This street rod pickup was built by the seller using a 1942 Ford COE pickup cab and a customized pickup bed mounted to a modified and boxed steel frame made from GM components. Power comes from a 350ci Chevrolet V8 linked to a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9” rear end, and the truck rides on an independent front suspension with power steering and disc brakes, rear ladder bars with adjustable coilovers, and American Racing 20” wheels. Inside, brown vinyl upholstery is joined by a Vintage Air climate control system, a Lokar shifter, a banjo-style steering wheel, a Flaming River tilting column, and Stewart-Warner gauges. Other highlights include a custom rear roll pan, wood bed slats, a Holley carburetor, and an Edelbrock intake manifold. Over the past decade the truck has been featured on My Classic Car and won numerous awards at various shows. Driven 3k miles since completion, this custom COE pickup is now offered with build photos, records, spare parts, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

The cab was stripped and repaired before it was mounted to a boxed steel frame, which the seller states is a custom-boxed unit with a ’78 Camaro front subframe and a rear section sourced from a 50s Chevrolet Advance Design pickup.

Mar-K pickup bed panels and LMC Truck fenders were installed, and the seller added a fuel door to the left fender and fabricated a custom rear roll pan with a recessed license plate box. The wood cargo bed slats are retained by polished runners.

Two-tone green and beige paint was applied in 2014, and Ford script was added to the tailgate. The glass was also replaced during the build. The tri-bar headlights have integrated turn signals, and trickle-charger terminals are mounted under the right-side running board. Other details include a tilt-out split windshield, cab vent doors, and round side mirrors. Paint bubbles are noted under the windshield and on the left-front fender along with imperfections on the nose panel.

The independent front assembly sourced from a 1978 Camaro features tubular control arms, coil springs, power-assisted disc brakes, and power steering, while the live rear axle is supported by ladder bars and adjustable coilovers.

American Racing 20×8” wheels are mounted with 255/35 Falken Azenis PT722 A/S tires.

The interior of the cab was painted to complement the body, and the individual seats and door panels were upholstered in brown vinyl. Bound green carpets line the footwells, and a Vintage Air climate control system has been added along with a Lokar shifter, three-point seatbelts, and under-dash lighting. A Kwik Wire harness and fuse panel were installed, and the wiring was individually labeled. The windshield wipers were converted from vacuum to electrical operation.

The center console and engine cover were fabricated by the seller. Concealed fasteners must be removed to access the engine compartment from within the cab.

The banjo-style steering wheel is mounted to a Flaming River tilting column and sits ahead of Stewart-Warner instrumentation consisting of a 160-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The six-digit odometer shows 3k miles.

The 350ci Chevrolet V8 crate engine and TH350 three-speed automatic transmission were sourced from Pace Performance. A Holley carburetor sits atop an Edelbrock Performer EPS intake manifold, and an electronic ignition conversion kit has been added. The dual exhaust system flows into MagnaFlow polished tips. The accessory drive system is from Bill’s Hot Rod Shop, while the AFCO Racing aluminum radiator is cooled by an electric puller fan.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Ford 9” rear end with a limited-slip differential and a 39/13-tooth ring and pinion set.

Following completion of the build, the truck was featured on My Classic Car, appeared in Mike Kelley’s Cruise News, and was awarded “Best Ride on American Racing Wheels” at the 2nd Florida Nationals show.

The truck is titled as a 1942 Ford using the VIN 550131, which appears on an identification plaque shown above.

An album of photos taken at various stages of the build will accompany the vehicle.

Fiberglass front fenders are also included in the sale along with a binder of records, literature, and other items that can be viewed in the gallery.