Summary

Two-year restoration, including a 6.0-liter LS engine swap and a 4-speed overdrive automatic transmission. Original short-bed 4x4 truck with a complete frame-off restoration. Brand-new base coat/clear coat paint with all new wood trim, lights and chrome.

Details

This 1972 Chevrolet short-bed 4x4 custom pickup is powered by an upgraded 6.0-liter LS Vortec L96 engine mated to a 4L60E overdrive automatic transmission, and is equipped with a Dana 44 front differential and the factory 12-bolt rear differential. This truck has been in the same family for over 30 years and has recently completed a two-year frame-off build. The professional build included sand-blasting all of the original metal, prepping the body work, and applying several coats of factory orange and white followed by five coats of clear. Final body shop touches included all new weatherstripping, custom oak wood-grain bed, chrome body trim, chrome door handles, chrome mirrors, chrome grille, headlights, headlight surrounds, chrome front and rear bumpers, and all-new body side markers. The interior has been completely restored including new paint, carpet kit, houndstooth seat, door panels, tilt steering and a custom stereo. The original wheels were sand-blasted and powder-coated white. Receipts totaling well over $20,000 just in paint and bodywork are included with this pickup.