Summary

Powered by a Flathead 239ci V8 engine and a 4-speed manual transmission. All the sheet metal is original with no rust. This pickup had one owner for 68 years; has 73,675 original miles.

Details

This truck was purchased in 2017 from the original owner, known for over 40 years, in New Mexico. It has all its original sheet metal, from front to back and top to bottom. It's equipped with the optional Flathead 239ci V8 with 90hp and a 4-speed manual Granny Tranny. The original carburetor and fuel pump have just been rebuilt and all cylinders have been pressure-tested for leak down tolerances and verified they're with in manufactures specs. The original owner rebuilt the internals on this motor about 4,000 miles ago. This pickup has an original Flathead 239ci V8 engine, transmission, rear differential, driveshaft, drum brakes, body panels and floorboards. All the floor panels, doors, body panels and frame are rust-free and original to this vehicle. It was upgraded to a 12-volt DC electrical system by the original owner. The wiring harness has been just replaced to an upgraded modern style multi-fused protection type. The exterior has been painted once to the current Bumble Bee Yellow with black accents. The original interior has been updated to the current yellow and black as shown. The upholstery on the original bench seat has been recovered to match the interior with a black seat with yellow stitching accents. All the gauges are original and work. The wood in the bed has been replaced with new knotty pine, and all bed supports below have been replaced with the proper all-weather pressure-treated wood. All the glass throughout the truck is original, and the rubber weather seals have just been replaced for all the glass areas and vent intake. The fuel tank has been replaced with a new OEM-style tank and still has the original gas sending unit, along with all the other original sending units in the motor that still function properly. The shocks have been replaced on all four wheels, along with new tires. The rear taillights and license plate light have been upgraded to OEM-style LEDs. A turn signal switch and emergency flashers were added by the original owner for upgraded safety. This truck rides on aftermarket mag-style rims and includes its original rims. It has 73,675 original miles.