Custom 53 Chevy Pickup Sub Framed With 350 V8 & 400 Turbo Lowered Great Stance.. on 2040-cars
South Shore, Kentucky, United States
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Engine:350
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: Custom
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Options: Leather Seats
Mileage: 999,999
Sub Model: Rat Rod
Exterior Color: Green
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black & Tan
Up for auction is a 1953 Chevrolet Pickup. I purchased the truck from the man who done the frame modifications, lowered the body and installed the modern drive train. I will tell you every thing I was told when I bought the truck. The front sub frame is from a early 70s Camaro the rear frame was notched and the 10 bolt rear end out of the same Camaro was installed. Drop spindles were used to lower the truck. The engine is a 350 out of a early 70s pickup it has a four bolt main with late model heads, aluminum intake four barrel carb, 12 volt, electronic ignition and power steering. Engine starts and runs great, does not smoke or burn oil. It does have a small leak around rear main. Transmission is a 400 turbo that shifts smooth and stout no problems here at all. No problems leaks or noises from the rear end. Stopping power is provided by front power disk brakes and rear drums, they work great and do not pull when applied. Now for the body and interior. The previous owner wanted a patina look and sprayed black, grey and white paint randomly all over the truck. The front and rear fenders have the seams filled and are molded to the body. There is some rust on the bottom inside of both doors, there has been some repairs where bondo is present that need finished, cab corners have been repaired and look decent. You can tell the body work was done by amateurs. Looks good for a Rat Rod driver. Interior is decent it has power bucket seats installed ( I also have a 60 40 split power bench seat that comes with it out of a Buick Lesabre. Pictured ) Dash, door panels, and headliner ok. Has had some floor repair but feels solid. Instruments are original 6 volt and do not work, spedo works but is not accurate, has heat blower works , late model tilt steering wheel, all glass is good windows roll up and down good. All lights and signals work, wipers work. When it comes to driving it goes straight down the highway, you can be going 70 mph let go of the steering wheel and it will stay there, you do not have to fight the wheel when driving you can steer with a couple fingers. Apply the brake at 70 mph and it will not jerk you off the road it will make a clean straight stop. Chrome wheels look good and tires are much better than half tread. Rides like a hot rod not a Cadillac. Come take a drive it will surprise you. I have tried to describe the truck as well as possible with out making it look better than it is or worse than what it is. Myself I am a total skeptic and would not buy any USED vehicle with out first taking a look and a test drive, or at least have some one I trust come and inspect the vehicle for me. If you are looking for a driver or want a good start on a show truck this is it. May consider a trade up or down for a GM muscle car 1950 to 1970 ( no trucks ) Cadillac convertible or late model SUV. No motorcycles, 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers, skateboards, or any type of water craft no lawn mowers, snow blowers or bicycles. Send me a message with what you have. Thanks for looking and good luck finding the truck for you.
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