1940 Plymouth PT105 Express

Beginning in 1937 and lasting through 1941, Chrysler provided Plymouth dealers with their own line of low-priced light commercial vehicles to sell. This 1940 Plymouth PT105 express pickup, so identified by its three thick rows of chrome at the prow of the hood, is said by its seller to be one of 6,897 such trucks produced that year. This example is said to have undergone a cab- and bed-off restoration 20 years ago at White Post Restorations in Virginia, which included an engine rebuild. Despite their nameplate, the 1940 Plymouth trucks used the Dodge version of the short-skirt 201-cu.in. L-head straight-six, the Plymouth version of the same engine having a slightly shorter stroke and smaller displacement. With a single downdraft carburetor and a compression ratio of 5.2:1, the engine was rated by the manufacturer at 100 horsepower when new. The engine in this Plymouth is original to the truck and was rebuilt during its restoration,- it starts with little or no smoke.- no issues with the unsynchronized three-speed manual. The engine bay shows light soiling and surface corrosion in the provide photographs.- that the paint is checked and peeling in numerous areas, including the fender tops and cab roof. The door seals are reported to be effective and, corrosion to the truck is minimal. He notes numerous dings, chips, and scratches, plus rust on the bumpers where the chrome appears to have flaked away.- that the varnish on the wooden bed floor is peeling. The glass is reported to be in good condition and all the lights and signals are said to be functional. - The bench seat's vinyl covering dates to the restoration and is in visibly good condition, with no tears. The rubber floormat appears to be in acceptable condition in the photos. The dashboard hardware and instrumentation look to be restored to very good condition, though the seller reports that the speedometer is inoperative. The heater is said to be operable. - The Plymouth's most recent chassis service is believed to have been during the restoration, and the seller reports no damage to the suspension components and no functional issues. The tires are reported to date to 2014. Additional documentation will include a vehicle file from the restoration shop. This 1940 Plymouth PT105 express pickup is described as an older restoration.