1940 Rat Rod Hot Rod Truck 1940 Chevrolet

Price: - Item location: Washington, Georgia, United States
Description:

1940 Chevrolet Other Pickups

1940 CHEVY 'HOT ROD' - 'RAT ROD'PICKUP TRUCK

* CLEAN, CLEAR

* TITLED AS A 1940 CHEVY PICKUP

DESCRIPTION:

EXTREME! RADICAL!UNIQUE!BADA$$

WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT, THIS 'ONE OF A KIND' STREET ROD PICKUP TRUCK THAT DRAWS A CROWD EVERYWHERE YOU GO!

TOTALLY CUSTOM!THIS IS ONE SWEETRIDE!

BUILT WITH QUALITY PARTS FROM SPEEDWAY MOTORS, SUMMIT RACING & THEN CUSTOMIZED TO BE A ONE OF A KIND RIDE.

THIS RAT ROD WAS BUILT TO CRUISE!NOT SO LOW THAT YOU SCRAPE YOUR WAY ACROSS TOWN BUT STILL HAS THAT SLEEK, MEAN LOOK THAT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY IN A RAT ROD!

THEME:

"SINISTER CHEVY "

CUSTOM BUILT BY 'THE MINISTER OF SINISTER - RUSS ELLIS' AND HIS 'RAT PACK' IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA

THIS RAT ROD DRIVES GREAT! LOTS OF POWER...YOU'RE NOT RATTLING DOWN THE ROAD HOPING NO MAJOR COMPONENTS FALL OFF! TIGHT RESPONSIVE STEERING, ALIGNED CORRECTLY - NO PULLS EITHER WAY. A FUN, SAFE EXPERIENCE TO DRIVE AND E-N-J-O-Y!

CAB INFO:

THE BODY IS A 1940 ALL STEEL CHEVY CAB - ANY RUST THAT WAS THERE WAS REPLACED WITH NEW STEEL.

THE TOP IS CHOPPED 6 INCHES - GIVING THIS RIDE A CLEAN SLEEK LOOK AND STILL PROVIDES PLENTY OF ROOM FOR A 6'3" DRIVER OR PASSENGER INSIDE! IF YOU ARE TALLER? STICK YOUR HEAD OUT THE SUN ROOF!

  • COMPLETE MOLDED METAL INTERIOR WALLS TO GIVE THE CAB A CLEAN - FINISHED LOOK - THIS IS A LOT OF WORK BUT AWESOME FOR BOTH LOOKS AND STRENGTH OF THE CAB ITSELF.
  • CUSTOM CUT AND MOLDED SUN ROOF - CUT TO FOLLOW THE FRONT CONTOUR OF THE CAB - BANDED AND REINFORCED WITH STEEL FOR A COMPLETELY CUSTOM LOOK
  • COMPLETELY SHAVED AND FINISHED DOOR WINDOW CHANNELS - CHECK OUT THE PICS - AGAIN A LOT OR WORK BUT LOOKS AWESOME!
  • CUSTOM MADE GRILLE - STRETCHED 4 INCHES TO ALLOW NEW TRIPLE PASS RADIATOR - PERFORATED INSERT IN GRILLE
  • CUSTOM MADE HEAVY DUTY - ONE PIECE - SMOOTHED DIAMOND PLATE FIREWALL
  • CUSTOM MADE HEAVY DUTY DIAMOND PLATE STEEL CAB FLOOR - LOOKS SWEET!
  • CUSTOM MADE DIAMOND PLATE KICK PANELS
  • SHAVED EXTERIOR DOORS WITH 'INSIDE THE DOOR' LATCHES TO OPEN AND CLOSE DOORS
  • CUSTOM TUNNEL - SMOOTHED AND SEAM SEALED TO FLOOR
  • THE ORIGINAL SEAT SUPPORT WAS SAVED FOR UNDER BENCH STORAGE.
  • IN CASE YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR, CHEVY AND FORD CABS ARE VERY SIMILAR IN THIS YEAR RANGE, ESPECIALLY AFTER BEING CUT AND CHOPPED.

