Tie Rod/ Drag Link complete New aluminum hubs New shocks
Rear: Removed all parts cleaned and painted.damaged partsreplaced 4" Lowering blocks New shocks New U bolts
BrakesFront: Modern discs with newAluminum hubs. 1-1/4" thick, 12" rotor uses a GM full-floating caliper.8" single diaphragm booster master cylinder and proportioning valve mounted in the stock location. We upgraded the stock ball bearings to tapered roller bearings.All Brake lines and components are new Front and rear.
Engine235 Inline 6 cylinder Fresh rebuild with around 300 miles on it.New seals and gasketsNew fuel pumpNew fuel lines New coil New Sparkplugs New Sparkplug wires New pointsRebuilt one barrel carb Custom fitted K&N Air filter New motor mounts
Transmission 3 Speed on the floorHand built shifter rod
Sheet Metal Cab and bed are in great shape.Cab back wall, floor and firewall Have ben insulated with sound deadener and padding to reduce road noise and heatOld paint and fillers removed primed and painted and flat clear to look like old patina. The roof has some minor pitting. Cab corner LH replaced Bottom of cab is clean and paintedFire wall has been stripped and refinishedThe body has 63 years of small dents and dingsRear Bumper is new and painted to look oldBed has original wood clean sanded and sealed top and bottom.All newBolts, Washers, Lock washers, Nuts, Screws are stainless or Zinc coatedInterior Dash and doors stripped primed and tastefully painted With PPG Old Ivory A 1928 colorThe faces of the gauges, Glass, Gaskets, and new 12v bulbs installed. Speedometer WorksInstalled NOS aviator style oil and temp gauges under dashRADIO DOES NOT WORK FOR DISPLAY ONLY.Seats havenew Padding and newOEstyleblack vinyl installed on original frame Rear speakers have been wired with pro stinger heavy gauge audio wire Two 6" speakers located behind seat New OE style door panelsNew headlinerNew front glass and weather stripNew rear glass with weather stripNew door panels and hardwareNew window crank handles New door handles New OE style drivers side pedestal mirror New glove boxNew accelerator pedal Hasperiod correctHeater (needs to be hooked up)New wiper pedestal bezels, nuts, wiper arms, and blades. ( needs wiper switch to work)All New weather strip and sweeps on doorsAll newBolts, Washers, Lock washers, Nuts, Screws are stainless or Zinc coatedNew Tail lights and pedestals New carpetPeriod correct 1950's Cola Coolercleaned and Flat clear appliedover patinais used as the battery box.
I Have Clean and Clear Title and it will be Transferred to the winner
How to Purchase:
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- Bid or send a Best Offer with confidence - call, text or email with any questions before bidding. I want you to know exactly what you're looking at. Just ask us for more pictures.
Buyer must pay$500 non-refundable deposit down within24 hours of purchase. The remaining balance is due within7 business days. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate. We do not except PayPal... If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to Ebay, and negative feedback posted. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.
Local inspection on site is welcome with advance notice. I Will show this vehicle in person!If you have ANY Question Please CALL me 409 223 9862BID TO BUY, This is an AUCTION listing with a low reserve, Bid what you are willing to pay for it and you may just own it.
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Yes, I will help with loading the vehicle on your transport truck. .
Yes, I can store the vehicle up to 30 days at no charge, however, payment in full is required within 7 days of auction ending.
Local inspection on site is welcome with advance notice. I Will show this vehicle in person!
PLEASE CONTACTTHOMAS BEFORE BIDDING IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT 409 223 9862IF YOUR BID WAS NOT ACCEPTED AND YOU ARE A SERIOUS BUYER YOU CAN CONTACT ME DIRECTLY.