1953 Chevrolet Other Pickups

3600 Pickup Truck

Rebuilt 261 6 cylinder with 858 head

Manual

J53L007136

Clear

Gasoline

This truck is a great daily driver, completely rebuilt from frame up. this classic Advanced Design was made between 1947-1953. This is the last full year of this model. I wanted to keep everything as close to original as possible while making it reliable and increasing the power and top speed. Originally built in the Los Angeles California factory, I bought it 2 years ago from an 80 year old mechanic who had it stored under cover for 12-15 years. Now comfortably garaged at my home in Encinitas. This classic stove bolt has never left southern California. The beautiful thing about buying a clean california truck is that there was virtually no rust prior to the rebuild and the body was clean and mostly straight having never been in an accident. The engine was kept to the original style 6 cylinder but upgraded to a powerful and rebuilt 1962 vintage, full oil flow 261 with 858 high compression head. I have added new dual Fenton exhaust with new vintage Smittheys and chrome tips, Edelbrock twin air intake with twin rebuilt Rotchester manual choke carbs, chrome air cleaners. All new wiring, upgraded to 12 volt system, added fuses, electric windshield wipers, new alternator, new starter, new radiator with chrome reservoir, new electric low profile fan, new chrome bumpers, new chrome grill, new amber fog lights and mirrors and what I believe to be the original bed which is in excellent condition (other than some of the finish has chipped off), all new stainless bed and fender bolts. The shocks are new, brakes rebuilt with new cylindars and lines, new rubber around glass and doors. Quality sound and heat barrier installed throughout cab, new rubber floor mat as well as extra new carpet kit (not installed). Rebuilt Clutch, upgraded 411 rear end. I could go on listing items as I have replaced, polished, chromed or repaired almost every part and have over $27,500 in receipts over the past two years getting this truck to look and drive like it does. That does not include what I paid for the truck or the many man hours tinkering with it. The interior is immaculate with only minor discoloration and cracking on the steering wheel. Everything works, the instrument panel was replaced to original style but upgraded to reflect the correct oil pressure and voltage and the speedometer reflects the 250 miles from the completion of the restoration. The paint is very clean though has a few imperfections and small chips (it was not a show quality paint job as there are still a few small dents in the bed). The logos on the doors are vinyl and can easily be removed. The paint color is a correct 63 Chevy Surf Green Lacquer though the fenders and bed have a clear poly over. The largest chip is pointed out on the driver side front fender close to the grill. The 4 speed manual transmission is solid and between the engine and new differential will run highway speed of 60mph with no problem. This truck turns heads where ever I go and I have many extra and original parts that can go with it. Also listed for sale locally so reserve the right to terminate the auction early. Low reserve.