1955 GMC Other

427

new venture 5 speed

Clear

Gasoline

1955 GMC frame off restoration 20+ years ago - I have owned for almost 30 years some scratches and light dings. Acid dunked most body parts (exception of 1 fender that was replaced) painted with variprime etching primer and painted basecoat/clearcoatOak and stainless steel bed - stainless tailgate chainsBorla Stainless steel mufflersElectric wipers(original- blades need replacing- just noticed)drop bumper heavy duty hitchfront disc brakespower steeringleather power bucket seatsStewart Warner gauges in original bezels - bought new years ago. machined original bezels to accept and look very good- see pictures427 engine with: 7/16 dimple rods- shot peened, forged crankshaft, open chamber oval port heads, balanced, forged pistons, windage tray, 7 quart trap door corvette oil pan, Holley 750 carb, dual snorkel air cleaner, Crane gold roller rockers, 4 bolt mains etc. Have receipts for machine work and large majority of parts.Currently torque thrust wheels on front and dragmasters on rear (torque thrust style).New Venture 5 speed with Centerforce Clutch - have custom pistol grip shift handle made for truck(years ago - used on two previous set-ups- will include - not installed on current new 5 speed set-up yet.Chrome step-sides Chrome cowl ventHeavy duty receiver hitch and drop bumper - plasma cut to match bed - used to tow pop up camper for many years4 core radiator - modified original by Griffin - provisions for automatic transmission if what to change over - should have receiptHeavy duty sway bars front and rearSpare - crank/cable to tuck up under bed.Finned aluminum rear end coverOriginally Nebraska truck - was very solid condition prior to restoration - bumper has not been re-chromedtruck was undercoated - (GM dealership) Consider driver(nice) not show truck but did win best in show truck/van early model Brained International Raceway in 2005 and few local cars shows entered.Drive and runs good. Rear tires will be replaced. I did not put on new tires and wheels so that buyer can pick what they prefer and save costs (lower starting bid). If keeping wheels I have purchased 2 255/70/15 Cooper cobra GT tires and will have them installed- by end of auction IF DESIRED -PRICE/Winning bid CAN BE REDUCED $500 IF YOU DO NOT WANT THE WHEELS/TIRES CURRENTLY ON TRUCK and prefer to buy wheel/tire combination of your choice Note: speedometer not hooked up - when changed to 5 speed - 5 speed is electric speedometer is mechanicalOil Pressure gauge not working - sending unit most likelyTachometer bounces periodicallyNeutral safety needs to be hooked up to transmission - have wiring on truck previously used on automatic transmissionHand sewn tuck and roll headlinerNOTE: WHEELS and TIRES ARE NOT THE SAME AS IN THE PICTURES! PLEASE MAKE SURE TO NOTE THIS! THOSE WERE SOLD AS THEY THE THE WRONG BACKSPACING. I can try to get current picture of the current wheels if enough interest (in storage).12 bolt posi (gov-lock) w/ 3.08 gears Heavy drum rear. Discs brake front - Stainless steel adapters. Brakes, master cylinder, power steering front sway bar from 1975-1985 full size truck era. Tilt/telescoping steering column from a Tornado with trans-am steering wheel & GMC logo. Stainless steel firewall plates. Please feel free to contact for additional or specific pictures - also I encourage inspection - live in Mora, MN