1953 Chevy 3800 Long Bed Pickup on 2040-cars
Luck, Wisconsin, United States
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This is a decent 1953 Chevy 3800 Long Box Pickup. Truck is mostly original. Was used as a farm/wood hauling truck for most of the later part of it's life. Probably used a s a farm truck in first part of it's life. Before me, the last time it was registered was 1990. So it had been unused for about 25 years before I brought it back to life and started driving it. I believe I am the third owner, but don't know for sure. I've got past registration slips dating back to 1974 from the person that owned it before me. Good old truck. Still has the original 216 inline 6 cylinder engine, which the book says put out about 90 HP. Has the original 4 speed manual transmission. Manual brakes and steering. Engine runs good. Transmission works good. Steering works good. Brakes work sufficient to be driven but should probably be replaced with new or upgraded. I did install a new master cylinder and cleaned the individual brake cylinders. Truck has the original 6 volt electrical system, which works good. Always starts. I changed oil, plugs, and points. Because blinkers didn't come out until 54, I installed blinkers and new tail light assemblies. Lights work. Everything on the dash works except the fuel gauge. Truck is registered and licensed with clear title. I use the truck often. Tires are aged, so I don't drive far. Has the original split rim wheels. Drives fine. Clutch works good. Clutch throw out bearing whines a little when clutch is depressed, so will need replacing before too long. Heater fan works and heater/defrost seem to work. All glass is good. I've included a lot of pictures of the body to show it's condition. Has rust holes in cab corners, and a few other areas which should be seen in pictures. Has numerous dents and dings, mostly from use as a wood hauler (I've been told that adds character....?). I installed boards in bed. Because it had multiple layers of brushed on paint, I sanded the truck down and put a coat of primer and paint on it. Not a professional job by any means, but it looks a lot better than it did. I also patched the floor where needed and installed new carpeting and matts. Plus I put a cover on the bench seat. Doors shut, but need some adjustment, sticky. Could use a new set of door handles too, loose. Frame is in good shape, no indication of frame repair or accidents. Hood is good. Horns work. Identification plate says truck was built in Janesville, WI in Sept. 1952, was 1890th built that year. Because it was built in Sept., it was sold as a 1953 model. Has 137" wheel base , 8800 GVWR. Engine was made in Flint, MI. Good old truck that drives and runs. See pictures for best description. Contact me with questions of if more pictures are needed. Will assist in loading. Can be driven on trailer. Delivery is a possible option depending on distance. Can be discussed with buyer. Accepted offers, over my starting price, is always possible, using the "buy it now" option, as long as no bids have been placed.
On Aug-04-14 at 12:55:52 PDT, seller added the following information: I've got more pictures of the frame/underside. They would only let me upload 24 pictures, so couldn't fit them on listing. If interested, contact me and I'll email you the pictures through Ebay. Frame and underside hasn't been cleaned since probably new, but no sign of repair, or abnormalities. Looks solid. |
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