BED INFO:

COMPLETELY CUSTOM FABRICATED AND VERY WELL BUILT WITH RECTANGULAR SUPPORTS AND FRAME. ROUND TUBING WELDED ON TOP FOR THE 30'S BED LOOK.

CUSTOM DIAMOND PLATE TONNEAU COVER WITH CUSTOM 'FLAMES' DESIGN CUT-OUT WITH EXPANDED STEEL SUPPORT. LOOKS VERY SWEET! HINGED BEHIND GAS TANK TO OPEN WITH GAS SHOCKS

  • SMOOTHED - FUNCTIONAL TAIL GATE WITH METAL BOX STORAGE INSIDE - BATTERY STORAGE IS WITHIN ON PASSENGER SIDE.
  • 2-SPUN ALUMINUMFUEL CELLS ONE 12 GAL (seen) AND ONE 10 GAL UNDER THE TONNEAU COVER SECURED WELL TO FRAME, A FUEL SWITH IS LOCATED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THAT CAN SWITCH BETWEEN THE TANKS AS YOU ARE DRIVING!!
  • CUSTOM TAIL LIGHT SETUP - TAIL LIGHTS ARE MOUNTED INSIDE THE TAILGATE AND REFLECT THROUGH THE ROUND CUT-OUTS WITH PERFORATED STEEL INSERTS - LOOKS SWEET AND MAKES THE ENTIRE BODY AND TAILGATE SHAVED SMOOTH AND CLEAN!

FRAME - FRONT AXLE INFO:

COMPLETELY CUSTOM MADE CHASSIS - FRAME. FABRICATED WITH 2' X 4”REAR and2" X 3" FRONT 1/8 GUAGE RECTANGULAR STEEL KICKED UP 4" IN THE FRONT AND 18" IN THE REAR. FRAME DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS RAT ROD TRUCK BUILD.

FRAME IS REINFORCED AT CUTS AND KICKS WITH DIAMOND PLATE STEEL ON BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF FRAME FOR STRENGTH - MORE COSTLY BUT ADDS A MORE CUSTOM LOOK TO THE FRAME.

FRAME IS PROFESSIONALLY PAINTED SATIN BLACK, SEAM SEALED, SMOOTHED AND SHOW QUALITY. I ATTACHED SOME BUILD PICS SO YOU CAN SEE FRAME QUALITY.

WHEELBASE IS 138" - THIS MONSTER IS LONG, LOW, LOUD & MEAN

CUSTOM STEEL HEADLIGHT SUPPORTS MOUNTED TO FRAME

FRONT:

·COMPLETE BRAND NEW SPEEDWAY 4 INCH DROP AXLE

·DUAL HAIRPIN RADIOUS ARMS

·SPRING BEHIND SETUP WITH CUSTOM SUPPORT

·SPEEDWAY DISC BRAKES

·ALL NEW BEARINGS, BRAIDED LINES, HARDWARE, HEIMS, TIE ROD, STEERING ARM, ETC

REAR:

·FORD V8 - 9 INC, THE REAR END IS FROM A 1978 F100 WITH A 1972 LINCOLN CONTENENTIAL 9 3/8 THIRD MEMBER (you will need this information if you want seals or bearings later)

·DRUM BRAKES WITH NEW BRKES

·REAR GEAR IS 3:50 - GOOD ALL AROUND GEAR

·NEW DIFFERENTAIL OIL AND SEALS

ENGINE INFO:

  • SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 350- APPX 3500 MILES
  • THE ENGINE WAS PUT ON A DYNO AND SHOWS 360 HP
  • EDELBROCK ALUMINUM HEADS
  • ¼ CAM (has nice lope)
  • PAINTED BRIGHT RED - SHOW QUALITY - LOOKS GREAT!
  • EDELBROCK ALUMINUM INTAKE
  • 750 HOLLEY DOUBLE PUMPER CARBURETOR
  • NEW RACING DISTRIBUTOR AND COIL (very expensive)
  • 50's CADALLIAC AIR CLEANER THAT HAS BEEN AIR BRUSHED TO MATCH THE DESIGN OF THE TRUCK
  • NEW WILDWOOD DUAL MASTER CYLINDER SETUP
  • NEW HI PERFORMANCE STARTER-POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE 00 BATTERY CABLES FROM BATTERY IN THE REAR TO THE STARTER (never hard to start)
  • NEW HOLLEY FUEL PUMP
  • NEW PLUG WIRES - SPARK PLUGS
  • NEW DOUBLE BELTS FOR THE ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP
  • NEW HOSES
  • NEW OIL AND TRANS FLUIDS
  • NEW COOLANT
  • NEW FUEL LINES FRONT TO BACK
  • ZOOMIE STYLE EXHAUST W/ REMOVABLE BAFFLES (can be removed in under 5 minutes) - CERAMIC COATED AND WRAPPED
  • FRESH TUNE UP

RUNS GREAT, RUNS STRONG, FAST AND LOUD!

ELECTRICAL:

  • COMPLETE NEW WIRING HARNESS AND WIRING FRONT TO BACK
  • CUSTOM LIGHTED 'PUSH BUTTON' ENGINE START
  • CUSTOM DASH SWITCHES FOR IGNITION, LIGHTS, FAN,
  • CUSTOM SWITCHES ADDED TO SHIFTER BOX FOR CUSTOM RED L.E.D. LIGHTING UNDER CAB, INSIDE BED, INSIDE CAB FLOOR -SWEET AT NIGHT

TRANS INFO:

  • TH350 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - BRAND NEW REBUILT WITH SHIFT KIT INSTALLED - 500 MILES
  • 2000 STALL CONVERTER
  • NEW 32" DOUBLE BEND LOKAR SHIFTER, LINKAGE AND ALUMINUM SKULL HANDLE
  • TRANS COOLER MOUNTED TO FRAME

SUSPENSION - STEERING INFO:

ON THE SPEEDWAY DROP FRONT AXLE IS AN ALL NEW REVERSE EYE SPRING BEHIND SETUP

  • NEW SPEEDWAY PERCHES
  • NEW SPEEDWAY SHACKLES

·NEW 'TIE ROD

·SPEEDWAY SMOOTH SPRING TOWER

·ALL NEW HARDWARE, JAM NUTS, KING PINS, ETC

ON THE FORD 9" REAR AXLE:

  • 4 LINK SETUP FOR SUPPORT AND STABILITY.
  • NEW HEAVY DUTY CHROME COIL OVER SHOCKS
  • NEW CUSTOM BUILT & BALANCED DRIVE SHAFT WITH NEW U-JOINTS AND YOKE
  • PANHARD BAR FOR ADDED STABILITY
  • 4 LINK, DRIVESHAFT AND PANHARD BAR ARE PAINTED RED - ALSO RED L.E.D. LIGHTED

STEERING BOX IS A NEW VEGA TRADITIONAL SETUP - MOUNTED TO TOP OF FRAME WITH CUSTOM FABRICATED DIAMOND PLATE PROTECTION BOX. SWEET!

  • NICE AND TIGHT RESPONSIVE STEERING SETUP
  • SPEEDWAY STEERING COLUMN
  • REMOVEABLE DEEP STEERING WHEEL(allows for more knee room)
  • NEW STEERING KNUCKLES
  • NEW STEERING LINKAGE AND DRAG LINK
  • ALL HARDWARE IS NEW OR CUSTOM MADE
  • BLACK LEATHER WITH RED STITCH STEERING WHEEL

CUSTOM PAINT INFO:

PAINT IS SINGLE STAGE ENAMEL - OF COURSE FLAT RAT ROD BLACK - NOT TOO SHINY!

ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM ART - NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT!

ALL ARTWORK DONE BY BRUCE ROSIER - BRUCE WINS SHOWS AT SEMA, WORLD OF WHEELS, GOOD GUYS, CMT BIKER BUILD-OFF WINNER AND EVERY LOCAL SHOW WHERE HIS WORK IS DISPLAYED

TAKE TIME AND SEE ALL THE PICS - LOOKS SWEET!

