1950 CHEVROLET SHORT BOX PICKUP

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Complete frame-off custom restoration completed in 2008. Under 2,000 miles since completion. Body modifications include 5' shortened box, metal bed floor, custom tailgate latches, 1938 Dodge taillights, custom roll pan, shaved hood, custom interior, 12-volt system, halogen headlights, electric wipers, new front and rear bumpers, door handles and window cranks. New glass, windshield rubber and door seals, etc. Boxed original frame modified front and rear. TCI Mustang II front cross member, 2'

drop spindles, manual rack, front disc brakes, Nova 2.75:1 rear end mounted with triangulated 4-bar. Air Ride Technology airbags on all four corners. Four new wide white wall radials, 350cid small block Chevy with Tri-Power and 3 Rochester 2GC's rebuilt with progressive linkage. Headers, custom exhaust exits through rear roll pan. All new brake, fuel and air lines. On-board air compressor, tank, gauges and air control. Lokar shifter, E-brake and cables. Power brakes. All components were sandblasted and cleaned prior to sealing with DP-40. Color is Indian Turquoise by PPG done in base coat clear coat. The truck has won many first place awards including several Best of Show awards at local events. Major awards include two picks at 2008 Northwest Good Guys Nationals in Spokane, Washington. The truck was then featured on their 2009 event T-shirt and mug. It was one of the Top Five picks by Classic Truck Magazine at the 2008 Good Guys Nationals and had a feature article in the May 2010 Classic Truck Magazine including a cover photo. The truck was shown at the invitation-only Mild to Wild Show in Tacoma, Washington in 2008.