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1959 Chevy Dually Flatbed Truck, 3800 Series V8, 4 Speed. Great Running/driving on 2040-cars

Year:1959 Mileage:30200 Color: Peach and Cream /
 Peach
Location:

Weaubleau, Missouri, United States

Weaubleau, Missouri, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Truck/Flatbed
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:283 V8
Fuel Type:Unleaded
For Sale By:Owner
Transmission:4 Speed Manual
VIN: 253PS57663B Year: 1959
Interior Color: Peach
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: 3800 series
Drive Type: 4 speed standard Transmission
Mileage: 30,200
Sub Model: Flat Bed Dually
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Peach and Cream
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"You are viewing a very nice partially restored 1959 GMC dually flatbed. The title does say GMC but for all practical purposes all one will see is Chevy emblems upon inspection. I know this will be an issue for some purists but if you get past that you will see one beautiful truck in traditional trim that was put together very well. In fact, as far as I can tell most of the truck is original including motor, transmission, glass, split rims, ect. The pictures represent the truck very well and I think the entire cab is as good as one can be for the year. The bed itself is solid rough oak in a steel frame measuring just over 10 feet in length and just under 8 feet in width rail to rail with a wheelbase of 11 feet 4 in. Tires are 7.00 x 18 mounted on split rims and presently hold air, they are worn and show some weather checking and I simply do not drive to far from home with them. The truck starts, runs, and drives as you would expect of a 59 model. Please call 417-428-3663 with questions."

You are viewing a 1959 GMC dually flatbed finished in Chevy trim. I know to the purist that putting Chevy emblems on a GMC simply would not be proper but if you can get past that I believe you will see a beautiful old truck in era correct trim that is simply wonderful to look at. The pictures are recent and represent the truck well. As far as I can tell everything on the truck is original or era correct including all running parts, gauges, glass, motor, transmissiom and wheels. Lights, instruments, horn and heater work. Truck starts, runs, drives, and stops as a big old 59 should so please keep that in mind if you are not familiar with this type of truck. There is no power steering or brakes, no AC and no radio. Driving this truck is an experience from the past and having expectations of modern truck performance will leave one disappointed and is not really fair to the truck as I say it runs like it should for a 1959. The truck has been professionally and tastefully painted in a Peach base and cream roof and wheels. Original seat, headliner and visor have been professionally covered as well. The fuel tank is new but for some reason the fuel gauge always reads full. The 7.00 x 18 tires are mounted on split rims showing about 50% tread but are significantly weather checked and I would not advise travelling to far from home on them. Other than tires the truck does not need any immediate attention and is ready to enjoy as is. Please call with any questions at 417-428-3663

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