1950 Chevrolet Other Pickups

3800 Pickup Truck

Six Cylinder Stovebolt

Manual

3HSI3599

Clear

Gasoline

Just a good, solid, well-maintained, great running, stock, complete and nearly original 1950 Chevrolet 3800 one ton pickup truck with the rare factory 9 foot step side bed instead of the usual flat bed. For years this truck was used on a farm in south-central Utah. The farmer who owned it was a stickler for mechanical upkeep. After years of use he parked it under cover in his barn. When he got cancer he decided to simplify his life and sell off stuff. With some fresh fuel and a charged battery, she started right up and was driven out of the barn. It's biggest strength is clearly in how well she runs. The 216CID Stovebolt 6 runs extremely well, the four speed transmission shifts great, and the upgraded rear differential (Dana 60 I believe) really enhances the driveability due to it's numerically lower gear ratio and larger brakes. Battery is new and carb has recently been rebuilt. She starts, idles, accelerates, shifts, turns, brakes and stops very well. I drive it on the freeway in the slow lane and am able to cruise at 50+MPH even with it's old tires. Other then a 12 volt alternator swap, electric fuel pump, and heavy duty rear axle, this baby is just as it left the factory in 1950. The interior is all there with no cutting or butchery of any kind. The only parts missing are the cardboard door panels and cardboard headliner. They typically come apart after a few years and are removed. No worries though, they are readily available in the aftermarket. Most gauges work and speedometer works even though needle is broken (see pics). All the trim is in place and in decent shape. It's only flaw is typical, easily repairable floor board rust (see pics). The exterior in particular has aged very well. Rust is limited to typical places in the cab corners and is easily repairable if you want; it's certainly not essential. All the panels are straight. Under or behind the farm quality paint I can't find any signs of body work or accident history anywhere. Glass is decent other than a typical farm quality fix of Plexiglas instead of window glass; not a problem as all glass is flat with no curvature. Wood in the bed looks like it has held up well because of the protective rubber floor insert. Plus, look at that nifty, period correct ranch bumper on the rear. This is just a great truck. You can enjoy it as is, fix it up while you drive or restore it. I'm an old truck guy pruning my collection and I rarely (and I mean rarely) come across one ton trucks with pickup beds. The vast majority have a much more common flat bed. That makes this one especially cool. My name is Chris and I am happy to answer all your questions. Please call me at 435-669-1470. I also have tons of extra pictures. Send me a non-Ebay email address and I will get them out to you. This barn-find (literally) beauty is located in the dry, desert community of St. George, UT (about 100 miles north of Las Vegas). Thank you very much for your interest.On Oct-08-13 at 22:39:33 PDT, seller added the following information: Reserve has been lowered to $1500. Gotta get it sold.