Yes, we said "Big Window"... The Tri-Five 1/2 ton truck
market segment has been strong and to say the least,
finding good solid lightly modified and/or resto-mod
examples such as this, is a tough task. Turn key ready,
upgraded with a host of power-train and cool interior
comforts makes this unit absolutely ready for a drive,
show and shine. Not overdone and just right, so listen
up...
All steel, the original big window cab and short-bed
step-side body is solid, straight and professionally
refinished is a PPG medium "Auvergne" dark plum metallic
with light pin striping highlights. Remaining very stock
in stance and overall presence, features include
shaved/smoothed emblems, chrome grill/eyebrows, chrome
factory bumpers, deluxe window trim, polished stainless
body/bed hardware, smoothed/hidden tailgate hardware, LED
taillights and Oak wood bed w/stainless inserts...
Nicely updated with a GM/Chevy 350-V8 4bbl posting an
estimated 330HP. Features include polished aluminum
Edelbrock intake manifold, Holley 4bbl carburetor, GM HEI
ignition, remote oil filter, Walker radiator with polished
tank, polished billet fan belt drive system,
polished/plated Bowtie engine dress, block hugger headers
w/dual exhaust, polished AC compressor/High Amp
alternator, mini power steering pump, stainless hardware
and smoothed firewall...
Transferring the smooth power is a modern highway friendly
700R4 automatic overdrive transmission and updated Dana 44
rear differential with 354 ratio. (drive it). Suspension
features include power steering, original straight front
axle, mono leaf 4" drop front spring, lowered parallel
rear multi leaf springs, gas shocks, sturdy factory drum
brakes and rolling on 15"/14" polished American Racing mag
wheels wrapped in (275/60R15 & 215/60R14) BF Goodrich T/A
radials...
Moving inside with a nice host of creature comforts
including updated power split-bucket seat w/center
armrest, custom cloth velour button tuck upholstery,
Vintage Air Conditioning/Heat w/under dash vents, Tilt
steering column, LeCarra steering wheel, custom dash
insert w/Dakota Digital gauges, body color dash/trim,
factory knobs/controls and Sony AM/FM audio system. Sweet
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