ENTIRE INTERIOR IS CUSTOM HANDPAINTED 'SKULL COVER' - EACH SKULL IS HANDPAINTED AND UNIQUE! - NO STENCILS ARE USED HERE! - YOU AND EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT SEES THIS PAINT JOB WILL ME AMAZED AT THE QUALITY - ONE OF A KIND! PEOPLE LOOK AT THE TRUCK AND THEN LOOK AGAIN AT ALL THE DETAIL AND USUALLY CALL THEIR FRIENDS OVER TO LOOK ALSO!!

  • TRADITIONAL FLAMES WERE LAYED OUT DOWN BOTH SIDES & INTO BED SIDES, THEN THE TRUCK WAS TAPED OFF AND THE FLAMES WERE BASE PAINTED WITH SILVER THEN FILLED WITH MORE 'SKULL COVER' THEN CLEARED FOR PROTECTION - HANDPAINTED AND UNIQUE - PEOPLE WILL STARE AT THIS CUSTOM JOB!
  • FLAMES ARE PINSTRIPED WITH RED TO MAKE THEM 'POP'
  • CUSTOM 'SINISTER CHEVY' LETTERED THEME ON TAILGATE WITH'SKULL COVER' FILLED CHEVY BOWTIE, AWESOME!
  • CUSTOM PAINTED RED AND BLACKDASH.
  • 'SINISTER CHEVY' LETTERED UNDER GLOVEBOX - STILL SHOWS WHEN LOVE BOX IS OPEN.
  • CUSTOM RED PINSTRIPING ON BOTH DOOR PANELS
  • CUSTOM PAINTED SKULL ON GRILLE WITH 8 BALL EYE - ALSO RED PINSTRIPING ON GRILLE
  • LETTERING OVER GAUGES - 'DRIVE AT YOUR OWN RISK!'

LOOKS AWESOME! MAKES THIS EVEN MORE OF A 'ONE OFF' CUSTOM !

*** SEE ALL THE PICS!

INTERIOR INFO:

CUSTOM MADE - ON OF A KIND BENCH SEAT! - BENT AND MOLDED SOLID STEEL BARS CREATES A STONG SUPPORTIVE FRAME - REINFORCED WTH A DIAMOND PLATE REAR CENTER DIAMOND DESIGN AND ARM REST WITH DRINK HOLDER

SEAT BASE AND BACK ARE BRIGHT RED VINYL WITH MOISTURE RESISTANT FOAM. THEY ARE 6 INCHES THICK AND ARE VERY COMFORTABLE

SEAT HEATERS ARE INSTALLED IN THE BOTTOM AND BACKS OF BOTH SEATS WITH HIGH AND LOW SWITCH, (I've driven below 32 degrees and it is comfortable)

  • ORIGINAL 1940 CHEVY WITH LIGHTED GAUGES IN ORIGINAL DASH HOLE
  • PUSH BUTTON ENGINE START LIKE ON 2011 MODEL VEHICLES
  • NEW LOKAR 32" SHIFTER
  • ORIGINAL GLOVE BOX WITH NEW MOLDED METAL INNER BOX - MAGNET CLOSING
  • ALL SWITCHES ARE NEW
  • NEW GAUGES - VOLTS - WATER TEMP, (2 WT one in the intake and one on the heads) - OIL PRESSURE -RED BACK LIGHTED
  • NEW FUSE BOX AND COMPLETE FRONT TO BACK WIRING
  • DIAMOND PLATE FLOORS
  • NEW SEATBELTS (2)
  • CUSTOM PAINT THROUGHOUT

WHEELS:

BRAND NEW MEATY TIRES AND WHEELS PUT THIS BABY TO THE GROUND

  • 15x10 INJECTOR POLISHED REAR WHITEWALL FIRESTONE DRAG SLICKS
  • 15X4.5 INJECTOR POLISHED FRONT WHITEWALL FIRESTONE PIE SHELL 560-15
  • ROCKET SPINNERS ON REAR
  • $2174.00 FROM COKER TIRE 2-15-2016

OTHER INFO:

