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1955 Chevrolet Pickup 1st Series Barn Find Rat Rod. on 2040-cars

Year:1955 Mileage:116
Location:

Holden, Missouri, United States

Holden, Missouri, United States

1955 Chevrolet 1st series pickup truck.  Solid Kansas truck.  Original 235, 3spd that runs great.  All gages work, new brake master cylinder, rebuilt brakes, rubber brake hoses, radiator hoses, belt, seat cover, door panels, headliner, door seals, glove box, transmission cable, fuel tank sending unit, filter and line.  Also has an NOS set of Lee brand 15" front tires.  Rears are 275 60 15s that are old.  This truck runs, drives, and brakes great.  Should pass inspection easily.  Still on 6 volt system. Underhood is nearly all original. Comes with right side repair panel, dogleg and mount.  Factory options are deluxe heater and foot operated windshield washer.  Bottle assembly is missing.  I also have another pair of correct 15" rims for the rear, but no tires on them.

Rust:  Rust is pretty much in the kick panel areas, a spot in the drivers side running board, and, of course the rust patina.  

Glass, overall, is good, passenger side door glass is new, front does have 2 small bulls eyes in it.

History: The truck was bought in the Wichita, KS area.  Right door says faintly, John P. Gaty, Wichita, KS, 3000 lbs.  I believe its the same John P Gaty who was an engineer, and head salesman for Beachcraft Air in Wichita, and an amateur photographer. The timeline, name, etc, all match up to what I think was his truck.  I have paperwork to send in to KS DMV, but have yet to send it in.  I was able to talk to the gentleman who owned since the mid-70s and it appears the truck has spent almost all its life in Wichita/Emporia, KS area.

This truck would be great to restore back to original.  The red paint, history, and solid condition makes it worthy of a full authentic restoration.  Sold as is, where is. Title is clear.

Any questions, please call, 816-726-4512.

I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.  Truck is for sale locally as well.

Payment/pickup/storage:  I expect a $500 non-refundable deposit within 3 days of end of auction.  Balance to be paid in full with cash, certified or cleared MO or check, wire transfer, or paypal.  Truck, title, does not leave my possession until all monies are paid.  Pickup/delivery is the responsibility of the buyer.  I will store for 14 days, sheltered for free.  Every day after that is a $2 per day.  Conditions are negotiable.  Overseas buyers are accepted.


On May-25-14 at 20:39:26 PDT, seller added the following information:

repair panels are for left side, not right side.

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