While there were vehicles produced for civilians during WWII they are probably not as plentiful. This is a mid-war produced 1942 Chevrolet pickup truck that had been tucked away in a barn and was recently discovered. It is currently located in Oceanside, California and has a buy it now price of $7,000 with the ability to make an offer. The VIN is listed. You can view more on eBay.
Under the long, narrow hood sits what could be the original straight six engine connected to a manual transmission. It currently does not run and drive but does roll and turn as noted a few times in the listing. Based on the pictures it seems to be missing engine components. The listing does state it has a 6-volt system.
Inside the cabin looks like it has been worked on before. Not all the paint colors match and the floor is green but the dash and doors are white. Maybe this was how they did it back then, I’m not sure. With the windshield missing, thankfully the truck had been stored in a barn. There is probably more to this truck than pictures can show.
Thankfully the seller states they do have more photos and would be willing to share them upon request. They do not specify where they found the truck but wherever it was, it was tucked away well. There is not a whole lot of rust. Although there seems to be a lot of pieces missing from the truck. Instead of parting it out, maybe it is worth trying to put the parts back on? That will be your decision.
Now you’re talking! I love this style and would take one of these over the Advance Design if I had a choice. It’s too bad the headlight buckets are missing. This truck could be put back on the road for some fun times, along the way to a driver-quality restoration. 216 engine, 3 spd. manual, and probably a 4.11 rear end, which will make it take off from the line OK but it will fall short of normal freeway speeds. Since you’re going to need to replace the ignition wires, make a set out of solid core stock. Shouldn’t be much interference with modern TV sets like it did back in the good ol’ days with our VHF/UHF antennas. I remember back when I was a teenager, you could diagnose a person’s car or truck when they drove by because you could see everything on the TV set, including whether it was a six or an eight…
I hear ya’, great find, but, ( but what?),,you know as well as I do, my friend, this has a Packers chance at the Super Bowl of remaining like this. ( sorry, GO PACK,,next year) If this was running and driving, even like this, it may have a chance, but someone looking to resto-mod one, isn’t going to find a better example, and the transformation will begin. Nothing wrong with that, really, some nice trucks, but as is, just won’t happen.I bet you could buy a nice stock one somewhere for less.
Great looking girl! I agree with George. I could drive it around here with my goggles on. Nothing wrong with the 6 volt set up. The 7K thing is killing me though. I probably have about $4500 in my Willys wagon. I do not think I would get that back. LOL, Oh well, not in it for the money. Pretty sure you are right on the MC Howard, thanks. Oh forgot. Go Pack go!!!!!
What beautiful lines. If it were mine, I would want it restored to original condition with few modifications. Living in Southern Florida, we need AC.
You can see my in progress here in St. Pete. What the fun…………A/C only with V8 in it.
Just another overpriced truck. Parts missing. Just a flip for some one .the average person can’t afford these prices. Makes for the hobby to end.
Love that grille
Seven grand for a POS that doesn’t run and is missing parts; what has the world become?
Well deserving of being saved but 7K is way out of line. I paid $4400 for my ’46 CarryAll in this general condition with all of the parts on it. Good truck though, parts are plentiful everywhere, even sheet metal. Probably can’t put in AC on that 12v system.