Magazine Quality Frame Off Custom Restoration on 2040-cars
Sevierville, Tennessee, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:350 Ram Jet Fuel Injected Crate Engine
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Gray
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Other Pickups
Warranty: NONE
Trim: Custom
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Seats
Mileage: 3,570
Exterior Color: Purple
Summer is here and it's time to get ready for the car shows and cruises. This beautiful custom 1956 Chevy truck is just what you need. It was purchased as a bare frame with the TCI suspension partially installed, the cab and front sheet metal. A complete frame off every nut, bolt and part new restoration was done. The truck features a reverse flip hood and a 1994 Sport Side bed. The suspension consists of a TCI Mustang II style Power Rack & Pinion and 4 link with chrome coil overs in the rear supporting a Mustang SVO rear with 3.45 posi. It rides on Billet Specialties GTX03 17" wheels wrapped in Kumho ties and stops on a dime thanks to the 4 wheel power disc brakes. Power is supplied by a GMPP 350 Ram Jet fuel injected crate engine with a polished Vintage Air Front Runner set up. It is factory rated at 350 hp and 400 lb ft of torque.9.4:1 compression with roller cam & rockers. The exhaust flows through ceramic coated headers to 2 1/2" stainless steel pipes with an H pipe and Flowmaster mufflers. The engine is backed up by a modified 700R4 with a 2500 converter and Lokar shifter. The interior consists of gray leather power GM buckets and tweed Rod Doors panels. The dash houses purple Dakota Digital gauges the controls to the ICE COLD Vintage Air unit and a Clairion stereo with CD. A Kenwood amp & Rockford Fosgate speakers complete the sound system. The interior also has an Ididit tilt column with a classic Grant wheel, center console and 3 way seat belts. Other upgrades include an aluminum radiator with a 3000 cfm sensor controlled electric fan, 15 gallon aluminum gas tank with an internal fuel pump mounted under the bed and an American Auto Wire Harness made specifically for the truck. Everything on this truck from the glass to the door mechanisms to the weatherstripping was all purchased new.My limited photography skills do not do this award winning truck justice. It is pictured on page 64 of the December 2011 issue of Classic Trucks. I reserve the right to end this listing at any time due to local listings.MUST SELL My "DREAM CAR" is for sale finally after 20 years. Make me an offer, you never know. Any questions please call Brian at 865 908-7731 before 10 pm EDT. Thanks for looking.
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