1951 Chevrolet Other Pickups

Pickup truck

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

Up for sale is my 1951 half ton 5 window pick up truck. This truck was professionally built to be a mild street rod that can be reliably driven on the street. This truck was built with attention to detail and all mechanical issues have been addressed. Drive TrainNew radiator with transmission coolerMildly built 350 CI engineAutomatic with overdrive transmission (700R4) with shift kitCustom ExhaustPOSI-TRAC rear end SuspensionRe-built Camaro sub frameNew front coil springsNew brakes including pads and rotorsRear Brothers drop mono leaf springs Lowered rear spring perchesNew BF Goodrich tires Body Body is in unrestored conditionAll new cab rubber sealsAll new fender welting All new body mounts and hardwareOriginal gas tank - boiled, sealed and painted with updated 12V sending unitBed wood redone with 2x6 new woodNew tailgateNoticable dent in front fender In good shape, would need minor attention before paint InteriorTrans Am tach. and speedometer, custom fit to original trim ringsNew Autometer gauges to monitor vitals inlcuding fuel levelNew 12V electric blower motor for restored/rebuilt Chevy heater box (great vintage accessory!)Seat bottom and back were rebuilt by lacing the steel springs and covered with new foam, using existing seat coverConsole from Pontiac Trans Am to house custom shifter with potential for stereoTilt steering column from Pontiac Trans Am ExtrasTruck was completely converted to a 12V systemNew batteryTruck has a vintage Fulton visor painted to match the truckNew tailgate painted to match the truckTruck has new windshield including new sealsThe use of many Pontiac parts in this build prompted the installation of a 1951 Pontiac lit-face Chieftain on the hoodTruck has an independent flame thrower system (not flooding the engine) capable of producing show stopping flamesThe system will be disabled at time of sale for liability reasons. Buyer will be responsible for purchasing coils to operate The truck is a true joy to drive. Feel free to contact me, prior to auction end, with any questions or to arrange an inspection. Zero bidders should contact me before bidding or your bid will be cancelled. I will assist, but will not arrange, any form of shipping. This truck is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction early. $500.00 deposit via PayPal will be required within two days of auction end, with the remainder paid in cash upon pick up. I can be reached at 217-202-4864 after 3:30pm CST. Additional pictures are available upon request. Truck is being sold as is where is, with no warranty expressed or implied. Thank you and good luck!On Sep-30-11 at 15:03:17 PDT, seller added the following information: The reserve has been lowered.