During the 1936 model year, Chevrolet redesigned the cabs on its trucks. They went from having a square cab design to a more rounded cab body reflective of the automotive styling of the day. After which the more squared cabs became known as “high cabs” while the more rounded ones were known as “low cabs.” The seller’s ½ ton pickup fits into the latter category, has a nice patina, and has benefitted from a lot of recent work. Located in Michie, Tennessee, this ’36 truck is available here on eBay where the bidding has reached $13,000, but its reserve is still looming. Another great tip from Barn Finder Larry D!
Besides the cab redesign in 1936, that would also be the last year of the “Stovebolt” six-cylinder engine used in vehicles like the seller’s truck. It was a 194 cubic inch motor paired with a single-barrel Carter carburetor. The powerplant got its name from the external fasteners with slotted heads that were like the bolts that held together woodstoves—hence the Stovebolt moniker. The seller’s truck has received all sorts of recent mechanical attention, including a new carb, gas tank, brakes, belts and hoses, and a battery. In addition, the shocks have been rebuilt.
From what we can tell, the body of this truck is sound. It’s been kept in a modern shed/garage that may have a dirt floor, but we’re guessing that’s a more recent home. The paint has patina galore and may be nice enough to leave alone since they’re only original once. The dark photo of the interior shows a decent interior, but it seems as though looking through the windshield is going to take a lot of effort. And check out the photos of the engine compartment – isn’t that the coolest horn?!
May be missing something but it looks like the surface rust is the patina. This truck seems to be as rare as the ’32 Ford featured above, particularly in good condition and running. Would look great with a good period paint color on it.
Okay, so I may have missed it, but I guess from the sound of what the owner has done, then I guess the truck runs. Why else would someone put a new gas tank on, a new carburetor , and belts/hoses?
It’s a real marvel. A beauty. A cloth with motor oil over the patina and nothing else.
Absolutely love it.
The low cab version of this truck has nice body proportions. Good lookin’ truck!
I had one of these ’36 Chevy pickups back when I was 14! Mine had a Corvette-sourced 327 in it when purchased but the stock suspension and front brakes. I spent 2 years restoring it and when I was finally old enough to legally drive it, I realized that it was pretty fast, but didn’t stop or steer very well (wide mag wheels and tires didn’t help!). A dangerous toy. Sold it and bought a Porsche 356-
I used one for a summer of parts runs. I hate to admit that I cannot recall whether it was Ford or Chevy. No synchros and cable brakes. Did Chev have juice brakes in ’36?
Must be a new seller judging by only 6 pictures and almost no description. Or, just lackadaisical. I set them straight. As it is, only the truck itself is garnering bids. If it doesn’t meet reserve and they relist and go into much more detail then I’ll have done my job as a 20+ year eBay seller.