Description
The truck: 1957 Chevrolet 3200 converted to 4X4. Purchased in 2008 and began process of restoring in 2008. Started body off process in August 2009 and completed in January 2012. I have driven this about 300 miles since the work was completed. Stored indoors and has had very little use. Here is the build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=321380&page=5 It has a new GM 350 crate engine with mild cam, rebuilt SM 465 and NP205 transfer case. A listing of the work and parts are below: Body: -Pulled down to frame -Entire body media blasted -Back of cab replaced -D/S step replaced -D/S fender bottom replaced -Front cab corners replaced -Inner rear cab corners deleted -Original grill and emblems re-chromed -Painted with epoxy primer, Keystone 3 in 1 primer, Omni base (Stealth Grey) with Keystone Euro Clear -Al’s liner (body tinted) sprayed underneath cab, on the firewall and inside fenders. Also sprayed on inside of the cab in the carpeted areas -Aluminum fuel tank under bed with custom filler on fender -Ashe bed wood with stainless bed strips -Brake pedals relocated to firewall with hydraulic clutch -Stainless steel fasteners -Stainless tailgate chains -Stainless overflow and windshield washer reservoir Powertrain: -New GM 350 small block with RV cam, quadrajet carb and Summit Racing intake. -Sanderson cast shorty headers with ceramic coating -Rebuilt HEI distributor -New PS pump -Alan Grove alternator, AC and power steering brackets -Custom air cleaner, valve covers, breathers and plug wire holders -Corvette master cylinder -Dana 44 and Corporate 12 bolt rear axle -Vintage air Gen III air conditioning and heat -Mickey Thompson Classic II wheels with Maxxis Bighorn 255/85 R16 tires -SM 465 transmission and NP205 transfer case. Both rebuilt -Stainless steel brake and fuel lines -Braided stainless brake lines from frame to axles -New aluminum radiator Electrical and Sound: -American Autowire classic update 21 circuit wiring harness -Custom sound system: -JBL marine audio unit with wired and wireless remote -JBL XD 600/6 amplifier -Polk Audio 6 ½ speakers in front kick panels -6 ½ subs under seat along with amplifier and head unit for stereo -Dolphin gauges and billet insert for instrument cluster -Stainless LED tail lights -LED backup lights -Upgraded headlights -Newport wipers wiper motor Interior: -Custom upholstery with Rod Doors kick panels and door panels. Interior work performed by Bright Built Hot Rods in Salina Kansas. -3 point seatbelts (driver and passenger) -LED billet aluminum dome light -Sound deadener applied to inside of cab -Bear claw door latches -Chrome tilt column -CON2R steering wheel with custom one off horn button -All new glass with one piece side windows