  • ALL NEW - CUSTOM BUILT
  • NEW 12 GALLON and 10 GALLON SPUN ALUMINUM FUEL TANKS WITH SWITCH
  • NEW FUSED ELECTRICAL PANEL WITH COMPLETE NEW WIRING KIT - MOUNTED UNDER DASH
  • NEW BRAKE LINES FRONT TO BACK
  • NEW FRONT DISC BRAKES
  • NEW HARD FUEL LINES FRONT TO BACK
  • NEW BATTERY & 00 CABLES FROM FRONT TO REAR
  • NEW 9" 1929 FORD HEADLIGHTS
  • NEW TAIL LIGHTS
  • NEW WILDWOOD DUAL MASTER CYLINDER SETUP
  • NEW CHROME THROTTLE PEDAL AND BRACKET
  • NEW BRAKE PEDAL & BRACKET
  • NEW CUSTOM CUT 2 PIECE GLASS WINDSHIELD
  • NEWTRIPLE PASS ALUMINUM RADIATOR WITH SHROUD
  • NEW 15" ELECTRIC COOLING FAN WHICH WORKS AWESOME
  • CUSTOM RADIATOR OVERFLOW
  • NEW SPEEDWAY TRANS COOLER

REPEAT OF ALL CUSTOM FEATURES ON THIS ONE OF A KIND - CROWD DRAWING - RAT ROD - HOT ROD - STREET ROD PICKUP

*** COMPARE TO THE REST, NOW BUY THE BEST!

  • CUSTOM 6" CHOP'
  • CUSTOM MADE CHASSIS - FRAME
  • CUSTOM PAINT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
  • CUSTOM MOLDED STEEL FINISHED INTERIOR WALLS
  • CUSTOM CUT AND BANDED - REINFORCED SUN ROOF
  • CUSTOM SHAVED EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES
  • CUSTOM SHAVED DOOR WINDOW CHANNELS - CLEAN!
  • CUSTOM MODIFIED ORIGINAL DASH
  • CUSTOM STRETCHED GRILLE WITH PERFORATED INSERT
  • CUSTOM STEEL HEADLIGHT BARS
  • CUSTOM SMOOTHED ONE PIECE DIAMOND PLATE FIREWALL
  • CUSTOM DIAMOND PLATE KICK PANELS
  • CUSTOM MADE - ONE OF A KIND BENCH SEAT
  • CUSTOM DIAMOND PLATE STEERING BOX COVER
  • CUSTOM MADE COMPLETE BED
  • CUSTOM DIAMONDPLATE TONNEAU COVER WITH FLAME CUTOUT
  • CUSTOM MADE FUNCTIONAL TAILGATE
  • CUSTOM REAR TAIL LIGHTS - INSET
  • CUSTOM RED L.E.D. LIGHTING SYSTEM UNDER CAB, INSIDE CAB AND INSIDE BED - LOOKS SWEET AT NIGHT!
  • EVERYBODY LOVE MY CONVOY RUBBER DUCK MOUNTED ON THE RADIATOR SHELL!!!
  • I HAVE WON OVER 20 TROPHIES WITH THIS TRUCK, IT GETS ATTENTION WHERE EVER IT GOES, PEOPLE FILM THE TRUCK AS THEY DRIVE PASSING IT.
  • THIS TRUCK GETS SO MUCH ATTENTION YOU HAVE TO BE PREPARED FOR IT.I HAVE SEEN MANY TIMES AT SHOWS PEOPLE WILL BY PASS CARS AND TRUCKS COSTING 3 TIMES AS MUCH AS THIS TRUCK JUST TO COME SEE THIS ONE.
I WELCOME INSPECTIONS COME SEE THE TRUCK,DRIVE IT AND LOVE IT If you have any questions please email me at tncnewsome@netzero.net or 706-614-1370 text for more pictures

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THIS IS A TOTALLY CUSTOM - ONE OFF BUILD - ONE OF A KIND RIDE!

Vehicle Details:
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Chevrolet
  • Model: Other Pickups
  • Type: Standard Cab Pickup
  • Year: 1940
  • Mileage: 5,000
  • VIN: AZ321898
  • Color: Black
  • Engine size: SBC 350
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: 350
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Red
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
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