1953 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

Description

Don't look at the price tag on this 1953 Chevrolet sedan delivery just yet. Instead, check out the build quality, the long list of modifications, and the equipment, then look at the price. Amazing, right? You couldn't possibly duplicate this car for three times the asking price, making this cool Chevy one heck of a bargain.

The body is a '53, but if you know your Chevys, you've already spotted the 1949 Chevy front fenders, the frenched 1954 taillights, and the Corvette Millennium Yellow paint. Together, they make for one of the most remarkable delivery trucks we've ever seen. Check out how the rear fenders were molded into the bodywork, the frenched headlights and antenna, and the shaved trim. Even close up, you'll be impressed by the bodywork, which is laser-straight, even on those large side panels, which are just waiting for your business's logo to do some work. The finish is brilliant, deep, and shiny, probably better than it looked on the Corvette, making this a very high-visibility hot rod. The trim that was left on the car, most notably the grille and bumpers, were painted to match, giving it a monochromatic look that works rather well, but details like the windshield surround, door handles, and side mirrors remain bright, shiny metal just for a little contrast. Yeah, these guys knew what they were doing when they put this one together.

Forget putting this hauler to work, because the interior is just beautifully crafted. Late-model bucket seats are wrapped in attractive tan upholstery that looks brand new. Nice door panels have a vintage look and retain the original door hardware, tying everything together neatly. The dash is actually pretty stock, with a full array of VDO gauges stuffed into the original housing using a custom billet panel. There's also a woodgrained wheel on a tilt column, a custom enclosure for the Vintage Air A/C system, and a fabricated center console with an OEM shifter for the 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission. For true utility, a pair of bucket seats were installed as a second row, so this is no longer purely a 2-seater and there's still a cavernous cargo bay that's as nicely upholstered as the rest of the interior. Overhead there's a custom console that stretches all the way back and an AM/FM/cassette stereo system provides plenty of entertainment, say, at a tailgate party.

The 350 cubic inch V8 is from a late 70s Camaro and has been rebuilt with a few choice upgrades to make it powerful as well as reliable. An Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and matching intake manifold make it torquey and smooth, and just about everything you can see or touch under the hood is new. Billet valve covers and a matching air cleaner give it a custom look and details like the brake booster and master cylinder that have been painted to match the body are a nice touch. A big aluminum radiator keeps it cool and the aforementioned 700R4 transmission means it's an effortless cruiser, especially with highway-friendly gears out back. A Fat Man Mustang II front suspension adds disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering, so it feels quite modern, while the 10-bolt rear end hangs on traditional leaf springs. A custom dual exhaust system sounds throaty enough to suit its look and custom-painted Rally wheels and 225/70/15 BFG radials are the right choice.

This truck is beautifully built and ready to cruise, and we can guarantee you'll never see another one quite like it. Call today!