You are bidding on this 1952 Chevrolet Pick Up truck as pictured! This unique creation started as a ’52 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up- part of the cab and bed is pretty much the only thing what’s left of it.Svenmeister Hardcore Kustoms sectioned the cab by 11 inches, the windshield frame got a 6 inch chop, the bed is narrowed by 12 inches, and the roof of course is gone; that’s how this creation got the name “Chevillac Kabriolet” (Cabriolet is German for Convertible). A one of a kind 2×4 11gauge C-notch steel frame was fabricated to hold it.
The rear end is a 8.8 inch Ford that came out a Crown Vic. Custom made Drive shaft was necessary to connect to the stock Hydramatic Cadillac transmission which is powered by a 1957 365 ci. Cadi engine. The engine itself was 90% taken apart and received a very good overhaul with all new gaskets. All the electrical wiring and fuel/brake lines are done super nice! The complete brake system is new or rebuilt. The battery is behind the cab underneath the stained wood decking. The 16 Gallon gastank is under there too behind the rear end. There’s a functional water temperature gauge behind the speaker grill and the oil pressure gauge is mounted on the stock carburetor. Gotta admit, the wooden backrests on the seats that came out a vintage rollercoaster aren’t that comfortable for a long run. It comes with a clean CO title too.
Paint-wise it’s shot with PPG Primer and covered with Semi Gloss flat black (this is not a High Gloss $10000 paint job; we wanted to keep this with the Rat Rod look!). As of right now it’s been signed all over with a silver Magic Marker by different Car Club member and all kinds of interesting people. All this comes off pretty easy with a rag and lacquer thinner if desired. The lettering and pinstriping was done by “1-shot slinger”.
That’s about all you need anyways!
We just finished this after close to 700 men hours 2 weeks ago and took it out to Bonneville Speed Week to show, cruise, and have fun with it…it drives and runs perfect.
I think that’s about it. Feel free to ask questions! All I can say is that I hate to see it gone but I need the funds to get a new project going…just enjoy building too much!
I promise the new owner will be happy with it and gets 100% all the attention!
Remember: This is a full custom old car. There’s no warranty with it and there will be things that need to be fixed down the road.
