1943 Chevrolet Suburban

Surburban Other

6 - Cyl.

Manual

BK189057

Gasoline

Offered for Auction is a 1943 Chevrolet Surburban in the process of restoration.This vehicle is excellent for original restoration or parts. This vehicle was originally owned by the "Defense Plant Corporation". I have the original tag rivited inside for proof. This vehicle has an after market passenger side rear entry door added by the military, framed in wood, as is the door. The body has been totally disassembled, metal dipped, with rusted areas removed. Some areas of metal repair have been done. All chrome pieces removed have been replated, and are ready for reassembly. This includes bumpers, grills, exterior and interior door handles. The windsheild has been restored with frame replated, glass installed, seal in place ready for assembly. Bumper brackets have been restored and powder coated for assembly. Door locks have been restored. Front door window frames have been restored, and powder coated, glass installed, tracks clear coated, crank mechanisms cad plated, and ready for door reassembly. The fenders,headlight/parkinglight assemblies, hood, and engine bay pieces are all in excellent condition. The body components are all solid but and are now ready for repair and reassembly. The chassis and powertrain sits undisturbed except for some engine parts such as starter, exhaust manifold, carburetor removed, but all in my possesion. The engine is not the original "Stovebolt", but transmission back all appear to be original. This vehicle was initially purchased from California and shipped to KY. It ran the day we unloaded it from the truck.. The interior was not the original seating. Original plans were for restoration and hotrodding this vehicle. The loss of my good friend whom shared this hobby with me has now forced me to decide I will not complete this vehicle, and it needs to go to a capable new home. I will answer any questions as the auction evolves. There are many parts, hardware,original gasket material, oval bumper bolts, stainless pieces, headlight wiring pigtails already purchased. All interior wood pieces have been retained to model restoration, except the original wood floor. The "Harrison Heater core" has been recored and restored. Please specific questions are welcomed. I will be more than happy to help the buyer with transport of vehicle in radius of 100 miles. This means the buyer comes to pick vehicle up, and loads. If needed I have an enclosed trailer and wil "help" with transport, but will not be responsible for such. I also will be happy to be a resource with cataloguing, identifying parts.On Jul-05-10 at 19:56:33 PDT, seller added the following information: A number of questions have been raised by "watchers" related to the fact they do not see the top in the pictures. It indeed exists and is hanging separately from the floor joices of my basement. The top originally bolted down to the left and right sides of the truck, as well as joined the window posts of the lower dashboard section of the vehicle and two bolts held that in place. Trim originally hid these unions. The top is very solid. It has rust issues requiring repair in the rear where drip rails come together in a point over the area of the rear door hinges.The restored chrome is in near mint condition and is still in the wrapper after it came back from P&G chroming in Cincinnati OH. This includes door handles, bumpers, and upper/lower section of grill. Running boards are solid, no rust out areas, only occasional area of dents. Chassis as well is solid with only surface rust. It will need one area of minor straightening. There are no interior seats for the vehicle. The seats in it, at the time of my purchase were not original, would have not worked for our original plan for this vehicle and were discarded. If there are further questions don't hesitate to ask.On Jul-08-10 at 14:07:33 PDT, seller added the following information: As of today I have had three requests for onsite visits to view this "project". Visits are welcome! Feel free to email me or call 606-564-7452, and I can try to arrange meeting you before end auction. I have all pieces,chrome and subassemblies displayed in my shop for ready viewing. I also have pictures files of the project through it's course of rehab to see it before disassembly to make reassembly easier with a number of reference pictures. I just today paid the current title fees to keep it active. VIN plate, and important historical items ae packed for safe keeping. Thank you for all your interest.