1950 Chevy Sedan Delivery Radical Custom Hot Rod Black 454 Clean Fast Low Miles

  • Location: Escondido, California, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Chevrolet
  • Model: Sedan Delivery
  • Year: 1950
  • Mileage: 352
  • Color: Black
  • Engine size: 454
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Power options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Black
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Options: Leather Seats
  • Vehicle Title: Clean

1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery Description

GM 454 .30 over engine.
Built by G.E.S. engineering, San Diego (builder of drag racing motors)
477 HP, 507 FP/Torque
Edelbrock aluminum heads
Edelbrock aluminum intake
Crower/Crane internals
Holley 650 carb
Sanderson stainless headers
700R4 4 speed overdrive transmission. Lokar firewall dipstick
Ford 9" post-traction rear end, 3.25 gears
King Kool Air Conditioning with polished aluminum compressor/dryer
Power brakes- custom under-floor booster. Grenada front disc/rear drum with Hurst electric line lock (button on shifter)
Power Mustang II rack & pinion steering with Saginaw PS pump
Rear 4 link suspension
Front drop spindles
Front tube 'A' arm suspension parts
Custom mechanical E-brake
Air bag suspension with AccuAir ride height control system and 100% duty cycle Viair compressor
Aircraft brake lines/fittings
Custom 28 gallon aluminum fuel tank. Gas filler in floor inside back door
Ron Francis electric wiring kit with dual batteries, manual override switches
Polished aluminum tilt steering column with Carrera steering wheel
Precision Performance drag racing shifter (with brake line lock button)
AutoMeter liquid filled gauges Speedo/Tach/Fuel/Oil Pressure/Water Temp/Volt
Custom built performance alternator
Walker copper/brass radiator with built in trans cooler. 16" fan on thermostat. Always runs cool
Tires: front- 215/50/17 Hankook, rear 275/40/18 Michelin
Wheels: front 17x7 rear 18x9.5 American Racing aluminum Torque Thrust II, polished
Power windows
Custom split bench seat- leather
Frame off build- all suspension parts and frame powder coated
Antique coffin interior door handles
Pair of excellent Cadillac hearse landaus. Not attached. (late 50's?)
Custom Body Mods:
Chopped 6" with NOS '50 Olds windshield and custom 3 pieces, sides and rear
Wind vents removed, replaced with one piece door glass
Rounded door corners
Shaved/reinforced hood
Front clip/grille welded into one piece
Front bumper cut/reshaped to match grille contour
Frenched headlights
Raingutters removed
Rear wheel wells re-radiused and expanded to fit 275/40 ZR18 wheels/tires
Rear bumper removed and pan rolled with megaphone exhaust cutouts/license plate
PT Cruiser custom rear lights sunken/frenched with dark smoked lenses
All 3 doors shaved with remote Dakota Digital actuators, bear claw latches
Rear door hidden hinges
Rubber/seals all newer and in great shape
I have a large file of receipts/manuals/photos/time slips showing the history of this amazing hot rod since I bought in in 1989.
Things that need attention:
Currently running a bit rich- carb needs adjusting- not my specialty. My plan down the road was to replace with one of these new plug n' play closed loop fuel injection system.Some small paint cracks have developed- from paint prep, not from use, abuse or road damage. All on driver front fender and hood.
Speedometer works intermittently- have changed adapter on trans but not certain what's up.
Passenger window custom glass replaced- needs adjustment to move more smoothly.
Transmission pan plug has small leak- needs attention at next trans service.
Very slow leak somewhere in air suspension system- lot of hoses/fittings. Have removed and tested air bags and eliminated as culprits. Would re-plumb with combination valves and fewer fittings if I had to do again- if desired ride height button reset occasionally it is no problem.
I have owned this car for 30 years this November. Bought stock with inline 6 and 3 on the tree. Have built it a couple times but most of the work and all body/paint on this version was pro built and I have receipts to prove it. Ready for your interior. Painted May 2006, taken exquisite care of but there are a few small cracks on front fender/hood that are due to paint prep problems. Paint is immaculate otherwise due to EXTREMELY low miles/use. Kept covered in garage 99% of the time. I have other projects and wish to pass this along and gain my garage back, as I rarely drive it.
I am selling and pricing this car as an incomplete project- as in, you can drive it as is, like I have with pleasure for about 15 years, or add your interior. I am sure I have forgotten many things, as building and enjoying this car as a major part of my life for many years. I have nothing to hide and will happily answer any and all questions you might have. Please do not contact me in order to try to knock price down based on 'what abouts?'!

Also listed locally- subject to prior sale.