1947 LINN Step van old school custom rat rod historical truck Rare chain drive

1947 Other Makes LINN TRUCK AND COACH Speed Van a

Hello what We have here is a super rare factory built
1947 LINN TRUCK AND COACH of Oneonta NY
Low floo, front wheel driv, speed van
With a lot of life left in her ready for a new home .
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Features a Hercules QXC-3, cylinder 125HP and I believe a Borg warner 3 speed standard transmission
Coupled together with a
Morse Mile a Minute Chain drive .
This is a front wheel drive vehicl, and a torsion axle i rear .
Selling as is in running condition
The Good and the Interesting things about the truck
made in 1947 in Oneonta NY
The Linn company closed in 1954 .
According to the manufacturer you can simply unbolt the motor and transmission from frame and pull them out the front as a whole unit with a floor jack for servicing or exchange as pictured below
This van had been sitting for a while before i got it .It did not run at the time basically it was just asleep from non use, he previous owner had passed o, but during his ownership used it for a camp on his property
The van was on blocks and the wheels stored in shed.the person who purchased the property had put the wheels back on an sold it to me.
I got it running buy just freeing up and cleaning lifters,starter,carb etc and and basic weatherizing  , In my opinion, t wouldn't take much to be a road worthy truck again .
The motor and transmission are in running order .
Hercules starts eas, shifts good
The roof has never leaked,exhaust is quie, oil is fresh.sounds good and has plenty of power
I have only drivin it around my yard,
There is a video on you tube .the brakes pump up and seem to be workin, it starts right up all the time .the 750 x 20 tires hold air .It has been wired with 3 recepticalcs each side on ceiling for AC hence front plugin very handy
The wooden floor is in nice shape except for a 4" round hole cut out in rear corner
The steering works good has around 33000 miles on it .Wind shield looks good
The floor is solid the doors open .
It is currently used by me on a daily basis as a tool van .
I will remove all my stuff when sold.
ATTENTION for video of truck running search you tube
1947 LINN SPEED
VAN video 1
Things to fix if wanted to
there is body rust,the steel body has been patched with panels but the look fitting on it
the head lights stopped working.non working wipe, the generator , fuel mechanical pump,I( I currently have and electric fuel pump in a gas can hooked up to run it ) and water pump (holds water when running only)will need some attentio,
The horn doesnt work,some windows are not original.
dash is not all workin, e brake disconnected, aint is peeling insid, windows dont wor, oor handles need attentio, plus other minor items I may have not seen or found
I have never registered this vehicle so
Selling as is all sales final with BILL OF SALE only and any forms needed to help you register in your state .A 1000.00 non refundable down payment via pay pal within 24 hours and balance by 30 days or less if not paid I will relist .you can pickup when you ca, up to 1 month after full payment if needed
You can email or call ed @ 607 655 2228 anytime 8am to 11pm est thanks for looking

On Mar-09-16 at 06:52:59 PST, eller added the following information:

I drove the truck today and Looks like this may be a 4 speed

On Mar-09-16 at 16:15:59 PST, eller added the following information:

Just put up on you tube
Search You Tube for this video
1947 Linn Speed Van Hercules QXC 3

• Condition: Used
• Make: Other Makes
• Model: LINN TRUCK AND COACH Speed Van
• SubModel: a
• Type: Wagon
• Trim: flat
• Year: 1947
• Mileage: 33,000
• VIN: 000000000000
• Color: Black
• Engine size: 6 cylinder Hercules
• Number of cylinders: 6
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: FWD
• Interior color: grey
• Vehicle Title: Salvage
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