Summary

Full custom truck. A showpiece of handmade, one-off craftsmanship with radical alterations to body, frame, interior and mechanicals. Handmade brass-etched hardware surrounds an incredible pinecone-glazed leather interior. Automatic transmission.

Details

'The Brass Monkey' is an incredible full custom build of a '39 Chevy truck. With amazing one-off details, this radical hot rod was built as a personal vehicle by Doug Eldred of Eldred Hotrod Shop in Edinboro, PA. Starting with just the original Chevy truck cab, which itself is highly modified (including a top chop), this truck now has full unibody construction, integrating a custom-built chassis outfitted with some of the hottest componentry available. Eldred built this truck with the often-overused motto of 'cost no object.' Some of the mechanical details of this build include a freshly built 355ci Chevy topped with aluminum head and Stromberg carburation. The powertrain continues with a GM 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission driving a 4:10 ratio rear end in a custom Currie housing. Stopping power is provided by Johnson's Hot Rod Shop Kinmont brakes. Nicely hidden chassis plumbing leads to an ultra-clean finish. The rear suspension, easily viewed through the radical full custom-built bed, is a masterpiece itself, combining art and engineering. The interior of that little '39 Chevy truck cab is possibly the highlight of the entire build. Fully trimmed in a most unusual pattern, the pinecone-glazed antique leather is expertly fitted to all custom-built trim panels, including a new metal seat surround. A 1936 Plymouth dash fitted with a one-off center gauge cluster of Eldred's own design and build was also specially installed. The coordination of color and materials makes for a most inviting interior, with subtle details throughout. This incredible truck was just completed in early 2016 and has won awards and gained acclaim for Eldred everywhere it has been. Its very unique style, harmoniously combining the traditional American hot rod with today's radical car culture, truly makes it a work of rolling art. The build quality of this truck is second-to-none, highly detailed in areas that likely will never even be seen. It is a timeless design that combines artistry and craftsmanship in a motor vehicle.