1953 GMC CHEVROLET 3100 PICKUP LS PATINA RAT ROD NOT BAGGED RESTOMOD

Description for Chevrolet Other Pickups 1953

OUTSTANDING! 1953 GMC standard cab pickup with many high end features that set this truck apart from the rest. If you want a daily driver and a cruise-in show stopper this is your truck!The GMC has many features but we have to start someplace with the descriptionso lets start with the very potent 5.3 fuel injected LS motor and 4L60E automatic from a 2004 Silverado. The GMC is cooled by all new aluminum radiator with trans cooler.Driveline restin a pre 93 S10 frame that has been modified to accept the LS power plantand the GMC body. If you are looking for a quality frame conversion, you will find that the best riding rat trucks ride on a S10 frame and running gear. Clips can be hacked, poorly welded and out of alignment thus the best bet is going with a unmolested factory built S10 package.Original GMC body has been set on the S10 frame with new custom mounts and brackets for the cab and bed. Body has the original GMC green color code repainted on the firewall and interior and the exterior has been painstakingly spotted in and has a unique mixture of natural patina and faux handywork from our shop.The cab is clean and spotless inside with all new paint and clear coat throughout and has all new dash speaker grill and glove box installed. Other features are all new wiring and panel, Dolphin gauges, new front windshield glass and new seals all around, new chrome tilt column, new custom steering wheel and all new classy leather look vinylinterior upholstery. The GMC also has a AM/FM MP3 Retro radio and dual speakers in the factory dash position.New feature creature comforts also include dual speed new electric wipers with all new arms and blades plus a all new Vintage Air air conditioning system with heat and defrost! Vent runner is color matched to the interior for a very custom touch.The bed is all new with new steel bed subframe and all new patina true 1" thick rough sawn poplar 8" planks. Battery is located behind the seat on the passenger side and we have installed pos and neg lugs on the passenger side of the truck under the cab corner for easy access for jumping if the need arises. Custom cut down S10 bed inner fenders cap off the finished bed. Perfect period pinstriping done by the infamous Brushworks of Cincinnati!Last but not least the truck rolls on all new 15" (8" front 10" rear) American Racing torque thrust wheels. New 215/70 front and 275/60 rear tires finish them off.This is a very nice and very fast LS equippedretro rat truck that has your name on it, clear 1953 GMC title in hand!