I bought this truck as in unfinished body-off restoration project in 2024.  The frame had been sand blasted and painted chassis black, engine (235), transmission (Chevy Car 3 speed), later truck rear end with open driveshaft, and brakes had been rebuilt by the previous owner (have receipts).  The cab, front clip and bed had been removed from the chassis.

The five-window cab was dismantled and media blasted.  The cab corners had some rust and were professionally replaced with reproduction stamped metal panels, along with a small area in the passenger floor.  The cab was primed, and the interior, cowl, and window openings were painted factory red, then installed with new body mounts and bolts. Rust-free rear fenders and driver door were added.

New Parts (with receipts); complete new 12v Autowire wiring harness, professionally installed; new alternator; rebuilt starter; Pertronix ignition kit; new gas tank and sending unit; new headlight and tail light assemblies; wipers converted to 12v; new reproduction running boards, tailgate with chains, front bed panel, chrome front and rear bumpers; new windshield and rear glass; all new window rubber; new radiator and hoses;  Best original chrome grille I have ever seen, with a trace of fine pits and a rare few stone pecks; Deluxe cab has polished exterior door window stainless and stainless trim in the windshield rubber.

The engine has an unusual casting number: 3835911.  235 truck blocks are supposed to have raised casting numbers on the passenger side, near the distributor in about the middle of the block.  The 3835911 number on this block occurs as small-raised numbers very low on the passenger side near the front of the engine (see photo 23).  An internet search of this number brought up several references to 1954 Corvette blocks (still a 235 in 1954).  However, the serial number on the engine pad ends in F54X; it would need to end in F54YG to be a Vette block.

Needs; seat upholstery, bed wood kit; speedometer does not work; tires are old; needs final body work before paint, OR clear coat it and have the only 7 tone patina truck at the show.  Engine rpm's pretty high around 55 mph, you may want to swap in a 5 speed from an S10 to improve.  It will be a very nice driver-quality body-off restoration when completed.

Last 10 photos show varying stages of the restoration; bare frame, media blasted cab, interior paint, assembly process.  Overall shaping up as a very nice driver quality body off restoration.  Bought another car, this beast must go. 

Sold as is no warranty. Clean OK title in my name. Located in Edmond Oklahoma 73025. You must arrange shipping or pick up in person.  Payment by electronic transfer or cash in person. Please pick up within 2 weeks of auction end (negotiable due to weather). Thank you.

Added photo of receipt books (last photo). Smaller book has receipts from previous owner large book are my receipts totaling around $7900.  Included parts (last photo):  new repro floor mat; door weatherstripping; fender welting; inner door window moldings; new repro door panels & trim; nice wiper arms. Auto Wire Harness box with data and instructions.  Also added photo of spare with matching six lug rim.