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This truck was sold originally sold new in Auburn, California which is where I purchased it thirty years ago. Chevrolet estimated there were approximately twenty trucks ordered with the factory options it has (big window, short-fleet, 4x4 and V-8). When I purchased it, it had 78,000 miles.

I finished a frame-up restoration last year and it currently has 2200 miles on it. I plan to drive it to local cruises, so the mileage will be increasing slightly.
The truck is 90% original and everything is new or rebuilt. When I purchased the truck, I found the original build sheet behind the seat. It was partially deteriorated but is complete enough to verify the options. The only things that are not original are the engine, radiator, and stereo.

The engine is a 1968 327 (it originally had a 283). The engine was completely rebuilt by a professional shop (receipts available). All external components are new (carb, fuel pump, alternator, starter, distributor, etc).
The stereo is a new unit that looks period-correct in appearance and has Bluetooth.

The entire running gear was gone through by a professional shop, receipts available.
• Front axle rebuilt
• Transmission rebuilt (original 4-speed, granny low)
• Transfer case rebuilt
• Rear axle rebuilt
• New universal joints
• New gas tank
• New wiring (Ron Francis)
• New tires
• New brakes, wheel cylinders and master cylinder (converted to dual master)
• New aluminum radiator and stainless steel exhaust

The only thing wrong that I know of is the speedometer only registers half-speed, not sure what’s going on there.

The truck has had Pennsylvania antique plates for about 20 years, I believe they can be transferred to a PA buyer.

The truck was recently appraised by Hemmings at $48,000 to $70,000. I’m selling it at the low end of the appraisal because the paint isn’t show-quality. All it needs is some minor bodywork and paint to take it to the high-end of the appraisal.

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