1946 Chevrolet Pickup Street Rod with 350 Power

Classic Forties styling with modern upgrades is the theme of this restored 1946 Chevrolet pickup. The truck received a body-off restoration and a paint job far above 1946 standards, but in a two-tone cream-and-black combination that evokes original palettes. A modern 350 V-8, automatic transmission, and Camaro rear end upgrade the powertrain, but are hidden under the restored exterior. The interior is still 1946 basic, but with a tilt steering column and digital gauges. - , This vehicle runs great, looks great, and is a classic from its era. A 1975 Chevrolet pickup donated its 350-cu.in. V-8 engine to the project. - the engine was completely rebuilt with new rods, pistons, rings, an Edelbrock camshaft, aluminum intake manifold, four-barrel carburetor, and exhaust headers.- a little over 800 miles on it since the rebuild. He shares that there are no cold start issues and it has a smooth idle after the engine has warmed up. - neither the engine nor the transmission leak. A new GM Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic transmission was installed during the buildup. - the transmission operates smoothly without any clunks or thumps. This 1946 Chevy pickup was painted over an eight-month period and finished in April 2021, who shares that all rust problems were solved before high-build primer was applied in preparation for the refinish. The main color is a custom-mixed cream with a pearl tri-coat, while the fenders were covered in a custom black pearl. Everything was protected with Glamour High Solids Klearkote. The result is a paint finish that the seller describes as superb with no blemishes. The truck is said to be always stored in a climate-controlled garage when not in use and never driven in adverse weather or on gravel roads. All the lights work and the truck recently passed a Missouri state safety inspection before it could be licensed. New oak was varnished and installed in the bed. - The interior was upholstered in Bay Point Beige Carrera vinyl with new half-inch-thick foam padding. There are no tears or cracks, who adds that the headliner is new. The door panels and floor are painted metal like the original interior. The gauge panel is filled with Dakota Digital instruments. A new wiring harness was installed. The window cranks and door locks are manually operated 1946 Chevrolet style. A tilt steering column is mated to a modern leather-trimmed aluminum wheel. - The Mustang II front end features unassisted rack-and-pinion steering and disc brakes. A 1976 Camaro 10-bolt rear end rests on Chassis Engineering parallel leaf springs. Firestone Firehawk radials with 100-percent tread remaining are mounted on painted, but unadorned, steel Chevrolet Rally wheels. - that the steering is straight without any problems. The brakes, with rear drums, have a modern dual master cylinder and a power booster. Additional paperwork includes some receipts and photos of the restoration and buildup. The seller acquired the truck in 2017 and, to his knowledge, is the third owner of this classic 1946 Chevrolet pickup. He is selling it to make more room in his garage.