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1952 Chevrolet "rat Rod" Pickup on 2040-cars

Year:1952 Mileage:3000 Color: Patina
Location:

Mars, Pennsylvania, United States

Mars, Pennsylvania, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:283CI V-8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

Year
: 1952
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Other Pickups
Trim: Rat Rod
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 3,000
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Patina

1952 Chevy “Rat-Rod” Pick-up

 

Just completed, after a two-year build, a 1952 Chevy Rat-Rod Pick-up.  I wanted to build a unique, attention-getter that is a very dependable, SAFE, drive-anywhere rat-rod and comfortable.

 

If you don’t want or like attention, then you can stop here, this truck is not for you.

 

I’ll list the features by categories, which includes mostly components –

 

Body:

  • Roof line is chopped 8”
  • Cab is channeled 3”
  • Bed is shortened to 4’
  • Front radiator support is fabricated to support grill/radiator
  • Front frame – Chevy S10 sub-frame with Disc brakes
  • Rear section of frame is off of a 1964 Chevy Impala w/ Impala trailing arms

 

Engine:

  • Stock SB Chevy 283 c.i. - Used in 64-66 Chevy P/Us – Low miles ~ 50K
  • # GM 3834810
  • Great acceleration – fast – total truck weighs ~ 1,600 lbs
  • Engine is tight, non-smoking, non-leaking and NO ISSUES.
  • ~20 MPGs on the highway – very nice cruiser
  • Headers with dual exhaust, sounds like a hot-rod should
  • NEW – 550 cfm 4-barrel Eldebrock Carb.
  • NEW – fuel lines from gas tank to carb w/ (2) in-line filters
  • 10-gallon gas tank w/ shut-off valve.
  • Runs on 87 Octane

 

Ignition/Electronic System:

  • Newer Cap and Wires (1 yr. old)
  • NEW radiator and radiator hoses
  • NEW Water pump and thermostat
  • Newer 6-blade flex fan (1 yr. old)
  • NEW alternator and belt
  • NEW Starter with new wires
  • NEW Battery – (battery is relocated in simulated tool box in the bed – too cool)
  • Newer fuel pump ((1 yr. old)

 

Electrical:

  • All NEW Wiring from front to back
  • NEW Headlights/ tail lights
  • Has front (international tractor) and rear turn signals
  • Front and rear parking lights
  • NEW Light for license plate – antique light assembly from late 40’s p/u

Interior:

  • NEW gauges in dash
  • NEW Interior lights
  • NEW Sound JVC Sound system – CD player and iPod ready
  • NEW Fire extinguisher
  • Antenna in-place for Sirius XM and 12v-port for power
  • New Oscillating fan

 

Glass:

  • All glass in good condition and is tinted
  • Left door glass is cracked – you need at least one cracked glass for a Rat-Rod!

 

Brakes:

  • Front disc and Drums in rear – all completely gone through and stop perfectly

 

Transmission:

  • 4-speed GM Saginaw is in great condition
  • NEW Summit Shifter kit – shifts very nice and smooth, tight H-pattern shift
  • NEW Clutch
  • NEW Pressure Plate
  • NEW Throw-out bearing
  • NEW Flywheel
  • Newer U-joints on drive-shaft
  • --everything goes to a 1976 Nova Rear end with good highway gears
  • cruises at 65-70mph with absolutely no issues

 

Suspension:

  • New Shocks Front and Rear
  • Front is aligned perfectly and drives/steers straight

 

Wheels and Tires:

  • Newer 14” Steel wheels in front
  • NEW Uniroyal 205/75/14 whitewall tires
  • NEW Cooper 275/60/15 in rear on Aluminum Centerline 10” rims
  • NEW 205/70/15 Whitewall tire on Steel wheel in bed
  • (2) Aluminum front Centerline Rims with good tires that are also included

 

Cool stuff:

  • Patina and paint –looks great at ANY distance
  • Dings, bumps ad bruises – look great at ANY distance
  • NO ROT anywhere – if it needed patched or replaced, it was completed during build – there is surface rust on body to give it Patina-look
  • Interior – seat out of Ford Bronco II, covered with custom-fit sewn blanket
  • Blanket material on side-panels as well
  • ALL license plates mounted on floor of cab or bed of truck, is placed for show and covers solid flooring or solid wood --- ABSOLUTELY NO RUST
  • Wipers are for show
  • Real working horn on inside of cab – bicycle horn for show
  • All floors (bed and cab) are solid
  • Does have seat belts
  • Vintage cooler keeps drinks cold in bed

 

This is a SAFE, reliable Rat-Rod and not a hack-job with a little over 3,000 miles since build.  This truck draws crowds where ever it goes especially at cruises and shows

 

Mostly Chevy parts on this Rod with Model-A parts and Buick parts to complete the look

 

Very dependable drove to the following locations recently:

Pittsburgh, PA to Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise, Michigan (last month)

Pittsburgh, PA to W. VA

Pittsburgh, PA to Ohio

Pittsburgh, PA to Erie, PA

 

Misc:

  • This truck is sold As-is, I am listing this truck for a friend who is selling because he is starting another project.
  • Truck IS LOCATED 25 miles North of Pittsburgh, PA in Mars, PA.
  • I will not answer texts/emails, please call ONLY at 412-292-6152. – please leave a voice, will call back soonest.
  • FREE delivery up to 200 miles of Mars, PA
  • Buyer responsible for all shipping coordination
  • Bid to win and own something that NO ONE will have at the show next to you

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