This truck was sold originally sold new in Auburn, California which is where I purchased it thirty years ago. Chevrolet estimated there were approximately twenty trucks ordered with the factory options it has (big window, short-fleet, 4x4 and V-8). When I purchased it, it had 78,000 miles.
I finished a frame-up restoration last year and it currently has 2200 miles on it. I plan to drive it to local cruises, so the mileage will be increasing slightly.
The truck is 90% original and .....
everything is new or rebuilt. The only things that are not original are the engine, radiator, and stereo.
The engine is a 1968 327 (it originally had a 283). The engine was completely rebuilt by a professional shop (receipts available). All external components are new (carb, fuel pump, alternator, starter, distributor, etc).
The stereo is a new unit that looks period-correct in appearance and has Bluetooth.
The entire running gear was gone through by a professional shop, receipts available.
• Front axle rebuilt
• Transmission rebuilt (original 4-speed, granny low)
• Transfer case rebuilt
• Rear axle rebuilt
• New universal joints
• New gas tank
• New wiring (Ron Francis)
• New tires
• New brakes, wheel cylinders and master cylinder (converted to dual master)
• New aluminum radiator and stainless steel exhaust
When I purchased the truck, I found the original build sheet stuck in the back of the seat. It was partially deteriorated but is complete enough to verify the options.
The only thing wrong that I know of is the speedometer only registers half-speed, not sure what’s going on there.
The truck has had Pennsylvania antique plates for about 20 years, I believe they can be transferred to a PA buyer.
The truck was recently appraised by Hemmings at $48,000 to $70,000. I’m selling it at the low end of the appraisal because the paint isn’t show-quality. All it needs is some minor bodywork and paint to take it to the high-end of the appraisal.