1959 GMC Other

302 Inline Six Cylinder

Manual

375PS12688E

Clear

Gasoline

1959 GMC 370 series truck with rare original, Napco four wheel drive conversion and sought after factory original 302 GMC inline six-cylinder engine (the 302 was listed as 160 HP in 1959 versus the 270 at 140 HP). 302 is also listed on the glovebox-mounted data plate. I purchased this truck out of Arizona in 2000. Sheetmetal including floorboards, door steps, cab corners, upper cab and door bottoms are EXTREMELY SOLID. Each cab corner has a small rust spot about the size of a quarter - the best you could expect for this vintage of truck. Previous owner said that he had the engine running at one point. I have not performed any work on the truck since I have owned it. The truck has a clear Arizona title. This truck previously served as a Goodyear tire truck as evidenced by the paint scheme on the back of the cab and signage visible on the doors. The odometer reads 47,441 miles, but actual mileage is unknown. I assume that the truck went out of service as a result of a broken rear axle shaft as seen in the photos. Most, if not all, of the differential components are in the floorboard of the cab. The rear crossmember of the frame is also damaged, but should not be difficult for a good fabricator to repair. The sheetmetal is in very good condition and the truck is extremely sold with little to no rust. The VIN tag and supplemental data tag in the glovebox detail the following information: VIN: 375PS12688E 160 Gross HP @ 3800 RPM 141 Net HP @ 3400 RPM 19,500# GVW 32,000# GCWR Model 375 NP540 Transmission, Type GD14, Speed 5DD 6 Lug Budd Wheels 302 Engine H150 Rear Axle (15,000# Rating) with 6.17 Ratio F045 Front Axle (4,500# Rating) Removed Many Years Ago at Time of Napco Conversion 8 Front Leaf Springs, 14 Rear Leaf Springs with 6 Auxiliary Springs This was a very rare, expensive truck in 1959. It is a model 375 with a 196.5" wheelbase. Base model pricing and primary options are listed below. Add on optional Budd wheels, tires, auxiliary cab steps and shipping, the total cost would likely have exceeded $6,000 in 1959. This truck would make an incredible vintage hauler. Model 375 $2873 List Price, $226 Surcharge RPO 0636 for 302 six-cylinder $127 List Price, $9.70 Surcharge RPO 0717 for New Process 540GD14 Transmission $175 List Price, $13.30 Surcharge Code 147060 2-Ton Napco 4-Wheel Drive Conversion $1785.60 List Price (July, 1956 Napco Price Sheet) General comments regarding the condition of the truck: Cracked windshield Cracked pass side vent window 3" play in steering wheel (some of this play can most likely be adjusted out) Transmission shifts well through all gears Transfer case locks out as it should and feels great. I turned the yokes after changing it from neutral to 2H then 4H and there was no play whatsoever Exhaust not connected to exhaust manifold Brake pedal stuck. Master cylinder needs to be rebuilt or replaced Clutch seems to engage and disengage as it should Front and rear driveshafts are in cab and look good Ring and pinion look good, spider gears look bad, and axle shaft is broken as already discussed. All other rear axle components seem to be there. Drum, handle and linkage for parking brake in cab. This is a specialty, original parking brake that mounts to the back of the transfer case. Fortunately, it all apprears to be there except the brake shoes Truck has rare hydrovac power brake booster under cab Sheetmetal is in overall excellent condition There are two small rust holes at each cab corner Door bottoms are solid Bottom of driver side door is dented Bottom of battery tray is rusted, which is typical and replacements are cheap If you have any questions, please send an email. Full payment is expected within five days of auction end. Storage at no additional cost is available for two months after the end of the auction.